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MLB Insider's Dylan Cease Take Isn't What Cubs Fans Want To Hear

Dylan Cease is the free agent pitcher whom the Chicago Cubs have been most commonly linked to this offseason. This is because the Cubs have made it known that they intend to acquire a top-tier starting pitcher.

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Cubs rumors: Insider sees Chicago adding another starter after Shota Imanaga decision

The Chicago Cubs may not be done upgrading their rotation. Despite left-hander Shota Imanaga accepting the team’s qualifying offer this week, MLB Network insider Jon Morosi believes the Cubs will still pursue another high-end starter before the conclusion of the 2025 MLB offseason.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 19

Iowa Cubs To Play Game At Iconic Field In 2026

Major League Baseball made two big announcements recently regarding a particular ballpark in Dyersville, Iowa. The site of the famous baseball-themed movie 'Field of Dreams' will play host to two games in August next year.

Shota Imanaga News / ChiCitySports / November 19

Chicago Cubs bummed by player deciding to return in 2026: Report

On Tuesday, starting left-handed pitcher Shota Imanaga signed a one-year $22 million qualifying with the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs chose not to pick up his three-year option at the start of the offseason following a disastrous showing in the postseason, giving up an 8.10 ERA in two games pitched (6.2 innings).

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The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 19

The Shōta Imanaga qualifying offer signing by the numbers

The stove is hot and Tuesday was the day we learned if players were going to take the qualifying offer or not. There was a bit of suspense for the Cubs

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 19

Insider Reveals Why Cubs 'Might Balk' At Cody Bellinger Reunion

Given that Kyle Tucker is expected to sign with another team in free agency this offseason, the expectation is that the Chicago Cubs will try to sign another hitter who can help fill the void Tucker will leave in the middle of the Cubs' lineup.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 19

Cubs walkoff heroes: Aramis Ramirez, June 29, 2007

In 2007, the Cubs were coming off a 96-loss season. But they had a new manager, Lou Piniella, and general manager Jim Hendry had made some key acquisitions, including signing Alfonso Soriano to what was at the time the biggest contract in franchise history.

Shota Imanaga News / ChiCitySports / November 19

Chicago Cubs: Why Imanaga’s return dooms the Cubs to a mediocre winter

The Chicago Cubs are definitely okay with Shota Imanaga being back in the starting rotation for 2026. They wouldn’t have extended him the $22 million qualifying offer if they weren’t.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 19

Cubs Add Trio Of Prospects To 40-Man Roster

With free agency in full swing and the Rule 5 deadline happening yesterday, the Chicago Cubs have added additional players to their roster for next season.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 19

Cubs free agent target: Tatsuya Imai

Josh already wrote about the Japanese star here last week, but I wanted to post my thoughts, especially after Shōta Imanaga accepted the qualifying offer Tuesday.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 19

Chicago Cubs add MiLB Gold Glove award winner and 2 others to 40-man roster

The Chicago Cubs were busy on Tuesday, November 18. News surrounding Shota Imanaga accepting the qualifying offer stole the headlines, but the organization also added three prospects to their 40-man roster, thus protecting them from December’s Rule 5 draft.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 18

Cubs select top-10 prospect James Triantos, two others

The Cubs announced that they have selected infielders James Triantos and Pedro Ramírez as well as left-hander Riley Martin.

The 25 most unlikely World Series heroes

The 'Active 100-RBI MLB season' quiz

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The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

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Kyle Tucker News / Athlon Sports / November 18

Blue Jays, Kyle Tucker News Emerges on Tuesday

The Toronto Blue Jays are entering the offseason after falling just one win short of capturing the World Series title. Despite the loss, their miraculous run to an AL East division crown and American League pennant has motivated the front office to invest heavily in the roster for 2026.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 18

Chicago Cubs bring back star player for 2026 in offseason surprise

The Chicago Cubs entered the offseason unsure of what the roster would look like for 2026 after making an aggressive push in 2025. The Cubs made a splash last year when they traded with the Houston Astros for right fielder Kyle Tucker.

Shota Imanaga News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 18

Shota Imanaga Accepts Qualifying Offer, Heading Back To Cubs For 2026

The Chicago Cubs and one of their main guys in the starting rotation, Shota Imanaga, were struggling to come to terms to keep him on the roster for next season.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / November 17

Chicago Cubs Once Again Connected to Major Pitching Trade

The Chicago Cubs aren’t planning to sit on their hands this offseason. At the GM meetings in Las Vegas earlier this week, president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer told reporters, “We’re going to have an active offseason.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / November 17

Report: Cubs Considering Major Free Agency Move for Star Pitcher

The Chicago Cubs are still reeling from a frustrating end to their 2025 Major League Baseball campaign, where they fell to the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Division Series.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 15

Why Kyle Tucker would be a great fit with the Blue Jays

MLB free agency has been open for over a week, and all of the attention remains on the No. 1 available player, Kyle Tucker.

Why J.T. Realmuto isn’t in the Blue Jays’ offseason plans this time around

Devin Williams a strong bullpen target for Blue Jays

Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong makes massive 2026 decision

The greatest World Series rotations in MLB history

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Kyle Tucker News / Larry Brown Sports / November 14

Report: Cubs expect one outcome with Kyle Tucker’s free agency

The Chicago Cubs are apparently preparing for the worst-case scenario with Kyle Tucker. Chicago “seems resigned” to their free agent outfielder Tucker going elsewhere, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported on Friday.

Brad Keller News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 13

Brad Keller is drawing interest as a starting pitcher

Teams have shown interest in free agent right-hander Brad Keller as both a starter and reliever, reports Joel Sherman of The New York Post. It’s not clear which teams are involved, though Sherman writes that the New York Yankees have not emerged as a serious suitor to this point.