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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 25
Cubs historical sleuthing: 1970s Braves edition 
This is a really good view of a bygone era at Wrigley Field, also sent to me by BCB reader Joe Coney. I had to enhance the colors a bit; the original photo as sent to me was a bit washed out.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 25
Chicago Cubs news and notes — Ballesteros, Horton, Steele, Wiggins
The gloves are still on. But the Cubs are ‘going for it’, and there aren’t so many kids playing. Maybe Kevin Alcantara breaks camp with the big kids. Otherwise, it’s pretty much a veteran squad.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 24
Outfielder spotted at Cubs pre-spring training camp has fans buzzing
The Chicago Cubs once again appear to have assembled a deep and versatile roster, stocked with both pitchers and position players capable of contributing at the major-league level.
The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 24
Former Chicago Cubs All-Star pitcher could announce retirement soon
The Chicago Cubs have made a couple of aggressive moves to round out their roster for the upcoming season. The Cubs’ trade for Alex Bregman will help the team at one of their weaker spots last season, third base.
The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees
The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 24
Chicago Cubs: Overlooked asset may actually be key to team’s success
The Chicago Cubs made a lot of moves this offseason. They added free agent third baseman Alex Bregman, traded for emerging powerhouse starter Edward Cabrera, and restocked a depleted bullpen with four free agent acquisitions.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 24
Wrigley Field historical sleuthing: 1970s scoreboard edition
Here’s another photo sent to me by BCB reader Joe Coney. I sleuthed one of his scoreboard photos last weekend and this is another one. So, what do we know about this photo?
Owen Caissie News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 24
Owen Caissie Departure Limits Cubs to Two Top 100 Minor League Prospects
At this time last year, the Chicago Cubs were brimming with Top 100 prospects, five of them in all. After Baseball America (subscription required) and MLB Pipeline released their updated Top 100 prospects earlier this week, Chicago is down to two of them — catcher Moisés Ballesteros and pitcher Jaxon Wiggins.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 24
Chicago Cubs news and notes — Carlson, Hoerner, McCormick, Shaw
Welcome to the weekend. We can expect some winnowing around the edges, but it looks like the personnel are settled, more or less. I have some concerns about the handedness of the bench but it’ll work out.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 24
Ex-Cubs’ World Series winner has strong 2027 Hall of Fame chances
Throughout the history of the Chicago Cubs, they have accumulated quite an impressive collection of Hall of Famers with their names now in Cooperstown.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 23
Cubs Not Listed as Final Fit for Top Free Agent Arm Despite Reported Interest
The Chicago Cubs have had a nice offseason to this point, which has included a new bullpen, trading for a pitcher with an ace-type ceiling, and handing out one of the most significant free agent deals in team history.
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 / Cubs Insider / January 23
4 Cubs Featured on MLB Network’s Top 100 Players List
MLB Network released its list of the top 100 players in the sport, with the Chicago Cubs having four representatives. Most teams had four players listed, with only five squads boasting five or more players in the top 100 rankings.
MLB News / Just Baseball / January 23
The Case for Why the Cubs Should Keep Nico Hoerner
On Saturday, January 10, while the Chicago Bears completed an 18-point comeback on the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the NFL Playoffs, the Chicago Cubs made it clear they intend to be competitive in 2026.
Carson Kelly News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 23
2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Carson Kelly
31-year-old Carson Franklin Kelly had a real nice year in 2025, registering 3.6 bWAR and a slash line of .249/.333/.428 with 17 home runs and 50 RBI in 421 plate appearances.
Ben Brown News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 23
Ben Brown belongs in the Cubs bullpen. Here’s why.
I am thinking of a pitcher. He made 17 starts early in his career and the results were not good: 5.49 ERA, 1.341 WHIP, his teams were 5-12 in those 17 games.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 23
Former Cubs trade acquisition sees offseason carousel continue
Before the start of the 2025 season, the Chicago Cubs and Miami Marlins made a smaller trade with one another. This one for one swap was not a blockbuster
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 23
Chicago Cubs history unpacked, January 23
On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow the various narrative paths.
Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / January 22
Projecting the Cubs 2026 Roster prior to Spring Training
Once Alex Bregman signed the largest AAV contract in Chicago Cubs history, the roster became mostly set. Barring an unforeseen move to bring in another right fielder and shift Seiya Suzuki to DH, we can now comfortably project the 26-man Opening Day roster.
Trent Thornton News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 21
Cubs, Trent Thornton Agree To Minor League Deal
The Cubs have agreed to a deal with right-hander Trent Thornton, as first announced on Instagram by his trainers at Tread Athletics. It’s a minor league deal with a non-roster invitation to spring training, MLBTR has learned.
Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / January 20
Three Cubs Prospects to Watch in 2026
After a fantastic offseason, it’s easy to get distracted with the Chicago Cubs and how well they should play in 2026. The team’s playoff window is wide open for the foreseeable future.
Chicago Cubs News / Total Pro Sports / January 20
MLB Rumors: Cubs Eyeing All-Star Free Agent Pitcher for Short-Term Deal
The Chicago Cubs made a huge splash after signing Alex Bregman this offseason. The franchise is eyeing another playoff run, and they look forward to adding more key pieces.
Nico Hoerner News / The Forkball / January 17
5 Reasons the Cubs Shouldn’t Trade Nico Hoerner
With the 2026 offseason in full swing and the Cubs recently making a splash by signing Alex Bregman, Nico Hoerner’s name has frequently popped up in trade rumors.
Kyle Tucker News / Yardbarker / January 16
Los Angeles Dodgers stun baseball universe with Kyle Tucker signing
The Los Angeles Dodgers added yet another star on Thursday night. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported that the Dodgers agreed to terms with outfielder Kyle Tucker.
Alex Bregman News / Yardbarker / January 15
Alex Bregman places pressure to win another championship on his back
After just one season in Boston, Alex Bregman is embarking on a new chapter in his career and is putting the pressure to win a championship on his back, literally.
Kyle Tucker News / Yardbarker / January 13
How a short-term deal could benefit Kyle Tucker
Tucker is one of the biggest names left in free agency.
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