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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 8
Chicago Cubs' Three Best Trade Pieces This Winter
With the winter meetings for Major League Baseball approaching, the Chicago Cubs could easily be one of the more active teams in the trade market. After ending a four-year playoff drought this past season, the team is determined to ensure their first postseason appearance since 2020 isn't a one-off.
Alex Bregman News / Cubs Insider / December 8
Report Says Cubs Could Target Murakami if Bregman Talks Stall, Despite Okamoto Looking Like Better Fit 
Much of what is reported about specific player connections is done so because either a team or player rep wants to create leverage, and that’s never more true than during the Winter Meetings.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 8
Cubs Called Out Among Teams Chasing Top Japanese Arm
Many of the top free agents over the past several MLB offseasons came to the big leagues with zero experience playing in the United States aside from appearing in a World Baseball Classic.
The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz
How many of the AL and NL MVPs since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 8
Report: Chicago Cubs interested in hard-throwing strikeout specialist as last bullpen piece
The Chicago Cubs are walking into this year’s winter meetings with a need to rebuild almost their entire bullpen. But, if a recent report is correct, they may not have the urgency one would expect from a team with such a clear and glaring need.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Kyle Tucker News / ChiCitySports / December 8
Cubs should look no further than familiar name in MLB free agency
The Chicago Cubs are almost certainly losing superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker this offseason in MLB free agency. After just one season with the club, Tucker hasn’t even been rumored recently to end up back with the Cubs.
Mike Soroka News / Yardbarker / December 8
Diamondbacks make early move at Winter Meetings, agree to deal with RHP Michael Soroka
The Arizona Diamondbacks wasted no time getting to work at the open of MLB's Winter Meetings.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 8
Chicago Cubs’ pursuing third basemen Bregman, Suarez? What about Matt Shaw?
The Chicago Cubs came into the offseason targeting pitching. President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer and general manager Carter Hawkins have flat-out declared their primary focus to be pitching this winter.
Mike Soroka News / Field Level Media / December 8
Report: D-backs signing RHP Michael Soroka to 1-year deal
The Arizona Diamondbacks are in agreement with right-hander Michael Soroka on a one-year, $7.5 million contract, ESPN reported on Monday. The 28-year-old former All-Star is coming off a 3-8 season with a 4.52 ERA in 22 games (17 starts) split between the Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs in 2025.
MLB News / ChiCitySports / December 8
Arizona Diamondbacks sign former Cubs right-hander to a one-year deal
The Chicago Cubs’ (92-70) last season didn’t do much to improve their roster at the trade deadline, which cost them a chance to go deep in the playoffs and led to a loss to their divisional opponent, the Milwaukee Brewers, in the National League Wild Card round, 3-2.
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 / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 8
2025 MLB Winter Meetings: The Cubs could make a splash
Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma posted an article in The Athletic Sunday that began with this intriguing comment: The Chicago Cubs are targeting a higher level of the free-agent market and signaling an openness to spending for certain players, according to team and league sources briefed on the club’s deliberations.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 8
Former Chicago Cubs slugger could be signing with a divisional foe
This week is an important week for the Chicago Cubs and Major League Baseball, as the Winter Meetings begin. More News: Cubs linked to potentially poaching
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 8
Cubs linked to potentially poaching key pitcher from Yankees
The Chicago Cubs are expected to be busy throughout the course of the MLB offseason. Just how busy and what kind of players they will target remains to be seen.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 7
Chicago Cubs Linked to Star Player During 2025 Winter Meetings
The Chicago Cubs have been linked to many available players throughout the beginning stages of the offseason. However, it appears that one infielder could be the big offseason acquisition to add to their lineup and replace Kyle Tucker.
Alex Bregman News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 7
Cubs Could Be Eyeing Underrated Free Agent Over Alex Bregman
Several prominent MLB insiders and analysts have linked the Chicago Cubs to free agent infielder Alex Bregman over the past couple of weeks. New York Post MLB insider Jon Heyman said as much in a December 4 article, noting that the Cubs are among the teams that have shown the most interest in acquiring Bregman at this point.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 7
Chicago Cubs: Eyeballing the cost of a big pitching trade
The Chicago Cubs limped into the NLDS with a starting rotation limited to two reliable pitchers and a bullpen held together by hopes, wishes, and the managerial maneuverings of Craig Counsell.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 7
Cubs rumors: What would happen to Matt Shaw if Alex Bregman signs in free agency?
The Chicago Cubs enter the Winter Meetings balancing two storylines: Matt Shaw’s breakout at third base and Alex Bregman’s return to MLB Free Agency. The Cubs likes its young core and fans love Shaw’s rise.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 7
3 Key Items On The Chicago Cubs To-Do List For The 2025 Winter Meetings
Free agency for the majors kicks off as soon as the World Series ends. Even though that was over a month ago, the Chicago Cubs have yet to make any game-changing moves towards improving their 2026 roster.
Jason Marquis News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 7
Cubs historical sleuthing: Jason Marquis edition
Here’s another photo from BCB reader Clark Addison. It is, quite clearly, a play at the plate. There are enough letters on the back of the runner’s jersey to identify him: That’s Jason Marquis.
MLB News / Cubs Insider / December 7
Cubs Could Circle Back to Marlins Pitchers During Winter Meetings
The Winter Meetings start tomorrow, which typically supercharges the offseason. The hot stove continues to spit out rumor after rumor, with one of the latest regarding the Miami Marlins and their starting pitching availability.
Kyle Tucker News / ChiCitySports / December 7
Cubs likely already have elite Kyle Tucker replacement in place
When the Chicago Cubs originally pulled off the blockbuster trade with the Houston Astros to acquire superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker, the hope within the fan base was that the team would be able to sign him to a long-term contract.
Brad Keller News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 5
Could Brad Keller end up as a starting pitcher for Tigers?
The Detroit Tigers are among the teams that have expressed interest in free-agent righty Brad Keller as a starting pitcher.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 5
Last offseason's finalists in Alex Bregman sweepstakes are trying to land him again
Bregman opted for the shortest deal to get back to the market, accepting a three-year guarantee from Boston with outs after the first two years.
Kyle Tucker News / Larry Brown Sports / December 4
Report: Cubs eyeing a three-time All-Star bat to replace Kyle Tucker
The Chicago Cubs are already appear to have their contingency plan for Kyle Tucker’s departure. Chicago is showing renewed interest in three-time All-Star infielder Alex Bregman, Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reported on Thursday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 4
Why Blue Jays should be willing to open checkbook for Kyle Tucker
The Toronto Blue Jays could use more championship pedigree after losing in Game 7 of the 2025 Fall Classic, so why not add a player who has won a World Series already?
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