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2 Most Likely Starters to Re-Sign with the Cubs This Offseason

The Chicago Cubs will look a lot different in 2027. Aside from the two corner outfielders and the catcher, the Cubs have their positional core. And they have multiple avenues to approach that predicament in right and left field.

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Cubs’ Jed Hoyer’s contract to keep him with organization through end of the decade

In the summer of 2025, the Chicago Cubs and their President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer agreed to a multi year contract extension. Before that, Hoyer’s deal was set to expire at the end of that season, so a new deal spanning multiple years ensured that he would be around for several more years, but the exact length was not revealed.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 15

Cubs historical sleuthing: 1939 edition

Getty Images had the following caption for this photo: Talking things over before their exhibition game at Wrigley Field, March 18, are four eminent gentlemen of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs baseball teams.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 15

Chicago Cubs news — Peterson, Skubal, Taira, Rogers, Crews

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The 'National League MVPs' quiz

How many of the National League MVPs in the Integration era (since 1947) can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

The 'HR-leaders by MLB franchise' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / November 14

Chicago Cubs Emerge as Favorite to Pull Off $135 Million Splash

The Chicago Cubs enter the offseason with clear rotation openings and one of the more logical free-agent fits available in right-hander Michael King. King, 31, declined his player option with the San Diego Padres and will test the market after a season that included a career-high 32 starts and 185 innings.

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The offseason needs for every MLB team

Another MLB season is in the books. The pending lockout is hanging over the heads of players and ownership, but there could be a mad rush of moves prior to December.

Carson Kelly News / Just Baseball / November 14

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Carson Kelly

Over the past couple of seasons in Chicago, Carson Kelly has re-emerged as one of the more consistent catchers in baseball. What was set to be a fairly even tandem between himself and Miguel Amaya ended up with Kelly playing in over half of the team’s games.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / November 13

Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong Doesn’t Hold Back on Shohei Ohtani

Pete Crow-Armstrong claimed the 2026 National League Most Valuable Player Award in unanimous fashion, ending Shohei Ohtani’s three-year reign and becoming the first Chicago Cubs player in franchise history to receive every first-place vote.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 13

The Top 100 Cubs of all time, No. 94: Paul Minner

Left-hander Paul Minner was among so many pitchers in his era and later — 1940s to about the time of Tommy John surgery — who were hard throwers, suffered injuries, then tried to re-invent themselves as finesse soft-tossers.

Kevin Gausman News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Kevin Gausman Facing Career Decision After Blue Jays Update

Two-time All-Star Kevin Gausman entered the MLB offseason as a free agent facing one of the biggest decisions of his career. The 35-year-old right-hander made 23 starts for the Toronto Blue Jays this season before being traded to the Chicago Cubs at the trade deadline in August.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 13

Cubs rumors: Chicago’s Tarik Skubal pursuit seems to be over before it even started

Heading into the MLB offseason, the Chicago Cubs seemed like a potential Tarik Skubal suitor. As the offseason has moved forward, however, reports have suggested the Cubs may not be in the conversation after all.

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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 13

Chicago Cubs GM says team is interested in bringing back 2026 acquisition

The Chicago Cubs thought they were getting their ideal pickup this last trade deadline when they acquired groundball specialist Clay Holmes from the New York Mets, along with outfielder Tyrone Taylor.

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 13

One Cubs Free Agent Signing That Still Makes Too Much Sense

A recent report from The Athletic said that the Chicago Cubs will not pursue star pitcher Tarik Skubal, and it left many Cubs fans with a sour taste that is all too familiar.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 13

Chicago Cubs exec gets brutally honest about two Cubs pitchers

The Chicago Cubs have walked into the offseason with a bundle of question marks, especially when it comes to their starting pitching. First and maybe foremost, their entire end-of-season starting rotation—Matthew Boyd, Shota Imanaga, Kevin Gausman, Clay Holmes, David Peterson—may be gone via free agency.

Clay Holmes News / Just Baseball / November 13

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Clay Holmes

Clay Holmes hits free agency in a much different position than he did two years ago. The former New York Yankees closer has successfully transitioned into a starting pitcher, giving teams an established rotation option beyond the biggest names on the market.

Shota Imanaga News / Just Baseball / November 13

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Shota Imanaga

After three seasons with the Chicago Cubs, Shota Imanaga is hitting the open market as a somewhat puzzling pitcher. The type of arm that I’m sure many teams will view differently than others.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / November 13

Chicago Cubs made all the right decisions on Pete Crow-Armstrong

Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong was announced as the unanimous National League MVP on Thursday, becoming the 9th MVP in franchise history. Crow-Armstrong, 24, boasts an All Star nod, Gold Glove, Platinum Glove, and Hank Aaron Award, along with MVP honors for 2026.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / November 12

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong changed part of his game to become NL MVP

When it came to playing the game of baseball in 2026, there was no one better than Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.

Pete Crow-Armstrong runs away with NL MVP award

Pete Crow-Armstrong, Shohei Ohtani NL MVP race was not even close

The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / November 13

Pete Crow-Armstrong, Shohei Ohtani NL MVP race was not even close

Pete Crow-Armstrong has officially ended Shohei Ohtani’s run of dominance. The Chicago Cubs star Crow-Armstrong was officially named 2026 National League MVP on Thursday.

Chicago Cubs News / EssentiallySports / November 12

Cubs’ 32-Year-Old Star Pens Emotional Message as He Finally Leaves the Organisation After 5 Long Years

An .841 OPS, 26 home runs and 86 RBIs rarely lead to a farewell post. Yet Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki, a 32-year-old slugger, sent one to the North Side faithful after five seasons.

Seiya Suzuki News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 11

The Best Fits For Seiya Suzuki

Seiya Suzuki is arguably the best position player available in a weak class for bats. The 32-year-old outfielder has hit .269/.351/.472 over five seasons since making the jump from Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball.

Ben Brown News / EssentiallySports / November 11

Chicago GM Shares Concerning Update on Cubs’ Ben Brown After Neck Scare

Ben Brown, the Chicago Cubs right-hander, posted a 1.85 ERA and a team-best 2.0 fWAR in 2026, then lost the final three months to a neck issue that has now required spine surgery.

Ben Brown News / Field Level Media / November 10

Cubs P Ben Brown recovering from cervical spine surgery

Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown underwent successful cervical spine surgery Monday, according to multiple media reports. The operation was reportedly a proactive procedure to address a neck issue that initially appeared in 2024 and reemerged in 2026, landing him on the injured list in late June.

Ben Brown News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 10

Cubs’ Ben Brown Undergoes Neck Surgery

Cubs right-hander Ben Brown underwent cervical spine surgery yesterday, reports ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. He won’t be cleared to throw until early next year.