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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 4

MLB Insider Reveals Cubs Budget For 2026 Free Agency Signings

The Chicago Cubs' ownership has been notoriously stringent on their team's spending in the past. This has limited Jed Hoyer and the rest of the Cubs front office's ability to offer top free agents the amount of money it would actually take to sign them in recent years.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 4

Chicago Cubs linked to high-end free agent starter by multiple analysts

The Chicago Cubs went into the NLDS with only two starting pitchers in manager Craig Counsell’s circle of confidence– Jameson Taillon and Matthew Boyd (and Boyd started off the series with a rocky performance).

Edward Cabrera News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 4

Cubs trade target: Edward Cabrera

So if you didn’t like yesterday’s idea for the Cubs to trade for Sandy Alcanatara, perhaps you’d like his teammate Edward Cabrera better. Like Alcantara, Cabrera was the subject of trade rumors at the deadline last July.

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The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB home run leaders since 1997' quiz

The 'Multiple MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 4

Cubs Should Pursue This Talented Free Agent To Avoid Making The Same Mistake Twice

With the winter meetings right around the corner for the Chicago Cubs, the team will be focused on trying to make some improvements in order to build on what they accomplished in 2025. While it was a successful season for the Cubs last year, it felt like they could have accomplished more if they had remained aggressive in making improvements.

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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.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / December 4

Cubs sign ex-Phillies player, just not the one fans were hoping for

This off-season the Chicago Cubs have been rumored to be in the starting pitching market, despite Shota Imanaga accepting the qualifying offer and returning on a one year deal.

Matt Boyd News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 4

Matthew Boyd Shares Honest Admission About Game 1 NLDS Performance vs Brewers

It is hard to forget the highs and lows of the Chicago Cubs' playoff run, which ended in a heartbreaking game five of the National League Division Series against their division rivals, the Milwaukee Brewers.

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?

Could Kyle Tucker's Blue Jays actions lead to blockbuster signing?

Blue Jays sign reigning Korean League MVP to $30 million contract

The offseason needs for every MLB team

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

Kyle Tucker News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 3

Could Kyle Tucker's Blue Jays actions lead to signing?

Could Kyle Tucker's Blue Jays actions lead to blockbuster signing?

The Blue Jays welcomed Kyle Tucker to their Dunedin complex.

Two most likely landing spots for Pete Alonso are revealed

Dodgers bring back World Series hero on a one-year deal

10 MLB teams under the most pressure this offseason

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2026

The 'Active 100-RBI MLB season' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 3

Second Cubs Player To Join Team USA For 2026 World Baseball Classic

The Team USA roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic is continuing to take shape, and three weeks after USA Baseball announced that Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong would be joining the squad, another Cub revealed Wednesday that he will represent his country as well.

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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 / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 3

Why The Cubs' Biggest Offseason Priority Isn't Tied To Any One Position

The Chicago Cubs will head into the winter meetings hoping to make some improvements to help get the team over the hump in the National League. However, they have some looming problems. While it was an excellent season for the Cubs in 2025, it felt like it could have been more.

Matt Boyd News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 3

Matthew Boyd makes huge Team USA WBC decision

In October, the Chicago Cubs made it to as far as the NLDS before succumbing to the Milwaukee Brewers. A huge factor in getting them there was the exploits of pitcher Matthew Boyd.

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The 'Most passing + rushing TD games in a season' quiz

The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz

The '1,500-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

Kyle Schwarber News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 3

Cubs' Top Kyle Schwarber Competition Could Be NL Central Rival

Since Kyle Tucker is all but guaranteed not to re-sign with the Chicago Cubs this offseason, many Cubs fans want their team to pivot to signing slugger Kyle Schwarber instead.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 3

Team USA deepens their pitching staff with Chicago Cubs AS joining the team

The World Baseball Classic is not too far away (March), and Team USA has been building a formidable roster. More News: Chicago Cubs: Marquee Network’s

Christopher Morel News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 3

Cubs walkoff heroes: Christopher Morel, Aug. 16, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: With these walkoff homers getting more recent, you likely remember them well. So again, I present to you the BCB recap of Christopher Morel’s exciting walkoff homer against the White Sox.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 3

Cubs’ Starting Pitcher Hunt Now Centered On 3 Free-Agent Targets

Many thought that the Chicago Cubs would be one of the most likely teams to sign free agent Dylan Cease this winter, given that Jed Hoyer and the rest of Chicago's front office have conveyed an interest in adding an impact starter this offseason.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 3

Chicago Cubs: Marquee Network’s issues may lead to a bleak winter for talent-hunting Cubs

The Chicago Cubs are facing a financial issue that may reinforce their usual frugal ways and put the kibosh on any thought of spending big this offseason.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 3

Marquee Sports Network has made some staff cuts

When the Cubs announced that they were starting their own regional sports network, to take over broadcasts beginning after 2019, the idea was to bring “wheelbarrows of cash” (as Cubs President of Business Operations Crane Kenney once put it) to the baseball ops team and let them spend it on top players.

Scott Kingery News / Cubs Insider / December 3

Cubs Sign Versatile IF Scott Kingery to Minors Deal

The Cubs made their big signing of the offseason on Tuesday, which should put all the restless fans at ease. I’m only joking, of course, but the Cubs did indeed sign free agent Scott Kingery to a minor-league deal.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 3

Cubs Risk Losing Out As Another Starting Pitcher Exits Free Agency

One team above all others is making massive improvements to its pitching staff this offseason: the Toronto Blue Jays. The organization started with the immediate re-signing of Shane Bieber, which was then followed by a major deal for Dylan Cease from the San Diego Padres.