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2 Cubs Prospects Who Could Play a Big League Role in 2027

The Chicago Cubs had a historic season that showed real promise. The defense, in particular, served as a major bright spot. The team earned the National League Gold Glove Award, and two players received individual recognition: Alex Bregman and Pete Crow-Armstrong won Gold Gloves, and Crow-Armstrong also took home a Platinum Glove.

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Cubs’ No. 1 prospect could reach the big leagues sooner than expected

The Chicago Cubs are facing a lot of uncertainty heading into the 2027 season. But uncertainty is not always necessarily a bad thing. Amid bold-faced questions regarding starting pitching, the bullpen, both corner outfield positions, and catcher, there’s at least one possible good-news unknown on the radar for 2027—Josiah Hartshorn.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 8

Wrigley Field historical sleuthing: 1985 edition

This is not only a blast from the Cubs past, but the view of bleacher fans shows hairstyles and dress styles for what could be said to be “average” fans in the mid-1980s.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 8

Chicago Cubs news: Pete Crow-Armstrong Platinum Glove, Gold Glove, hot stove rumors

Happy Sunday, everyone! I hope you’ve all had a lovely and relaxing weekend. It’s been a good weekend for the Cubs, as both Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Cubs themselves have walked away with some new hardware and accolades.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 7

Pete Crow-Armstrong’s growing trophy case has Cubs coming out ahead early in extension

After turning down a contract extension before the 2025 season, Pete Crow-Armstrong bet on himself and responded with a breakout 30/30 campaign and a Gold Glove Award.

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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.

Seiya Suzuki News / Baseball Now / November 7

These Two Teams Need To Make Seiya Suzuki Top Priority In Free Agency

Seiya Suzuki is one of the best hitters available in what is a weak class of free agents. Specifically, this class is lacking right-handed power, and Suzuki can provide that for any team.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 7

Chicago Cubs: Could a reunion with a power-hitting ex-Cub be the right move for 2027?

The Chicago Cubs lineup situation has taken a back seat to the team’s desperate need for pitching. However, it can’t be overlooked that the Cubs will likely be losing right fielder Seiya Suzuki, left fielder Ian Happ, and catcher Carson Kelly to free agency, along with backup outfielders Michael Conforto and Tyrone Taylor.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 7

Cubs historical sleuthing: 1970s edition

This photo was sent to me by BCB reader Brian Peterson. Thanks, Brian — and a reminder, if you can find photos you’d like me to sleuth, send ‘em along!

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / November 7

Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong wins Platinum Glove

Chicago Cubs star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong keeps collecting hardware. After winning the National League center fielder Rawlings Gold Glove Award for the second straight year, he was awarded the Rawlings Platinum Glove.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 6

How Chicago Cubs could fill outfield vacancies without free agency splurge

The Chicago Cubs’ biggest priority over the offseason is figuring out their pitching rotation. But the franchise may need a complete makeover in the outfield as well.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 6

The Top 100 Cubs of all time: No. 99, Warren Hacker

Mostly forgotten today, right-hander Warren Hacker is the kind of guy who epitomized the Cubs in the 1950s. He had one really good year — got downballot MVP votes!

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Matt Boyd News / Just Baseball / November 6

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Matthew Boyd

After signing with the Cubs ahead of the 2025 season, Matthew Boyd experienced a resurgence. He had dealt with serious injury issues leading up to the deal, failing to eclipse 80 innings in any season from 2020 to 2024.

Chicago Cubs News / Baseball Now / November 5

Cubs Free Agent Predicted To Leave For Orioles

Matthew Boyd, Shota Imanaga, Clay Holmes and Kevin Gausman are all free agents after playing a role in the Chicago Cubs' rotation last season. While none of them are quite at the top of the pitching market in free agency, they should all generate interest.

Seiya Suzuki News / Just Baseball / November 5

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Seiya Suzuki

This MLB offseason is poised to be an interesting one. Beyond collective bargaining negotiations, the free-agent splash will be felt league-wide. Beyond the projected Tarik Skubal bidding war, the next name up may very well be Seiya Suzuki.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 5

Cubs rumors: Chicago’s potential Tarik Skubal free agency pursuit gets massive update

With the Chicago Cubs looking to make additions this offseason to boost their team, the one player who has been linked to the team in rumors is star pitcher Tarik Skubal.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / November 5

3 questions facing the Chicago Cubs this offseason

The Cubs face what could be a brutal offseason.

Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong gives Craig Counsell his flowers amid MVP emergence

Several former Chicago Cubs managers make Hall of Fame ballot

Blue Jays free agent target: Clay Holmes

The 'Most MLB Playoff-RBIs' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / November 4

4 Dark Horse Trade Targets for the Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs enter the offseason with a clear set of priorities after another early postseason exit. Multiple starting pitchers are heading to free agency, leaving the rotation thin beyond question marks like Edward Cabrera and the injury-delayed returns of Justin Steele and Cade Horton.

Chicago Cubs News / Baseball Now / November 4