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With this photo, I resume my photo sleuthing series that I generally run in baseball offseasons. Before I get to this one, I’ll again put out a call: If you have any old Cubs or Wrigley Field (or even other baseball) photos you’d like me to sleuth, please send them along!

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / October 18

Chicago Cubs Projected to Make Questionable $84 Million Move

The Chicago Cubs enter the offseason with a clear mandate to rebuild their starting rotation. Injuries and inconsistency plagued the staff throughout 2026, leaving the club thin behind a handful of reliable arms and exposed in the postseason.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 18

Chicago Cubs news— Suzuki, PCA, Bryant

Today’s Reflections Good morning. A rainout in Cleveland?!? What, did they NOT think of putting a dome on Progressive Field??? Well, if they did, those 17 magical moments wouldn’t have happened that November night.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 17

Chicago Cubs: Who’s left to trade for those gaping 2027 roster holes?

The Chicago Cubs are facing a gargantuan task this offseason. First, they’re going to have to rebuild their entire starting rotation. The whole end-of-season rotation (Matthew Boyd, Shota Imanaga, Kevin Gausman, Clay Holmes, David Peterson) could be gone via free agency.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / October 17

Cubs Urged to Pursue Blockbuster $149.5 Million Offseason Move

The Chicago Cubs must prioritize starting pitching this offseason after their rotation is projected to lose four key pieces to free agency, according to an analysis published by Cubs Roundtable.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 17

Pete Crow-Armstrong credits Alex Bregman advice for monster 2026 season

The Chicago Cubs may have had a disappointingly short run in the playoffs this season, but there was no disappointment at all when it came to the corner turned by their franchise asset Pete Crow-Armstrong.

Seiya Suzuki News / Viral Sports News / October 17

Cubs Land New Seiya Suzuki Update Before MLB Free Agency

The Chicago Cubs are expected to tender a qualifying offer to outfielder Seiya Suzuki as free agency approaches, according to a report from MLB insider Jon Heyman.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 16

Chicago Cubs predicted to disappoint with business as usual offseason

If someone told you that a team would have to rebuild their entire starting rotation and a good part of their bullpen—in a single offseason—you’d be right to rule them out for any sort of run at the postseason.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / October 16

Chicago Cubs Make Announcement on 17-Year-Old Pitcher

The Chicago Cubs have assigned right-handed pitcher Maykoll Jaspe to their Dominican Summer League Cubs Blue affiliate, according to the MiLB transaction log.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / October 15

Chicago Cubs Urged to Target 31-Year-Old Pitcher in Free Agency

The Chicago Cubs face a busy offseason after their pitching staff faltered in the postseason, and one MLB insider is pushing the club to bring back left-hander David Peterson rather than focusing solely on higher-profile arms.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 15

Did the Cubs Actually Make a Huge Trade Deadline Mistake?

As the trade deadline inched closer, the Chicago Cubs had no choice. They were considered one of the handful of teams in baseball to have a genuine shot at a World Series run.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 16

Chicago Cubs predicted to trade for All-Star starting pitcher

The Chicago Cubs could face the gargantuan task this offseason of replacing their entire end-of-season starting rotation. Matthew Boyd, Shota Imanaga, Kevin Gausman, Clay Holmes, and David Peterson could all be moving on via free agency.

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Alex Bregman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 15

Cubs star Alex Bregman is 1 of many hitters to stink in playoffs, and he knows exactly why

Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman endured a disappointing 2026 postseason as offensive struggles continued to plague hitters across Major League Baseball.

Seiya Suzuki News / ChiCitySports / October 15

Chicago Cubs possibly facing major NYC competition for free agent Seiya Suzuki?

The Chicago Cubs will have to make several big, potentially team-altering decisions this coming offseason. And although the pitching situation garners most of the attention, the looming outfield dilemma has to be a close second in terms of impact.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 15

Cubs Stock Watch: Who is Up and Who is Down After 2026 Season?

What should have been a step up from an electric 2025 turned into another building-block season for the Chicago Cubs in 2026. Before the calendar could

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / October 15

Five Cubs Named Gold Glove Finalists

The Chicago Cubs continue to build a reputation as one of baseball’s best defensive teams, and Wednesday’s Gold Glove Award finalist announcement gives North Side fans another reason to be proud.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / TWSN / October 14

Three potential trade destinations for Ronald Acuna Jr.

Acuna, who has spent his entire MLB career with the Braves, could look for a change of scenery from Atlanta.

Dansby Swanson News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Cubs Make Dansby Swanson Announcement After 11th MLB Season

The Chicago Cubs season came to a disappointing end in the National League wild card round. The Cubs looked like one of MLB’s best teams at times while also looking like one of the worst at others.

Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / October 9

Where the Cubs Stand After an Abrupt End to the 2026 Season

The 2026 Chicago Cubs season ended on a pretty low note, considering how the regular season went. They were in a commanding position to secure home-field advantage for the Wild Card round before losing it to the Padres in the final days of the regular season.

Craig Counsell News / TWSN / October 8

Another October Collapse Raises Tough Questions About Craig Counsell

When the Chicago Cubs hired Craig Counsell before the 2024 season, the move was framed as a franchise altering moment. Counsell arrived with a reputation as one of baseball’s sharpest managers, someone who had consistently elevated Milwaukee’s roster for nearly a decade.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / October 6

Cubs CF Pete Crow-Armstrong Awarded MLB Player of the Year

Pete Crow-Armstrong went hitless for the Chicago Cubs in the 2026 MLB Playoffs Wild Card Series against the San Diego Padres. Crow-Armstrong went 0-for-7 with a walk in the two games, with Chicago scoring only one run over the two matchups.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 2

Hoyer: Cubs To Prioritize Offseason Around Pitching

The Cubs’ season came to an unceremonious end on Wednesday. Chicago was easily swept out of the Wild Card Series by San Diego. They lost by a combined 12-1 margin over the two contests.

Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / October 2

Cubs are not expected to bring back one player next season

The Chicago Cubs are officially out of the playoffs, and that could also mean that one notable player has played in his final game for them. Chicago is not expected to get into a bidding war for their veteran outfielder Seiya Suzuki, Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reported Thursday.

Kevin Gausman News / Yardbarker / October 2

Why Kevin Gausman, Blue Jays reunion is looking more realistic this offseason

With the Chicago Cubs' early exit from the postseason and Kevin Gausman being a pending free agent this offseason, a reunion with the veteran is looking more realistic for the Toronto Blue Jays.

Pete Crow-Armstrong shoulders blame after Cubs' wild-card loss

Blue Jays GM opens up about Vladimir Guerrero's disappointing season

Blue Jays planning to re-explore Japanese market this offseason

Jameson Taillon makes announcement about playing future

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