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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.

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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 / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 3

Chicago Cubs history unpacked, December 3

On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow the various narrative paths.

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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?

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 2

Chicago Cubs fans gets rude awakening of possible 2026 offseason trades

The Chicago Cubs are in a position where they need to fix some big holes on the roster heading into the 2026 season. They have a good minor league system and are in a position where they could pull the trigger on some major moves.

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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.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 2

Cubs Notes: Kingery Signing, Tough Kyle Tucker Reality, Hoyer's Main Focus & More

With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, the time is now for the Chicago Cubs to ramp up their offseason efforts and bolster their roster in the ways they're apparently keen to do.

Scott Kingery News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 2

Cubs Ink Second Free Agency Signing, Adding Utility Man On Minor League Deal

The Chicago Cubs have made another offseason free agent signing, albeit at the minor-league level, signing super-utility player Scott Kingery on Tuesday.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / December 2

Cubs Listed as Potential Fit for Precisely Zero Top-25 Trade Candidates

If recent predictions from ESPN’s top baseball writers carry any weight, it doesn’t look like the Cubs are expected to do much on the trade front. Though Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel listed as many as eight team fits for each of their top 25 trade candidates this offseason, the Cubs did not appear a single time.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 2

Cubs' Offseason Priority Shows The Team Believes Their Injury Luck Is Running Out

A lot of chatter around the Chicago Cubs during the first few months of the 2025 season surrounded the excellent starts that outfielders Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker were producing.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 2

Chicago Cubs named perfect fit for this star pitcher in free agency

Getting starting pitching seems to be a priority of the Chicago Cubs this offseason and there are some interesting names on the board. While not every pitcher is going to be a great fit for what the Cubs are looking for while others could be a bit pricey, there are some strong names that fit the mold that Jed Hoyer is searching for.

Kyle Tucker News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 2

Cubs’ Absence From Top Offseason Trade Fits Sends Alarming Message

The Chicago Cubs pulled off one of the biggest moves of last MLB offseason when they acquired Kyle Tucker via a trade with the Houston Astros. This deal was significant for several reasons.

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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 2

3 Free Agent Pitchers The Cubs Should Keep In Their Bullpen

The Chicago Cubs have quite a few free agents after a successful 2025 season. While Kyle Tucker is perhaps the most lucrative catch in the open market this winter, the Cubs' bullpen needs some attention.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 2

Cubs trade target: Pablo López

Here is another Twins right-hander (in addition to Joe Ryan, who I profiled in this series last week) who could help the Cubs. It seems clear that the Twins are in rebuild mode and would likely be happy to trade Pablo López.

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 2

Marquee Sports Network Layoffs Spark Worry About Cubs’ Offseason Spending

The Chicago Cubs head into the offseason without having landed a big name free agent in some time now, and fans are hoping this is the winter ownership breaks out the checkbook and spends some real money.

Michael Busch News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 2

Chicago Cubs news and notes — Busch, Tucker, Winter Meetings

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Corey Ray News / ChiCitySports / December 2

Nationals snag Cubs baserunning coordinator as new 1B Coach

Back in 2023, the Chicago Cubs signed Illinois native Corey Ray to be the bench coach to their Single-A affiliate. Ray, a former fifth overall draft pick by the Milwaukee Brewers, wasted no time going from playing to coaching, as his last game as a player came during the 2022 season.

Phil Maton News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 1

Cubs Rightfully Receive Strong Grade For Phil Maton Signing

The Chicago Cubs are coming off a great season, and they are now going to be looking to sustain success going forward. While 2025 was a good year, there is plenty of work to do this winter for the Cubs.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / December 1

Marquee Sports Network’s Trouble Doesn’t Bode Well for Cubs’ Spending

Maybe this is just like a school district cutting educational resources after undergoing $200 million in renovations that featured several athletic upgrades, but Marquee Sports Network’s recent cuts don’t look like a good sign.

Kyle Tucker News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 1

Cubs' Kyle Tucker Backup Plan Could Be These 2 Veteran Outfielders

Just about nobody is giving the Chicago Cubs a chance to re-sign star slugger Kyle Tucker in free agency this offseason. And there's a good reason for this.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / November 30

Cubs Could Consider Shocking Trade During MLB Offseason

Fresh off securing a playoff spot for the first time since 2020, the Chicago Cubs enter the winter with an unusually broad spectrum of possibilities. The easiest path would be to run it back in the infield.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 30