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Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / November 2
Ten Years Later: The Cubs Won It All, But A Lot Has Changed
Ten years. Let that sink in for a minute. Ten years ago today, the Chicago Cubs did something that generations of fans had spent their entire lives waiting for.
MLB News / CBSSports.com / November 2
Pete Crow-Armstrong, Jacob Misiorowski, more named finalists for MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year awards
The annual BBWAA awards celebrate regular-season performances, meaning playoff results don't matter
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?
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 / ChiCitySports / November 2
Chicago Cubs make pivotal bullpen decision before free agency sweepstakes
The Chicago Cubs will be connected to all the big name starting pitchers available in free agency. But they haven’t forgotten their bullpen either. Chicago finished the regular season ranked 13th in bullpen ERA with a mark of 3.90.
Seiya Suzuki News / Viral Sports News / November 2
Chicago Cubs Make Major Seiya Suzuki Announcement
The Chicago Cubs extended a one-year, $23.15 million qualifying offer to outfielder Seiya Suzuki on Monday, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Suzuki was one of eight players across the majors to receive the offer, which carries a November 17 deadline for acceptance.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 2
Cubs AFL Update: Interview with catcher Miguel Useche
As we noted in the Mesa Solar Sox update earlier today, we have an interview with rising Cubs prospect Miguel Useche. This interview was conducted by Samantha Bradfield, manager of our sister Rockies site, Purple Row, who offered to help us out.
Alex Bregman News / On Tap Sports Net / November 2
Gold on the North Side: PCA and Bregman Bring Home Gold Gloves
Chicago Cubs fans have a reason to celebrate. Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman were officially named 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners on Sunday night, giving the Cubs two of baseball’s most prestigious defensive honors and putting an exclamation point on what has been an impressive defensive season on the North Side.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 2
Three former Cubs managers are on the Hall of Fame Contemporary Era ballot
Baseball’s Hall of Fame announced their Contemporary Era ballot for managers and executives Monday, and it is a Cubs-heavy ballot. Three former Cubs managers, Dusty Baker, Joe Maddon and Lou Piniella, all have a chance to be inducted in Cooperstown this summer.
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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 2
Cubs rumors: Chicago insider names 2 pitchers who could re-sign to help actually field staff
The Chicago Cubs have plenty of work to do this offseason, and rebuilding their starting rotation needs to be a top priority. With several pitchers potentially leaving in free agency and Cade Horton recovering from an injury, the Cubs may have to revisit some familiar names to fill out their staff.
Jacob Webb News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2
Cubs To Re-Sign Jacob Webb
The Cubs and right-hander Jacob Webb have agreed to a new contract, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. It’s a $2.5MM guarantee with a $2MM salary in 2027 and $4MM club option for 2028 which comes with a $500K buyout.
Chicago Cubs News / Baseball Now / November 2
Cubs Cut Ties With Veteran Pitcher After Two Seasons
The Chicago Cubs have declined Colin Rea's 2027 option, according to ESPN's Jesse Rogers. Rea's option was valued at $7.5 million, and he was second on the pitching staff in innings pitched last season.
Ian Happ News / Athlon Sports / November 2
Ian Happ Shares Foundation Update Amid MLB Offseason
Outfielder Ian Happ hit .218 with 24 home runs, 68 RBIs and 89 runs scored in 156 games for the Chicago Cubs in 2026, his 10th season with the organization.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 2
AFL Mesa Solar Sox update: Miguel Useche slugs for the Solar Sox
Every Monday we take a moment to check in on the Cubs’ Boys of Autumn playing for the Mesa Solar Sox in the Arizona Fall League. In case you missed the earlier installments, the Solar Sox are a team in the Arizona Fall League, a minor league that plays every October and November in Spring Training stadiums.
Clay Holmes News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2
Clay Holmes Declines Player Option
Right-hander Clay Holmes declined his $12MM player option with the Cubs, per an announcement from the MLBPA. He is now a free agent. Teammates Hunter Harvey and Caleb Thielbar also head to free agency after their mutual options weren’t exercised.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 2
Report: Chicago Cubs want Tarik Skubal 'badly,' per insider
The Chicago Cubs, per president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer himself, will be focused on pitching this offseason. That, actually, should go without saying.
Colin Rea News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2
Cubs To Decline Club Option On Colin Rea
The Cubs are not expected to pick up their option on right-hander Colin Rea, reports Jesse Rogers of ESPN. The veteran had a $7.5MM club option for 2027 with a $1MM buyout.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 2
Chicago Cubs decline option on veteran pitcher
The Chicago Cubs have started the push to rebuild their pitching staff by cutting ties with one of their most useful utility arms of the last two seasons.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 2
Cubs Have 2 Gold Glove Winners (And One Minor League Winner)After Elite Season
The Gold Glove Winners were officially announced on Sunday night, and the Chicago Cubs had five finalists, tying the Toronto Blue Jays for the most of any ball club.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 2
Today in Cubs history: The Cubs win the 2016 World Series
Ten years ago today — well, early Nov. 3, 2016 in Eastern time, where the game was played, but Nov. 2 to most Cubs fans — the Cubs won the World Series, breaking their 108-year championship drought.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / EssentiallySports / November 2
'That’s a Huge Honor': Pete Crow-Armstrong Reacts as He Joins MLB Legend in Rare Company
Some MLB seasons end with a championship, while others produce a historic individual campaign that refuses to go unnoticed. For the Chicago Cubs, Pete Crow-Armstrong delivered the latter, turning a disappointing postseason exit into a season to remember.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Yardbarker / November 2
2026 Gold Glove winners: The full list and the names that jump out
Rawlings handed out the 2026 Gold Glove Awards on Sunday night, and the winners list is a fun mix of familiar names, rising MLB stars and a couple of choices that will likely start arguments in group chats across baseball.
Matt Boyd News / Viral Sports News / October 31
Chicago Cubs Part Ways With Top Pitcher in Tough Blow
Matthew Boyd is officially a free agent after declining his end of a $15 million mutual option with the Chicago Cubs. The left-hander will instead take a $2 million buyout and enter the open market, where he can begin speaking with other clubs early next week while still having a short window to discuss a return to Chicago.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / October 29
Cubs' Matthew Boyd, Clay Holmes decline player options, set to become free agents
The Cubs are going to need a major overhaul of their starting rotation ahead of the 2027 season.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 28
Ian Happ's consistent power makes him a compelling free agent for Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays' priority this offseason revolves around bulking up on offense.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / October 27
Cubs Free Agents: Who Stays and Who Goes?
The Chicago Cubs have a multitude of impending free agents that will require decisions as they begin shaping their roster for 2027. Each potential departure creates a question about how to replace that player’s production, while every reunion represents a commitment of money and a roster spot.
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