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Cubs 2016 World Series Champion Set To Retire After Over A Decade of Service

For years, the Chicago Cubs had one of the best pitchers in the game on their roster in Kyle Hendricks. Hendricks made his debut with the club in July of 2014, and a short two years later, he led them to their first 100+ win season since 1935, which was capped off by a World Series title in 2016.

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Former World Series champion pitcher announces his retirement

A former World Series-winning pitcher has announced his retirement after 12 MLB seasons. Kyle Hendricks, a longtime member of the Chicago Cubs, is retiring, according to Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / November 10

Cubs Called ‘Hot Stove’s Biggest Sleeper’ with Expensive Pitching, Corner OF Top Targets

When a person or team is called a “sleeper,” it means they are being dismissed to an extent. Whether the Cubs are like the United States after the attack

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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?

The 'Last playoff complete game by MLB team' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Recent MLB World Series managers' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 10

GM's Predict The 2 Top Free Agency Targets 'Sleeper' Cubs Could Land

The Chicago Cubs' offseason is likely going to hinge on whether they manage to re-sign star outfielder Kyle Tucker. While Chicago's front office and fan

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 10

Cubs walkoff heroes: Barry Foote, April 22, 1980

The first thing to know about this game is that it was an unusually warm day for April in Chicago. It was 85 degrees at game time, and wound up being 92 degrees, which is still, 45 years later, the highest temperature ever recorded in Chicago in the month of April.

Justin Turner News / Athlon Sports / November 10

Justin Turner Announces MLB Retirement Decision After 17th Season

Justin Turner is entering free agency for a third straight year after the Chicago Cubs declined their end of a mutual option. The 40-year-old veteran infielder just completed his 17th MLB season, with the Cubs marking the seventh organization he has suited up for.

Shota Imanaga News / ChiCitySports / November 10

Chicago Cubs and Shota Imanaga might still reunite after all

The Chicago Cubs are looking at the loss of two major players in their roster this offseason– and they don’t seem all that concerned about it. Kyle Tucker, of course, is the biggest name to be lost.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 10

Fernando Tatis Jr. Trade Report Creates Blockbuster Chicago Cubs Possibility

Chicago Cubs fans were not happy to hear that star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong did not win the 2025 NL Platinum Glove Award, which is given to the top defensive player in the entire National League.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 10

Cubs in the AFL: Mesa Solar Sox Week 5 Update

Coming off last night’s Fall Stars Game, it’s a great time to check back in with the Cubs Boys of Autumn playing for the Mesa Solar Sox in the Arizona Fall League.

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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 / ChiCitySports / November 10

Chicago Cubs linked to ace-level starting pitching at GM meetings

The Chicago Cubs have an unusually significant amount of rebuilding and restocking to do for a team that made it all the way to Game Five of the NLDS. The offseason need for fixing and tidying up is especially unusual given that seven of the eight non-pitching positions are locked down and settled well ahead of the upcoming season.

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Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / November 10

MLB Trade Rumors Predicts Cubs Will Spend on Pitching This Winter

MLB Trade Rumors recently released their 2025 Free Agent Predictions, in which four of their writers rank the top 50 free agents, along with contract predictions and landing spots.

Kyle Tucker News / Yardbarker / November 10

Three potential landing spots for OF Kyle Tucker

Outfielder Kyle Tucker may be the best free agent available during the 2025-26 offseason.

Tucker, Kyle Schwarber among 13 players to receive qualifying offers

Tucker's stunning contract demand is revealed ahead of free agency

The 25 greatest MLB players to never win an MVP

The 'Active 100-RBI MLB season' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 10

RUMOR: GMs predict Cubs lose Kyle Tucker but could sign Framber Valdez, Dylan Cease

Even when the Chicago Cubs have a successful season, there is usually a “but” that follows it. For more than 100 years, the “but” was not winning the World Series.

Shota Imanaga News / Just Baseball / November 10

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Shota Imanaga

After a fantastic rookie campaign, the very thought of Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga becoming a free agent so fast didn’t exist. It loomed like a dark cloud, but he appeared the steal of last offseason.

Nico Hoerner News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 10

Nico Hoerner Sends Clear Message On Cubs’ Defensive Identity

If determining MLB's best defense is based on how many 2025 Gold Glove Award winners a team has, the Chicago Cubs would reign supreme. This is because outfielders Ian Happ and Pete Crow-Armstrong, along with second baseman Nico Hoerner, all earned this prestigious honor after the 2025 MLB season.

Dontrelle Willis News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 10

Chicago Cubs history unpacked, November 10 — Boudreau, Vaughn, Sutcliffe, Willis

Hippo Vaughn re-ups and other stories. Happy birthday, Micah Bowie* and other former Cubs! 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.

Chicago Cubs News / The Forkball / November 10

The Fallout and Reparation of the Chicago Cubs

In a season brimming with hope from the onset, the soaring Chicago Cubs were eventually sent tumbling back down to earth after losing to the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 9

Assessing the Cubs’ free agent relievers most likely to return in 2026

The Chicago Cubs enter the offseason with several key members of their bullpen hitting free agency. Left-handed pitchers Taylor Rogers, Caleb Thielbar, and Drew Pomeranz are all free agents, along with right-handers Brad Keller, Ryan Brasier, Michael Soroka, and Aaron Civale.

Taylor Rogers News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 9

Why Cubs Should Consider Taylor Rogers Free Agency Reunion

On July 30, 2025, the Cincinnati Reds traded left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers to the Pittsburgh Pirates. One day later, Rogers was traded to the Chicago Cubs for outfield prospect Ivan Brethowr.

Shota Imanaga News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 9

3 teams that should steal Shota Imanaga away from Cubs

The free agency market just welcomed one of its most intriguing available arms—and the Chicago Cubs inexplicably let him walk. Shota Imanaga, the 32-year-old Japanese left-handed starter who dazzled in his rookie MLB campaign, is now available after both sides declined their respective options.