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The Cubs add three players in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 Draft 
The Cubs made news in this year’s Rule 5 Draft by not doing very much at all. This year, I was reasonably certain the Cubs would select someone to add to their major league roster in this annual draft.
Michael King News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 10
The Short Porch is glad the Cubs front office is at least ‘checking in’ on the top of the free agent market now
MLB’s top brass are meeting in Orlando this week and that generally sets the stage for getting at least a few deals done. This year’s Winter Meetings have
The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz
How many of the AL and NL MVPs since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 10
Craig Counsell Explains Why Alex Bregman Is A Natural Fit With Cubs
The Chicago Cubs reportedly offered three-time MLB All-Star and two-time World Series champion infielder Alex Bregman a four-year, $130 million contract last winter before he ultimately agreed to a three-year, $120 million deal with the Boston Red Sox.
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.
Kyle Schwarber News / ChiCitySports / December 10
Chicago Cubs: What the Kyle Schwarber Philly re-signing means for the Cubs right now
The Chicago Cubs just saw one of their potential backup options for an outgoing Kyle Tucker wiped off the board. Former Cubs World Series legend Kyle Schwarber has opted to re-sign with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 10
Cubs Notes: Winter Meetings News, Yankees Eye Keller, Bregman Interest, Gallen & More
MLB Winter Meetings are in full swing, and reaching the halfway point, the league has already witnessed several major deals go down. With all of baseball's front office executives together until Friday, and pressure building to get deals done, expect to see some major announcements over the next 72 hours and beyond.
Nico Hoerner News / Just Baseball / December 10
Should the Cubs Trade or Extend Nico Hoerner?
In today’s home run-obsessed MLB, it seems like the scrappy player is a thing of the past. Second base used to be a spot for the player who hits for average, doesn’t strikeout, steals bases, and plays good defense.
MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 10
2025 MLB Winter Meetings: Rule 5 Draft day
It’s the last day of MLB’s Winter Meetings, and that means the Rule 5 Draft. Last week, I wrote about some guys the Cubs might take in that draft. Given that there are only 31 players currently on the Cubs’ 40-man roster, I do expect them to take someone.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / December 10
Counsell Confirms Steele Will Be Unavailable for Opening Day
Cubs manager Craig Counsell addressed reporters at the Winter Meetings on Tuesday, covering a variety of topics related to the team’s preparation for the 2026 season.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 10
Red Sox face two competitors for Alex Bregman
Retaining Bregman should be a priority for the Red Sox, but they will have some competition.
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.
Craig Counsell News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 10
Craig Counsell Admits What Cubs Got 'Wrong' About 2025 Season
The Chicago Cubs' bullpen was relatively solid during the 2025 season. Their collective 3.78 ERA ranked them at No. 11 in MLB, and 25-year-old hurler Daniel Palencia performed relatively well as the team's closer, as shown by his 2.91 ERA and 22 saves in 25 opportunities.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 10
Chicago Cubs history unpacked, December 10 — Braun, Frick, Wilson
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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 9
Cubs’ Craig Counsell drops pivotal Justin Steele injury return timeline
The Chicago Cubs are sure to make plenty of changes to their rotation throughout the offseason. Any move made will have Justin Steele’s injury return timeline in consideration.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 9
Cubs Boss Craig Counsell Evaluates Matt Shaw’s First Season At Third Base
The Chicago Cubs took a chance on Matt Shaw as their starting third baseman in 2025. Starting a rookie is always risky. But Cubs manager Craig Counsell believes the former first-round pick got more grief than he deserved at times last season.
Kyle Tucker News / Last Word On Sports / December 9
Three Realistic Landing Spots for Kyle Tucker
Kyle Tucker, hitting the open market after a strong season with the Chicago Cubs, instantly becomes one of the most valuable players available. A left-handed, middle-of-the-order star with Gold Glove defense in right field simply does not reach free agency often.
Alex Bregman News / Cubs Insider / December 9
Cubs Held Zoom Meeting with Alex Bregman
The Chicago Cubs held a Zoom meeting with free agent Alex Bregman in recent weeks, league sources have confirmed to CI. Robert Murray was the first to report that the two sides had met over a video call, noting that several other teams are interested in the infielder’s services.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 9
The Cubs will pick 23rd in the 2026 MLB Draft
The MLB Draft Lottery was held earlier today and the results were recently revealed on MLB Network. The Cubs were not part of the lottery, as only the 18 teams that did not make the postseason were eligible for the lottery.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 9
Chicago Cubs had a Zoom meeting with massive free agent ahead of 2025 Winter Meetings
The Chicago Cubs are in a position where the team has some glaring holes they need to fill the offseason. While there have been some major free agent signings already happening, there are some premier players still on the board.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 9
Chicago Cubs top prospect will play for Team Canada in 2026 World Baseball Classic
The Chicago Cubs have a lot of exciting players on the brink of making the 26-man roster during the 2026 season. With names being thrown around for potential trade candidates, the team is in a position where minor leaguers may be called upon to help the team.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 9
Jed Hoyer's Statement On Matt Shaw Speaks Volumes About His Cubs Future
The Winter Meetings are upon every baseball organization in the majors and there will be plenty of players dealt, signed, dropped and shuffled. The Chicago Cubs have plenty of areas to address this week, like adding another starter to the rotation, and there has to be some concern about replacing Kyle Tucker's production.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / December 9
Chicago Cubs 2025-2026 Offseason Wish List
The Chicago Cubs are fresh off their first postseason appearance in five years. If you consider only full seasons (i.e. remove the 60-game 2020 season), it had really been seven since they made the playoffs and eight since their last playoff win.
Mike Soroka News / Yardbarker / December 8
Diamondbacks make early move at Winter Meetings, agree to deal with RHP Michael Soroka
The Arizona Diamondbacks wasted no time getting to work at the open of MLB's Winter Meetings.
Brad Keller News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 5
Could Brad Keller end up as a starting pitcher for Tigers?
The Detroit Tigers are among the teams that have expressed interest in free-agent righty Brad Keller as a starting pitcher.
Kyle Tucker News / Larry Brown Sports / December 4
Report: Cubs eyeing a three-time All-Star bat to replace Kyle Tucker
The Chicago Cubs are already appear to have their contingency plan for Kyle Tucker’s departure. Chicago is showing renewed interest in three-time All-Star infielder Alex Bregman, Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reported on Thursday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 4
Why Blue Jays should be willing to open checkbook for Kyle Tucker
The Toronto Blue Jays could use more championship pedigree after losing in Game 7 of the 2025 Fall Classic, so why not add a player who has won a World Series already?
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