The end of the year is fast approaching, and so are posting deadlines for some of the hottest Japanese free agents on the market. Two of those free agents the Cubs are linked to are starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai and third baseman Kazuma Okamoto.
The Cubs had struggled early in 2018, but a 16-7 run from May 27 to June 20 had put them into a first-place tie with the Brewers at 42-29. Then they went on a disastrous road trip to Cincinnati and Los Angeles where they lost six of eight.
On the first day of Cubsmas My true love gave to me One Anthony Rizzo retirement for the ages, A $2 scorecard… Like everything in society, the cost of going to a baseball game to enjoy America’s pastime in person has increased dramatically over the years.
There are a couple of massive bullpen meltdowns in this group of losses. There are also a couple of games in which the opposition would simply not stop hitting home runs.
The Chicago Cubs made an uncharacteristically bold move last offseason when they pulled the trigger on a three-for-one trade with the Houston Astros for right fielder Kyle Tucker.
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.
The Chicago Cubs just posted their first 90+ win season since 2018 in what was easily their best year in recent memory. By the end of the season, Ian Happ, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Nico Hoerner all took home Gold Glove Awards, while Matt Shaw was named a finalist.
In 2026, the Chicago Cubs will select 23rd overall in Major League Baseball’s Draft. A year ago, outfielder Ethan Conrad out of Wake Forest was the organization’s first round pick (17th overall).
The Chicago Cubs are still finding ways they can improve their roster this offseason. While some big-name players have been signed, there are still major free agents available that can fit the team well.
The Chicago Cubs have had a first-round pick every season since 1965, when Major League Baseball started the common draft era. Some have worked out. Some have not.
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.
President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer and manager Craig Counsell have been extremely vocal about focusing on the starting rotation this offseason.
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 fans, at this point, are certainly hip to the routine when it comes to their team’s talent acquisition patterns and to the promising buzz that almost always precedes a letdown.
The Chicago Cubs are widely viewed as one of the top potential landing spots for Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai, who is considered by most to be the top starting pitcher remaining on the free-agent market.
The Chicago Cubs could whiff on every big name this offseason and make zero true impact moves before the start of the 2026 season. It’s entirely possible that the team just won’t be bold enough to win a bidding war for Alex Bregman or pick up a front-of-rotation starter.
The Chicago Cubs entered the offseason expected to focus more so than anything else on pitching, and that is the approach they have taken thus far. Signing
It’s almost as if Chicago Cubs fans begging for an Owen Caissie call-up manifested it on August 14. The timing was perfect. The Cubs were in Toronto facing the Blue Jays.
The Cubs have added two new players so far this week. The first came on Monday with the signing of catcher Christian Bethancourt, who returns for his second stint with the club.
The Chicago Cubs brought back a familiar face Monday when they announced that they are signing Christian Bethancourt to a minor-league deal. Bethancourt, 34, was with the Cubs in the latter half of the 2024 season.
The Chicago Cubs made a move to improve their bullpen Tuesday by signing veteran right-hander Jacob Webb. Webb, 32, is joining the Cubs on a one-year, $1.5M deal with performance incentives.
Once again, the Chicago Cubs came up short in their bid to return to the World Series. An NL Wild Card berth and series win over the San Diego Padres led to a NL Division Series (NLDS) matchup versus their division rivals, the Milwaukee Brewers.
The Cubs are in agreement with right-hander Jacob Webb on a one-year deal that includes a club option for the 2027 season, according to a report from Patrick Mooney of The Athletic.
The Cubs and catcher Christian Bethancourt have agreed to a minor league deal, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. He would make $1.6MM if in the majors.
Chicago Cubs fans are still waiting for president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer to make a big move this offseason, but the organization shored up its catching depth on Monday afternoon.
With Christmas just days away, several MLB teams have been hard at work, giving their fans stocking stuffers that will have them decking the halls past New Year’s.
The Chicago Cubs have signed former Yankees prospect Tyler Austin to a one-year, $1.25 million deal, according to Jon Heyman. Austin, who last played in MLB in 2019, has been playing in Japan for the last six seasons.