Chicago Cubs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 16

Chicago Cubs are out on one starting pitcher target during 2026 MLB Free Agency

The Chicago Cubs have made it known that they are targeting pitching this offseason. Whether it be from a trade or signing, they want to improve on the mound heading into the 2026 season.

Shota Imanaga News / ChiCitySports / December 15

Chicago Cubs: Shota Imanaga opens up about decision to stay in Chicago

The Chicago Cubs were responsible for the first shock of the MLB offseason when they declined to pick up the option on lefty starter Shota Imanaga, which would’ve extended his contract three years at a cost of $57 million.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 15

Cubs position player pitchers: Gary Gaetti

Eight years have passed since the last Cubs position player to pitch, Doug Dascenzo, who pitched in four games for the team covering five innings. There was great hope for the 1999 Cubs entering the season.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 15

Chicago Cubs exec says the quiet part out loud, affirming frustrating offseason strategy

The Chicago Cubs entered the offseason surrounded by buzz declaring that they would be uncharacteristically aggressive in pursuing top talent. And it made sense.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 / Cubs Insider / December 15

Cubs Caroling December 20

Join your fellow Cubs fans as we sing our way around Wrigleyville on Saturday, December 20th for our 8th annual Cubs Caroling event! Cubs parodist, podcaster, and Bleacher Bum Band frontman Danny Rockett has written another batch of updated Cubs Christmas song parodies!

Nico Hoerner News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 15

Why Cubs Star Nico Hoerner Is A Great Fit For Team USA In World Baseball Classic

Nico Hoerner has lived up to his first-round pick status with the Chicago Cubs since he arrived in the Majors in 2019. In his seven years in Chicago, he’s slashed .282/.340/.384 with 36 home runs and 278 RBI.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 15

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — December 15

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.

Dansby Swanson News / Athlon Sports / December 14

Cubs' Dansby Swanson Announces News Away From MLB on Sunday

The Chicago Cubs remain hopeful of making another trip to the MLB playoffs in 2025. The front office is expected to make additions to the roster in order to contend for first place in the NL Central.

Kyle Tucker News / Athlon Sports / December 14

Kyle Tucker Sends Message Amid MLB Free Agency

Kyle Tucker is one of the premier free agents on the market, and his future in MLB remains uncertain. He is expected to command a long-term deal that could approach $400 million, a figure that reflects his status as one of the league’s most complete all-around talents.

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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 14

Carter Hawkins Admits Why Cubs Aren't 'Attractive' To Players Like Cody Bellinger

The Chicago Cubs haven't made major waves in signing free agents to this point in the MLB offseason. They did sign high-level reliever Phil Maton to a two-year deal, which was a shrewd move for Jed Hoyer and the rest of the front office.

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Carter Hawkins News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 14

Cubs GM Carter Hawkins Explains Chicago’s Slow Start To Free Agency

There has been a flurry of free agency activity to this point in the MLB offseason. In this past week alone, two of the best sluggers on the market (Pete

Jaxon Wiggins News / ChiCitySports / December 14

Chicago Cubs: High hopes for Jaxon Wiggins, the last of the homegrown arms

The Chicago Cubs have not exactly lit the offseason baseball world on fire. Despite a lot of bullish talk and plenty of “we’re going after so and so” PR leaked to media, the team’s entire talent haul so far consists of relievers Phil Maton and Hoby Milner, plus a couple of minor league-level depth pieces.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 14

Chicago Cubs block influential front office member from exploring outside opportunity

The Chicago Cubs and front office member Tyler Zombro have now been together for just over a year, making this winter their second offseason as a partnership.

Alex Bregman News / ChiCitySports / December 13

Cubs’ Alex Bregman pursuit just became that much more frustrating

The Chicago Cubs have yet to make any major moves this offseason, but they appear to be in the running for one of the best free agents available in third baseman Alex Bregman.

Tyler Zombro News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 13

Cubs Promoting Tyler Zombro To Help Set Organization’s Pitching Direction

In less than two years, Tyler Zombro has gone from hanging up his cleats to taking a top spot in the Chicago Cubs’ organization when it comes to pitching.

Jonathon Long News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 13

Jonathon Long is on a World Baseball Classic roster — but not for the country you might expect

Earlier this week I posted here about the eight Cubs players with MLB experience who will likely take the field for their home countries in the World Baseball

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 13

‘Wake Up Dead Man,’ the new ‘Knives Out’ film, features part of a Cubs game

“Wake Up Dead Man,” the third film in the “Knives Out” series from director Rian Johnson, came out in theaters briefly in October and is now available for streaming.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 13

Cubs have a new vice president of pitching

During this offseason, the Chicago Cubs are looking to strengthen their pitching staff. As it turns out, it is not just on the mound. On Saturday, the Cubs announced they had hired former pitcher Tyler Zombro as their vice president of pitching, per Jeff Passan of ESPN.

Hoby Milner News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 11

Cubs To Sign Hoby Milner

The Cubs and left-hander Hoby Milner are in agreement on a one-year deal. The MVP Sports Group will make $3.75MM plus incentives. Michael Cerami of Bleacher Nation was first on the deal.

Nico Hoerner News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 11

Nico Hoerner Drawing Trade Interest

Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner has come up in trade conversations, according to a report from Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic. The

Kyle Tucker News / Yardbarker / December 11

Dodgers may sign Kyle Tucker under one condition

Tucker is the biggest name in free agency right now, and with the Dodgers' need for help at the corner spots of the outfield, he's an obvious fit for Dave Roberts' team.

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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.