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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 5
Cubs lose 2nd big name staff member of the off-season
The Chicago Cubs are facing another shake-up in their staff this offseason. Baserunning coordinator Corey Ray recently departed to take a job as the Washington Nationals next first base coach, and now a second high-profile staff member is leaving.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 5
Chicago Cubs history unpacked, December 5 — Santo, Palmeiro, Floyd. 
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.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 5
Last offseason's finalists in Alex Bregman sweepstakes are trying to land him again
Bregman opted for the shortest deal to get back to the market, accepting a three-year guarantee from Boston with outs after the first two years.
The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
Kyle Tucker News / ChiCitySports / December 5
Cubs star free agent Kyle Tucker visits with top-tier AL contender
The Chicago Cubs made a blockbuster trade to acquire superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros last offseason, but he is widely expected to leave the team in free agency after just one season.
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 / ChiCitySports / December 4
Cubs Showing Interest in Potential Blockbuster Free Agency Signing
The Chicago Cubs have had a relatively quiet start to the MLB offseason. Of course, the recent reports of interest in Dylan Cease ended with the Cubs losing out on him to the defending American League champion Toronto Blue Jays.
Nico Zeglin News / ChiCitySports / December 4
Cubs deal 70-grade changeup arm for international bonus pool cash
The Chicago Cubs, like all other 29 teams, are given a specific dollar amount each year to spend on International Free Agents. During the signing period, teams can allocate as much as they want on specific prospects, typically teenagers who they project could develop into good ball players.
Chicago Cubs 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.
Dylan Cease News / ChiCitySports / December 4
Chicago Cubs were in on Dylan Cease before being outbid by the Toronto Blue Jays
The Chicago Cubs are in a position where they need to improve their roster this offseason. There are a lot of intriguing options that could be on the team’s radar, but one player chose to sign with the Toronto Blue Jays over them for a simple reason: money.
Alex Bregman News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 4
Insider's Alex Bregman Reveal Could Change The Cubs' Free Agency Plan
During a December 4 episode of 670 The Score's Mully & Haugh Show, Chicago Cubs MLB insider Bruce Levine got clear on the budget that Jed Hoyer and the front office have to work with in free agency this offseason.
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 4
MLB Insider Confirms Whether The Cubs Are A Player For Tatsuya Imai
Free agency is well underway, and while there are many starting pitchers who are up for grabs, there are fewer that fit the profile the Chicago Cubs are looking for as they try to bolster their starting rotation.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 4
Cubs, Phillies, Yankees among teams interested in Tatsuya Imai
The Seibu Lions of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball posted ace Tatsuya Imai for major league teams back on Nov. 19. The flamethrowing 27-year-old has until Jan.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 4
Starting pitcher says Cubs can win World Series with current roster
The Chicago Cubs are going to be a team to keep an eye on this offseason. With Kyle Tucker atop the free agent rankings, the Cubs are trying to build their roster ahead of the 2026 season.
Michael Busch News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 4
Cubs walkoff heroes: Michael Busch, May 7, 2024
EDITOR’S NOTE: Once again, this is a repost of the game recap from this exciting walkoff homer that Michael Busch hit against the Padres. Busch, of course, had a breakout season in 2025 and hopefully will be a 30-homer man for the Cubs for several more seasons.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 4
Cubs' Interest In Top Free Agent Starting Pitcher Confirmed By Insider
The Chicago Cubs enter the offseason with the goal more so than anything of adding to their pitching staff, both in the starting rotation and in the bullpen.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 4
Why Cubs must not be ruled out of Tatsuya Imai race
The Chicago Cubs lost in the National League Division Series to the Milwaukee Brewers, ending their 2025 season. That also likely ended Kyle Tucker’s time at Wrigley Field after just one year.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 4
MLB Insider Reveals Cubs Budget For 2026 Free Agency Signings
The Chicago Cubs' ownership has been notoriously stringent on their team's spending in the past. This has limited Jed Hoyer and the rest of the Cubs front office's ability to offer top free agents the amount of money it would actually take to sign them in recent years.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 4
Chicago Cubs linked to high-end free agent starter by multiple analysts
The Chicago Cubs went into the NLDS with only two starting pitchers in manager Craig Counsell’s circle of confidence– Jameson Taillon and Matthew Boyd (and Boyd started off the series with a rocky performance).
Edward Cabrera News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 4
Cubs trade target: Edward Cabrera
So if you didn’t like yesterday’s idea for the Cubs to trade for Sandy Alcanatara, perhaps you’d like his teammate Edward Cabrera better. Like Alcantara, Cabrera was the subject of trade rumors at the deadline last July.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 4
Cubs Should Pursue This Talented Free Agent To Avoid Making The Same Mistake Twice
With the winter meetings right around the corner for the Chicago Cubs, the team will be focused on trying to make some improvements in order to build on what they accomplished in 2025. While it was a successful season for the Cubs last year, it felt like they could have accomplished more if they had remained aggressive in making improvements.
MLB News / ChiCitySports / December 4
Cubs sign ex-Phillies player, just not the one fans were hoping for
This off-season the Chicago Cubs have been rumored to be in the starting pitching market, despite Shota Imanaga accepting the qualifying offer and returning on a one year deal.
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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