The Chicago Cubs have had an underwhelming MLB offseason thus far, which has become a trend fans have been very frustrated with in recent years. While Jed Hoyer and the front office have made a few solid depth signings, especially when it comes to the bullpen, no impact move has been made.
You might think the Cubs should transition to starters now, having filled the bullpen with over-30 arms yet again. Ken Rosenthal believes in Owen Caissie.
It has always been clear that the Chicago Cubs' bullpen was going to look a lot different in 2026 than it did at the end of their 2025 campaign. The most obvious reason for this is that Taylor Rogers, Aaron Civale, Michael Soroka, Ryan Brasier, Caleb Thielbar, and Drew Pomeranz all became unrestricted free agents this winter.
The Chicago Cubs took a notable step toward reshaping their bullpen Saturday, reaching an agreement with veteran reliever Hunter Harvey as the team continues to address late-inning needs ahead of the 2026 season.
This is essentially a reiteration or clarification of some of the ideas we’ve been discussing for a while now, but it seemed worthwhile to revisit them while we wait for further developments.
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.
This Cubs offseason appears to be, at least so far, “Sign All The Relievers Except The Big-Name Ones” year for Jed Hoyer. Next up: Hunter Harvey was the Orioles’ first-round pick (22nd overall) in 2013 out of high school in North Carolina and eventually wound up with the Nationals, where he had a couple of good relief years in 2022 and 2023.
Earlier in the MLB offseason, there were some questions about whether the Chicago Cubs were truly interested in signing star third baseman Alex Bregman.
This is traditionally one of the slowest weeks in Hot Stove Season. But January may bring some movement. *means autoplay on, (directions to remove for Firefox and Chrome). {$} means paywall.
Christmas is over, which means 2026 is right around the corner. Once the weekend passes, the hot stove should start warming back up to at least a lukewarm temperature.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Today is Christmas Day and also, today we stand just 91 days from the Cubs’ 2026 season opener against the Nationals at Wrigley Field. The Cubs have, well, not put much under fans’ Christmas trees, player-wise, yet.
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.
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.
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.
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.