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What Trading Andrew Kittredge Means For The Cubs

In the first official trade of the offseason for the Chicago Cubs, the NL Central runner-ups have sent veteran pitcher Andrew Kittredge to the Baltimore Orioles for cash considerations.

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Shōta Imanaga’s Camp Pushing Notion That Hamstring Hampered Second Half

Shōta Imanaga‘s sweeper was his best pitch this past season, so it makes sense that his camp is putting some spin on his second-half performance as he heads to free agency.

Matt Shaw News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 5

Cubs free agent target: Eugenio Suárez

You might say: “But the Cubs already have a third baseman!” Yes, they do. Matt Shaw did a credible job at third base, a position that wasn’t his original one.

Nico Hoerner News / Cubs Insider / November 5

Nico Hoerner Should Only Get Better as He Enters Final Year of Extension

Nico Hoerner nearly won the NL batting title while posting a career-high 109 wRC+ and capturing his second Gold Glove at second base. Now imagine what he could have done if his surgically repaired right arm had been at full strength.

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MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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Shota Imanaga News / ChiCitySports / November 5

How the Chicago Cubs can be compensated after Shota Imanaga fallout

The Chicago Cubs and left-handed starting pitcher Shota Imanaga appear to be heading in separate directions. After the organization declined the ability to extend his contract out to five years, instead of four, a player opt out option for the 2026 season was triggered, which Imanaga chose to exercise.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Bryan LaHair News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 5

Chicago Cubs history unpacked, November 5 — Johnson, Root and LaHair

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.

Shota Imanaga News / ChiCitySports / November 4

2 moves the Chicago Cubs must make after losing Shota Imanaga

The Chicago Cubs’ offseason began with a surprising twist, as the team chose not to exercise the option to extend Shota Imanaga’s contract to a fifth year.

Kyle Tucker News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 4

Cubs' Kyle Tucker Hopes Fade As MLB Heavyweights Likely To Battle For Free Agent Star

The offseason has officially begun for the Chicago Cubs, and they will be hoping to build upon what was a strong year in 2025. Last winter, the Cubs were extremely aggressive in trying to improve their roster.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 4

Cody Bellinger’s Wife Could Play Surprise Role in Chicago Cubs Reunion

The Chicago Cubs have plenty of options when deciding how to improve their lineup this offseason. Most fans feel like the first option should be re-signing Kyle Tucker, given how valuable Tucker was to the team's run to the 2025 NLDS.

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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.

Keegan Thompson News / Field Level Media / November 4

Reds sign RHP Keegan Thompson to 1-year deal

The Cincinnati Reds signed free-agent right-hander Keegan Thompson to a one-year major league contract on Tuesday. Thompson, 30, pitched last season for the Chicago Cubs' Triple-A affiliate in Iowa and was 6-2 with a 4.50 ERA, 25 walks and 83 strikeouts in 64 innings over 33 games (five starts).

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Andrew Kittredge News / Field Level Media / November 4

Orioles re-acquire reliever Andrew Kittredge from Cubs

The Baltimore Orioles have re-acquired relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge in a trade with the Chicago Cubs, the team announced Tuesday. Kittridge, 35, signed a one-year, $9 million deal with the Orioles as a free agent in January but was sent to the Cubs at the trade deadline for shortstop prospect Wilfri De La Cruz.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 4

Chicago Cubs trade key 2025 deadline pickup back to former team

The Chicago Cubs are already making waves across Major League Baseball with their early roster decisions as they prepare for the 2026 MLB season. Already, they have decided to decline their option on left-handed starting pitcher Shota Imanaga, who was 9-8 with a 3.73 ERA last season.

Shota Imanaga News / ChiCitySports / November 4

Chicago Cubs could swipe Brewers 2x All-Star to replace Shota Imanaga

The Chicago Cubs are coming off of a season that saw them go a respectable 92-70, but fall to the team with Major League Baseball’s best record, the Milwaukee Brewers, in the National League Division Series.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 4

Cubs walkoff heroes: Gabby Hartnett, September 28, 1938

Gabby Hartnett’s famous “Homer In The Gloamin’” is not just the most famous walkoff home run in Cubs history — maybe the most famous Cubs homer, period — it’s one of the top walkoff home runs in all of MLB history, at least in a regular-season game.

Kyle Tucker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 4

Cubs rumors: $460 million Kyle Tucker contract projection would likely mean exit

The Chicago Cubs made an improbable run to the playoffs before losing to the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS. Now with the offseason here, the question begs: What will happen to Kyle Tucker?