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2 World Series Players That Make Sense for the Cubs in Free Agency

As hard as it may be to watch, the Chicago Cubs should be locked in on the World Series. Not only should it serve as a learning opportunity as they look to return to the championship round themselves, but you never know what opportunities may arise in free agency.

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Chicago Cubs: How the looming labor dispute might affect free agent shopping

Not only are the Chicago Cubs facing the herculean task of addressing pressing needs and filling multiple roster holes this offseason, but they’ll be trying to do that in a limited period of time.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 26

AFL Mesa Solar Sox Update: Dominick Reid dazzles again

It’s Monday, so that means it’s time to check in on the Cubs’ Boys of Autumn playing for the Mesa Solar Sox in the Arizona Fall League. In case you missed the earlier installments, the Solar Sox are a team in the Arizona Fall League, a minor league that plays every October and November in Spring Training stadiums.

Carson Kelly News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 26

A few thoughts about the Cubs and Carson Kelly

Carson Kelly has to be one of the best value free-agent signings by the Cubs in recent memory. Signed to a two-year, $11.5 million deal before the 2025 season (that was two years at $5 million each plus a $1.5 million buyout), Kelly batted .249/.333/.428 with 17 home runs in 111 games last year, producing 3.5 bWAR, his best MLB season.

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The 'World Series managers' quiz

How many of the managers of the World Series teams from the 21st century can you name in six minutes?

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The 'Playoff HR leaders by MLB team' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 25

Two Chicago Cubs free agent pitchers given 50-50 chance of returning in 2027

In a cartoonishly perfect world, the Chicago Cubs would open up the bank book and spend like drunken sailors to scoop up Tarik Skubal and Sonny Gray for the rotation and Adrian Morejon for the bullpen, with a bit reserved for another solid starter.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Matt Shaw News / ChiCitySports / October 25

Chicago Cubs: Two Matt Shaw Seattle Mariners trade ideas that make sense

The Chicago Cubs will be all about pitching, pitching, pitching this offseason. At least, that’s what they should be about. Although there should be concern

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 25

One Important Silver Lining to the Chicago Cubs' Bitter End of 2026

The 2026 season had big expectations and lofty goals. The Chicago Cubs tried to set a standard, but in the end it didn’t pan out as they had hoped. Because of the lack of postseason success, it already feels like a long offseason.

Matt Shaw News / Viral Sports News / October 24

Cubs’ Matt Shaw Hit With Concerning Outlook About His Future

A Cubs Roundtable writer has identified infielder Matt Shaw as a player the Chicago Cubs could trade this offseason as the club seeks pitching help amid a crowded infield.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 24

Chicago Cubs: Is it time to revisit this rumored trade target?

The Chicago Cubs are heading into the offseason with a desperate need to focus on pitching and a relative little bit of time in which to do a lot. The team’s entire end-of-season starting rotation may end up leaving via free agency.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 24

3 Concerning Stats That Describe the Chicago Cubs’ 2026 Downfall

The Chicago Cubs never settled into an identity in 2026. The Cubs' offense was one of the best in baseball in terms of run production but routinely struggled to produce in key moments.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / October 24

Former Chicago Cubs Shortstop Suddenly Retires at 29

Shortstop Jackson Cluff closed out his professional career in the Chicago Cubs organization and announced his immediate retirement Wednesday after eight seasons in the minors.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 24

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski sets World Series record in Game 1

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski sets World Series record on first pitch of Game 1

There is no pitcher in Major League Baseball right now who throws harder and more consistently than Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski.

John Smoltz Q&A: Braves legend dissects World Series matchup between Brewers, Rays

Rays vs. Brewers: Revisiting each game of the season series

The 'MLB K leaders since 1995' quiz

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 23

Cubs rumors: Chicago called ‘obvious fit’ for Tarik Skubal in free agency by ex-player

With the season over for 28 out of the 30 teams in MLB, rumors are already starting to swirl around pitching superstar Tarik Skubal. He will be one of the most sought-after players in free agency after finishing the campaign with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series managers' quiz

The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 23

Chicago Cubs Rumors: Steven Kawn Makes Sense as Offseason Trade Target

The Chicago Cubs have many roster holes to fill this offseason. With extensive turnover expected, the Cubs have various ways to approach it. Free agency is certainly an option, but the upcoming class is considered pretty weak.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 23

Here’s the oddest Chicago Cubs trade idea of the offseason so far

The Chicago Cubs need pitching. They desperately need quality arms this coming season to replace a bevy of outgoing pitchers—like, their entire end-of-season starting rotation—for a shot at making a real postseason run in 2027.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / On Tap Sports Net / October 23

Pete Crow-Armstrong Named Sporting News MLB Player of the Year

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has been named the Sporting News MLB Player of the Year. The award, announced Thursday, is voted on by his fellow players.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 22

Fireball pitching backfired on the 2026 Chicago Cubs

It feels like the same question gets asked every year: why don’t the Cubs consistently have power arms like most other teams? Figures the Cubs staff was dead last in average fastball velocity (93.6 MPH) in baseball last year.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / October 22

Seattle Mariners could poach Chicago Cubs for next manager

With the 2026 campaign over for all but two teams, most franchises are beginning to plot out how they want to approach their offseason. For teams without a manager in place, finding the right fit will be amongst their highest priorities.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 22

Chicago Cubs linked to risky Cy Young free agent gamble

The Chicago Cubs face a potentially overwhelming task this offseason. Aside from having to work around the pending free agency of corner outfielders Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ, as well as catcher Carson Kelly, they’ll also have to pretty much rebuild their entire starting rotation.