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Hank Aaron News / Cubs Insider / October 5
PCA Named Hank Aaron Award Finalist, Fan Ballot Open Now 
Pete Crow-Armstrong was among the 10 National League finalists for the 2026 Hank Aaron Award, MLB announced on Monday afternoon. Fan voting is open at MLB.com/aaron and will run through Monday, October 12 at 10:59am CT.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 5
Chicago Cubs predicted to re-sign these outgoing free agents for 2027 run
The Chicago Cubs will have a big dilemma on their hands as they head into the 2027 season. They’ll also have the unique opportunity to re-make the roster, eliminating many of the past mistakes, over the course of this one offseason.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 5
Mesa Solar Sox: The Arizona Fall League is underway
Now that the Cubs’ season came to an unfortunately early end, it’s time to turn our eyes to the Mesa Solar Sox, the Cubs’ affiliate in the Arizona Fall League.
The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to reach 100 hits in at least eight different seasons can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 5
One Cubs Free Agent They Can’t Afford to Lose (And One They Can)
This offseason will be filled with tough decisions for the Chicago Cubs. Jed Hoyer will have a lot of players entering free agency, and it’s up to the front office leader to decide who stays and who walks.
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / October 5
Cubs Predicted to Acquire All-Star in Blockbuster 3-Player Trade
The Chicago Cubs’ winter has a familiar shape. The Cubs are not shopping for a centerpiece so much as they are trying to patch a roster that just emptied out of outfielders, and Steven Kwan is the sort of tidy, one-year answer that lets the front office keep its powder dry for the rotation.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 5
Here are some Cubs arbitration projections for 2027
Late Friday, MLB Trade Rumors posted their annual salary projections for arbitration-eligible players for next year. It will be interesting to see how many of these players wind up being signed before the owners’ lockout, which will almost certainly happen after the Dec.
Shota Imanaga News / ChiCitySports / October 4
Chicago Cubs: Shota Imanaga says goodbye, but could he be back?
The Chicago Cubs will be in the unique position this offseason of being able to rebuild almost their entire pitching staff. All five of their end-of-season starting pitchers will be heading off into free agency (Matthew Boyd, Shota Imanaga, Kevin Gausman, Clay Holmes, and David Peterson).
Ian Happ News / ChiCitySports / October 4
Chicago Cubs may bring back veteran free agent outfielder after all
The Chicago Cubs are facing some big questions this offseason—like how to deal with the impending loss of their entire end-of-season starting rotation, a third of their bullpen, their starting catcher, and both corner outfielders.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 3
Chicago Cubs: A decade of falling short
Now that the 2026 season is over, the Chicago Cubs have now played 10 seasons since they slayed the goat in 2016. That World Series core was young, and it looked like they would reign supreme for the next 5-10 years.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 3
3 trades Cubs must make this offseason after early postseason exit
The Chicago Cubs should spend this offseason fixing the pitching problems that made an explosive offense carry too much responsibility. The Cubs won 89 games, led the majors in runs, and reached October behind Pete Crow-Armstrong’s breakout season and Alex Bregman’s arrival.
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
Jed Hoyer News / ChiCitySports / October 3
Chicago Cubs’ Jed Hoyer admits massive mistake for 2026 season
After being swept by the San Diego Padres, the Chicago Cubs have seen their 2026 season come to a close. The franchise is now beginning to think about changes to their 2027 roster.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 3
All 12 Chicago Cubs projected 2027 arbitration salaries
The Chicago Cubs enter the offseason with plenty of uncertainty surrounding what their roster will look like in 2027. LHP Shota Imanaga, OF/DH Seiya Suzuki, OF Ian Happ, RHP Kevin Gausman, LHP David Peterson, and OF Michael Conforto are all set to become free agents the day after the World Series.
Jed Hoyer News / ChiCitySports / October 3
Chicago Cubs: Hoyer hints at one free agent he maybe won’t try to re-sign
The Chicago Cubs did make a valiant effort at righting their sinking pitching ship at the trade deadline. Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer went out and acquired Kevin Gausman, Clay Holmes, Ryan Zeferjahn, and Braxton Garrett at the deadline.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 3
Chicago Cubs president: 'We’re leaning on our defense too heavily…we can’t catch homers'
The Chicago Cubs have a lot of work to do this offseason. And, obviously, that work will center on pitching. Cubs pitching was inconsistent at best and flat-out horrid at worst.
Jed Hoyer News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 2
Hoyer: Cubs To Prioritize Offseason Around Pitching
The Cubs’ season came to an unceremonious end on Wednesday. Chicago was easily swept out of the Wild Card Series by San Diego. They lost by a combined 12-1 margin over the two contests.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / October 2
Cubs are not expected to bring back 1 player next season
The Chicago Cubs are officially out of the playoffs, and that could also mean that one notable player has played in his final game for them. Chicago is not expected to get into a bidding war for their veteran outfielder Seiya Suzuki, Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reported Thursday.
Kevin Gausman News / Yardbarker / October 2
Why Kevin Gausman, Blue Jays reunion is looking more realistic this offseason
With the Chicago Cubs' early exit from the postseason and Kevin Gausman being a pending free agent this offseason, a reunion with the veteran is looking more realistic for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Chicago Cubs News / TWSN / October 1
Chicago Cubs Face Tough Offseason Decisions After Embarrassing Wild Card Sweep
The Chicago Cubs entered October believing they had the roster, the momentum, and the star power to make a run. Instead, they were embarrassed by the Padres in the Wild Card series, exposed in every phase, and sent home with more questions than answers. The front office now faces one of the most important offseasons in recent franchise history.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / October 1
Pete Crow-Armstrong shoulders blame after Cubs' wild-card loss
The Chicago Cubs season has come to an end with two losses to the San Diego Padres in the Wild Card Series at Petco Park.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 29
Missed offseason signings a distant memory as Red Sox begin playoff push
The Boston Red Sox were in a dark place just a few short months ago.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
Cubs announce Matthew Boyd as Game 1 starter vs. Padres
The Chicago Cubs had one of the worst pitching staffs among playoff teams in the regular season.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
Cubs vs. Padres: Breaking down the 2026 season series
In a wild-card series that nearly came down to the final game of the season to determine home field advantage, the Chicago Cubs will be traveling out west for a rematch of a 2025 NLWCS matchup against the San Diego Padres.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 27
Cubs' Alex Bregman notches multi-homer game a week after scary injury
Just one week after Bregman experienced a scary injury, he marked a tremendous comeback by hitting two no-doubt home runs against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 25
Sweep, schedule change puts pressure solely on Cubs' shoulders
The Chicago Cubs are traveling anything but the easy road to get to the National League postseason.
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