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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 23

Chicago Cubs history unpacked, January 23

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.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 22

Chicago Cubs encouraged to sign 5-time All-Star on the cheap

The Chicago Cubs have had a very eventful offseason and, in a lot of ways, have changed the narrative regarding their ownership being irredeemably frugal and conservative with spending.

MLB News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz

Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?

The 'MLB teammates to hit 30 HRs in 2017' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active MLB doubles leaders' quiz

Justin Steele News / Cubs Insider / January 22

Justin Steele Feeling ‘Crispy’ in Return to Mound

Lefty Justin Steele made only four starts in 2025 before going down to an injury that required an internal brace revision of his previous UCL reconstruction and repair of his flexor tendon.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Matt Shaw News / Cubs Insider / January 22

Matt Shaw Already Doing Outfield Work in Mesa

Both Jed Hoyer and Craig Counsell said during CubsCon that Matt Shaw would see time in the outfield after being pushed into a utility role by Alex Bregman, citing Javier Báez and Kris Bryant as examples of how it can work.

Miguel Amaya News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 22

2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Miguel Amaya

Amaya needs a little more proofing but is penciled in as the full-time starter for 2027. He’ll start more as the season goes on and he is healthy and having success.

Taylor Rogers News / ChiCitySports / January 22

Minnesota Twins sign AS reliever and former Chicago Cub Taylor Rogers

The Minnesota Twins are likely to be at the bottom of the American League in 2026 after trading away most of their big league roster at the trade deadline last season.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 22

Cubs News: 2 Cubs prospects named to Baseball America’s Top 100

Baseball America announced their preseason Top 100 prospects for 2026 and two Cubs prospects were named to the list. Catcher Moisés Ballesteros was named the 36th-ranked prospect and right-handed pitcher Jaxon Wiggins was named the 78th-best prospect.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 22

Have the Cubs Done Enough to be World Series Contenders?

The Chicago Cubs have had a busy offseason. In the span of a week, the Cubs signed third baseman Alex Bregman and pitcher Edward Cabrera. But after all that, are they World Series contenders?

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / January 22

Projecting the Cubs 2026 Roster prior to Spring Training

Once Alex Bregman signed the largest AAV contract in Chicago Cubs history, the roster became mostly set. Barring an unforeseen move to bring in another right fielder and shift Seiya Suzuki to DH, we can now comfortably project the 26-man Opening Day roster.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 22

The Cubs need to move their annual convention out of the Sheraton

I’ll preface this by saying I was not at this year’s Cubs Convention. BCB’s Sara Sanchez was, though, and wrote up this informative article earlier this week about how overcrowded the event was, and it seems clear to me that this event is far too large for a venue like the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, where it has been held since 2013.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / January 22

The Chicago Cubs’ path to the WS got harder after the Mets’ roster upgrades

The Chicago Cubs’ path to a World Series in the National League just got a little harder, as the New York Mets continue to build a formidable roster. More

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The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

Trent Thornton News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 21

Cubs, Trent Thornton Agree To Minor League Deal

The Cubs have agreed to a deal with right-hander Trent Thornton, as first announced on Instagram by his trainers at Tread Athletics. It’s a minor league deal with a non-roster invitation to spring training, MLBTR has learned.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 21

Chicago Cubs history unpacked, January 21

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.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 21

Chicago Cubs’ cheapness on Kyle Tucker expected to lead to MLB rule change

The Chicago Cubs gave a lot of lip service to the idea of signing star right fielder Kyle Tucker to a new deal. The Cubs traded for Tucker in a bid to go all-in on the 2025 season.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

Three Cubs Prospects to Watch in 2026

After a fantastic offseason, it’s easy to get distracted with the Chicago Cubs and how well they should play in 2026. The team’s playoff window is wide open for the foreseeable future.

Chicago Cubs News / Total Pro Sports / January 20

MLB Rumors: Cubs Eyeing All-Star Free Agent Pitcher for Short-Term Deal

The Chicago Cubs made a huge splash after signing Alex Bregman this offseason. The franchise is eyeing another playoff run, and they look forward to adding more key pieces.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / January 19

Four Chicago Cubs Pitchers to Watch in Spring Training

With Chicago Cubs Spring Training just over a month away, it’s time to start paying attention to essential roster decisions. Bubble roster battles are always fun to watch, and the Chicago Cubs’ most significant question marks come in the bullpen.

Ryan Pressly News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 19

Twins Hire Ryan Pressly For Player Development Role

Retired right-hander Ryan Pressly has been hired by the Twins, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. According to Declan Goff of SKOR North, Pressly will be working in player development with both major and minor leaguers.

Nico Hoerner News / The Forkball / January 17

5 Reasons the Cubs Shouldn’t Trade Nico Hoerner

With the 2026 offseason in full swing and the Cubs recently making a splash by signing Alex Bregman, Nico Hoerner’s name has frequently popped up in trade rumors.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / January 17

Cubs to honor 2016 champions with monument at Wrigley

The Chicago Cubs will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of their 2016 World Series title with a monument that will be unveiled at Wrigley Field in July.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / January 16

Los Angeles Dodgers stun baseball universe with Kyle Tucker signing

The Los Angeles Dodgers added yet another star on Thursday night. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported that the Dodgers agreed to terms with outfielder Kyle Tucker.

Tucker joining the Dodgers in a four-year, $240M stunner

Blue Jays find out yet again Dodgers can not be beaten

What to make of the Tucker-Dodgers move

Future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw looks to cap off his career by playing for Team USA

Why this AL East team may be a good fit for Ketel Marte

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 15

Cubs Could Use Matt Shaw In Outfield

The Cubs made a big addition to their infield this week by signing Alex Bregman to a five-year deal. That has led to speculation about the club then pivoting to a trade of another infielder, such as Nico Hoerner or Matt Shaw.

Alex Bregman News / Yardbarker / January 15

Alex Bregman places pressure to win another championship on his back

After just one season in Boston, Alex Bregman is embarking on a new chapter in his career and is putting the pressure to win a championship on his back, literally.

Further details emerge on how Red Sox bungled Alex Bregman's free agency

The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

Chicago Cubs: Alex Bregman reveal might settle Nico Hoerner trade rumors