Chicago Cubs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cubs sign OF Carlson to minor league contract

- The Chicago Cubs have signed outfielder Dylan Carlson to a minor league deal that includes an invitation to big league camp for spring training.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 26

Justin Steele Calls Out MLB Writer Over Leaving Nico Hoerner Off Top-100 List

The 2026 season is drawing near, and that means power rankings and players lists have begun to spring up. Brian Murphy of MLB.com recently released his list of the top-100 players right now, and while the Chicago Cubs had four players on it, one of them was not — second baseman Nico Hoerner.

Miles Mastrobuoni News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 26

Cubs position player pitchers: Miles Mastrobuoni

Miles Mastrobuoni was the 26th man on the roster for most of his time with the Cubs in 2023 and 2024, a substitute fielder, pinch-hitter and pinch-runner.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 26

Chicago Cubs 'stagnant' prospect gets surprising ranking in new Top 100 list

The Chicago Cubs have done a good job this offseason of filling holes and fortifying their roster in hopes of a deep postseason run. They added free agent third baseman Alex Bregman, traded for starting pitcher Edward Cabrera, and restocked a depleted bullpen with four free agent acquisitions.

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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.

Justin Steele News / ChiCitySports / January 26

Chicago Cubs to adopt Dodgers strategy for Justin Steele and rotation?

The Chicago Cubs had been eyeing hard-throwing right-hander Edward Cabrera for quite awhile, with buzz linking them to the Miami Marlins pitcher dating back to early last season.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 26

2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Moisés Ballesteros

Third in the series. Today we look at the Cubs’ young DH/C/1B. In previous episodes, we looked at the Cubs’ two catchers, Miguel Amaya and Carson Kelly, indulged in a little speculation, and had video of some of their exploits.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 26

Cubs Rumored To Have Signed Intriguing Outfielder

The Chicago Cubs already field one of the best outfields in all of baseball, featuring Pete Crow-Armstrong, Seiya Suzuki, Ian Happ and others. Now they may have added more depth to their outfield.

Dylan Carlson News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 26

Cubs, Dylan Carlson Agree To Minor League Deal

The Cubs have agreed to a minor league contract with free agent outfielder Dylan Carlson, as first reported by Greg Zumach. The ALIGND Sports client receives a non-roster invitation to major league spring training, where he’ll compete for a bench job.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / January 26

MLB Analyst Drops Bold Prediction on Padres-Cubs Third Basemen

The San Diego Padres reached the MLB playoffs last season for the fourth time since third baseman Manny Machado joined the team in 2019. But they disappointingly went out against the Chicago Cubs in the Wild Card round on this occasion.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 26

The Cubs are adding outfield depth in Chas McCormick and Dylan Carlson

One of the things the Cubs lacked in their 92-win team in 2025 was a good, traditional backup outfielder. They had Vidal Bruján backing up Pete Crow-Armstrong in center field, and that, as you know, was hardly optimal.

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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.

Matt Shaw News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 26

Two Reasons Why The Cubs Should Trade Matt Shaw — And Two Why They Shouldn't

The Chicago Cubs were having a fairly slow offseason up until about two weeks ago, when they signed one of the best bats on the market in third baseman Alex Bregman.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 26

Chicago Cubs history unpacked, January 26

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.

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Seiya Suzuki News / Cubs Insider / January 26

Seiya Suzuki to Play For Team Japan in 2026 World Baseball Classic

Team Japan held a press conference on Monday with an update regarding its roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, as it looks to repeat as champions after defeating Team USA in 2023.

Chicago Cubs News / New Baseball Media / January 25

2025 MLB Farm Review: Chicago Cubs

The Cubs have dipped into the farm system numerous times over the last three years to add MLB pieces to the organization. It’s been part of a win-now strategy that got the Cubs to the NLDS in 2025.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 25

How the Chicago Cubs may luck into free agent Zac Gallen

The Chicago Cubs have shaken things up considerably more this offseason than they were expected to do by most. They acquired two long-targeted assets in third baseman Alex Bregman and starting pitcher Edward Cabrera, via free agency and trade, respectively.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 25

Chicago Cubs rotation is 'deep in meh and unexcitement' says brutal ZiPS projection

The Chicago Cubs made headlines when they pulled the trigger on the trade they had been tied to since last trade deadline. The deal to acquire Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins cost the team their no.

MLB News / Just Baseball / January 23

The Case for Why the Cubs Should Keep Nico Hoerner

On Saturday, January 10, while the Chicago Bears completed an 18-point comeback on the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the NFL Playoffs, the Chicago Cubs made it clear they intend to be competitive in 2026.

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.

Trent Thornton News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 21

Cubs, Trent Thornton Agree To Minor League Deal

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Alex Bregman News / Yardbarker / January 15

Alex Bregman places pressure to win another championship on his back

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