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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 11
Cubs news: Pete Crow-Armstrong wins the NL Hank Aaron Award 
Major League Baseball had their MLB Awards event tonight and that just means that the Awards for Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong just keep rolling in.
Seiya Suzuki News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 11
The Best Fits For Seiya Suzuki
Seiya Suzuki is arguably the best position player available in a weak class for bats. The 32-year-old outfielder has hit .269/.351/.472 over five seasons since making the jump from Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball.
Chris Martin News / Viral Sports News / November 11
Former Chicago Cubs Pitcher Announces Retirement
Former Chicago Cubs reliever Chris Martin has retired from Major League Baseball after an 11-season career that took him through seven organizations and a World Series championship.
The 'AL & NL Rookies of the Year' quiz
How many of these past ROY winners since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?
The offseason needs for every MLB team
Another MLB season is in the books. The pending lockout is hanging over the heads of players and ownership, but there could be a mad rush of moves prior to December.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 11
The Top 100 Cubs of all time, No. 96: Hank Wyse
Hank Wyse made his Cubs debut on September 7, 1942 and it appeared he was on his way to a fine Cubs career — except it was partly derailed when he suffered a back injury when he fell off a welding platform while working in the offseason in a war plant in Miami, Oklahoma.
Seiya Suzuki News / ChiCitySports / November 11
Seiyka Suzuki’s message to Cubs fans before potential free agency departure
Outfielder Seiya Suzuki spent the first five years of his MLB career with the Chicago Cubs. But now, Suzuki is set to enter free agency. There is still a chance the Cubs decide to bring Suzuki back.
Reid Detmers News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 11
Cubs trade target: Reid Detmers
Let’s switch gears for a moment from the series I’ve been writing about potential free agent signings for the Cubs to a potential trade target, Angels left-hander Reid Detmers.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / November 11
Cubs Name Ben Martin New Farm Director
Most Cubs fans aren’t very familiar with Ben Martin, and those who are probably know his name from the story about how he helped Alex Bregman out of that nasty slump by pulling up KinaTrax data and old clips from Double-A.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 11
Chicago Cubs history unpacked — November 11
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Scott May, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1987 – Jim Frey*, who managed the Chicago Cubs to the 1984 NL East division title, and spent last season as a broadcaster for the Cubs, is named the club’s director of baseball operations.
25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027
The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.
MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / November 11
If the Cubs Aren’t Going After Tarik Skubal, Freddy Peralta Makes Too Much Sense
Well, that didn’t take long. For weeks, Cubs fans have been dreaming about the possibility of Tarik Skubal wearing a Chicago Cubs uniform. And honestly, who could blame them?
Ben Brown News / EssentiallySports / November 11
Chicago GM Shares Concerning Update on Cubs’ Ben Brown After Neck Scare
Ben Brown, the Chicago Cubs right-hander, posted a 1.85 ERA and a team-best 2.0 fWAR in 2026, then lost the final three months to a neck issue that has now required spine surgery.
Ben Brown News / Field Level Media / November 10
Cubs P Ben Brown recovering from cervical spine surgery
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown underwent successful cervical spine surgery Monday, according to multiple media reports. The operation was reportedly a proactive procedure to address a neck issue that initially appeared in 2024 and reemerged in 2026, landing him on the injured list in late June.
Ben Brown News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 10
Cubs’ Ben Brown Undergoes Neck Surgery
Cubs right-hander Ben Brown underwent cervical spine surgery yesterday, reports ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. He won’t be cleared to throw until early next year.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 10
Cubs starting pitcher likely to need surgery after all, says GM
Chicago Cubs fans got the worst possible news on the Ben Brown front Tuesday morning when Cubs General Manager Carter Hawkins revealed that the emerging right-handed starter would probably need surgery to treat his recurring neck problem.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 10
The Top 100 Cubs of all time, No. 97: Bob O’Farrell
Bob O’Farrell is one of the earliest examples of a Cubs player who was very good for the team — posting seasons of 6.0 and 4.7 bWAR in 1922 and 1923 at ages 25 and 26 — and then was traded away because the Cubs had a catcher they thought was going to do much better.
Antoine Kelly News / Viral Sports News / November 9
Chicago Cubs Reportedly Lose Pitcher Early in MLB Free Agency
The Chicago Cubs have officially lost left-handed reliever Antoine Kelly, who agreed to a minor-league contract with the Cleveland Guardians that includes an invitation to major-league spring training.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / On Tap Sports Net / November 9
In Case You Missed It: Pete Crow-Armstrong Takes Home NL Platinum Glove
If there was ever any doubt about who the best defensive player in the National League was this season, Pete Crow-Armstrong just put that conversation to rest.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 9
Cubs rumors: Japanese stud with 1.48 ERA last season is pitcher to watch in free agency
The Chicago Cubs have identified 26-year-old Nippon Professional Baseball’s pitcher Kaima Taira as an alternative to Tarik Skubal, who is expected to be a part of a bidding war amongst MLB teams, one the Cubs may as well sit out of.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 9
Cubs Unlikely To Pursue Tarik Skubal
The Cubs have the biggest rotation need of any ostensible contender as we enter the 2026-27 offseason, but having the biggest need apparently doesn’t entail pursuing the biggest name on the market.
Ian Happ News / Just Baseball / November 9
Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Ian Happ
2026 marks a decade since the Chicago Cubs captured their third World Series title, ending a 108-year championship drought that had haunted the franchise for generations.
Chicago Cubs News / New Baseball Media / November 9
What the Cubs Should Target in the 2026-27 Offseason
The Cubs were active in the trade market this past summer, adding multiple starting pitchers to help fill out an injury-depleted rotation. Now, the Cubs will likely need to do a lot more work to fill out the 2027 rotation, as several notable faces will either be unavailable or are not even on the roster anymore.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / November 5
3 questions facing the Chicago Cubs this offseason
The Cubs face what could be a brutal offseason.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Yardbarker / November 2
2026 Gold Glove winners: The full list and the names that jump out
Rawlings handed out the 2026 Gold Glove Awards on Sunday night, and the winners list is a fun mix of familiar names, rising MLB stars and a couple of choices that will likely start arguments in group chats across baseball.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / October 29
Cubs' Matthew Boyd, Clay Holmes decline player options, set to become free agents
The Cubs are going to need a major overhaul of their starting rotation ahead of the 2027 season.
Ian Happ News / Yardbarker / October 28
Ian Happ's consistent power makes him a compelling free agent for Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays' priority this offseason revolves around bulking up on offense.
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