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Jed Hoyer News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 9
A blueprint for Jed Hoyer to fix Cubs pitching 
As all of us know, pitching was the Cubs’ downfall this year. Not in the postseason’s two games, really — those games were largely lost because the offense stopped hitting.
Chicago Cubs News / ESPN / October 9
Inside a Wrigleyville rooftop owner's fight with the Cubs
Will the last holdout in Wrigleyville be able to stand up to the Chicago Cubs?
Bryce Harper News / Viral Sports News / October 9
Chicago Cubs Named Surprise Landing Spot for Bryce Harper
The Chicago Cubs have drawn fresh speculation as a possible landing spot for Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper after both clubs exited the playoffs earlier than expected.
The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz
Can you name every MLB player to hit at least three home runs in multiple postseasons in eight minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 8
Wrigley Field security bollard construction begins next week
One of the things required by Major League Baseball before awarding the Cubs the 2027 All-Star Game was to have enhanced security around Wrigley Field, specifically, security bollards on all four streets surrounding the ballpark, as I reported here in May 2025.
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.
Craig Counsell News / TWSN / October 8
Another October Collapse Raises Tough Questions About Craig Counsell
When the Chicago Cubs hired Craig Counsell before the 2024 season, the move was framed as a franchise altering moment. Counsell arrived with a reputation as one of baseball’s sharpest managers, someone who had consistently elevated Milwaukee’s roster for nearly a decade.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 8
Chicago Cubs workaround could keep veteran free agent on the team in 2027
The Chicago Cubs have a lot of big decisions to make this offseason. Aside from finding a way to overtake the NL Central-dominant Milwaukee Brewers, they also have to figure out which—if any—of their potential outgoing players they want to keep.
Owen Ayers News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 8
2 Cubs Players Who Will Likely See a Huge Uptick in Playing Time in 2027
The Chicago Cubs could look a whole lot different in 2027. While they will continue to have their sights set on a postseason run, a disappointing end to 2026 is bound to lead to changes.
Tarik Skubal News / ChiCitySports / October 7
Why the Chicago Cubs should say no to Tarik Skubal
There aren’t too many people who actually believe that the Chicago Cubs will end up bagging prized free agent pitcher Tarik Skubal. The two-time Cy Young Award-winning starting pitcher is expected to command upwards of $45 million a year over an eight-year contract when he becomes a free agent at the end of this 2026 season.
Edward Cabrera News / ChiCitySports / October 7
Chicago Cubs: Edward Cabrera’s turnaround is essential to 2027 success
The Chicago Cubs—and their fans—were expecting big things from power-pitching right-hander Edward Cabrera when he came over from the Miami Marlins via trade last offseason.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / October 7
Chicago Cubs Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions
Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.
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.
Tarik Skubal News / Viral Sports News / October 7
Cubs Land Tarik Skubal Free Agency Update Before Offseason
October for the Chicago Cubs usually means arguments about the rotation, the payroll and whether the front office will finally spend like a team that wants more than a Wild Card exit.
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / October 6
Anthony Rizzo Doesn’t Hold Back on Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong
Former Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo said center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong’s hitless Wild Card Series does not erase an MVP-caliber regular season, though the spotlight on short postseason samples can feel harsh.
Kevin Gausman News / Athlon Sports / October 6
Blue Jays Facing Kevin Gausman Decision Ahead of MLB Free Agency
The Toronto Blue Jays shipped off right-hander Kevin Gausman at this year’s trade deadline to the Chicago Cubs. In exchange, they landed Brett Bateman, who has been excellent during his short time with the Blue Jays.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 6
2 radical changes Cubs must make this offseason after brutal playoff loss
The Chicago Cubs looked like the best team in Major League Baseball on several occasions during the 2026 regular season. Unfortunately for manager Craig Counsell and president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer, they were unable to sustain their success and finished well behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the race for the National League Central title.
Ian Happ News / Athlon Sports / October 6
Ian Happ Announces Cubs Update Ahead of MLB Free Agency
The Chicago Cubs had a disappointing end to their 2026 regular season. The team saw lots of highs, yet they were unable to win a game in the MLB playoffs, getting swept by the San Diego Padres on the road at Petco Park.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 6
Chicago Cubs linked to Japanese stars ahead of uncertain offseason
The Chicago Cubs have lots of hard work and many hard decisions to make ahead of this offseason. In the wake of an ultimately disappointing 2026, they now have to figure out who among their many free agents they want back and, then, how to fill the numerous holes that will be left behind from those who leave.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Athlon Sports / October 6
Cubs CF Pete Crow-Armstrong Awarded MLB Player of the Year
Pete Crow-Armstrong went hitless for the Chicago Cubs in the 2026 MLB Playoffs Wild Card Series against the San Diego Padres. Crow-Armstrong went 0-for-7 with a walk in the two games, with Chicago scoring only one run over the two matchups.
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 one 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.
Pete Crow-Armstrong 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.
Matt Boyd 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
Report: Blue Jays expected to pursue Seiya Suzuki this offseason
The Toronto Blue Jays' offseason plans will include upgrading their offense.
Alex Bregman 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.
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