It’s a very busy time for the Chicago Cubs. Free agency has begun, and the General Manager meetings are underway in Las Vegas. Plenty of moves are expected soon, and time is of the essence as a lockout looms.
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The Chicago Cubs entered the offseason already thin on reliable starting pitching, and the latest medical update on Ben Brown has only sharpened the sense of urgency.
The Chicago Cubs added depth to their pitching pipeline on Monday by agreeing to terms with right-hander Bruno López on a two-year minor-league contract that includes an invitation to major-league spring training.
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.
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.
To a few’s surprise, the Chicago Cubs don’t appear to be preparing for a bidding war for Tarik Skubal, per reports. They will add pitching, but it’s hard to imagine top guys such as Skubal or Michael King landing on the North Side.
Left-hander Tarik Skubal is widely considered the top target for any team looking to add an ace this offseason. But one franchise that should be heavily involved in the starting pitching market this winter reportedly isn't expected to pursue the two-time Cy Young Award winner.
Let's hope Jed Hoyer has done his fair share of lateral dumbbell raises. The Chicago Cubs' lead executive came into the winter with plenty of weight on his shoulders.
The Chicago Cubs' 2026 season is in the rearview mirror. The MLB season is over, free agency has begun, and the baseball world patiently awaits a verdict on 2027.
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.
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.
Chicago Cubs fans have been put through the wringer since this past trade deadline. Of course, the team's up-and-down play that led to an unceremonious Wild Card exit has a lot to do with that.
Early last season, when the Chicago Cubs lost emerging ace Cade Horton to an elbow injury and were dealing with inconsistency from other starters, Ben Brown stepped up and came through, big time.
The Guardians announced Monday that they’ve signed left-hander Antoine Kelly to a minor league contract and invited him to major league spring training.
The Chicago Cubs have a lot to do this offseason, and very little time in which to do it. They have to find a way to replace both corner outfielders—Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ—who will likely be leaving via free agency, along with catcher Carson Kelly.
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.
The Chicago Cubs plan to sit out the bidding for free-agent pitcher Tarik Skubal, according to team sources, despite clear needs in their starting rotation heading into the 2027 season.
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.
Seiya Suzuki is one of the best hitters available in what is a weak class of free agents. Specifically, this class is lacking right-handed power, and Suzuki can provide that for any team.
Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Chicago Cubs have more hardware to celebrate. Just days after helping Chicago win the National League Team Gold Glove, the Cubs’ center fielder was named the 2026 NL Platinum Glove Award winner.
After signing with the Cubs ahead of the 2025 season, Matthew Boyd experienced a resurgence. He had dealt with serious injury issues leading up to the deal, failing to eclipse 80 innings in any season from 2020 to 2024.
This MLB offseason is poised to be an interesting one. Beyond collective bargaining negotiations, the free-agent splash will be felt league-wide. Beyond the projected Tarik Skubal bidding war, the next name up may very well be Seiya Suzuki.
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.