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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 9

NBC/Peacock will feature the Cubs three times on Sunday Night Baseball

MLB’s new media landscape has brought NBC back to baseball broadcasting in 2026, and part of that is taking over the Sunday Night Baseball franchise that’s been carried by ESPN for the last 35 years.

Edward Cabrera News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 9

Cubs Drop In Midwinter Power Rankings Despite Cabrera Trade

The Chicago Cubs didn't have the end to their season they wanted. They were sent home in the NLDS against their division rivals after clawing their way back from a 2-0 deficit.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 9

Chicago Cubs’ likely free agent finale may drive fans crazy

The Chicago Cubs went out and pulled the trigger on the long-rumored trade with the Miami Marlins for 27-year-old starter Edward Cabrera. Kudos to them for that.

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MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 9

Cubs commit $13 million to trio of arbitration eligible pitchers

The Chicago Cubs recently committed $13 million across three different pitchers, all of whom were arbitration eligible. Those three players, Justin Steele, Edward Cabrera, and Javier Assad were the only arbitration eligible players remaining, after Eli Morgan and Reese McGuire were non-tendered earlier this off-season.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 9

Cubs Insider Reveals Team's Preference In Star Outfielder Pursuit

All along, there has been hope that the Chicago Cubs could find a way to reunite with their star free-agent outfielder. There could be — but it’s not the one everyone is thinking of.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 9

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — January 9

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.

Edward Cabrera News / ChiCitySports / January 9

Cubs hit with ominous Edward Cabrera news after trade

The Chicago Cubs took a big swing on the trade market earlier this week, pulling off a blockbuster trade with the Miami Marlins for 27-year-old starting pitcher Edward Cabrera.

Edward Cabrera News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 8

Cubs, Edward Cabrera avoid arbitration with new 2026 deal

After trading for right-hander Edward Cabrera yesterday, the first order of business for the Cubs and their new pitcher was deciding how much he was going to earn this upcoming season.

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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.

Jameson Taillon News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 8

Jameson Taillon Joins Growing List Of Cubs Set For World Baseball Classic

Some familiar faces from the Chicago Cubs organization have already committed to playing for their home countries at the World Baseball Classic, which will kick off less than two weeks before opening day in 2026.

Edward Cabrera News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 8

Grading The Cubs' Trade For Edward Cabrera

The Chicago Cubs have been adamant about what they wanted to do this offseason, and that was to add another arm to their starting rotation. However, it was the first week of January, and a new face hadn't been added yet.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 8

Chicago Cubs’ latest payroll update will aggravate fans even more

The Chicago Cubs swung a trade to land pitcher Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins in a move that should absolutely make them a better team next season.

Justin Steele News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 8

Cubs Avoid Arbitration With Starter Ahead Of 2026 Season

Prior to Thursday's deadline to avoid a salary arbitration case, the Chicago Cubs and left-handed starter Justin Steele agreed to a $6.775 million contract for the 2026 season, as first reported by Patrick Mooney of The Athletic.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / January 8

Report: Cubs continue pursuing Alex Bregman after Cabrera trade

Chicago Cubs fans finally got their wish of a high-impact move during the MLB offseason. After a lot of waiting, Jed Hoyer and the front office were able to pull off a trade for Miami Marlins starting pitcher Edward Cabrera.

Jeff Brigham News / Cubs Insider / January 8

Cubs Sign RHP Jeff Brigham to Minors Deal

In their never-ending search for organizational depth, the Cubs have signed righty Jeff Brigham to a minor league deal. Brigham is not young, sitting just over a month from his 34th birthday, but he’s put up decent strikeout numbers over parts of six seasons with the Marlins, Mets, and Diamondbacks.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 9

Kyle Tucker saga is down to three potential destinations

Tucker is coming off a down year by his standards because of injuries.

Blue Jays reportedly targeting top free agent Tucker amid Bo Bichette saga

Yankees have a controversial candidate to replace Cody Bellinger

Yankees pivot to Bichette as Bellinger signing looks less likely

Red Sox face just one competitor for top free agent Alex Bregman

Rockies make smart decision by signing veteran Michael Lorenzen

Edward Cabrera News / ChiCitySports / January 8

Chicago Cubs add righty and lefty relievers in wake of Edward Cabrera trade

The Chicago Cubs, in the wake of Wednesday’s big trade with the Miami Marlins for 27-year-old right-handed starter Edward Cabrera, have added two more pitchers to the fold.

Edward Cabrera News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 8

New Cubs Pitcher Edward Cabrera Shares Heartfelt Goodbye To Miami

The Chicago Cubs made the biggest splash of their offseason when they completed a trade for former Miami Marlins starting pitcher Edward Cabrera on January 7.

Cody Bellinger News / ChiCitySports / January 8

Cubs Receive Major Cody Bellinger Update Amid Free Agency Rumors

The Chicago Cubs finally made a big-time move after a slow start to the MLB offseason. No, the move was not to sign a top-tier free agent. Instead, Jed Hoyer and the front office went out and acquired starting pitcher Edward Cabrera in a major trade with the Miami Marlins.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 8

Marlins’ Owen Caissie draws Kyle Tucker comparison after Cubs trade

The Miami Marlins traded Edward Cabrera to the Chicago Cubs and received a good package that includes three prospects. New Marlins prospect Owen Caissie stood out among the three.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / January 8

Cubs' Dansby Swanson makes announcement on Wednesday

The Chicago Cubs returned to the MLB playoffs last year for the first time since 2020, and a big reason why was the steady presence of shortstop Dansby Swanson.

Cubs swing blockbuster deal with Marlins to acquire Edward Cabrera

What it would likely take for Blue Jays to re-sign Bo Bichette

Potential Mets-Royals trade of breakout starter Kris Bubic would be win-win

Kyle Schwarber brutally rejected one team in free agency

Yankees have Cody Bellinger problem

White Sox southpaw dispels rumors of Munetaka Murakami's strikeouts

Former Mariners ace Felix Hernandez gets huge boost to Hall of Fame chances