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The Chicago Cubs Need to Focus A Lot More on Their Farm System

A common theme emerged when MLB.com released its farm system rankings in August: The top-3 farm systems are playoff contenders. The Los Angeles Dodgers are No.

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Chicago Cubs: 2 sluggers tied to Cubs’ overlooked lineup needs

The Chicago Cubs are heading into the offseason with a clear primary need. By all accounts, including that of team president Jed Hoyer, the focus will be on pitching.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / October 9

Cubs Could Emerge as Destination for Former MVP Slugger

The Chicago Cubs enter the offseason knowing the rotation and bullpen will dominate Jed Hoyer’s winter. Health and results both fell short on the mound, and rebuilding that group is the front office’s first job.

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.

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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 / 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?

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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 / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 7

Who is a Lock for the Chicago Cubs' 2027 Starting Rotation?

If you listened to Jed Hoyer’s end-of-season press conference, then you know that the big emphasis was on pitching. The Chicago Cubs need an upgrade, and it will take significant work this offseason.

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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.

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 / 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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 6

Anthony Rizzo gets brutally honest on Pete Crow-Armstrong’s Cubs playoff struggles after huge season

Pete Crow-Armstrong had a season worthy of an MVP, but his first taste of the 2026 postseason could not have gone much worse. The Chicago Cubs superstar was held hitless throughout the Wild Card Series against the San Diego Padres, struggling to make an impact as the Padres executed a game plan that kept one of baseball’s best players quiet.

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.

Chicago Cubs 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.

MLB 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 shoulders blame after Cubs' wild-card loss

Blue Jays GM opens up about Vladimir Guerrero's disappointing season

Blue Jays planning to re-explore Japanese market this offseason

Jameson Taillon makes announcement about playing future

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