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.
The Cubs were able to avoid arbitration hearings with all of their eligible players this season, reaching agreements with Justin Steele, Edward Cabrera, and Javier Assad.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Chicago Cubs finally made a splash this offseason by trading for right-handed starter Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins. The 27-year-old is widely regarded as someone on the verge of a breakthrough to next-level success and he’s also under team control until 2028, at a projected price of $3.75 million after arbitration.
One thing I think everyone here agrees on — and we don’t all agree on much! — is that the Cubs ought to sign one of the top free-agent hitters this offseason.
Another member of the Cubs has committed to play in the World Baseball Classic, as Jameson Taillon will take the mound for Team Canada, first reported by Johnny Giunta of the Gate 14 podcast.
As the 2026 season approaches, it’s impossible for Cubs fans not to reminisce on the joy felt a decade ago when the boys in blue broke the 108-year curse to win the 2016 World Series.
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.
Kyle Tucker remains available on the free agent market, widely regarded as the best player still unsigned. The 28-year-old outfielder was a centerpiece for the Chicago Cubs last season, helping guide the team back to the postseason and establishing himself as one of the most impactful players in their lineup.