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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 26
The Cubs are adding outfield depth in Chas McCormick and Dylan Carlson 
One of the things the Cubs lacked in their 92-win team in 2025 was a good, traditional backup outfielder. They had Vidal Bruján backing up Pete Crow-Armstrong in center field, and that, as you know, was hardly optimal.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 26
Chicago Cubs history unpacked, January 26
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.
Seiya Suzuki News / Cubs Insider / January 26
Seiya Suzuki to Play For Team Japan in 2026 World Baseball Classic
Team Japan held a press conference on Monday with an update regarding its roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, as it looks to repeat as champions after defeating Team USA in 2023.
The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / New Baseball Media / January 25
2025 MLB Farm Review: Chicago Cubs
The Cubs have dipped into the farm system numerous times over the last three years to add MLB pieces to the organization. It’s been part of a win-now strategy that got the Cubs to the NLDS in 2025.
The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees
The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 25
How the Chicago Cubs may luck into free agent Zac Gallen
The Chicago Cubs have shaken things up considerably more this offseason than they were expected to do by most. They acquired two long-targeted assets in third baseman Alex Bregman and starting pitcher Edward Cabrera, via free agency and trade, respectively.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 25
Chicago Cubs rotation is 'deep in meh and unexcitement' says brutal ZiPS projection
The Chicago Cubs made headlines when they pulled the trigger on the trade they had been tied to since last trade deadline. The deal to acquire Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins cost the team their no.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 25
Cubs historical sleuthing: 1970s Braves edition
This is a really good view of a bygone era at Wrigley Field, also sent to me by BCB reader Joe Coney. I had to enhance the colors a bit; the original photo as sent to me was a bit washed out.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 25
Chicago Cubs news and notes — Ballesteros, Horton, Steele, Wiggins
The gloves are still on. But the Cubs are ‘going for it’, and there aren’t so many kids playing. Maybe Kevin Alcantara breaks camp with the big kids. Otherwise, it’s pretty much a veteran squad.
Owen Caissie News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 24
Owen Caissie Departure Limits Cubs to Two Top 100 Minor League Prospects
At this time last year, the Chicago Cubs were brimming with Top 100 prospects, five of them in all. After Baseball America (subscription required) and MLB Pipeline released their updated Top 100 prospects earlier this week, Chicago is down to two of them — catcher Moisés Ballesteros and pitcher Jaxon Wiggins.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 24
Ex-Cubs’ World Series winner has strong 2027 Hall of Fame chances
Throughout the history of the Chicago Cubs, they have accumulated quite an impressive collection of Hall of Famers with their names now in Cooperstown.
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.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 23
Cubs Remain Huge Draw for MLB’s National Television Contracts – All Scheduled Games
The Chicago Cubs will make several national television networks their home away from home for broadcasts in 2026. With the announcements of the schedules for Fox, FS1 and TBS, Chicago is finding that it will be making more than a dozen appearances on national television in 2026 as part of MLB’s partnerships with those networks.
MLB News / ChiCitySports / January 23
Cubs’ cost to acquire MacKenzie Gore from Nationals revealed
This off-season, the Chicago Cubs, like everyone else, have found that the cost to acquire starting pitchers via free agency or trade is expensive. The cost begin by committing $20 million to Shota Imanaga, after he accepted the team’s qualifying offer.
Nico Hoerner News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 23
Nico Hoerner Snubbed as Four Cubs Make Top-100 Players List
It seems like just yesterday the 2025 MLB season came to a close, but now the next year is already here. Spring training starts in a month, and most teams have a fairly good idea of what their roster is going to look like when opening day rolls around in March.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 23
Cubs Make Huge Jump in Latest MLB Power Rankings
There's now a month until spring training begins for baseball, with opening day rapidly approaching. Some organizations have drastically improved their 2025 roster, while others have not.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 23
Cubs Not Listed as Final Fit for Top Free Agent Arm Despite Reported Interest
The Chicago Cubs have had a nice offseason to this point, which has included a new bullpen, trading for a pitcher with an ace-type ceiling, and handing out one of the most significant free agent deals in team history.
MLB News / Just Baseball / January 23
The Case for Why the Cubs Should Keep Nico Hoerner
On Saturday, January 10, while the Chicago Bears completed an 18-point comeback on the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the NFL Playoffs, the Chicago Cubs made it clear they intend to be competitive in 2026.
Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / January 22
Projecting the Cubs 2026 Roster prior to Spring Training
Once Alex Bregman signed the largest AAV contract in Chicago Cubs history, the roster became mostly set. Barring an unforeseen move to bring in another right fielder and shift Seiya Suzuki to DH, we can now comfortably project the 26-man Opening Day roster.
Trent Thornton News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 21
Cubs, Trent Thornton Agree To Minor League Deal
The Cubs have agreed to a deal with right-hander Trent Thornton, as first announced on Instagram by his trainers at Tread Athletics. It’s a minor league deal with a non-roster invitation to spring training, MLBTR has learned.
Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / January 20
Three Cubs Prospects to Watch in 2026
After a fantastic offseason, it’s easy to get distracted with the Chicago Cubs and how well they should play in 2026. The team’s playoff window is wide open for the foreseeable future.
Chicago Cubs News / Total Pro Sports / January 20
MLB Rumors: Cubs Eyeing All-Star Free Agent Pitcher for Short-Term Deal
The Chicago Cubs made a huge splash after signing Alex Bregman this offseason. The franchise is eyeing another playoff run, and they look forward to adding more key pieces.
Nico Hoerner News / The Forkball / January 17
5 Reasons the Cubs Shouldn’t Trade Nico Hoerner
With the 2026 offseason in full swing and the Cubs recently making a splash by signing Alex Bregman, Nico Hoerner’s name has frequently popped up in trade rumors.
Kyle Tucker News / Yardbarker / January 16
Los Angeles Dodgers stun baseball universe with Kyle Tucker signing
The Los Angeles Dodgers added yet another star on Thursday night. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported that the Dodgers agreed to terms with outfielder Kyle Tucker.
Alex Bregman News / Yardbarker / January 15
Alex Bregman places pressure to win another championship on his back
After just one season in Boston, Alex Bregman is embarking on a new chapter in his career and is putting the pressure to win a championship on his back, literally.
Kyle Tucker News / Yardbarker / January 13
How a short-term deal could benefit Kyle Tucker
Tucker is one of the biggest names left in free agency.
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