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Michael King News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 6
Cubs free agent target: Michael King 
Let’s shift gears a bit here and talk about the exact sort of free agent Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer seems to like to go after. Mid-range starter?
Kyle Tucker News / Sporting News / November 6
Cubs' Kyle Tucker gets $418 million contract projection update
This would be a whopper.
The 'World Series MVPs' quiz
MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?
Colin Rea News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6
Cubs, Colin Rea agree to one-year extension
The Cubs have hammered out a restructured deal with right-hander Colin Rea, reports MLBTR’s Steve Adams. It’s a $6.5MM guarantee that includes a club option for the 2027 season and maxes out at $13MM over two years if that option is exercised.
25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series
Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 6
Cubs next offseason steps include decisions on ’26 contract options
The Chicago Cubs offseason is officially underway, and already a controversial decision has been made. This is in reference to the organization electing to decline the ability to extend Shota Imanaga’s contract to five years, thus trigger an ability for him to opt out, which he did exercise, and now is officially a free agent.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 6
Chicago Cubs news and notes: Imanaga, Tucker, free agency, CBA
We cover the coverage like PCA covers center field. Ryan Brasier, Willi Castro, Aaron Civale, Brad Keller. Drew Pomeranz, Taylor Rogers, Carlos Santana, Mike Soroka, Caleb Thielbar, and Kyle Tucker have declared Free Agency.
Shota Imanaga News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 6
Inside the Cubs' Genius 'Checkmate' Move With Shota Imanaga’s Contract
The Chicago Cubs faced a unique decision when it came to 32-year-old pitcher Shota Imanaga's contract this MLB offseason. The Cubs had a team option to extend Imanaga's contract for three more seasons, which would have been worth about $57 million.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 5
MLB insider urges Cubs to sign a ‘really big’ free agent
A 92-70 record was good enough for the Chicago Cubs to clinch a spot in the NL playoff bracket. After a three-game Wild Card series win over the San Diego Padres, the Cubs squared off against their division rivals, the Milwaukee Brewers, in an NL Division Series (NLDS) matchup.
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 / Total Apex Sports / November 5
Chicago Cubs 2025 Offseason Outlook
The Chicago Cubs made the postseason this year for the first time since 2020. They finished 92-70 and finished 2nd in the NL Central. The season was a step in the right direction for a franchise that came into this year with a lot of uncertainty.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / November 5
Kyle Tucker's stunning contract demand is revealed ahead of free agency
The Chicago Cubs’ marriage with outfielder Kyle Tucker appears likely to be short-lived.
Pete Alonso News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 5
Why A Cubs-Pete Alonso Free Agency Match Makes No Sense
With each passing day, it seems increasingly unlikely that the Chicago Cubs will try to re-sign star slugger Kyle Tucker in free agency this offseason.
Kyle Tucker News / ChiCitySports / November 5
Chicago Cubs ‘likely’ to handoff Kyle Tucker to the Dodgers waiting arms: Report
The Chicago Cubs went “all-in” with Kyle Tucker for the 2025 season. Kinda. More News: Chicago Cubs: Are the stars aligning for a Cody Bellinger return?
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 5
Cubs walkoff heroes: Lindy McDaniel, June 6, 1963
EDITOR’S NOTE: A version of this article originally ran on the 60th anniversary of this game, in 2023. I’m reposting it, lightly edited, as part of the walkoff wins series.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 5
Chicago Cubs Release 2026 Spring Training Schedule — Everything You Need To Know
Chicago Cubs fans hoping to escape the harsh Midwest winter and soak up the Arizona sunshine now can plan their schedules accordingly. The Cubs released their 2026 Spring Training schedule on Wednesday, with their Cactus League slate beginning on Friday, Feb.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / November 5
Cubs Expected to Maintain Budget Bullpen Strategy
I’m going to keep this one quick because it’s pretty self-explanatory. The Cubs have generally lacked the willingness to commit big money on multiyear guarantees for relievers, and that should be the case again this winter.
Nico Hoerner News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 5
How Cubs' Nico Hoerner Stacks Up Against Fellow 2025 Silver Slugger Nominees
The Chicago Cubs are turning heads already with their postseason player recognition. The first major award up for grabs was the Gold Glove, which is the highest defensive honor that a player can receive.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 5
Chicago Cubs not in market for big-ticket free agent relievers, says insider
The Chicago Cubs have been the busiest team this post-World Series week. More News: Chicago Cubs: Are the stars aligning for a Cody Bellinger return? The
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 5
Cubs not expected to pursue top free-agent relievers
The Cubs are going to need to overhaul their bullpen this winter after trading Andrew Kittredge to the Orioles yesterday while Brad Keller, Drew Pomeranz, and Caleb Thielbar are all ticketed for free agency.
Shota Imanaga News / ChiCitySports / November 5
How the Chicago Cubs can be compensated after Shota Imanaga fallout
The Chicago Cubs and left-handed starting pitcher Shota Imanaga appear to be heading in separate directions. After the organization declined the ability to extend his contract out to five years, instead of four, a player opt out option for the 2026 season was triggered, which Imanaga chose to exercise.
MLB News / Field Level Media / November 4
Orioles re-acquire reliever Andrew Kittredge from Cubs
The Baltimore Orioles have re-acquired relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge in a trade with the Chicago Cubs, the team announced Tuesday. Kittridge, 35, signed a one-year, $9 million deal with the Orioles as a free agent in January but was sent to the Cubs at the trade deadline for shortstop prospect Wilfri De La Cruz.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 4
Cubs rumors: $460 million Kyle Tucker contract projection would likely mean exit
The Chicago Cubs made an improbable run to the playoffs before losing to the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS. Now with the offseason here, the question begs: What will happen to Kyle Tucker?
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / November 5
Cubs make surprising decision on lefty Shota Imanaga
The Cubs made a surprising choice to start their offseason.
Mike Napoli News / Yardbarker / November 4
Reds' promotion of Mike Napoli has him poised to be a future manager
Napoli was a veteran of 12 MLB seasons (2006-17) with four different teams. He didn't take long to get into coaching afterward.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / November 2
Cubs Announce Pete Crow-Armstrong News on Sunday
The Chicago Cubs fell one game short of reaching the NLCS after falling to the Milwaukee Brewers in the divisional round of the MLB playoffs. Despite the disappointing end, the 2025 season marked a step forward for the Cubs’ organization.
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