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How Cade Horton Matches Up Against Fellow NL Rookie of the Year Finalists

The Chicago Cubs had a shining star on their pitching staff this season, and the best thing about him was that it was his first season in the majors. It doesn't come as a surprise that Cade Horton is up for National League Rookie of the Year, because the way he performed on the mound in 2025 showed the sky is the limit for the rookie.

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Reports: Cubs LHP Shota Imanaga becomes free agent

Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga is set for free agency after four seasons in Chicago. The Cubs declined a team option worth $54 million over the next three years and Imanaga opted out of a $15 million player option for 2026, ESPN reported Tuesday.

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MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / November 4

Shōta Imanaga Becomes Free Agent After He, Cubs Decline Options

The relationship between Shōta Imanaga and the Cubs started off better than expected, but ended far more abruptly than anticipated. What looked like an absolute steal by Jed Hoyer when he signed Imanaga to a complex four-year, $53 million contract has ended after just two years and $23 million.

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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 / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 4

Cubs Star Pitcher To Enter Free Agency After Declining Option

The Chicago Cubs have allowed the latest major offseason domino to fall with a decision that not many saw coming on Tuesday morning. As first reported by Jesse Rogers of ESPN, the Cubs rejected their option to extend Imanaga's contract for another three seasons, which would have been worth a total of just under $60 million.

Shota Imanaga News / ChiCitySports / November 4

Chicago Cubs make a bold decision on Shota Imanaga’s future with the team

The Chicago Cubs enter the offseason needing to improve their roster after finishing 92-70 and losing to their division rival, the Milwaukee Brewers, in the National League Division Series (3-2).

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 4

The Cubs have declined Shōta Imanaga’s option. He’s a free agent

There is surprising news today about Japanese left-hander Shōta Imanaga, and I call him “Japanese” instead of “Cubs” because… So as of today, Imanaga is a free agent.

Shota Imanaga News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 4

Cubs All-Star pitcher elects free agency

Left-hander Shota Imanaga has become a free agent, according to a report from Jesse Rogers of ESPN.

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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.

Owen Ayers News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 4

Cubs Prospect Owen Ayers Continues Hot Arizona Fall League Performance

The Chicago Cubs and the Mesa Solar Sox are entering the home stretch of the Arizona Fall League season this week. The Solar Sox, the team Cubs prospects are assigned to in the AFL, begin the final full week of regular season action this Tuesday.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 4

Chicago Cubs news and notes: PCA, Happ, Hoerner, Free Agency.

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.

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Mike Napoli News / Yardbarker / November 4

Reds' promotion of Napoli has him poised to be a future manager

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.

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 3

Should Even More Than Cubs Players Have Been Named Gold Glove Winners?

The Major League season is officially over, and while the Chicago Cubs didn't end up in the World Series, the team had plenty of highlights. The ball club was led by its defense, which took them to their first playoff appearance in four years.

Cade Horton News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 3

Cade Horton is a NL Rookie of the Year finalist

This news was expected, and today, Major League Baseball made it official. Cubs right-hander Cade Horton is a National League Rookie of the Year “finalist”: Just to make it clear: There isn’t another election.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 3

Chicago Cubs: Are the stars aligning for a Cody Bellinger return?

The Chicago Cubs front office has probably been making plans and developing strategies for life without Kyle Tucker since the second half of 2025. More News: Chicago Cubs’ target no.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 3

Cubs Could Create Full-Circle Moment By Signing Top Free Agent Pitcher

The next couple of months should be a rollercoaster ride for Chicago Cubs fans. As of November 2, the franchise has already had ten players (Caleb Thielbar,

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 3

Cubs walkoff heroes: Kiki Cuyler, August 31, 1932

Today, as the baseball offseason begins, I’m beginning a series on great Cubs walkoff wins. Instead of focusing just on the win, though, these will focus on the individual responsible for the win, in this case Kiki Cuyler, who’s a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, though largely forgotten today.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 3

Chicago Cubs: PCA’s Gold Glove tops off roller coaster 2025 breakthrough season

The Chicago Cubs kind of knew that they were getting something special when they acquired a 19-year-old Pete Crow-Armstrong from the New York Mets at the 2021 trade deadline.

Pete Crow-Armstrong 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.

Kyle Tucker News / Last Word On Sports / November 2

Kyle Tucker’s Free Agency Analysis

Outfielder Kyle Tucker is set to hit free agency in the coming days. Despite coming off one of the more challenging seasons of his career thus far, Tucker remains a player with immense potential and valuable postseason experience.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / November 2

Tucker And Schwarber Headline This Week’s MLB Decisions

This winter could be the last time we see this mechanism under the current collective bargaining agreement. For the 2025-26 period, the projected number is $22.025 million for a one-year contract.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 31

Former Mariners, Cubs pitcher Yoervis Medina dies at 37

Former major league pitcher Yoervis Medina has died.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / November 1

Three questions facing the Chicago Cubs this offseason

The Cubs have several questions that need to be addressed in the offseason.

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Chicago Cubs News / New Baseball Media / October 29

2025 MLB Season Recap: Chicago Cubs

The 2025 Chicago Cubs were able to break the franchise’s postseason drought. Chicago (NL) won 92 games and made it to the NLDS. But ultimately, the Milwaukee Brewers outclassed the Cubs, as Chicago’s pitching and offense couldn’t manufacture enough in their losses up in Wisconsin.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 26

Extension candidate: Pete Crow-Armstrong

Few players captured more attention throughout the 2025 season than Pete Crow-Armstrong. The young center fielder seemed to launch himself into superstardom in the first half this year, with 20 doubles, 21 homers, and 25 steals through the end of June.