Chicago Cubs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 31

Chicago Cubs news — Palencia, Holmes, Boyd, Hoyer, Mallee

Oh, there’s no news today about Daniel Palencia. But he IS a relief pitcher. And so am I, in a sense. Today, I’m filling in on Cub Tracks for Jeff Brown, who’s away on vacation.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / October 31

Chicago Cubs Reportedly Pursuing Closer to Begin MLB Offseason

The Chicago Cubs have approached Taiwanese closer Jyun-Yue Tseng with interest in a minor league contract that includes an invitation to spring training, according to reports out of Taiwan.

MLB News / EssentiallySports / October 31

'Just Talk': Cubs’ Biggest Problem Exposed as Brewers Comparison Sparks Blunt Criticism

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski piled up 252 strikeouts in 174.2 innings, while Chicago Cubs righty Edward Cabrera battled injuries and inconsistency.

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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?

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

Clay Holmes News / Viral Sports News / October 30

Chicago Cubs Land Intriguing New Clay Holmes Update

The Chicago Cubs enter free agency with multiple holes in their starting rotation and a clear opportunity to re-sign Clay Holmes at a price that appears lower than many expected.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Carson Kelly News / ChiCitySports / October 30

Chicago Cubs: Veteran catcher signals farewell

Veteran catcher Carson Kelly, who spent the last two seasons with the Chicago Cubs, posted an emotional message to the team, city, and fans on Instagram Friday.

Tarik Skubal News / TWSN / October 30

Tarik Skubal Would Be the Chicago Cubs’ Missing World Series Piece

The Chicago Cubs entered the offseason with one goal: find a way to take the next step from playoff team to legitimate World Series contender. That is why the idea of pursuing Tarik Skubal is so intriguing.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 30

Chicago Cubs: Thoughts on Happ, Suzuki qualifying offers

The Chicago Cubs have a lot of big decisions to make this offseason. First, they pretty much have to reconstruct an entire starting rotation. After Matthew

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 30

4 Under-the-Radar Free Agents the Chicago Cubs Should Target

After seeing their division rival walk away with the World Series crown, the Chicago Cubs feel even more pressure to return to the top of the NL Central.

Trent Thornton News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 30

A few thoughts about the Cubs and Trent Thornton

Trent Thornton is almost the definition of “fungible reliever.” After a few middling years in Toronto, Thornton wound up traded to the Mariners near the deadline in 2023.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 30

2 Chicago Cubs starting pitchers make pivotal 2027 decisions

While the Chicago Cubs made the postseason for a second-straight season, they were promptly swept in the Wild Card Series. The franchise has clear areas to improve on their roster.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 29

The Perfect Cubs Offseason Target Just Became Available

The Chicago Cubs are going to have to do a lot of rebuilding of their pitching infrastructure in 2027 and beyond. After the disaster that was the 2026 season — whether it was injuries, trades that didn't pan out, or regression from former stars — it's now on Chicago's front office to be aggressive in pursuit of an elite rotation.

Tarik Skubal News / ChiCitySports / October 29

Chicago Cubs predicted to lose Tarik Skubal free agency sweepstakes

Entering the offseason, the Chicago Cubs’ top priority is bolstering their pitching rotation. Their crown jewel in free agency would be two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

Caleb Thielbar News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 29

A few thoughts about the Cubs and Caleb Thielbar

The re-signing of Caleb Thielbar by Jed Hoyer for 2026 is a perfect example of recency bias. Thielbar had a very good year for the Cubs in 2025, in some ways the best year of his career.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 29

Two Cubs Starters Decline Player Option as Future Rotation Becomes Wide Open

The Chicago Cubs have a lot of work to do this offseason, especially after watching their heated division rival win their first World Series in franchise history.

Clay Holmes News / Baseball Now / October 29

Cubs Pitcher Elects Free Agency Over $12 Million Return To Chicago

The Chicago Cubs acquired Clay Holmes at the MLB trade deadline, but now he is hitting free agency. Holmes had a $12 million player option on the three-year, $38 million deal he signed with the New York Mets before the 2025 season, and he is declining it, per ESPN's Jesse Rogers.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / October 29

Cubs' Boyd, Holmes decline player options, set to become free agents

Cubs' Matthew Boyd, Clay Holmes decline player options, set to become free agents

The Cubs are going to need a major overhaul of their starting rotation ahead of the 2027 season.

The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / October 29

Cubs Reportedly Reworked Hitting Coach John Mallee’s Contract to Keep Him

Shortly after word circulated that Cubs assistant hitting coach John Mallee was being considered by the Mets for a role on their coaching staff, it was reported that Mallee had withdrawn from consideration and would remain in Chicago.

Kevin Gausman News / Athlon Sports / October 29

In 2022, Kevin Gausman paid $7.65 million for a Toronto mansion; traded away, he is now asking $6.885 million — $765,000 less

Kevin Gausman’s time in Toronto has taken another step toward an ending, with the veteran pitcher reportedly listing his mansion for $6.885 million. He purchased the property for $7.65 million in March 2022, leaving the current asking price $765,000 below his original purchase price.

Ian Happ News / Yardbarker / October 28

Ian Happ's consistent power makes him a compelling free agent for Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays' priority this offseason revolves around bulking up on offense.

Blue Jays free agent target: Shota Imanaga

Free agent Michael Soroka would help fill Blue Jays' need for rotation depth

Mason Fluharty became the Blue Jays’ high-leverage lefty thanks to durability and strong performances

The 'Most MLB Playoff-RBIs' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / October 27

Cubs Free Agents: Who Stays and Who Goes?

The Chicago Cubs have a multitude of impending free agents that will require decisions as they begin shaping their roster for 2027. Each potential departure creates a question about how to replace that player’s production, while every reunion represents a commitment of money and a roster spot.