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Guardians Sign Antoine Kelly To Minor League Deal

The Guardians announced Monday that they’ve signed left-hander Antoine Kelly to a minor league contract and invited him to major league spring training.

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AFL Mesa Solar Sox Update: Kade Snell joins the Fall Stars

Every Monday afternoon we take a moment to check in on the Cubs minor leaguers who make up the Boys of Autumn for the Mesa Solar Sox in the Arizona Fall League.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 9

Cubs Unlikely To Pursue Tarik Skubal

The Cubs have the biggest rotation need of any ostensible contender as we enter the 2026-27 offseason, but having the biggest need apparently doesn’t entail pursuing the biggest name on the market.

Trevor Rogers News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 9

Cubs free agent target: Trevor Rogers

Here’s a left-hander who hasn’t been mentioned much in connection with the Cubs, but I think Trevor Rogers might actually be a very good fit as a free agent starting pitcher.

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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

Tarik Skubal News / Baseball Now / November 9

Report: Cubs 'Unlikely To Enter Bidding War' For Tarik Skubal

The Chicago Cubs are in desperate need of starting pitching, but they may not go all in on Tarik Skubal. Skubal is the best free agent available this offseason, and he would be a great addition to the Cubs' staff.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Ian Happ News / Just Baseball / November 9

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Ian Happ

2026 marks a decade since the Chicago Cubs captured their third World Series title, ending a 108-year championship drought that had haunted the franchise for generations.

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 9

How to play in-5 Trivia on the SB Nation app

You all have mastered the art of commenting, but can you name a Cubs player faster than your fellow commenters? That’s the challenge with in-5, our daily trivia game, and today we’re announcing the debut of the game in the SB Nation app (in-5 is available on the web too, you’ve probably seen it at the top of the site).

Chicago Cubs News / New Baseball Media / November 9

What the Cubs Should Target in the 2026-27 Offseason

The Cubs were active in the trade market this past summer, adding multiple starting pitchers to help fill out an injury-depleted rotation. Now, the Cubs will likely need to do a lot more work to fill out the 2027 rotation, as several notable faces will either be unavailable or are not even on the roster anymore.

Drew Rasmussen News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 8

Cubs Can Solve Their Biggest Problem By Calling the Rays About Drew Rasmussen

When you look at the current state of the Chicago Cubs, they have options this offseason. With the amount of money available to Jed Hoyer, he can make numerous big-time moves that set Chicago up for more success in 2027. Despite their historic season, led by Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Cubs couldn't make a deep playoff push.

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 / November 8

2 Cubs Prospects Who Could Play a Big League Role in 2027

The Chicago Cubs had a historic season that showed real promise. The defense, in particular, served as a major bright spot. The team earned the National League Gold Glove Award, and two players received individual recognition: Alex Bregman and Pete Crow-Armstrong won Gold Gloves, and Crow-Armstrong also took home a Platinum Glove.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / November 9

Cubs’ No. 1 prospect could reach the big leagues sooner than expected

The Chicago Cubs are facing a lot of uncertainty heading into the 2027 season. But uncertainty is not always necessarily a bad thing. Amid bold-faced questions regarding starting pitching, the bullpen, both corner outfield positions, and catcher, there’s at least one possible good-news unknown on the radar for 2027—Josiah Hartshorn.

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The 'Most CFP Top-25 appearances' quiz

The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

The 'Most QB wins in a season' quiz

The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 8

Wrigley Field historical sleuthing: 1985 edition

This is not only a blast from the Cubs past, but the view of bleacher fans shows hairstyles and dress styles for what could be said to be “average” fans in the mid-1980s.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 7

Pete Crow-Armstrong’s growing trophy case has Cubs coming out ahead early in extension

After turning down a contract extension before the 2025 season, Pete Crow-Armstrong bet on himself and responded with a breakout 30/30 campaign and a Gold Glove Award.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 7

Chicago Cubs: Could a reunion with a power-hitting ex-Cub be the right move for 2027?

The Chicago Cubs lineup situation has taken a back seat to the team’s desperate need for pitching. However, it can’t be overlooked that the Cubs will likely be losing right fielder Seiya Suzuki, left fielder Ian Happ, and catcher Carson Kelly to free agency, along with backup outfielders Michael Conforto and Tyrone Taylor.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 7

Cubs historical sleuthing: 1970s edition

This photo was sent to me by BCB reader Brian Peterson. Thanks, Brian — and a reminder, if you can find photos you’d like me to sleuth, send ‘em along!

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 7

MLB Hands Cubs, Pete Crow-Armstrong Highest Defensive Honors

One of the biggest bright spots for the Chicago Cubs this season was their defense. It was easily the best in baseball and a major reason for their success.

Matt Boyd News / Just Baseball / November 6

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Matthew Boyd

After signing with the Cubs ahead of the 2025 season, Matthew Boyd experienced a resurgence. He had dealt with serious injury issues leading up to the deal, failing to eclipse 80 innings in any season from 2020 to 2024.

Seiya Suzuki News / Just Baseball / November 5

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Seiya Suzuki

This MLB offseason is poised to be an interesting one. Beyond collective bargaining negotiations, the free-agent splash will be felt league-wide. Beyond the projected Tarik Skubal bidding war, the next name up may very well be Seiya Suzuki.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / November 5

3 questions facing the Chicago Cubs this offseason

The Cubs face what could be a brutal offseason.

Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong gives Craig Counsell his flowers amid MVP emergence

Several former Chicago Cubs managers make Hall of Fame ballot

Blue Jays free agent target: Clay Holmes

The 'Most MLB Playoff-RBIs' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / November 4

4 Dark Horse Trade Targets for the Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs enter the offseason with a clear set of priorities after another early postseason exit. Multiple starting pitchers are heading to free agency, leaving the rotation thin beyond question marks like Edward Cabrera and the injury-delayed returns of Justin Steele and Cade Horton.

Chicago Cubs News / Baseball Now / November 4