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Dylan Cease News / Cubs Insider / November 27
Cease Deal Could Have Cubs Turning to Trade Market for SP 
I said yesterday that I was only going to cover breaking stuff for the next few days, but I have a little time on my hands and wanted to get some thoughts out.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / November 27
Building Cubs’ Holiday Wishlist: Starting Pitcher, Bullpen, Outfielder
It’s finally Thanksgiving, which means the holiday season is upon us. Some people argue that only now can you truly listen to Christmas music, but the correct opinion is that those tunes were viable weeks ago.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 27
Chicago Cubs: Dylan Cease signing could signal an expensive starting pitching market
Entering this offseason, the Chicago Cubs needed to address one aspect of their roster. Starting pitching. More News: Chicago Cubs reportedly interested
The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 27
Former Cubs All-Star outfielder George Altman dies at 92
Former All-Star outfielder George Altman has died at age 92.
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.
Kyle Tucker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 26
Why teams don’t ‘absolutely love’ Kyle Tucker in free agency
Slugger Kyle Tucker enters 2025 MLB free agency after spending the first eight seasons of his career with the Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs, carrying a strong resume that includes a .273 batting average, 748 hits, 147 home runs, 490 RBIs, 456 runs scored, a Gold Glove award, two Silver Slugger awards, and a World Series title in that span.
Dylan Cease News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 26
Cubs Need To Act Fast Or Risk Losing Out As Dylan Cease Signs With Blue Jays
The offseason for any professional sport is all about making adjustments for the upcoming season. Unless an organization just won the World Series (which the Chicago Cubs did not), then the year was ultimately not a success, even though plenty of positives still could have come out of it.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 26
Cubs Notes: Maton's New Deal, Hawkins Clear On Keller, Helsley Interest & More
The Cubs head into Thanksgiving laser-focused on free agency as they look to fill out their roster for the 2026 season. With management clear about pitching
Jon Lester News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 26
Cubs walkoff heroes: Jon Lester, July 31, 2016
When Jon Lester came to the Cubs, he was a terrible hitter. No, seriously. He had gone 0-for-36 in his American League career, and that carried over to his first year with the Cubs in 2015.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 26
Chicago Cubs reportedly interested in high-profile free agent closer
The Chicago Cubs, when it comes to their bullpen, are in full rebuild mode. This isn’t coming as much of a surprise, though. Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer had pieced together a bullpen last season full of temporary pieces and castoffs.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 26
Chicago Cubs young stars projected to have disastrous 2026
The Chicago Cubs had a disappointing end to their baseball year, going down in Game 5 of the NLDS to the Milwaukee Brewers after battling their way up from a 0-2 deficit in the series.
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 / November 26
Insider Urges Cubs To Acquire NL Ace In Blockbuster Trade
The Chicago Cubs have a few clear priorities as they look to retool their roster for the 2026 season. Perhaps the most important is getting relievers signed, since they lost many key bullpen pieces to free agency this offseason.
MacKenzie Gore News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 26
Cubs trade target: MacKenzie Gore
MacKenzie Gore was one of the starting pitchers most mentioned in trade rumors last July. In the end, just as was the case for every big-name starting pitcher, he wasn’t traded, largely because it was perceived that the Nationals were asking for more in return than teams were willing to give.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / November 26
Biggest factor that may keep Kyle Tucker from cashing in during MLB free agency
While some experts have predicted Kyle Tucker may earn a $400 million deal this winter, MLB executives doubt it will happen for one major reason.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 26
Three Cubs Stars Earn Big Bonuses From MLB Pre-Arbitration Pool
Relatively speaking, MLB players do not make much money during their pre-arbitration years, before they can negotiate salary increases with their teams as they approach free agency.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 26
Chicago Cubs history unpacked, November 26
Happy birthday to Matt Garza* and other former Cubs! 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.
Ryan Helsley News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 25
Cubs among 'roughly 15 teams' with interest in Ryan Helsley
It seems Helsley has heard from half the league.
Kyle Tucker News / Athlon Sports / November 24
Kyle Tucker Makes Announcement on Monday
Kyle Tucker is the top player available in MLB free agency this offseason. The 28-year-old outfielder is expected to receive lucrative offers, with the potential to secure a deal worth over $400 million.
Phil Maton News / Total Apex Sports / November 24
Chicago Cubs Add Veteran Right-Hander To Bullpen
The Chicago Cubs made a move to bolster their bullpen Friday by signing veteran right-hander Phil Maton to a two-year deal with a club option for a third.
MLB News / Yardbarker / November 23
Mets-Rangers trade may signal bigger plans for New York's outfield
With Sunday's reported one-for-one trade coming together, which would send Marcus Semien to the New York Mets and Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers, there could be bigger hopes for the Mets' outfield.
MLB News / Yardbarker / November 23
Three potential landing spots for Michael King
He has performed like a top-of-the-rotation starter when healthy, but does not have an extensive history as a major league starter.
Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / November 22
What Phil Maton Can Do For the Cubs Bullpen
The Chicago Cubs are wasting no time addressing their most glaring roster need this offseason. In a move designed to stabilize a relief corps that President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer recently described as a “blank canvas,” the club has agreed to a multi-year contract with veteran right-hander Phil Maton.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / November 22
Cubs land former Cardinals standout in free agency
The Chicago Cubs made an under-the-radar move on Friday to shore up their pitching staff. The Cubs signed former St. Louis Cardinals reliever Phil Maton to a two-year contract, according to reporter Michael Cerami.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / November 22
Cubs part ways with an infamous player
The Chicago Cubs have officially dropped a notorious name. Chicago announced on Friday that they have non-tendered catcher Reese McGuire, making him a free agent.
Shota Imanaga News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 18
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