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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 3
2026 Cubs final season grades: Pitchers 
This is not going to be as fun as the position player article. This, you likely already know. And this is why: I’ve shown you that chart before, but it’s worth repeating here.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / October 3
Cubs Have Decisions to Make on 12 Arb-Eligible Players
The Cubs will have about a month of free agency between the end of the World Series and the end of the current CBA, during which time they will have to determine whether to tender contracts to 12 arbitration-eligible players.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 3
Chicago Cubs news — Hoerner, Suzuki, Happ
Today’s Reflections There’s not much to say about Game 2 or the Wild Card Series overall. Nico Hoerner was the only hitter to consistently rise to the challenge of the Padre pitching.
The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to reach 100 hits in at least eight different seasons can you name in five minutes?
Michael Busch News / Viral Sports News / October 3
Cubs’ Future with Michael Busch Gets Intriguing Update
Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch is projected to receive a $5.4 million salary for the 2027 season through arbitration, a figure that could leave the club with a relative bargain at a position it expects to keep filled.
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / October 2
Chicago Cubs Acquire Young Shortstop in First Offseason Move
The Chicago Cubs left San Diego empty-handed, then turned the page on the same afternoon the season officially ended for them. Swept in two games by the Padres in the National League Wild Card Series, Chicago was eliminated and San Diego moved on to face the Milwaukee Brewers in the Division Series.
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / October 2
Former Chicago Cubs Infielder Has Reportedly Died
Dave Rosello, the longtime Chicago Cubs infielder who spent the bulk of his major league career on the North Side before finishing with the Cleveland Indians, died Wednesday in Kissimmee, Florida.
Jed Hoyer News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 2
Cubs’ Jed Hoyer reveals where he did ‘poor job’ with roster construction
The Chicago Cubs’ playoff run came and went after falling 2-0 in the Wild Card series against the San Diego Padres. With the team out of the postseason, President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer revealed where he failed the roster this season.
Ian Happ News / Viral Sports News / October 2
Cubs Reveal Major Ian Happ Update After Abrupt Elimination
The Chicago Cubs closed the 2026 season with a return to October and an immediate exit, swept by the San Diego Padres in the National League Wild Card series after an 89-73 regular season.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 2
Chicago Cubs won’t even try to land big fish free agent, per insiders
The Chicago Cubs’ season ended after an ugly two-game stomping at the hands of the San Diego Padres in the opening Wild Card series at Petco Park. While
MLB News / ChiCitySports / October 2
Chicago Cubs need to target these free agent San Diego Padres
The Chicago Cubs turned in a miserable collective performance in the Wild Card series against the San Diego Padres and, as a result, were eliminated in two games.
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / October 2
Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong drops somber take on early playoffs exit
Entering the playoffs, the Chicago Cubs were expected to be led by their offense. But those plans didn’t come to fruition as they were outscored 12-1 by the San Diego Padres, getting swept out of the Wild Card Series.
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / October 2
Cubs Emerge as Early Trade Destination for All-Star Outfielder
The Chicago Cubs did not lose their 2026 season because they could not hit or catch the ball. They finished with the highest-scoring offense in baseball
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 2
Report: Chicago Cubs don’t want to get into bidding war for free agent outfielder
After a wild 162 game season that saw its ups and downs for the Chicago Cubs, the team had a quick exit in the MLB playoffs. They were eliminated in two games, losing both to the San Diego Padres.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / October 2
Cubs are not expected to bring back one player next season
The Chicago Cubs are officially out of the playoffs, and that could also mean that one notable player has played in his final game for them. Chicago is not expected to get into a bidding war for their veteran outfielder Seiya Suzuki, Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reported Thursday.
Kevin Gausman News / Yardbarker / October 2
Why Kevin Gausman, Blue Jays reunion is looking more realistic this offseason
With the Chicago Cubs' early exit from the postseason and Kevin Gausman being a pending free agent this offseason, a reunion with the veteran is looking more realistic for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Chicago Cubs News / TWSN / October 1
Chicago Cubs Face Tough Offseason Decisions After Embarrassing Wild Card Sweep
The Chicago Cubs entered October believing they had the roster, the momentum, and the star power to make a run. Instead, they were embarrassed by the Padres in the Wild Card series, exposed in every phase, and sent home with more questions than answers. The front office now faces one of the most important offseasons in recent franchise history.
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / October 1
The Cubs Didn’t Just Lose — They Quit
Well, Cubs fans. Go ahead and turn the lights off. The 2026 Chicago Cubs season is over. And after watching the last two nights in San Diego, I’m not sure there was ever a better way to describe the ending than lifeless.
Chicago Cubs News / Baseball Now / October 1
Cubs Offense Suffers Historic Collapse In NL Wild Card Round
The Chicago Cubs had the best offense in baseball this year, leading the sport in runs per game, OPS, total bases and more during the regular season. Unfortunately, their potent lineup completely disappeared once the playoffs started.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Yardbarker / October 1
Pete Crow-Armstrong shoulders blame after Cubs' wild-card loss
The Chicago Cubs season has come to an end with two losses to the San Diego Padres in the Wild Card Series at Petco Park.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 1
Every Cubs Player Who Might Not Be Back in 2027 After Wild Card Disappointment
With the Chicago Cubs' 2026 season coming to an ugly end on Wednesday night, the offseason has begun for President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer and his front office.
Chicago Cubs News / TWSN / September 30
Chicago Cubs Look to Bounce Back After an 8–0 Embarrassment
The Chicago Cubs walked into Petco Park for Game 1 with confidence, momentum, and belief that Matthew Boyd’s veteran steadiness would carry them. Instead, they were crushed 8–0 in a game that felt over almost immediately. Boyd surrendered three home runs, including a first‑pitch blast to Fernando Tatis Jr that sent the stadium into a frenzy.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 29
Missed offseason signings a distant memory as Red Sox begin playoff push
The Boston Red Sox were in a dark place just a few short months ago.
The 'Most MLB Playoff-RBIs' quiz
How many of the players in MLB history with at least 40-career RBI in the playoffs can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
Cubs announce Matthew Boyd as Game 1 starter vs. Padres
The Chicago Cubs had one of the worst pitching staffs among playoff teams in the regular season.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
Cubs vs. Padres: Breaking down the 2026 season series
In a wild-card series that nearly came down to the final game of the season to determine home field advantage, the Chicago Cubs will be traveling out west for a rematch of a 2025 NLWCS matchup against the San Diego Padres.
Alex Bregman News / Yardbarker / September 27
Cubs' Alex Bregman notches multi-homer game a week after scary injury
Just one week after Bregman experienced a scary injury, he marked a tremendous comeback by hitting two no-doubt home runs against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 25
Sweep, schedule change puts pressure solely on Cubs' shoulders
The Chicago Cubs are traveling anything but the easy road to get to the National League postseason.
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