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Cubs Should Consider Trade For Nationals Star To Counter Losing Shota Imanaga

The Chicago Cubs are now in need of some starting pitching help after the franchise and their fan favorite left-hander, Shota Imanaga, are going different ways.

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Chicago Cubs history unpacked, November 5 — Johnson, Root and LaHair

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.

Shota Imanaga News / ChiCitySports / November 4

2 moves the Chicago Cubs must make after losing Shota Imanaga

The Chicago Cubs’ offseason began with a surprising twist, as the team chose not to exercise the option to extend Shota Imanaga’s contract to a fifth year.

Kyle Tucker News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 4

Cubs' Kyle Tucker Hopes Fade As MLB Heavyweights Likely To Battle For Free Agent Star

The offseason has officially begun for the Chicago Cubs, and they will be hoping to build upon what was a strong year in 2025. Last winter, the Cubs were extremely aggressive in trying to improve their roster.

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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 / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 4

Cody Bellinger’s Wife Could Play Surprise Role in Chicago Cubs Reunion

The Chicago Cubs have plenty of options when deciding how to improve their lineup this offseason. Most fans feel like the first option should be re-signing Kyle Tucker, given how valuable Tucker was to the team's run to the 2025 NLDS.

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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.

Andrew Kittredge News / Field Level Media / November 4

Orioles re-acquire reliever Andrew Kittredge from Cubs

The Baltimore Orioles have re-acquired relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge in a trade with the Chicago Cubs, the team announced Tuesday. Kittridge, 35, signed a one-year, $9 million deal with the Orioles as a free agent in January but was sent to the Cubs at the trade deadline for shortstop prospect Wilfri De La Cruz.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 4

Chicago Cubs trade key 2025 deadline pickup back to former team

The Chicago Cubs are already making waves across Major League Baseball with their early roster decisions as they prepare for the 2026 MLB season. Already, they have decided to decline their option on left-handed starting pitcher Shota Imanaga, who was 9-8 with a 3.73 ERA last season.

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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.

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Shota Imanaga News / ChiCitySports / November 4

Chicago Cubs could swipe Brewers 2x All-Star to replace Shota Imanaga

The Chicago Cubs are coming off of a season that saw them go a respectable 92-70, but fall to the team with Major League Baseball’s best record, the Milwaukee Brewers, in the National League Division Series.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 4

Cubs walkoff heroes: Gabby Hartnett, September 28, 1938

Gabby Hartnett’s famous “Homer In The Gloamin’” is not just the most famous walkoff home run in Cubs history — maybe the most famous Cubs homer, period — it’s one of the top walkoff home runs in all of MLB history, at least in a regular-season game.

Keegan Thompson News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 4

Reds sign right-hander Keegan Thompson

The Reds announced that they have signed Keegan Thompson to a one-year contract. It is a Major League deal for the 30-year-old right-hander, and Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer specifies the contract is a split deal that will pay Thompson $1.3MM for his time in the majors.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 4

Jed Hoyer’s Postseason Comments On Shota Imanaga Resurface After Cubs Split

On November 4, news broke that former Chicago Cubs southpaw pitcher Shota Imanaga is becoming an unrestricted free agent. This is the byproduct of the Cubs rejecting their team option to extend Imanaga's contract for three more seasons, which would have been worth about $57 million.

Cade Horton News / ChiCitySports / November 4

Cade Horton named finalist for prestigious MLB award

The Chicago Cubs fell short in their ultimate goal this season but there were still some positives to takeaway. One of the biggest positives is the development of pitcher Cade Horton.

Kyle Tucker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 4

Cubs rumors: $460 million Kyle Tucker contract projection would likely mean exit

The Chicago Cubs made an improbable run to the playoffs before losing to the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS. Now with the offseason here, the question begs: What will happen to Kyle Tucker?