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Former Chicago Cubs Bust Gets Dumped by Current MLB Team

Former Chicago Cubs outfielder Nelson Velázquez has been released by the Houston Astros, clearing the way for the 27-year-old to pursue an opportunity in Asia, via the MLB transaction log.

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Morejon Makes Sense as Cubs May Jump Market with Multiple Pre-Lockout Deals

We’ve all been saying it for years now, and Michael Canter noted this recently as well, but the Cubs have to be aggressive this winter. But this isn’t a typical winter, as there figures to be about a month of free agency before a lockout shuts the league down until a new collective bargaining agreement is ratified.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 28

Chicago Cubs trade idea bags them 2-time Cy Young ace

The Chicago Cubs are desperate for starting pitching—or, at least, they should be. With a very definite window of contention and, almost literally, no reliable starting pitching left after a likely free agent mass exodus, the Cubs need to come up big this offseason.

MLB 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

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Youngest 45-HR MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the MLB players to hit at least 45 homers in a single season before turning 25 years old can you name in five minutes?

The '2nd-most HRs in one season by team' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 28

5 very Chicago Cubs-like free agent pitching targets

The Chicago Cubs are staring down an unprecedented urgency this offseason. Among other needs—like both corner outfield spots, catcher, and bullpen reinforcement—they’ll have to completely rebuild their starting rotation.

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.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 28

Cubs' Pete-Crow-Armstrong Just Earned the Ultimate Honor From His Peers

The Chicago Cubs season has been over for weeks, but Pete Crow-Armstrong keeps winning. The Cubs' superstar continues to get recognized for his momentous 2026 campaign.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / October 28

Chicago Cubs Slammed With Brutal $120 Million Update

The Chicago Cubs enter free agency facing a familiar but uncomfortable reality with Seiya Suzuki. After five seasons on the North Side that began with a five-year, $85 million deal out of Japan, the right fielder is set to test the open market.

Colin Rea News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 28

A few thoughts about the Cubs and Colin Rea

Colin Rea is exactly the sort of pitcher every team needs. Colin Rea is exactly the sort of pitcher every team doesn’t really want to use too much. He’s a perfect guy to be a fifth starter — if you don’t overextend him.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 27

Did the Cubs Find Their Next Breakout Pitcher at Arizona Fall League?

The Chicago Cubs sent several of their prospects to the Arizona Fall League. Led by 2026 second-round pick Myles Bailey, the Cubs had an opportunity to showcase the little talent they have in their farm system.

Kevin Gausman News / ChiCitySports / October 28

Chicago Cubs: Is Kevin Gausman worth bringing back?

Heading into the offseason, the Chicago Cubs face a looming crisis in their starting rotation. Between pending free agents Kevin Gausman, Clay Holmes,

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 / ChiCitySports / October 27

Chicago Cubs: PCA’s 'baseball dad' snubs Mets to stay with Cubs

The Chicago Cubs have a lot to do this offseason. Among other things, they need to completely rebuild their starting rotation and find a way to replace their catcher and two starting corner outfielders as they head off into free agency.

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.

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The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 27

Cubs Fans Can Breathe a Sigh of Relief After Hitting Coach Sticks Around

According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, the Mets reportedly had strong interest in Cubs hitting coach John Mallee’s services, so many thought he could be on his way out.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 26

Chicago Cubs: How the looming labor dispute might affect free agent shopping

Not only are the Chicago Cubs facing the herculean task of addressing pressing needs and filling multiple roster holes this offseason, but they’ll be trying to do that in a limited period of time.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 25

Two Chicago Cubs free agent pitchers given 50-50 chance of returning in 2027

In a cartoonishly perfect world, the Chicago Cubs would open up the bank book and spend like drunken sailors to scoop up Tarik Skubal and Sonny Gray for the rotation and Adrian Morejon for the bullpen, with a bit reserved for another solid starter.

Matt Shaw News / ChiCitySports / October 25

Chicago Cubs: Two Matt Shaw Seattle Mariners trade ideas that make sense

The Chicago Cubs will be all about pitching, pitching, pitching this offseason. At least, that’s what they should be about. Although there should be concern

Matt Shaw News / Viral Sports News / October 24

Cubs’ Matt Shaw Hit With Concerning Outlook About His Future

A Cubs Roundtable writer has identified infielder Matt Shaw as a player the Chicago Cubs could trade this offseason as the club seeks pitching help amid a crowded infield.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 24

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski sets World Series record in Game 1

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski sets World Series record on first pitch of Game 1

There is no pitcher in Major League Baseball right now who throws harder and more consistently than Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski.

John Smoltz Q&A: Braves legend dissects World Series matchup between Brewers, Rays

Rays vs. Brewers: Revisiting each game of the season series

The 'MLB K leaders since 1995' quiz

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 23

Cubs rumors: Chicago called ‘obvious fit’ for Tarik Skubal in free agency by ex-player

With the season over for 28 out of the 30 teams in MLB, rumors are already starting to swirl around pitching superstar Tarik Skubal. He will be one of the most sought-after players in free agency after finishing the campaign with the Los Angeles Dodgers.