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Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / November 7

Cubs Win 2025 Gold Glove NL Team of the Year Award

We knew the Cubs’ defense was good, but now we have proof. This is the second time the Cubs have won the award, which was established in 2020. The Cubs led the National League in Defensive Runs Saved (84), Fielding Run Value (40), and Defensive Runs Above Average (34.7).

Kyle Tucker News / Cubs Insider / November 7

Kyle Tucker’s Cubs Tenure Was Neither Great Success Nor Failure, Just Unfulfilling

The Kyle Tucker era in Chicago may not be officially over just yet, but let’s be honest with ourselves: It’s over. If you had told me a year ago that the Cubs were going to trade for a superstar such as Tucker, I’d have been flabbergasted.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 7

Why Ex-Yankees Closer Luke Weaver Makes Perfect Sense For Cubs Bullpen

The Chicago Cubs are in a precarious place right now when it comes to their bullpen. This is owed to the team having multiple key pieces to their 2025 relief corps elect free agency heading into this offseason, including Caleb Thielbar, Drew Pomeranz, Aaron Civale, Taylor Rogers, Ryan Brasier, Michael Soroka, and Brad Keller.

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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?

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 7

Cubs walkoff heroes: Dave Rosello, July 28, 1977

A version of this story ran in 2021 on the anniversary date of this game. I repost it here, lightly edited, with some added notes on Dave Rosello’s career.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Dylan Cease News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 7

Cubs free agent target: Dylan Cease

Perhaps some of you would view a Cubs signing of Dylan Cease as something that would “right a wrong” — that is, Cease was a major part of the deal that brought José Quintana to the Cubs, and Quintana generally wasn’t very good on the North Side, while Cease went on to have some very successful years with the White Sox and Padres.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / November 7

MLB insider blasts Chicago Cubs’ owners for lack of spending

The Chicago Cubs are once again entering a very important offseason, following a playoff appearance in 2025. Already, we have seen them make a decision on starter Shota Imanaga.

Kyle Tucker News / ChiCitySports / November 7

Cubs OF caps 2025 season off with Silver Slugger as massive payday awaits

2025 Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker has capped off a contract year with a Silver Slugger award, officially taking home the hardware on November 6.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 7

Chicago Cubs history unpacked, November 7 — Hornsby, Beckert, Sutter, Garciaparra

The Rajah arrives, Glenn Beckert packs his bags for San Diego, Bruce Sutter wins the Cy Young, Nomar Garciaparra* heads for Chicago, and other stories.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Kyle Tucker News / Athlon Sports / November 6

Cubs Announce Kyle Tucker News Amid MLB Free Agency

Kyle Tucker is set to hit unrestricted free agency after one season as a member of the Chicago Cubs. As free agency begins, the Cubs extended the qualifying offer to Tucker on Thursday, a one-year offer worth $22 million.

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 6

Chicago Cubs Extend Qualifying Offers To Two Free Agents

Ahead of Thursday's 5 p.m. ET deadline, the Chicago Cubs have extended a one-year qualifying offer to two of their free agents, offering outfielder Kyle Tucker and left-handed starting pitcher Shota Imanaga a one-year deal worth $22.025 million for the 2026 season.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / November 6

Cubs Extend Qualifying Offer to Shōta Imanaga

The Cubs have extended a $22.025 million qualifying offer to righty Shōta Imanaga for 2026, and he has until 4pm ET on November 18 to accept or reject it.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 6

Pete Crow-Armstrong Competing Amongst Six Outfielders For First NL Silver Slugger Award

The Chicago Cubs had quite the season despite the bitter end that they faced in the National League Division Series. It's important to remember how far this young team has come, and even though it wasn't the outcome the team wanted, there was plenty to celebrate.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 6

Three questions facing the Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason

The Los Angeles Dodgers accomplished something that had not happened since 1999 — becoming back-to-back World Series champions.

Insider downplays Dodgers' interest in OF Kyle Tucker

Reports: Dodgers pick up options for Max Muncy, Alex Vesia

The greatest World Series rotations in MLB history

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Alex Bregman News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 6

Why Alex Bregman Could Be Final Piece To Cubs’ Defensive Puzzle

On November 3, Major League Baseball announced the Gold Glove Award winners for the 2025 season. The Chicago Cubs had three winners, including second baseman Nico Hoerner, left fielder Ian Happ, and center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.

Chicago Cubs News / Sporting News / November 6

Cubs' Shota Imanaga receives $43.5 million contract projection after opting for free agency

Will the Cubs re-sign Shota Imanaga?

Justin Turner News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Justin Turner becomes free agent

Infielder Justin Turner is headed into free agency after his mutual option with the Cubs was declined, according to an announcement by the Major League Baseball Players Association this morning.

Colin Rea News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Cubs, Colin Rea agree to one-year extension

The Cubs have hammered out a restructured deal with right-hander Colin Rea, reports MLBTR’s Steve Adams. It’s a $6.5MM guarantee that includes a club option for the 2027 season and maxes out at $13MM over two years if that option is exercised.

Shota Imanaga News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 6

Inside the Cubs' Genius 'Checkmate' Move With Shota Imanaga’s Contract

The Chicago Cubs faced a unique decision when it came to 32-year-old pitcher Shota Imanaga's contract this MLB offseason. The Cubs had a team option to extend Imanaga's contract for three more seasons, which would have been worth about $57 million.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 5

MLB insider urges Cubs to sign a ‘really big’ free agent

A 92-70 record was good enough for the Chicago Cubs to clinch a spot in the NL playoff bracket. After a three-game Wild Card series win over the San Diego Padres, the Cubs squared off against their division rivals, the Milwaukee Brewers, in an NL Division Series (NLDS) matchup.

Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / November 5

Chicago Cubs 2025 Offseason Outlook

The Chicago Cubs made the postseason this year for the first time since 2020. They finished 92-70 and finished 2nd in the NL Central. The season was a step in the right direction for a franchise that came into this year with a lot of uncertainty.

Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / November 5

Kyle Tucker's stunning contract demand is revealed ahead of free agency

The Chicago Cubs’ marriage with outfielder Kyle Tucker appears likely to be short-lived.

Insider downplays Dodgers' interest in OF Kyle Tucker

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 5

Cubs not expected to pursue top free-agent relievers

The Cubs are going to need to overhaul their bullpen this winter after trading Andrew Kittredge to the Orioles yesterday while Brad Keller, Drew Pomeranz, and Caleb Thielbar are all ticketed for free agency.