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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 29
2 Cubs that could factor into Prospect Promotion Incentive in 2026
Under Craig Counsell, the Chicago Cubs have embraced a strategy centered on stockpiling depth and seeing which players emerge. That approach paid off last season, especially in the pitching department, with Drew Pomeranz and Brad Keller breaking out and carving out significant roles.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 28
Former Promising Cubs Star Snatched Up by Hated Rival Brewers
The Chicago Cubs went into the offseason determined to change things on the roster, and that is exactly the way they went about things. One of the deeper groups on the team was catcher, and there simply were not enough spots to go around.
The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 28
Cubs Insider Names Potential Breakout Player Nobody’s Talking About
The Chicago Cubs have a strong rotation this year, featuring the likes of Edward Cabrera, Cade Horton and others. While there is a chance of adding a free agent starter like Zac Gallen or Framber Valdez, it may not be necessary at this juncture.
The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees
The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 28
Brewers, Reese McGuire Agree To Minor League Deal
The Brewers have signed catcher Reese McGuire to a minor league contract and invited him to major league spring training, per Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 28
Chicago Cubs: Is this young pitcher an x-factor or just dead weight?
The Chicago Cubs seem determined not to repeat the mistakes made last season when they simply didn’t have enough pitching depth to carry them through the postseason.
David Bote News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 28
Cubs position player pitchers: David Bote 
David Bote was once thought of as a versatile enough player to keep around on a long-term deal given him by Theo Epstein, a five-year deal that didn’t end until a buyout last year.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 28
Who the Chicago Cubs might extend and who they definitely will not
The Chicago Cubs, in a lot of ways, are facing somewhat of a “win now” situation in 2026. Looking up and down the roster, one realizes just how much of the team’s core talent could be leaving after the coming season.
Alex Bregman News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 28
Alex Bregman Shares Childhood Photo Cubs Fans Will Love
The Chicago Cubs made one of their biggest moves in free agency they have seen in a very long time when they signed Alex Bregman to the largest contract by AAV in team history.
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.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 28
Cubs Sign Charlie Barnes To Minor League Deal
The Cubs and left-hander Charlie Barnes have agreed to a minor league deal, according to the transactions tracker on Barnes’s MLB.com profile page. Tread Athletics reported the deal earlier this month.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 28
Insider Says Cubs Still Targeting Top Free Agent Ace Despite Conflicting Reports
The Chicago Cubs went into the offseason looking to shake some things up and make some major moves, and that is exactly how they have approached the winter.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 28
Chicago Cubs history unpacked, January 28
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.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 27
Cubs rumors: Chicago linked to Zac Gallen in free agency
The Chicago Cubs have had a great offseason by bringing in third baseman Alex Bregman and keeping a majority of the core they had last season during a playoff run.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 27
This Chicago Cubs star ranked third in his position ahead of 2026 MLB season
The Chicago Cubs have been improving throughout the offseason, but one of their returning players is one of the best at their position. Heading into the 2026 MLB season, there are a lot of projections of what players can do.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 27
New Cubs Pitching Prospect Has Potential to Become Major League Starter
The Chicago Cubs have had some uneven luck developing starting pitchers of late. Justin Steele emerged as a top starter in 2023 but is recovering from Tommy John surgery.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 27
Cubs Emphasis on Outfield Depth Reflects Lack of Confidence in Top Prospect
The Chicago Cubs went into the offseason ready to shake things up, and that is exactly how they have approached things with some big splashes both in free agency and the trade market.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / January 27
Cubs Odds & Ends: Ryno Trade Anniversary, Carlson Contract Details, Clarification on Austin’s Deal
It’s kinda hard to believe there’s enough happening to justify a whole ‘nother post, but that’s what happens when you complain about the inactivity. Then again, none of the nuggets below are new by any stretch.
Tucker Barnhart News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 27
Cubs position player pitchers: Tucker Barnhart
The Cubs signed Tucker Barnhart to a two-year, $6.5 million contract before the 2023 season to be the backup catcher to Yan Gomes. This was another miscalculation by Jed Hoyer, as Barnhart was released before the ‘23 season ended after batting just .202/.285/.257 and throwing out only 18.9 percent of runners trying to steal.
MLB News / Just Baseball / January 27
Zac Gallen would complete the Cubs’ rotation
There were a number of questions that Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer and general manager Carter Hawkins needed to answer this offseason.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 27
Cubs’ Justin Steele rips top 100 list for leaving teammate Nico Hoerner off
With most of the big free agents having already found their new homes for the 2026 season (and beyond), the MLB offseason is grinding to a halt. Teams
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 26
Cubs, Dylan Carlson Agree To Minor League Deal
The Cubs have agreed to a minor league contract with free agent outfielder Dylan Carlson, as first reported by Greg Zumach. The ALIGND Sports client receives a non-roster invitation to major league spring training, where he’ll compete for a bench job.
MLB News / Total Pro Sports / January 26
MLB Analyst Drops Bold Prediction on Padres-Cubs Third Basemen
The San Diego Padres reached the MLB playoffs last season for the fourth time since third baseman Manny Machado joined the team in 2019. But they disappointingly went out against the Chicago Cubs in the Wild Card round on this occasion.
Chicago Cubs News / New Baseball Media / January 25
2025 MLB Farm Review: Chicago Cubs
The Cubs have dipped into the farm system numerous times over the last three years to add MLB pieces to the organization. It’s been part of a win-now strategy that got the Cubs to the NLDS in 2025.
Kyle Tucker News / Yardbarker / January 16
Los Angeles Dodgers stun baseball universe with Kyle Tucker signing
The Los Angeles Dodgers added yet another star on Thursday night. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported that the Dodgers agreed to terms with outfielder Kyle Tucker.
Alex Bregman News / Yardbarker / January 15
Alex Bregman places pressure to win another championship on his back
After just one season in Boston, Alex Bregman is embarking on a new chapter in his career and is putting the pressure to win a championship on his back, literally.
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