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Why Cubs’ Michael Busch Was Robbed Of NL Silver Slugger Finalist Nomination

The National League Silver Slugger finalists were announced for the ‘25 season. The award is given to the best all-around offensive player at each position in the National League, and is based on stats like RBI, home runs, batting average, and more.

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Cubs contracts: An extension proposal for Pete Crow-Armstrong

Before the 2025 season began, the Cubs reportedly approached Pete Crow-Armstrong with a contract extension offer: It’s unclear how many years and option years would have been included in such a contract, but nothing was done beyond that.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 23

3 Key Offseason Moves The Cubs Must Make To Return To The Postseason

The Chicago Cubs are coming off a very impressive run to Game 5 of the NLDS before their heartbreaking elimination to the Milwaukee Brewers, now turning their focus to the offseason and how to get better.

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The 'MLB playoff RBI leaders' quiz

How many of the players in MLB history with at least 40-career RBI in the playoffs can you name in five minutes?

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Kyle Tucker News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 23

Chicago Cubs news and notes: Tucker, Imanaga, Busch

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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.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 22

Chicago Cubs Coach Ryan Flaherty Still Being Linked To NL Manager Opening

As is always the case during the MLB offseason, there are several managerial vacancies right now. The Chicago Cubs are not among the teams that are seeking a new manager, as most agree that Craig Counsell has done a fine job running the team since becoming Chicago's manager for the past two seasons, and he is therefore not on the hot seat.

Chicago Cubs News / Sporting News / October 22

Cubs Kyle Tucker gets jaw-dropping $350M contract update joining Mike Trout, Juan Soto, Aaron Judge

Kyle Tucker's next contract expectation has been announced as the winter is approaching.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 22

Cubs’ Perfect Free Agent Target Could Help Build A Dominant Starting Rotation

The Chicago Cubs head into the offseason with the goal of improvement firmly at the front of mind following their first real playoff run in close to a decade.

Kyle Tucker News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Cubs React to Kyle Tucker News After NLDS Loss to Brewers

The Chicago Cubs’ season ended in the NLDS with a Game 5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. After rallying from a two-game deficit to even the series, Chicago fell short in the decisive matchup.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 22

Chicago Cubs’ first order of business: Get these young players extended

The Chicago Cubs finished the 2025 season with a hefty dose of disappointment, but also a lot of positivity around which they could build hope for better tomorrows.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 22

3 Cubs Players Named Finalists For NL Silver Slugger Award

The Chicago Cubs' offense was among the most prolific in baseball throughout the 2025 MLB regular season. It should come as no surprise, then, that the team itself and multiple individual players have been named as finalists for Silver Slugger Awards in the National League.

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Michael Busch News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 22

Cubs contracts: An extension proposal for Michael Busch

This is the first in a short series about potential contract extensions for young Cubs players. Let me preface all of these by saying that it’s unlikely any of them will happen.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 22

3 Reasons Why Cubs Should Go All In With Massive Trade For Tarik Skubal

The Chicago Cubs suffered an earlier postseason exit than they were hoping for, falling to their hated rival Milwaukee Brewers in Game 5 of the NLDS in what was their first real playoff run in close to a decade.

Chicago Cubs News / Minor League Baseball on SI / October 22

Cubs Catching Prospect Shows Off Arm In Arizona Fall League

The Chicago Cubs saw their season come to an end in Game 5 of the National League Division Series with a loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. They won 92 games during the regular season and were the top Wild Card team.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 22

Chicago Cubs history unpacked, October 22 — Three-Finger Brown*, Javier Baez, Jon Lester

On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow the various narrative paths.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 22

Three free agents the Yankees must sign to make World Series return

The days of George Steinbrenner seem like a distant memory in the Bronx. The New York Yankees last won the World Series in 2009, while he still stood at the helm.

Whom should Yankees pursue between Cody Bellinger, Kyle Tucker?

Yankees trading for Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal doesn't make sense

How Cam Schlittler will continue to power depleted Yankees rotation in 2026

The greatest World Series home runs of all time

The 'MLB playoff RBI leaders' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 21

Chicago Cubs president appears to be doubling down on failed 2025 strategy

The Chicago Cubs’ 2025 season can’t really be seen as a failure. It was a bit disappointing, however, when the team started off so hot and than cooled down considerably in the second half of the season.

Colin Rea News / ChiCitySports / October 21

Chicago Cubs: Harsh realities await 2026 pitching product

The Chicago Cubs have a pitching problem– and it’s a pretty considerable one. More News: Chicago Cubs president non-committal on 2026 budget-related issues Looking back at the end of their 2025 playoff run, it was almost a face-saving thing that they got eliminated in Game Five of the NLDS by the Milwaukee Brewers.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / October 18

Chicago Cubs Could Consider Making Huge $125 Million Offseason Splash

The Chicago Cubs head into the MLB offseason with quite a few needs at the top of their priority list. After being bounced out of the NLDS by the Milwaukee Brewers, there are some clear areas that Jed Hoyer and the front office will need to improve.

Chicago Cubs News / Stadium Rant / October 17

What Must The Chicago Cubs Do To Be Legitimate Contenders in 2026?

The Chicago Cubs finally made the playoffs in 2025 after a four-year drought, only to fall to their Central Division rivals, the Milwaukee Brewers, in the second round.

Chicago Cubs News / Stadium Rant / October 17

Cubs Fall Short In NLDS: Here’s How Management Can Build A Stronger Contender In 2026

The Chicago Cubs’ 2025 postseason came to a disappointing close with a Game Five loss to the dreaded Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS. What began as a promising postseason run quickly unraveled due to starting-pitching injuries and inconsistent hitting from their key contributors.

Kevin Alcantara News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 16

Cubs' Kevin Alcantara undergoes sports hernia surgery

Cubs outfielder Kevin Alcántara has undergone surgery to repair a sports hernia, the team announced. Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times was the first to report the news.

Brad Keller News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 14