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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 2
Three former Cubs managers are on the Hall of Fame Contemporary Era ballot 
Baseball’s Hall of Fame announced their Contemporary Era ballot for managers and executives Monday, and it is a Cubs-heavy ballot. Three former Cubs managers, Dusty Baker, Joe Maddon and Lou Piniella, all have a chance to be inducted in Cooperstown this summer.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 2
Cubs rumors: Chicago insider names 2 pitchers who could re-sign to help actually field staff
The Chicago Cubs have plenty of work to do this offseason, and rebuilding their starting rotation needs to be a top priority. With several pitchers potentially leaving in free agency and Cade Horton recovering from an injury, the Cubs may have to revisit some familiar names to fill out their staff.
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?
Jacob Webb News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2
Cubs To Re-Sign Jacob Webb
The Cubs and right-hander Jacob Webb have agreed to a new contract, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. It’s a $2.5MM guarantee with a $2MM salary in 2027 and $4MM club option for 2028 which comes with a $500K buyout.
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.
Chicago Cubs News / Baseball Now / November 2
Cubs Cut Ties With Veteran Pitcher After Two Seasons
The Chicago Cubs have declined Colin Rea's 2027 option, according to ESPN's Jesse Rogers. Rea's option was valued at $7.5 million, and he was second on the pitching staff in innings pitched last season.
Ian Happ News / Athlon Sports / November 2
Ian Happ Shares Foundation Update Amid MLB Offseason
Outfielder Ian Happ hit .218 with 24 home runs, 68 RBIs and 89 runs scored in 156 games for the Chicago Cubs in 2026, his 10th season with the organization.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 2
AFL Mesa Solar Sox update: Miguel Useche slugs for the Solar Sox
Every Monday we take a moment to check in on the Cubs’ Boys of Autumn playing for the Mesa Solar Sox in the Arizona Fall League. In case you missed the earlier installments, the Solar Sox are a team in the Arizona Fall League, a minor league that plays every October and November in Spring Training stadiums.
Clay Holmes News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2
Clay Holmes Declines Player Option
Right-hander Clay Holmes declined his $12MM player option with the Cubs, per an announcement from the MLBPA. He is now a free agent. Teammates Hunter Harvey and Caleb Thielbar also head to free agency after their mutual options weren’t exercised.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 2
Report: Chicago Cubs want Tarik Skubal 'badly,' per insider
The Chicago Cubs, per president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer himself, will be focused on pitching this offseason. That, actually, should go without saying.
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.
Colin Rea News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2
Cubs To Decline Club Option On Colin Rea
The Cubs are not expected to pick up their option on right-hander Colin Rea, reports Jesse Rogers of ESPN. The veteran had a $7.5MM club option for 2027 with a $1MM buyout.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 2
Chicago Cubs decline option on veteran pitcher
The Chicago Cubs have started the push to rebuild their pitching staff by cutting ties with one of their most useful utility arms of the last two seasons.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 2
Cubs Have 2 Gold Glove Winners (And One Minor League Winner)After Elite Season
The Gold Glove Winners were officially announced on Sunday night, and the Chicago Cubs had five finalists, tying the Toronto Blue Jays for the most of any ball club.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 2
Today in Cubs history: The Cubs win the 2016 World Series
Ten years ago today — well, early Nov. 3, 2016 in Eastern time, where the game was played, but Nov. 2 to most Cubs fans — the Cubs won the World Series, breaking their 108-year championship drought.
Tarik Skubal News / Baseball Now / November 2
Cubs Reportedly 'Badly' Want Tarik Skubal, Skeptical Of This One Thing
The Chicago Cubs will need to look hard at the starting pitching market this offseason, and they could be players for Tarik Skubal. Edward Cabrera had some good moments as a Cub, but overall, injuries held him back, and he was inconsistent.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / EssentiallySports / November 2
'That’s a Huge Honor': Pete Crow-Armstrong Reacts as He Joins MLB Legend in Rare Company
Some MLB seasons end with a championship, while others produce a historic individual campaign that refuses to go unnoticed. For the Chicago Cubs, Pete Crow-Armstrong delivered the latter, turning a disappointing postseason exit into a season to remember.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 1
Chicago Cubs news: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Alex Bregman win Gold Gloves
The Rawlings Gold Glove Awards were announced tonight and two Cubs players, center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and third baseman Alex Bregman, came home with the trophies.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Yardbarker / November 2
2026 Gold Glove winners: The full list and the names that jump out
Rawlings handed out the 2026 Gold Glove Awards on Sunday night, and the winners list is a fun mix of familiar names, rising MLB stars and a couple of choices that will likely start arguments in group chats across baseball.
MLB News / ChiCitySports / November 2
Cubs linked to familiar name as one-year rotation fill-in
It’s pretty a pretty bizarre reality facing a team when every one of its starting pitchers will likely be gone in the offseason. That’s the situation facing the Chicago Cubs as they begin to work on putting together their 2027 pitching staff.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 1
Chicago Cubs early 2027 ranking provides ugly reality check
The Chicago Cubs began the 2026 season with a lot of positive buzz swirling around them. They finished the 2026 season, though, with most of the positivity buried beneath a mountain of pessimism and doubt.
Matt Boyd News / Viral Sports News / October 31
Chicago Cubs Part Ways With Top Pitcher in Tough Blow
Matthew Boyd is officially a free agent after declining his end of a $15 million mutual option with the Chicago Cubs. The left-hander will instead take a $2 million buyout and enter the open market, where he can begin speaking with other clubs early next week while still having a short window to discuss a return to Chicago.
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / October 31
Chicago Cubs Reportedly Pursuing Closer to Begin MLB Offseason
The Chicago Cubs have approached Taiwanese closer Jyun-Yue Tseng with interest in a minor league contract that includes an invitation to spring training, according to reports out of Taiwan.
MLB News / EssentiallySports / October 31
'Just Talk': Cubs’ Biggest Problem Exposed as Brewers Comparison Sparks Blunt Criticism
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski piled up 252 strikeouts in 174.2 innings, while Chicago Cubs righty Edward Cabrera battled injuries and inconsistency.
Chicago Cubs News / TWSN / October 30
Tarik Skubal Would Be the Chicago Cubs’ Missing World Series Piece
The Chicago Cubs entered the offseason with one goal: find a way to take the next step from playoff team to legitimate World Series contender. That is why the idea of pursuing Tarik Skubal is so intriguing.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / October 29
Cubs' Matthew Boyd, Clay Holmes decline player options, set to become free agents
The Cubs are going to need a major overhaul of their starting rotation ahead of the 2027 season.
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.
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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