Perhaps the most complex decision the Chicago Cubs had to make this offseason regarded 32-year-old Japanese pitcher Shota Imanaga. Chicago had a team option to extend Imanaga's contract for three more seasons, which would have been worth about $57 million.
Join your fellow Cubs fans as we sing our way around Wrigleyville on Saturday, December 20th for our 8th annual Cubs Caroling event! Cubs parodist, podcaster, and Bleacher Bum Band frontman Danny Rockett has written another batch of updated Cubs Christmas song parodies!
Nico Hoerner has lived up to his first-round pick status with the Chicago Cubs since he arrived in the Majors in 2019. In his seven years in Chicago, he’s slashed .282/.340/.384 with 36 home runs and 278 RBI.
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.
The Chicago Cubs remain hopeful of making another trip to the MLB playoffs in 2025. The front office is expected to make additions to the roster in order to contend for first place in the NL Central.
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Kyle Tucker is one of the premier free agents on the market, and his future in MLB remains uncertain. He is expected to command a long-term deal that could approach $400 million, a figure that reflects his status as one of the league’s most complete all-around talents.
The Chicago Cubs haven't made major waves in signing free agents to this point in the MLB offseason. They did sign high-level reliever Phil Maton to a two-year deal, which was a shrewd move for Jed Hoyer and the rest of the front office.
There has been a flurry of free agency activity to this point in the MLB offseason. In this past week alone, two of the best sluggers on the market (Pete
The Chicago Cubs have not exactly lit the offseason baseball world on fire. Despite a lot of bullish talk and plenty of “we’re going after so and so” PR leaked to media, the team’s entire talent haul so far consists of relievers Phil Maton and Hoby Milner, plus a couple of minor league-level depth pieces.
So far, retirement has been good for Anthony Rizzo. He retired as a Chicago Cub and nearly caught a home run ball in the bleachers at Wrigley Field, which was the first time he had ever sat out there.
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.
The Chicago Cubs and front office member Tyler Zombro have now been together for just over a year, making this winter their second offseason as a partnership.
The Chicago Cubs have already almost crapped out entirely in addressing one of their offseason needs– a reliable, veteran closer. Late Friday, it was reported
This is another photo from BCB reader Clark Addison. As you know, Mark Prior suffered two serious injuries that eventually ended his MLB career. The first one was a collision on the basepaths with Marcus Giles of the Braves.
With the winter meetings in the rearview mirror for the Chicago Cubs, the team was mostly quiet, and there are still some needs to address. Coming off a strong season in 2025, the Cubs appeared to be a team heading in the right direction.
Former Cub and Ray Christopher Morel is now a Marlin, sources reveal. It sucks about Devin Williams, who would surely have been a fine Cub. Also revealed: several MLB players have signed with teams that aren’t the Dodgers.
The Chicago Cubs are looking to continue adding to their bullpen following the 2025 Winter Meetings. The team has already signed two relievers in Hoby Milner and Collin Snider, but the team is still looking to address the need for late-inning arms.
The Chicago Cubs have made some additions to their bullpen for the upcoming season, but they are in a position where they still need to continue adding.
In recent years, the Chicago Cubs have failed to be aggressive during MLB free agency. They may have registered interest in top free agent options, but they have been unwilling to be the team that bids top dollar.
The Cubs and left-hander Hoby Milner are in agreement on a one-year deal. The MVP Sports Group will make $3.75MM plus incentives. Michael Cerami of Bleacher Nation was first on the deal.
Tucker is the biggest name in free agency right now, and with the Dodgers' need for help at the corner spots of the outfield, he's an obvious fit for Dave Roberts' team.
In today’s home run-obsessed MLB, it seems like the scrappy player is a thing of the past. Second base used to be a spot for the player who hits for average, doesn’t strikeout, steals bases, and plays good defense.
Kyle Tucker, hitting the open market after a strong season with the Chicago Cubs, instantly becomes one of the most valuable players available. A left-handed, middle-of-the-order star with Gold Glove defense in right field simply does not reach free agency often.