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Cubs Prospect Crowned Arizona Fall League Breakout Player of Year

All season, Chicago Cubs catching prospect Owen Ayers has been among the top players for the Arizona Fall League’s Mesa Solar Sox. If he was a secret before the AFL started last month, he’s not a secret anymore.

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Chicago Cubs news and notes — Tucker, PCA, Cease, Imai, Boras

We cover the coverage like PCA covers center field. Boras, no Natasha, alas. Izvini, Fearless Leader. The GM Meetings are over and I’m not sure what that had to do with anything yet.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 14

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong Admits Rival Outfielder Is Better Than Him

Despite Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong being just 23 years old, many believe he is baseball's best defender. And many defensive stats would back this sentiment up.

Kyle Tucker News / Larry Brown Sports / November 14

Report: Cubs expect one outcome with Kyle Tucker’s free agency

The Chicago Cubs are apparently preparing for the worst-case scenario with Kyle Tucker. Chicago “seems resigned” to their free agent outfielder Tucker going elsewhere, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported on Friday.

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The 'National League MVPs' quiz

How many of the National League MVPs in the Integration Era (since 1947) can you name in six minutes?

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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.

Edwin Diaz News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 14

Cubs' Edwin Diaz Free Agency Pursuit Gets Bleak Update

The Chicago Cubs' front office has made it clear that their offseason priority is adding quality pitching, both in the starting rotation and in the bullpen.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 14

Chicago Cubs: Rumors are not true, Cubs will not be big spenders this winter, per insider sources

The Chicago Cubs were eliminated in Game Five of the NLDS by the Milwaukee Brewers, but finished the season with a very clear idea of what they needed to improve their postseason chances the following year.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 14

Cubs walkoff heroes: Orlando Merced, Sept. 12, 1998

You probably don’t even remember Orlando Merced as a Cub. He played in just 12 games, all as a pinch-hitter, finishing two of them in the field. He went 3-for-10 with a walk and a sacrifice fly.

Michael King News / ChiCitySports / November 14

Chicago Cubs seriously eyeing Padres free agent starter Michael King, per insiders

The Chicago Cubs, by most accounts, will be players in the free agent market when it comes to starting pitching this offseason. The question, however, is to what degree they’ll be players.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 14

Cubs Eyeing Free Agent Starter With 'Big Upside'

In a November 13 article from The Athletic, Chicago Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins was quoted as saying, “If you look at our current lineup, our current depth chart, where are we most likely to be able to improve?

Kyle Hendricks News / Athlon Sports / November 14

MLB Pays Tribute to Former Cubs Playoff Hero Kyle Hendricks Following Retirement

Major League Baseball honored longtime Chicago Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks with a social media post on Friday as the veteran righty moves into retirement.

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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.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 14

Cubs News: Moisés Ballesteros tops Baseball America’s Top 10 Cubs prospects

No one has been doing prospect rankings longer than Baseball America, and today the venerated publication revealed their top 10 Cubs prospects for the 2026 season.

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Michael King News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 14

Cubs among teams interested in Michael King

The Cubs are in the market for notable rotation upgrades this offseason, and right-hander Michael King is among the names on their radar.

The offseason needs for every MLB team

The '2023 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / November 14

Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong makes massive 2026 decision

The Chicago Cubs and rising star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong are entering an offseason where they reportedly are reopening contract extension discussions.

Framber Valdez News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 14

Cubs free agent target: Framber Valdez

Framber Valdez is considered by some to be the best free-agent starting pitcher on the market. Since becoming a full-time starting pitcher in 2020, Valdez has been remarkably consistent, posting ERAs no lower than 2.82 and no higher than 3.66, the latter his 2025 ERA.

Kyle Tucker News / Just Baseball / November 14

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Kyle Tucker

For the first time in his career, Kyle Tucker controls his baseball future. A former franchise cornerstone in Houston, he was surprisingly shipped to Chicago last winter in a blockbuster move that became the central storyline of the Cubs’ offseason.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 14

Chicago Cubs history unpacked, November 14

Sosa and Palmeiro free as birds, and other stories. Happy Birthday to Xavier Nady!* 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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 14

Pete Crow-Armstrong, Corbin Carroll added to Team USA roster

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll have officially committed to Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Brad Keller News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 13

Brad Keller is drawing interest as a starting pitcher

Teams have shown interest in free agent right-hander Brad Keller as both a starter and reliever, reports Joel Sherman of The New York Post. It’s not clear which teams are involved, though Sherman writes that the New York Yankees have not emerged as a serious suitor to this point.

Kyle Hendricks News / Total Apex Sports / November 12

Chicago Cubs World Series Champion Announces Retirement

Kyle Hendricks announced his retirement from Major League Baseball this afternoon, according to Maddie Lee. The veteran right-hander had spent 11 seasons with the Chicago Cubs before spending one year in Los Angeles with the Angels.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 12

Cubs expected to prioritize pitching additions in offseason

The Cubs are headed into this offseason prioritizing pitching additions, as president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer told reporters on Tuesday.

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2026

The 'National League MVPs' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 12

Cubs’ Jed Hoyer gets brutally honest about Kyle Tucker’s impact on 2025 club

The Chicago Cubs enter the 2025 MLB offseason with president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer offering a blunt assessment of the club’s 2025 campaign and what lies ahead.

Kyle Tucker News / Athlon Sports / November 11

Cubs Make Decision Amid Kyle Tucker's Free Agency

The Chicago Cubs are entering the offseason with several areas of the roster in need of attention. Chicago took a step forward in 2025, and a big reason for that progress was the performance of outfielder Kyle Tucker.

Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / November 11

Cade Horton Voted NL Rookie of the Year Runner-Up After Strong Debut Season

There was very little, if any, surprise a week ago when Cade Horton was named a National League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year finalist. The rookie right-hander was phenomenal in 2025 as he became a key contributor in the Chicago Cubs‘ rotation.

Justin Turner News / Athlon Sports / November 10

Justin Turner Announces MLB Retirement Decision After 17th Season

Justin Turner is entering free agency for a third straight year after the Chicago Cubs declined their end of a mutual option. The 40-year-old veteran infielder just completed his 17th MLB season, with the Cubs marking the seventh organization he has suited up for.