Chicago Cubs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Michael King News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 6

Cubs free agent target: Michael King

If this sounds familiar, it’s because I wrote the same article last year. In fact, exactly one year ago, Nov. 6, 2025. At that time, King had just declined a mutual option for $15.5 million with the Padres for 2026.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 6

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — November 6

Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Justin Speier, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1886 – The Sporting News publishes the official National League averages, which show King Kelly as the batting champ with a .388 average, 17 points ahead of Cap Anson.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 5

Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong gives Craig Counsell his flowers amid MVP emergence

The Chicago Cubs are set to embark on a pivotal offseason. But the franchise will feel a bit more optimistic knowing Pete Crow-Armstrong is still leading their lineup.

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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?

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 5

The Short Porch is thinking about free agent starting pitching

The hot stove season is here. As we discussed earlier this week when the Cubs signed Jacob Webb for at least one more year, it could be a fast and furious race to the lockout after Dec.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 5

The Top 100 Cubs of all time: No. 100, Carl Lundgren

We begin this series with a man who was a Chicago-area native (Marengo) and pitched for the Cubs more than a century ago. Carl Lundgren, a right-hander,

Chicago Cubs News / Baseball Now / November 5

Cubs Free Agent Predicted To Leave For Orioles

Matthew Boyd, Shota Imanaga, Clay Holmes and Kevin Gausman are all free agents after playing a role in the Chicago Cubs' rotation last season. While none of them are quite at the top of the pitching market in free agency, they should all generate interest.

Seiya Suzuki News / Just Baseball / November 5

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Seiya Suzuki

This MLB offseason is poised to be an interesting one. Beyond collective bargaining negotiations, the free-agent splash will be felt league-wide. Beyond the projected Tarik Skubal bidding war, the next name up may very well be Seiya Suzuki.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 5

Cubs rumors: Chicago’s potential Tarik Skubal free agency pursuit gets massive update

With the Chicago Cubs looking to make additions this offseason to boost their team, the one player who has been linked to the team in rumors is star pitcher Tarik Skubal.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 5

Chicago Cubs may have an angle to nab free agent pitching stud

The Chicago Cubs should leave no stone unturned when it comes to pursuing pitching this offseason—especially starting pitching. With their entire end-of-season starting rotation likely heading off to play elsewhere via free agency, the team’s remaining rotation options are full of injury and/or inconsistency-related question marks.

Tyler Austin News / ChiCitySports / November 5

Cubs’ outright last year’s promising MLB signing from 40-man roster

Last December, the Chicago Cubs signed first baseman Tyler Austin to a one-year major league contract, with team control extending beyond 2026 due to his arbitration eligibility.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / November 5

3 questions facing the Chicago Cubs this offseason

The Cubs face what could be a brutal offseason.

Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong gives Craig Counsell his flowers amid MVP emergence

Several former Chicago Cubs managers make Hall of Fame ballot

Blue Jays free agent target: Clay Holmes

The 'Most MLB Playoff-RBIs' quiz

MLB News / ChiCitySports / November 5

Seattle Mariners successfully steal next manager from Chicago Cubs

As teams begin their offseason planning, there will be countless changes for every MLB franchise. That includes the Chicago Cubs, who are at a bit of a crossroads.

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The 'Most QB wins in a season' quiz

The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

Tyler Austin News / Viral Sports News / November 4

Chicago Cubs Cut Ties With Long-Time MLB Veteran

The Chicago Cubs quietly closed the book on an injury-shortened experiment this week by outrighting first baseman Tyler Austin off the 40-man roster, via the MLB transaction log.

Tyler Austin News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 4

Cubs Outright Tyler Austin

The Cubs sent first baseman Tyler Austin outright off their 40-man roster this week, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Chicago’s offseason roster count drops to 34.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 3

Ken Rosenthal expects ‘at least two’ free agent pitcher additions for Cubs

As rumors surround the Chicago Cubs as they head into the offseason after another disappointing exit in the postseason, the need for starting pitching is likely to be addressed.

Javier Assad News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 3

Cubs Decline Javier Assad’s Option; Assad Remains Under Team Control

The Cubs declined their $3.3MM club option on righty Javier Assad yesterday, reports Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. He remains under club control as an arbitration-eligible player.

Jacob Webb News / Viral Sports News / November 3

Chicago Cubs Make Big $2 Million Move to Begin MLB Offseason

The Chicago Cubs and right-handed reliever Jacob Webb have reached agreement on a one-year contract worth $2 million for the 2027 season, with a $4 million club option for 2028 that carries a $500,000 buyout.

Anthony Rizzo News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 2

Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo, David Ross reflect on 2016 World Series 10 years later

Anthony Rizzo and David Ross revisited the Chicago Cubs’ 2016 World Series championship Monday, marking 10 years since Chicago ended its 108-year title drought.

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.

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 / 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 / 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.

Highly touted prospect Nolan Perry deserves spot on Blue Jays' 2027 roster

Why a Teoscar Hernandez reunion would be a risky move for Blue Jays

3 questions facing the Arizona Diamondbacks this offseason

Ranking the top 10 MLB free agents this offseason

Mets legend Jerry Koosman dies at 83