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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.

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Cubs free agent target: Tarik Skubal

It’s that time of year again, with the 2026 season in the books. Free agent season! Only this year, it’s different, because only a few weeks from now, MLB owners are likely going to lock out MLB players and all transactions, along with everything else in MLB, will stop.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 4

The Chicago Cubs Suddenly Have an Excellent Trade Partner in the Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners were, at best, a mediocre team in 2026. They finished the season in third place in the AL West standings with a record of 76-86. Still, it wasn’t all that bad for them.

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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

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 4

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — November 4

Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to John Grabow, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1959 – Ernie Banks wins his second National League MVP Award in a row on the strength of his 45 home runs and 143 RBI for the Chicago Cubs.

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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 / ChiCitySports / November 4

Several former Chicago Cubs managers make Hall of Fame ballot

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced the 2027 Contemporary Baseball Era ballot. This ballot includes four managers and four executives.

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.

Jacob Webb News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 3

The Jacob Webb signing by the numbers

It’s early in the abbreviated Hot Stove season before team owners and Major League Baseball will likely lockout players while they try to negotiate a new Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Tarik Skubal News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 3

Cubs Free Agency Rumors: Does A Tarik Skubal Pursuit Have New Life?

The idea of Tarik Skubal sporting a Chicago Cubs jersey has largely felt like a dream. Yes, the franchise has been named a suitor multiple times in the past.

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 / ChiCitySports / November 3

Chicago Cubs: Suzuki’s free agent worth behind only Skubal’s, per Fangraphs

The Chicago Cubs have a lot of work ahead of them if they want to be serious playoff contenders next season. They’re going to have to pretty much rebuild their entire starting rotation.

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.

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The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 3

A look at the Cubs’ 40-man roster as the offseason begins

Now that we are past the day on which all team and player options have been exercised (or not), qualifying offers have been made and all players on the 60-day injured list have been returned to 40-man rosters, I thought it would be useful to have a look at where the Cubs’ 40-man roster stands.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / November 3

Chicago Cubs add reliever ahead of 2027 pitching rebuild

The Chicago Cubs are in dire need of pitching this offseason—lots of pitching. That’s not an exaggeration. As those following the team know, the Cubs will likely be losing every starter in their end-of-season rotation.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 3

Cubs Have a Major Exec Role to Fill After Surprise Mariners Manager Hire

The Chicago Cubs will see one of their best young minds walk out the door this offseason. The Seattle Mariners announced on Tuesday morning that they have found their new manager.

Jason Kanzler News / Cubs Insider / November 3

Cubs’ FO Takes Another Hit as Player Dev Director Jason Kanzler Named Mariners Manager

In a move that had been widely reported for a while, the Mariners have officially hired former Cubs director of player development Jason Kanzler as their new manager.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 3

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong Moves One Step Closer to Being the NL MVP

The MLB announced the finalists for the NL MVP Award on Monday. No surprises: the nominees are as expected. It confirmed how much impact they had on their respective teams, but one candidate will almost surely be the unanimous winner this season.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 3

The Cubs are putting Spring Training tickets on sale… next week

In normal years, the Cubs would put single-game Spring Training tickets on sale in early January. This, clearly, is not a normal year, not with the MLB owners’ lockout looming on Dec.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 3

Chicago Cubs News: Pete Crow-Armstrong MVP, Seiya Suzuki qualifying offer, Tarik Skubal, Jacob Webb extension

Hello BCBers, another substitute author for Cub Tracks, hoping you’ll bear with me for a handful of days this week! As you might imagine, the first days of November aren’t always flush with news stories, but we’ve got some Cub updates below (some that you might already know from visiting the site this week).

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.

Seiya Suzuki News / Trade Talk Sports / November 2

Seiya Suzuki Makes Sense for the Blue Jays, But Is That Enough?

The Blue Jays are being linked to Seiya Suzuki, and you can see why the idea is getting attention. Toronto needs to add an impact bat, and Suzuki is coming off a productive season with the Cubs: 26 home runs, 86 RBIs, and a .270 average in 143 games.

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.

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 / 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