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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.

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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.

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,

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.

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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

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.

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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.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 5

Pete Crow-Armstrong and two other Cubs are Silver Slugger finalists

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has already taken home three awards this offseason — Player of the Year from Baseball America and the Players Choice Awards, and a Gold Glove.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / November 5

PCA, Suzuki, Bregman Named NL Silver Slugger Finalists, Cubs Nominated as Best Offensive Team

Nothing in the headline is the least bit surprising, which will make for a very quick post. Pete Crow-Armstrong, Seiya Suzuki, and Alex Bregman were all announced as NL Silver Slugger finalists on Thursday, and the Cubs were among the finalists for best offensive team.

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.

Alex Bregman News / Cubs Insider / November 5

Alex Bregman Lists 3 Simple Steps to Winning Second Gold Glove

I must admit right off the jump that I was wrong about Alex Bregman‘s defense, which I thought was in decline despite his first Gold Glove win following his last season with the Astros in 2024.

Freddy Peralta News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 5

Cubs free agent target: Freddy Peralta

Right-hander Freddy Peralta was widely assumed to be a Cubs trade target last summer while he was with the Mets. He’d had several good seasons pitching for Craig Counsell in Milwaukee, likely enough to recommend him.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 5

Chicago Cubs News: Alex Bregman, Javier Assad, hot stove, World Series memories

Happy Thursday, everyone! Lighter day on the news front, but we still have some fun things to share, including some memories of the day 10 years ago Chicago celebrated their biggest win of all time, as well as an interview with Alex Bregman about the work that went into helping him win a Gold Glove.

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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.

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.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 4

2 Cubs Prospects Showing Promise, Make Arizona Fall League All-Star Team

Let’s be honest, the Chicago Cubs farm system is not in a great position. They are in dire need of talent after either striking out in the draft or trading away the best pieces for win-now talent.

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Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / November 4

4 Dark Horse Trade Targets for the Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs enter the offseason with a clear set of priorities after another early postseason exit. Multiple starting pitchers are heading to free agency, leaving the rotation thin beyond question marks like Edward Cabrera and the injury-delayed returns of Justin Steele and Cade Horton.