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Cubs' Kyle Tucker Hopes Fade As MLB Heavyweights Likely To Battle For Free Agent Star

The offseason has officially begun for the Chicago Cubs, and they will be hoping to build upon what was a strong year in 2025. Last winter, the Cubs were extremely aggressive in trying to improve their roster.

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Cody Bellinger’s Wife Could Play Surprise Role in Chicago Cubs Reunion

The Chicago Cubs have plenty of options when deciding how to improve their lineup this offseason. Most fans feel like the first option should be re-signing Kyle Tucker, given how valuable Tucker was to the team's run to the 2025 NLDS.

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Reds sign RHP Keegan Thompson to 1-year deal

The Cincinnati Reds signed free-agent right-hander Keegan Thompson to a one-year major league contract on Tuesday. Thompson, 30, pitched last season for the Chicago Cubs' Triple-A affiliate in Iowa and was 6-2 with a 4.50 ERA, 25 walks and 83 strikeouts in 64 innings over 33 games (five starts).

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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?

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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.

Andrew Kittredge News / Field Level Media / November 4

Orioles re-acquire reliever Andrew Kittredge from Cubs

The Baltimore Orioles have re-acquired relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge in a trade with the Chicago Cubs, the team announced Tuesday. Kittridge, 35, signed a one-year, $9 million deal with the Orioles as a free agent in January but was sent to the Cubs at the trade deadline for shortstop prospect Wilfri De La Cruz.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 4

Chicago Cubs trade key 2025 deadline pickup back to former team

The Chicago Cubs are already making waves across Major League Baseball with their early roster decisions as they prepare for the 2026 MLB season. Already, they have decided to decline their option on left-handed starting pitcher Shota Imanaga, who was 9-8 with a 3.73 ERA last season.

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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.

Shota Imanaga News / ChiCitySports / November 4

Chicago Cubs could swipe Brewers 2x All-Star to replace Shota Imanaga

The Chicago Cubs are coming off of a season that saw them go a respectable 92-70, but fall to the team with Major League Baseball’s best record, the Milwaukee Brewers, in the National League Division Series.

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Cubs walkoff heroes: Gabby Hartnett, September 28, 1938

Gabby Hartnett’s famous “Homer In The Gloamin’” is not just the most famous walkoff home run in Cubs history — maybe the most famous Cubs homer, period — it’s one of the top walkoff home runs in all of MLB history, at least in a regular-season game.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 4

Jed Hoyer’s Postseason Comments On Shota Imanaga Resurface After Cubs Split

On November 4, news broke that former Chicago Cubs southpaw pitcher Shota Imanaga is becoming an unrestricted free agent. This is the byproduct of the Cubs rejecting their team option to extend Imanaga's contract for three more seasons, which would have been worth about $57 million.

Kyle Tucker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 4

Cubs rumors: $460 million Kyle Tucker contract projection would likely mean exit

The Chicago Cubs made an improbable run to the playoffs before losing to the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS. Now with the offseason here, the question begs: What will happen to Kyle Tucker?

Cade Horton News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 4

How Cade Horton Matches Up Against Fellow NL Rookie of the Year Finalists

The Chicago Cubs had a shining star on their pitching staff this season, and the best thing about him was that it was his first season in the majors. It doesn't come as a surprise that Cade Horton is up for National League Rookie of the Year, because the way he performed on the mound in 2025 showed the sky is the limit for the rookie.

Shota Imanaga News / ChiCitySports / November 4

Chicago Cubs get blasted by fans for Shota Imanaga decision

The Chicago Cubs finished the 2025 MLB season with a record of 92-70, good for the first Wild Card spot in the National League. As good as their year was, though, they could not get past the NL Central Division champions, the Milwaukee Brewers, in the National League Division Series, losing the five-game tilt 3-2.

Shota Imanaga News / Yardbarker / November 4

Cubs make surprising decision on lefty Shota Imanaga

The Cubs made a surprising choice to start their offseason.

Jack Flaherty makes surprising decision, but Tigers can try to trade him

Mariners make no-brainer call on relief pitcher Andres Munoz

Trevor Story makes decision on future with Red Sox

K.C. masterpiece: Salvador Perez likely to be a Royal for life with latest move

MLB reveals finalists for major awards

Dream (but realistic) trade targets for every MLB team this offseason

Owen Ayers News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 4

Cubs Prospect Owen Ayers Continues Hot Arizona Fall League Performance

The Chicago Cubs and the Mesa Solar Sox are entering the home stretch of the Arizona Fall League season this week. The Solar Sox, the team Cubs prospects are assigned to in the AFL, begin the final full week of regular season action this Tuesday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 4