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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 11
Chicago Cubs’ Nico Hoerner trade rumors could lead to Ketel Marte heist
The Chicago Cubs are apparently gauging trade interest in second baseman Nico Hoerner, who is understandably drawing considerable interest after his brilliant 2025 MLB campaign.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 11
Cubs position player pitchers: Larry Biittner 
Thinking about another off-season series to do, I came upon this idea. Position player pitching has become fairly common in modern baseball, so much so that MLB has codified when a position player is allowed to pitch.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Hoby Milner News / Field Level Media / December 11
Reports: Cubs, LHP Hoby Milner agree to 1-year deal
Left-handed ground-ball specialist Hoby Milner is joining the Chicago Cubs' relief corps, agreeing to a one-year, $3.75 million deal, multiple media outlets reported Thursday.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 11
Cubs Add To Bullpen Signing Ground-Ball Specialist To One-Year Deal
There has been some concern about the Chicago Cubs' bullpen, as the bulk of it — Brad Keller, Caleb Thielbar, and Drew Pomeranz — could all be departing the roster.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 11
Cubs boost bullpen by landing ex-Brewers reliever
After being bounced out of the playoffs by the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS, the Chicago Cubs are making moves with the hopes of improving the roster for a deeper run in the postseason next year.
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 / ChiCitySports / December 11
Report: Cubs agree to deal with intriguing left-handed reliever
The Chicago Cubs have had a fairly quiet MLB offseason thus far. Fans have been begging the front office and Jed Hoyer to get aggressive, but so far that has not been the case.
Hoby Milner News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 11
Cubs To Sign Hoby Milner
The Cubs and left-hander Hoby Milner are in agreement on a one-year deal. The MVP Sports Group will make $3.75MM plus incentives. Michael Cerami of Bleacher Nation was first on the deal.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 11
Chicago Cubs set for a spending spree to restock depleted roster?
The Chicago Cubs are currently sporting a bare-bones 40-man roster, with a staggering nine open slots currently available. That didn’t change after Wednesday’s Rule 5 Draft, when the Cubs had a chance to pick up a MLB-able fringe asset or two to add to the roster (Although they DID pick up three minor league players).
Devin Williams News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 11
Cubs Were Devin Williams’ Top Choice Before One Detail Killed The Deal
When speaking with MLB Network on December 9, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell got very clear about where his club's roster needs to improve for the 2026 season.
Nico Hoerner News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 11
Nico Hoerner Drawing Trade Interest
Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner has come up in trade conversations, according to a report from Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic. The
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 11
The Cubs could have as many as 8 players in the World Baseball Classic
Since the baseball offseason has run cold for the moment, let’s pivot to the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Per Meghan Montemurro in the Tribune, the Cubs
Jed Hoyer News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 11
Jed Hoyer Admission Will Change Cubs Fans' Winter Meetings Expectations
Baseball's offseason is where the chess match begins for the upcoming year, as teams compete to patch holes and fill gaps on their rosters. The Chicago Cubs are one organization that hasn't made much of a splash since free agency started, but that doesn't mean it won't come.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 11
Cubs missed on top-tier reliever who wanted to play in Chicago
Fans continue to wait for the Chicago Cubs to make an aggressive push during the MLB offseason. To this point, there has been nothing to get excited about.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 11
Dodgers may sign Kyle Tucker under one condition
Tucker is the biggest name in free agency right now, and with the Dodgers' need for help at the corner spots of the outfield, he's an obvious fit for Dave Roberts' team.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 11
Chicago Cubs news and notes — Hoyer, Hawkins, Counsell
So the vaunted Winter Meetings turned out to have been a massive time-suck, completely useless from my point of view. It wouldn’t be a surprise for me at this point if the Cubs signed nobody at all.
Nico Hoerner News / Just Baseball / December 10
Should the Cubs Trade or Extend Nico Hoerner?
In today’s home run-obsessed MLB, it seems like the scrappy player is a thing of the past. Second base used to be a spot for the player who hits for average, doesn’t strikeout, steals bases, and plays good defense.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 10
Red Sox face two competitors for Alex Bregman
Retaining Bregman should be a priority for the Red Sox, but they will have some competition.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 9
Cubs’ Craig Counsell drops pivotal Justin Steele injury return timeline
The Chicago Cubs are sure to make plenty of changes to their rotation throughout the offseason. Any move made will have Justin Steele’s injury return timeline in consideration.
Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / December 9
Three Realistic Landing Spots for Kyle Tucker
Kyle Tucker, hitting the open market after a strong season with the Chicago Cubs, instantly becomes one of the most valuable players available. A left-handed, middle-of-the-order star with Gold Glove defense in right field simply does not reach free agency often.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / December 9
Chicago Cubs 2025-2026 Offseason Wish List
The Chicago Cubs are fresh off their first postseason appearance in five years. If you consider only full seasons (i.e. remove the 60-game 2020 season), it had really been seven since they made the playoffs and eight since their last playoff win.
Mike Soroka News / Yardbarker / December 8
Diamondbacks make early move at Winter Meetings, agree to deal with RHP Michael Soroka
The Arizona Diamondbacks wasted no time getting to work at the open of MLB's Winter Meetings.
Kyle Tucker News / Larry Brown Sports / December 4
Report: Cubs eyeing a three-time All-Star bat to replace Kyle Tucker
The Chicago Cubs are already appear to have their contingency plan for Kyle Tucker’s departure. Chicago is showing renewed interest in three-time All-Star infielder Alex Bregman, Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reported on Thursday.
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