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Cubs 2026 Rotation Now That Tatsuya Imai Has Signed With The Astros

Jed Hoyer and the Chicago Cubs have had their names on the suitors 'list for free agent Tatsuya Imai since the very beginning. The organization was clear that they wanted to add depth to their starting rotation this offseason, but they failed to win the bidding war as he will not be on the Cubs roster come opening day.

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Tatsuya Imai has signed with the Astros. What’s next for the Cubs?

News item: So, okay, the guy who could have really helped the Cubs rotation isn’t available anymore. And here’s the money for Tatsuya Imai: Yes, the Cubs could easily have afforded that.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 1

Happy New Year 2026!

Happy New Year to you from all of us at BCB. Here’s the full image from above: Here’s my wish for you to have a happy, healthy 2025, and also a wish for the Chicago Cubs to have a successful season and hopefully return to the postseason.

Nico Hoerner News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 1

Chicago Cubs news and notes — Bregman, Busch, Hoerner, Imai, Rizzo.

Happy New Year! The rumor mills are churning. Headlines claim that the Cubs are about to or have already signed JT Realmuto, Nolan Arenado, Walker Buehler, Bo Bichette, and of course Kyle Tucker will re-up.

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The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

The 'Last 40-home-run season by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 1

Cubs Predicted To Land Tatsuya Imai As Posting Deadline Nears

Free agent pitcher Tatsuya Imai made several interesting comments during a recent interview he did with a Japanese outlet. "It seems that there aren't

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / December 31

Cubs’ seemingly imminent contract extension should concern Chicago fans

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong finally broke out this past season, smashing 31 home runs while playing otherworldly defense en route to his first All-Star appearance and a Gold Glove.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 31

The seventh day of Cubsmas: Seven walk-off wins

On the first day of Cubsmas My true love gave to me An Anthony Rizzo retirement for the ages, On the second day of Cubsmas My true love gave to me A $2

Alex Bregman News / ChiCitySports / December 31

Cubs’ Alex Bregman chances land distressing update thanks to failed trade attempt

The Chicago Cubs have been tabbed as one of the top potential destinations for third baseman Alex Bregman, but it’s now looking more and more like Bregman will ultimately sign elsewhere.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / December 31

Cubs’ Extension Options Plentiful

The Cubs have very few players under contract past 2026 and 2027, which means the next few winters could be quite busy. Just a few years ago, the team had one of the best farm systems in baseball.

Hunter Harvey News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 31

Cubs land veteran reliever in free agency for $6 million

The Chicago Cubs added another piece to their bullpen by signing veteran right-hander Hunter Harvey to a one-year deal worth $6 million, with up to $1.5 million available in incentives.

Tommy La Stella News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 31

Cubs position player pitchers: Tommy La Stella

Tommy La Stella is the third Cubs position player who pitched in a single game in 2018, and I did these sort of out of order, alphabetically instead of in the order they appeared.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / December 31

Big Chicago Cubs-St.Louis Cardinals trade is not so far-fetched anymore

A Chicago Cubs-St. Louis Cardinals trade for Nolan Arenado, as of a few days ago, still seemed laughably ridiculous. Well, it’s not so laughable anymore.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 31

Cubs linked to intriguing but cheap move for two-time World Series champion

The Chicago Cubs have not been all that active this offseason, and it is beginning to wear thin on the fan base. Sure, we have heard the Cubs connected to big names like Tatsuya Imai and Alex Bregman, but nothing has happened just yet.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 31

Cubs’ Potential Next Big Thing In Outfield Set To Debut In Minor Leagues

One can’t argue with the outfielders the Chicago Cubs have acquired and developed lately. Pete-Crow Armstrong has MVP-level talent. The Cubs didn’t draft him, but were smart enough to get him from the New York Mets in the Javier Baez trade.

Colin Rea News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 31

The 10 most-read BCB articles of 2025

The year 2026 begins at midnight tonight, local time. As such, it’s a good time to look back and see what brought you, the BCB reader, to the site most often during 2025.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 31

Chicago Cubs receive strong grade for 2025 regular season and offseason

The Chicago Cubs were able to showcase their talents throughout 2025, finishing as one of the NL Wild Card teams with a 92-70 record and making the playoffs for the first time since the COVID-shortened season.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 31

Chicago Cubs Sued By Facilities Employee For Alleged Harassment And Discrimination

A Chicago Cubs facility employee filed a federal complaint Saturday against Chicago Cubs Baseball Club LLC, alleging sex, gender, identity and sexual orientation-based discrimination and is demanding a jury trial. The complaint, filed Dec.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / December 31

Chicago Cubs Land Massive Prediction That Could Alter Their Future

As the MLB offseason heats up, the Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees appear to be the primary teams vying for the services of standout international free agent Tatsuya Imai, a right-handed starter transitioning from Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 30