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Fernando Tatis Jr. Trade Report Creates Blockbuster Chicago Cubs Possibility

Chicago Cubs fans were not happy to hear that star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong did not win the 2025 NL Platinum Glove Award, which is given to the top defensive player in the entire National League.

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Cubs in the AFL: Mesa Solar Sox Week 5 Update

Coming off last night’s Fall Stars Game, it’s a great time to check back in with the Cubs Boys of Autumn playing for the Mesa Solar Sox in the Arizona Fall League.

Justin Turner News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 10

Two-time All-Star Justin Turner plans to play in 2026

The 2025 season was a tough one for two-time All-Star Justin Turner, who batted just .219/.288/.314 in 191 plate appearances with the Cubs. Between that rough showing and Turner’s looming 41st birthday later this month, some have wondered whether he’ll continue playing.

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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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The 'Recent MLB World Series managers' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / November 10

MLB Trade Rumors Predicts Cubs Will Spend on Pitching This Winter

MLB Trade Rumors recently released their 2025 Free Agent Predictions, in which four of their writers rank the top 50 free agents, along with contract predictions and landing spots.

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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.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 10

RUMOR: GMs predict Cubs lose Kyle Tucker but could sign Framber Valdez, Dylan Cease

Even when the Chicago Cubs have a successful season, there is usually a “but” that follows it. For more than 100 years, the “but” was not winning the World Series.

Shota Imanaga News / Just Baseball / November 10

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Shota Imanaga

After a fantastic rookie campaign, the very thought of Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga becoming a free agent so fast didn’t exist. It loomed like a dark cloud, but he appeared the steal of last offseason.

Kyle Tucker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 10

Insider lists Kyle Tucker as best free agent fit for Yankees

The offseason has officially started, and the New York Yankees are expected to be active following their ALDS exit last month. Chris Kirschner of The Athletic recently listed outfielder Kyle Tucker as the best free agent fit for New York this winter.

Nico Hoerner News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 10

Nico Hoerner Sends Clear Message On Cubs’ Defensive Identity

If determining MLB's best defense is based on how many 2025 Gold Glove Award winners a team has, the Chicago Cubs would reign supreme. This is because outfielders Ian Happ and Pete Crow-Armstrong, along with second baseman Nico Hoerner, all earned this prestigious honor after the 2025 MLB season.

Dontrelle Willis News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 10

Chicago Cubs history unpacked, November 10 — Boudreau, Vaughn, Sutcliffe, Willis

Hippo Vaughn re-ups and other stories. Happy birthday, Micah Bowie* and other former Cubs! On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow the various narrative paths.

Chicago Cubs News / The Forkball / November 10

The Fallout and Reparation of the Chicago Cubs

In a season brimming with hope from the onset, the soaring Chicago Cubs were eventually sent tumbling back down to earth after losing to the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS.

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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.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 9

Assessing the Cubs’ free agent relievers most likely to return in 2026

The Chicago Cubs enter the offseason with several key members of their bullpen hitting free agency. Left-handed pitchers Taylor Rogers, Caleb Thielbar, and Drew Pomeranz are all free agents, along with right-handers Brad Keller, Ryan Brasier, Michael Soroka, and Aaron Civale.

Taylor Rogers News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 9

Why Cubs Should Consider Taylor Rogers Free Agency Reunion

On July 30, 2025, the Cincinnati Reds traded left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers to the Pittsburgh Pirates. One day later, Rogers was traded to the Chicago Cubs for outfield prospect Ivan Brethowr.

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MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 9

A report from the Arizona Fall League Home Run Derby

As the first snows of late fall hit the streets of Chicago there is still baseball out in the Arizona desert where it’s been mid-80s and sunny since I arrived on Thursday.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 9

How Cubs Dramatic Future Payroll Drop Will Allow Them To Pursue Major Free Agents

This is the time of year for Top 50 free agents lists and projections for salaries for those star players. The projections don’t necessarily line up with reality, but they do set outside expectations for what free agents could get.

Justin Steele News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 9

Why Cubs Activated Justin Steele from 60-Day IL In Post-World Series Move

Chicago Cubs fans know that left-hander Justin Steele is unlikely to pitch until at least the second half of the 2026 season due to Tommy John surgery.

Shota Imanaga News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 9

3 teams that should steal Shota Imanaga away from Cubs

The free agency market just welcomed one of its most intriguing available arms—and the Chicago Cubs inexplicably let him walk. Shota Imanaga, the 32-year-old Japanese left-handed starter who dazzled in his rookie MLB campaign, is now available after both sides declined their respective options.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 9

Cubs historical sleuthing: 1970s groovy beard edition

Many of you will likely remember Tim Blackwell, one of the typical “good field, no hit” catchers of the era. Blackwell usually sported a walrus mustache; that’s how I remember him.

Alex Bregman News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 9

Cubs’ Past $130 Million Alex Bregman Offer Raises Free Agency Questions

The Chicago Cubs have some interesting decisions to make when it comes to attacking this upcoming offseason. While nothing is set in stone right now, the writing seems to be on the wall that Kyle Tucker's time in Chicago has ended.

A.J. Puckett News / ChiCitySports / November 9

1 recent MiLB free agent the Cubs should strongly consider bringing back

On November 6, 26 Chicago Cubs Minor League players officially entered free agency. Of this group, there are a few standouts, one of which is RHP A.J. Puckett.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 6