Heading into the MLB offseason, the Chicago Cubs seemed like a potential Tarik Skubal suitor. As the offseason has moved forward, however, reports have suggested the Cubs may not be in the conversation after all.
A recent report from The Athletic said that the Chicago Cubs will not pursue star pitcher Tarik Skubal, and it left many Cubs fans with a sour taste that is all too familiar.
The Chicago Cubs have walked into the offseason with a bundle of question marks, especially when it comes to their starting pitching. First and maybe foremost, their entire end-of-season starting rotation—Matthew Boyd, Shota Imanaga, Kevin Gausman, Clay Holmes, David Peterson—may be gone via free agency.
With the Chicago Cubs surrounded by rumors, the offseason is sure to be a pivotal one; the team is attached to the likes of the top player in free agency, star pitcher Tarik Skubal.
If you didn’t like yesterday’s trade idea, Dylan Crews, here’s another outfielder who could be on the trading block and who could very well fit the Cubs’ need for an outfielder.
Another MLB season is in the books. The pending lockout is hanging over the heads of players and ownership, but there could be a mad rush of moves prior to December.
For the first time since 2023, there's a new MVP in the National League. Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong dethroned Shohei Ohtani on Thursday, winning the 2026 NL MVP Award unanimously with all 30 first-place votes.
Clay Holmes hits free agency in a much different position than he did two years ago. The former New York Yankees closer has successfully transitioned into a starting pitcher, giving teams an established rotation option beyond the biggest names on the market.
After three seasons with the Chicago Cubs, Shota Imanaga is hitting the open market as a somewhat puzzling pitcher. The type of arm that I’m sure many teams will view differently than others.
Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong was announced as the unanimous National League MVP on Thursday, becoming the 9th MVP in franchise history. Crow-Armstrong, 24, boasts an All Star nod, Gold Glove, Platinum Glove, and Hank Aaron Award, along with MVP honors for 2026.
Pete Crow-Armstrong and Yordan Alvarez won their first MVP awards Thursday night, both by unanimous vote. Crow-Armstrong became the fourth straight unanimous National League MVP, while Alvarez became the first primary designated hitter to win the American League award without pitching.
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong once brushed off Los Angeles Dodgers fans as people who show up for photos, and they booed his every plate appearance in April.
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.
Former Chicago Cubs left-hander Luke Little has reached agreement on a deal with the Athletics, bringing a low-profile free-agent signing to light in an unusual fashion during the early days of the offseason.
The Chicago Cubs have their first MVP in a decade, and Pete Crow-Armstrong is following in some pretty familiar footsteps. Crow-Armstrong was named the unanimous winner of the 2026 National League MVP award on Thursday, exactly 10 years after Kris Bryant took home the honor for the Cubs.
Pete Crow-Armstrong has officially ended Shohei Ohtani’s run of dominance. The Chicago Cubs star Crow-Armstrong was officially named 2026 National League MVP on Thursday.
Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong has won the National League MVP Award. He was voted as the NL MVP in a unanimous manner right after Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez was voted as the unanimous American League MVP.
An .841 OPS, 26 home runs and 86 RBIs rarely lead to a farewell post. Yet Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki, a 32-year-old slugger, sent one to the North Side faithful after five seasons.
Seiya Suzuki is arguably the best position player available in a weak class for bats. The 32-year-old outfielder has hit .269/.351/.472 over five seasons since making the jump from Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball.
Former Chicago Cubs reliever Chris Martin has retired from Major League Baseball after an 11-season career that took him through seven organizations and a World Series championship.
Ben Brown, the Chicago Cubs right-hander, posted a 1.85 ERA and a team-best 2.0 fWAR in 2026, then lost the final three months to a neck issue that has now required spine surgery.
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown underwent successful cervical spine surgery Monday, according to multiple media reports. The operation was reportedly a proactive procedure to address a neck issue that initially appeared in 2024 and reemerged in 2026, landing him on the injured list in late June.
Cubs right-hander Ben Brown underwent cervical spine surgery yesterday, reports ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. He won’t be cleared to throw until early next year.