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MLB insider blasts Chicago Cubs’ owners for lack of spending

The Chicago Cubs are once again entering a very important offseason, following a playoff appearance in 2025. Already, we have seen them make a decision on starter Shota Imanaga.

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Cubs walkoff heroes: Dave Rosello, July 28, 1977

A version of this story ran in 2021 on the anniversary date of this game. I repost it here, lightly edited, with some added notes on Dave Rosello’s career.

Dylan Cease News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 7

Cubs free agent target: Dylan Cease

Perhaps some of you would view a Cubs signing of Dylan Cease as something that would “right a wrong” — that is, Cease was a major part of the deal that brought José Quintana to the Cubs, and Quintana generally wasn’t very good on the North Side, while Cease went on to have some very successful years with the White Sox and Padres.

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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?

The 'Last playoff complete game by MLB team' quiz

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Kyle Tucker News / ChiCitySports / November 7

Cubs OF caps 2025 season off with Silver Slugger as massive payday awaits

2025 Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker has capped off a contract year with a Silver Slugger award, officially taking home the hardware on November 6.

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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 / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 7

Chicago Cubs history unpacked, November 7 — Hornsby, Beckert, Sutter, Garciaparra

The Rajah arrives, Glenn Beckert packs his bags for San Diego, Bruce Sutter wins the Cy Young, Nomar Garciaparra* heads for Chicago, and other stories.

Kyle Tucker News / Athlon Sports / November 6

Cubs Announce Kyle Tucker News Amid MLB Free Agency

Kyle Tucker is set to hit unrestricted free agency after one season as a member of the Chicago Cubs. As free agency begins, the Cubs extended the qualifying offer to Tucker on Thursday, a one-year offer worth $22 million.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 6

Chicago Cubs Extend Qualifying Offers To Two Free Agents

Ahead of Thursday's 5 p.m. ET deadline, the Chicago Cubs have extended a one-year qualifying offer to two of their free agents, offering outfielder Kyle Tucker and left-handed starting pitcher Shota Imanaga a one-year deal worth $22.025 million for the 2026 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.

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The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

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Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 6

Pete Crow-Armstrong Competing Amongst Six Outfielders For First NL Silver Slugger Award

The Chicago Cubs had quite the season despite the bitter end that they faced in the National League Division Series. It's important to remember how far this young team has come, and even though it wasn't the outcome the team wanted, there was plenty to celebrate.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 6

Three questions facing the Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason

The Los Angeles Dodgers accomplished something that had not happened since 1999 — becoming back-to-back World Series champions.

Insider downplays Dodgers' interest in OF Kyle Tucker

Reports: Dodgers pick up options for Max Muncy, Alex Vesia

The greatest World Series rotations in MLB history

The 'National League MVPs' quiz

Alex Bregman News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 6

Why Alex Bregman Could Be Final Piece To Cubs’ Defensive Puzzle

On November 3, Major League Baseball announced the Gold Glove Award winners for the 2025 season. The Chicago Cubs had three winners, including second baseman Nico Hoerner, left fielder Ian Happ, and center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.

Shota Imanaga News / Sporting News / November 6

Cubs' Shota Imanaga receives $43.5 million contract projection after opting for free agency

Will the Cubs re-sign Shota Imanaga?

Chicago Cubs News / ESPN / November 6

Cubs decline Turner mutual option, re-sign Rea

Infielder Justin Turner is a free agent after the Cubs declined a $10 million mutual option. Chicago also agreed to terms with right-hander Colin Rea.

Kyle Schwarber News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 6

Major Factor Gives Cubs Hidden Advantage In Kyle Schwarber Free Agency Chase

With each passing day, it feels like a new report comes out that further indicates that Kyle Tucker's time with the Chicago Cubs is over. Most recently,

Kyle Tucker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 6

The absolute biggest contract Cubs must offer Kyle Tucker in free agency

The Chicago Cubs notched their most wins in a Regular Season (92) since going 95-68 back in 2018. It was also the Cubs’ first Wild Card berth since then (excluding 2020), so fans in Chicago are certainly feeling hopefully about their future with a young cast of stars.

Justin Turner News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 6

Cubs Veteran Officially Becomes Free Agent After Disappointing Campaign

The Chicago Cubs are moving on from one of their acquisitions last offseason who came in and had a very forgettable campaign. There was some excitement

Colin Rea News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Cubs, Colin Rea agree to one-year extension

The Cubs have hammered out a restructured deal with right-hander Colin Rea, reports MLBTR’s Steve Adams. It’s a $6.5MM guarantee that includes a club option for the 2027 season and maxes out at $13MM over two years if that option is exercised.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 5

MLB insider urges Cubs to sign a ‘really big’ free agent

A 92-70 record was good enough for the Chicago Cubs to clinch a spot in the NL playoff bracket. After a three-game Wild Card series win over the San Diego Padres, the Cubs squared off against their division rivals, the Milwaukee Brewers, in an NL Division Series (NLDS) matchup.

Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / November 5