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Do the Chicago Cubs Have Their Eye on A Top Closer From Taiwan?

The Chicago Cubs are reportedly eyeing some overseas answers to their pitching questions. Not only has the team been connected to Kaima Taira in the past, but they have now been tied to one of the best arms in the Chinese Professional Baseball League.

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Chicago Cubs linked to familiar name as one-year rotation fill-in

It’s pretty a pretty bizarre reality facing a team when every one of its starting pitchers will likely be gone in the offseason. That’s the situation facing the Chicago Cubs as they begin to work on putting together their 2027 pitching staff.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 1

Chicago Cubs early 2027 ranking provides ugly reality check

The Chicago Cubs began the 2026 season with a lot of positive buzz swirling around them. They finished the 2026 season, though, with most of the positivity buried beneath a mountain of pessimism and doubt.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 1

Cubs historical sleuthing: 1966 edition

When I got this photo, it had the filename “1969wrigley.” I knew with 100 percent certainty, even before beginning sleuthing, that this photo was not taken in 1969.

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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 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

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The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 1

Chicago Cubs news — Carson Kelly, Matthew Boyd and Cubs killers

I’m filling in here and I’m covering all the Cubs news that came out on Halloween. Which, as you might imagine, isn’t a heck of a lot. Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd and catcher Carson Kelly have officially declined their contract options for 2027.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Matt Boyd News / Viral Sports News / October 31

Chicago Cubs Part Ways With Top Pitcher in Tough Blow

Matthew Boyd is officially a free agent after declining his end of a $15 million mutual option with the Chicago Cubs. The left-hander will instead take a $2 million buyout and enter the open market, where he can begin speaking with other clubs early next week while still having a short window to discuss a return to Chicago.

Gabe Klobosits News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 31

Cubs Re-Sign Gabe Klobosits To Minor League Deal

The Cubs have signed right-hander Gabe Klobosits to a new minor league contract, 7 News’ Ari Alexander reports. Klobosits is back for his second year in the organization, after his minors deal last offseason resulted in a 3.51 ERA, 26.9% strikeout rate, and 13.8% walk rate over 33 1/3 innings with the Cubs’ Triple-A affiliate in Iowa.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 31

Cubs Can Now Officially Join Race for One of Japan’s Top Pitchers

The Cubs have had their fair share of Japanese free agents over the years. Kosuke Fukudome, Kyuji Fujikawa, Yu Darvish, Seyia Suzuki, and Shota Imanaga make up a strong list.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 31

Could the Chicago Cubs bring in free agent Cubs killer on budget deal?

The Chicago Cubs declared that their focus will be on pitching this offseason—and, of course it has to be. The team will be seeing its entire end-of-season starting rotation—Matthew Boyd, Shota Imanaga, Kevin Gausman, Clay Holmes, and David Peterson—heading off into free agency.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 31

Chicago Cubs make first significant move of offseason—and it’s an unexpected one

The Chicago Cubs may have made their first significant move of the offseason, but it’s one that absolutely nobody saw coming. According to reports out of Taiwan, the Cubs have offered a contract to Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) closer Jyun Yue Tseng of the Fubon Guardians.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 30

Chicago Cubs: Veteran catcher signals farewell

Veteran catcher Carson Kelly, who spent the last two seasons with the Chicago Cubs, posted an emotional message to the team, city, and fans on Instagram Friday.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Tarik Skubal News / TWSN / October 30

Tarik Skubal Would Be the Chicago Cubs’ Missing World Series Piece

The Chicago Cubs entered the offseason with one goal: find a way to take the next step from playoff team to legitimate World Series contender. That is why the idea of pursuing Tarik Skubal is so intriguing.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 30

Chicago Cubs: Thoughts on Happ, Suzuki qualifying offers

The Chicago Cubs have a lot of big decisions to make this offseason. First, they pretty much have to reconstruct an entire starting rotation. After Matthew

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The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

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The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 30

4 Under-the-Radar Free Agents the Chicago Cubs Should Target

After seeing their division rival walk away with the World Series crown, the Chicago Cubs feel even more pressure to return to the top of the NL Central.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 30

2 Chicago Cubs starting pitchers make pivotal 2027 decisions

While the Chicago Cubs made the postseason for a second-straight season, they were promptly swept in the Wild Card Series. The franchise has clear areas to improve on their roster.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 29

The Perfect Cubs Offseason Target Just Became Available

The Chicago Cubs are going to have to do a lot of rebuilding of their pitching infrastructure in 2027 and beyond. After the disaster that was the 2026 season — whether it was injuries, trades that didn't pan out, or regression from former stars — it's now on Chicago's front office to be aggressive in pursuit of an elite rotation.

Clay Holmes News / Baseball Now / October 29

Cubs Pitcher Elects Free Agency Over $12 Million Return To Chicago

The Chicago Cubs acquired Clay Holmes at the MLB trade deadline, but now he is hitting free agency. Holmes had a $12 million player option on the three-year, $38 million deal he signed with the New York Mets before the 2025 season, and he is declining it, per ESPN's Jesse Rogers.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / October 29

Cubs' Boyd, Holmes decline player options, set to become free agents

Cubs' Matthew Boyd, Clay Holmes decline player options, set to become free agents

The Cubs are going to need a major overhaul of their starting rotation ahead of the 2027 season.

The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

Kevin Gausman News / Athlon Sports / October 29

In 2022, Kevin Gausman paid $7.65 million for a Toronto mansion; traded away, he is now asking $6.885 million — $765,000 less

Kevin Gausman’s time in Toronto has taken another step toward an ending, with the veteran pitcher reportedly listing his mansion for $6.885 million. He purchased the property for $7.65 million in March 2022, leaving the current asking price $765,000 below his original purchase price.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 28

Ian Happ's consistent power makes him a compelling free agent for Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays' priority this offseason revolves around bulking up on offense.

Blue Jays free agent target: Shota Imanaga

Free agent Michael Soroka would help fill Blue Jays' need for rotation depth

Mason Fluharty became the Blue Jays’ high-leverage lefty thanks to durability and strong performances

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Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / October 27

Cubs Free Agents: Who Stays and Who Goes?

The Chicago Cubs have a multitude of impending free agents that will require decisions as they begin shaping their roster for 2027. Each potential departure creates a question about how to replace that player’s production, while every reunion represents a commitment of money and a roster spot.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 24