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The Chicago Cubs are fresh off of a very disappointing loss to the NL Central rival Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS. After a solid all-around regular season, the Cubs were clearly still missing some important pieces that caused their season to come to an end.

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Cubs Fall Short In NLDS: Here’s How Management Can Build A Stronger Contender In 2026

The Chicago Cubs’ 2025 postseason came to a disappointing close with a Game Five loss to the dreaded Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS. What began as a promising postseason run quickly unraveled due to starting-pitching injuries and inconsistent hitting from their key contributors.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 17

An update on MLB no-hitter streaks through 2025

There’s a reason this article is headed by the photo of Shōta Imanaga, Nate Pearson, Porter Hodge and Miguel Amaya, the pitching/catching group that threw a combined no-hitter against the Pirates on Sept.

Keegan Thompson News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 17

First Cubs Player Elects Free Agency Following 2025 Season

Free agency officially starts five days after the final game of the World Series. However, for players that are in the minor leagues, they don't have to wait that long.

Andres Gimenez News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Four-RBI ALCS games' quiz

How many of the 43 players in ALCS history to have four-RBIs in a single game can you name in six minutes?

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The '1992 & 1993 Toronto Blue Jays' quiz

The 'MLB postseason strikeout leaders' quiz

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / October 17

Chicago Cubs exec on Pete Crow-Armstrong’s struggles: 'He’s gonna have to focus'

The Chicago Cubs, all things considered, had a pretty nice run this past season. Obviously, things could’ve ended in a better way than a Game Five elimination in the NLDS at the hands of the division rival Milwaukee Brewers.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Owen Caissie News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 17

Owen Caissie Should Be On The Cubs Opening Day Roster Next Season

The Chicago Cubs had a bitter end to their season after losing a winner-take-all match in the National League Divisional Series against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Kyle Tucker News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 17

A look at the Cubs’ free agents (besides Kyle Tucker)

We’ve talked a lot about Kyle Tucker’s free agency here over the last few days. The Cubs have eight other players who will officially be free agents after the World Series is over, plus four other players with various types of options.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / October 17

Signing Alex Bregman May Top List of Cubs’ Options to Replace Kyle Tucker’s Production

Even though the Cubs aren’t yet admitting publicly that they’ll have to replace Kyle Tucker‘s production, doing so will be one of their most important tasks this winter.

Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / October 17

Five Takeaways From the Chicago Cubs’ 2025 Season

Everything was set up perfectly for Saturday to be like a scene from a movie. The Chicago Cubs versus the Milwaukee Brewers, winner-take-all Game 5 of the NLDS at American Family Field.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 17

How The Cubs' Defense Could Quietly Shape The 2026 Offseason

Chicago’s season may have ended with a Game 5 exit, but one facet of their identity quietly stood above the rest: defense. Amid a postseason packed with headlines about offense, contracts, and free agency, the Cubs leaned on their ability to convert tough chances into outs.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 17

Whom should Yankees pursue between Cody Bellinger, Kyle Tucker?

Let’s compare the two and review how each might fit the Yankees’ needs.

Yankees GM Brian Cashman defends Aaron Boone, doubles down on support

Yankees provide big injury updates on Aaron Judge, Carlos Rodon

Ben Rice has amazing potential, but he shouldn’t be the Yankees' everyday first baseman

25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

The 'Active 100-RBI MLB season' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest baseball players who never played in the MLB

Before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947, black players weren’t allowed in Major League Baseball. Before the recent advances in the United States’ relationship with Cuba, it was rare for Cuban players to escape their homeland.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 16

Why Chicago Cubs Top Free Agency Target Should Be Underrated NL Ace

If Kyle Tucker leaves the Chicago Cubs in free agency this offseason (which many expect him to do), the logical next question for Cubs fans will be how the front office is going to replace his production in the lineup.

Kevin Alcantara News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 16

Cubs' Kevin Alcantara undergoes sports hernia surgery

Cubs outfielder Kevin Alcántara has undergone surgery to repair a sports hernia, the team announced. Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times was the first to report the news.

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The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

The 'Oldest starting QB by NFL team' quiz

The '2024 TD catch leaders by team' quiz

The 'NFL total touchdown pass leaders' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 16

Chicago Cubs president non-committal on 2026 budget-related issues

The Chicago Cubs had a massively successful 2025– and that’s not even in reference to the actual team, which fought its way to Game 5 of the NLDS before being eliminated by the Milwaukee Brewers.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 16

Chicago Cubs No. 5 Prospect And Outfielder Has Successful Core Surgery

Despite their season being over, the Chicago Cubs have received some good news this week. In addition to seeing multiple players of their own listed as nominees as Golden Glove finalists, one of the young future stars shared a post-surgery update on Thursday.

Kyle Tucker News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 16

Kyle Tucker's End-Of-Season Homage To Chicago Cubs Fans Calls Future Into Question

While Kyle Tucker's future with the Chicago Cubs is up in the air right now after having spent just one season with the franchise, his feelings about the Cubs' fan base are very apparent.

MLB News / Cubs Insider / October 16

Kevin Alcántara Undergoes Core Muscle Surgery

The offseason may not be officially underway, but news is already emerging about various injuries from the season that need to be addressed. Cubs outfielder Kevin Alcántara recently underwent surgery, according to his Instagram story.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 16

Cubs Ace Justin Steele Shares Encouraging Rehab Video, Jameson Taillon Reacts

The Chicago Cubs are headed into the offseason coming off their deepest postseason run since 2017, being eliminated one game shy of a return trip to the NLCS by their hated rival, the Milwaukee Brewers.

Justin Steele News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 16

How Much Justin Steele Is Projected To Cost The Cubs In Salary Arbitration

The Chicago Cubs are working toward 2026 after falling to the Milwaukee Brewers in the playoffs, and one of those tasks will be salary arbitration. Fortunately, the Cubs don’t face many decisions.

Kyle Tucker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 16

Why Cubs must let Kyle Tucker walk in free agency

The Chicago Cubs swung for the fences over the offseason, landing Kyle Tucker in a blockbuster trade with the Houston Astros. Tucker helped Chicago reach the playoffs for the first time in five years when the team secured a Wild Card berth.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / October 16

Lifelong White Sox fan Pope Leo had a brutal comeback for Cubs fan

We have more proof that Pope Leo XIV is at least keeping up with the American sports scene despite his duties as head of the Roman Catholic Church.

The 30 greatest MLB nicknames of all time

The 'Active .300-batting-average MLB season leaders' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 15

The Chicago Cubs have 6 finalists for Gold Glove award

The Chicago Cubs have a lot of work to do this offseason to fix their roster, which failed to get them past the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Division Series.

Brad Keller News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 14