Chicago Cubs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cubs Have a Major Exec Role to Fill After Surprise Mariners Manager Hire

The Chicago Cubs will see one of their best young minds walk out the door this offseason. The Seattle Mariners announced on Tuesday morning that they have found their new manager.

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A look at the Cubs’ 40-man roster as the offseason begins

Now that we are past the day on which all team and player options have been exercised (or not), qualifying offers have been made and all players on the 60-day injured list have been returned to 40-man rosters, I thought it would be useful to have a look at where the Cubs’ 40-man roster stands.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / November 3

Mariners go in unexpected direction for their new manager

The Seattle Mariners have decided on their new manager, and the choice is an unconventional one, to say the least. The Mariners plan to hire Chicago Cubs director of player development Jason Kanzler as their new manager, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com.

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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

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 3

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong Moves One Step Closer to Being the NL MVP

The MLB announced the finalists for the NL MVP Award on Monday. No surprises: the nominees are as expected. It confirmed how much impact they had on their respective teams, but one candidate will almost surely be the unanimous winner this season.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 3

The Cubs are putting Spring Training tickets on sale… next week

In normal years, the Cubs would put single-game Spring Training tickets on sale in early January. This, clearly, is not a normal year, not with the MLB owners’ lockout looming on Dec.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / November 3

Morejon, Peterson Strongest Connections Among 7 of MLBTR’s Top 50 FAs Predicted to Cubs

Ah, we’ve reached the point in the offseason where all the free-agent predictions are coming out. The art of guessing who’s going to end up where and for how much is a cottage industry, though building materials vary by outlet.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 3

Chicago Cubs News: Pete Crow-Armstrong MVP, Seiya Suzuki qualifying offer, Tarik Skubal, Jacob Webb extension

Hello BCBers, another substitute author for Cub Tracks, hoping you’ll bear with me for a handful of days this week! As you might imagine, the first days of November aren’t always flush with news stories, but we’ve got some Cub updates below (some that you might already know from visiting the site this week).

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 3

Cubs Will Try to Fix Former Twins Pitcher After Claiming Him Off Waivers

The Chicago Cubs have begun to make moves to their roster. They re-signed bullpen arm Jacob Webb, let Colin Rea walk, and made a qualifying offer to free agent Seiya Suzuki.

Jacob Webb News / Viral Sports News / November 3

Chicago Cubs Make Big $2 Million Move to Begin MLB Offseason

The Chicago Cubs and right-handed reliever Jacob Webb have reached agreement on a one-year contract worth $2 million for the 2027 season, with a $4 million club option for 2028 that carries a $500,000 buyout.

Anthony Rizzo News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 2

Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo, David Ross reflect on 2016 World Series 10 years later

Anthony Rizzo and David Ross revisited the Chicago Cubs’ 2016 World Series championship Monday, marking 10 years since Chicago ended its 108-year title drought.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Seiya Suzuki News / Trade Talk Sports / November 2

Seiya Suzuki Makes Sense for the Blue Jays, But Is That Enough?

The Blue Jays are being linked to Seiya Suzuki, and you can see why the idea is getting attention. Toronto needs to add an impact bat, and Suzuki is coming off a productive season with the Cubs: 26 home runs, 86 RBIs, and a .270 average in 143 games.

Tarik Skubal News / EssentiallySports / November 3

Cubs Put Their Sights on Tarik Skubal After Bringing Back Veteran Bullpen Arm Amid Free Agency

The Chicago Cubs have already started making noise in free agency, beginning with a familiar bullpen arm. Jacob Webb has agreed to return on a 1-year, $2 million deal, with a $4 million team option for 2028.

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The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / November 2

Ten Years Later: The Cubs Won It All, But A Lot Has Changed

Ten years. Let that sink in for a minute. Ten years ago today, the Chicago Cubs did something that generations of fans had spent their entire lives waiting for.

Jacob Webb News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 2

Cubs reward reliever with new contract after spectacular 2026 season

The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a new one-year contract with veteran right-handed reliever Jacob Webb, the team announced on Monday. Webb will reportedly receive a $2 million salary for the 2027 season, with a $4 million club option for 2028 that includes a $500,000 buyout.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 2

Chicago Cubs make pivotal bullpen decision before free agency sweepstakes

The Chicago Cubs will be connected to all the big name starting pitchers available in free agency. But they haven’t forgotten their bullpen either. Chicago finished the regular season ranked 13th in bullpen ERA with a mark of 3.90.

Seiya Suzuki News / Viral Sports News / November 2

Chicago Cubs Make Major Seiya Suzuki Announcement

The Chicago Cubs extended a one-year, $23.15 million qualifying offer to outfielder Seiya Suzuki on Monday, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Suzuki was one of eight players across the majors to receive the offer, which carries a November 17 deadline for acceptance.

Alex Bregman News / On Tap Sports Net / November 2

Gold on the North Side: PCA and Bregman Bring Home Gold Gloves

Chicago Cubs fans have a reason to celebrate. Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman were officially named 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners on Sunday night, giving the Cubs two of baseball’s most prestigious defensive honors and putting an exclamation point on what has been an impressive defensive season on the North Side.

Jacob Webb News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Cubs To Re-Sign Jacob Webb

The Cubs and right-hander Jacob Webb have agreed to a new contract, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. It’s a $2.5MM guarantee with a $2MM salary in 2027 and $4MM club option for 2028 which comes with a $500K buyout.

Chicago Cubs News / Baseball Now / November 2

Cubs Cut Ties With Veteran Pitcher After Two Seasons

The Chicago Cubs have declined Colin Rea's 2027 option, according to ESPN's Jesse Rogers. Rea's option was valued at $7.5 million, and he was second on the pitching staff in innings pitched last season.

Ian Happ News / Athlon Sports / November 2

Ian Happ Shares Foundation Update Amid MLB Offseason

Outfielder Ian Happ hit .218 with 24 home runs, 68 RBIs and 89 runs scored in 156 games for the Chicago Cubs in 2026, his 10th season with the organization.

Clay Holmes News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Clay Holmes Declines Player Option

Right-hander Clay Holmes declined his $12MM player option with the Cubs, per an announcement from the MLBPA. He is now a free agent. Teammates Hunter Harvey and Caleb Thielbar also head to free agency after their mutual options weren’t exercised.

Colin Rea News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Cubs To Decline Club Option On Colin Rea

The Cubs are not expected to pick up their option on right-hander Colin Rea, reports Jesse Rogers of ESPN. The veteran had a $7.5MM club option for 2027 with a $1MM buyout.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Yardbarker / November 2

2026 Gold Glove winners: The full list and the names that jump out

Rawlings handed out the 2026 Gold Glove Awards on Sunday night, and the winners list is a fun mix of familiar names, rising MLB stars and a couple of choices that will likely start arguments in group chats across baseball.

Highly touted prospect Nolan Perry deserves spot on Blue Jays' 2027 roster

Why a Teoscar Hernandez reunion would be a risky move for Blue Jays

3 questions facing the Arizona Diamondbacks this offseason

Ranking the top 10 MLB free agents this offseason

Mets legend Jerry Koosman dies at 83

MLB News / ChiCitySports / November 2

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.