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Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / October 2
Chicago Cubs Acquire Young Shortstop in First Offseason Move
The Chicago Cubs left San Diego empty-handed, then turned the page on the same afternoon the season officially ended for them. Swept in two games by the Padres in the National League Wild Card Series, Chicago was eliminated and San Diego moved on to face the Milwaukee Brewers in the Division Series.
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / October 2
Former Chicago Cubs Infielder Has Reportedly Died
Dave Rosello, the longtime Chicago Cubs infielder who spent the bulk of his major league career on the North Side before finishing with the Cleveland Indians, died Wednesday in Kissimmee, Florida.
The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to reach 100 hits in at least eight different seasons can you name in five minutes?
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
Ian Happ News / Viral Sports News / October 2
Cubs Reveal Major Ian Happ Update After Abrupt Elimination
The Chicago Cubs closed the 2026 season with a return to October and an immediate exit, swept by the San Diego Padres in the National League Wild Card series after an 89-73 regular season.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 2
Chicago Cubs won’t even try to land big fish free agent, per insiders
The Chicago Cubs’ season ended after an ugly two-game stomping at the hands of the San Diego Padres in the opening Wild Card series at Petco Park. While
MLB News / ChiCitySports / October 2
Chicago Cubs need to target these free agent San Diego Padres
The Chicago Cubs turned in a miserable collective performance in the Wild Card series against the San Diego Padres and, as a result, were eliminated in two games.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 2
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Alex Bregman wins the Rizzo Award! 
Hopefully you all follow along and have seen the Game 162 Heroes and Goats and you already knew how the final standings ended up, at least at the top and bottom.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / October 2
Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong drops somber take on early playoffs exit
Entering the playoffs, the Chicago Cubs were expected to be led by their offense. But those plans didn’t come to fruition as they were outscored 12-1 by the San Diego Padres, getting swept out of the Wild Card Series.
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / October 2
Cubs Emerge as Early Trade Destination for All-Star Outfielder
The Chicago Cubs did not lose their 2026 season because they could not hit or catch the ball. They finished with the highest-scoring offense in baseball
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 2
2026 Cubs final season grades: Position players
It’s time to look back at Chicago Cubs player performances over the 2026 season. For the purposes of this exercise, the regular season is all I’m going to consider.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 2
Report: Chicago Cubs don’t want to get into bidding war for free agent outfielder
After a wild 162 game season that saw its ups and downs for the Chicago Cubs, the team had a quick exit in the MLB playoffs. They were eliminated in two games, losing both to the San Diego Padres.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 2
The Toughest Contract Decision Facing the Cubs This Winter
It’s come far earlier than they would have liked, but it’s time for the Chicago Cubs’ front office to start thinking about how this roster needs to change
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / October 1
Former MLB Star Slaps Cubs With Brutal Reality Check
The calendar had finally turned, and the Chicago Cubs arrived on the West Coast carrying the weight of a summer that looked, on paper, like the start of something longer.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / October 2
Cubs are not expected to bring back 1 player next season
The Chicago Cubs are officially out of the playoffs, and that could also mean that one notable player has played in his final game for them. Chicago is not expected to get into a bidding war for their veteran outfielder Seiya Suzuki, Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reported Thursday.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 1
1 free agent Cubs must re-sign after losing in postseason to Padres
The Chicago Cubs were defeated in the National League Wild Card Series by the San Diego Padres. Chicago’s season was impressive considering all of the injuries they dealt with, but the early postseason exit was still a disappointment.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Baseball Now / October 1
Pete Crow-Armstrong Bashes His Own Play In Postseason After Being Eliminated
The Chicago Cubs' season ended at the hands of the San Diego Padres in the Wild Card Series. The Cubs did not win a single game in the Wild Card Series, and for the second straight season, Pete Crow-Armstrong disappeared in the postseason.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 2
Why Kevin Gausman, Blue Jays reunion is looking more realistic this offseason
With the Chicago Cubs' early exit from the postseason and Kevin Gausman being a pending free agent this offseason, a reunion with the veteran is looking more realistic for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Chicago Cubs News / Baseball Now / October 1
Cubs Free Agent Has Harsh Assesment Of His Time With Team Despite Solid Numbers
Seiya Suzuki signed a five-year, $85 million deal with the Chicago Cubs before the 2022 season, and now he is set up to hit free agency after showing exactly what he can do in the big leagues.
Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 1
Cubs rumors: Chicago insider dumps cold water over any potential Tarik Skubal free agency pursuit
The Chicago Cubs saw their season comes to an end Wednesday night when they were eliminated from the Wild Card round of the National League playoffs by the San Diego Padres.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / October 1
Pete Crow-Armstrong shoulders blame after Cubs' wild-card loss
The Chicago Cubs season has come to an end with two losses to the San Diego Padres in the Wild Card Series at Petco Park.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 29
Missed offseason signings a distant memory as Red Sox begin playoff push
The Boston Red Sox were in a dark place just a few short months ago.
The 'Most MLB Playoff-RBIs' quiz
How many of the players in MLB history with at least 40-career RBI in the playoffs can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
Cubs announce Matthew Boyd as Game 1 starter vs. Padres
The Chicago Cubs had one of the worst pitching staffs among playoff teams in the regular season.
Alex Bregman News / Yardbarker / September 27
Cubs' Alex Bregman notches multi-homer game a week after scary injury
Just one week after Bregman experienced a scary injury, he marked a tremendous comeback by hitting two no-doubt home runs against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 25
Sweep, schedule change puts pressure solely on Cubs' shoulders
The Chicago Cubs are traveling anything but the easy road to get to the National League postseason.
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