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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 8
In praise of Craig Counsell 
The Cubs’ Opening Day starter this year was Matthew Boyd. The rotation at that time consisted of Boyd, Cade Horton, Shōta Imanaga, Edward Cabrera and Jameson Taillon.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 8
Chicago Cubs news — PCA, Gausman, Holmes
Today’s Reflections While watching the Yankees’ four-error performance Monday night ….. It made me GREATLY appreciate the Cubs defense we enjoyed this season.
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / October 8
Cubs Legend Anthony Rizzo Weighs in on Ian Happ’s Future
Former Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo said the team faces a clear decision on longtime outfielder Ian Happ this offseason, suggesting the club could retain him in a limited role or move on from left field entirely.
The 'Playoff HR leaders by MLB team' quiz
How many of the MLB players with the most home runs in the postseason for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / October 7
Chicago Cubs Make Early Offseason Moves to Sign 6 Players
The Chicago Cubs added six international prospects on minor-league contracts Oct. 2, days after the San Diego Padres eliminated them from the postseason.
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.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 7
Why the Chicago Cubs should say no to Tarik Skubal
There aren’t too many people who actually believe that the Chicago Cubs will end up bagging prized free agent pitcher Tarik Skubal. The two-time Cy Young Award-winning starting pitcher is expected to command upwards of $45 million a year over an eight-year contract when he becomes a free agent at the end of this 2026 season.
Edward Cabrera News / ChiCitySports / October 7
Chicago Cubs: Edward Cabrera’s turnaround is essential to 2027 success
The Chicago Cubs—and their fans—were expecting big things from power-pitching right-hander Edward Cabrera when he came over from the Miami Marlins via trade last offseason.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 7
Who is a Lock for the Chicago Cubs' 2027 Starting Rotation?
If you listened to Jed Hoyer’s end-of-season press conference, then you know that the big emphasis was on pitching. The Chicago Cubs need an upgrade, and it will take significant work this offseason.
Tarik Skubal News / Cubs Insider / October 7
Cubs Probably Fall Short on Tarik Skubal, Still Need to Get ‘Dude’
Raise your hand if you have any level of confidence in the idea that the Cubs will be willing to hand ace lefty Tarik Skubal what would easily be the largest contract in club history.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / October 7
Chicago Cubs Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions
Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.
MLB News / Viral Sports News / October 7
Cubs Land Tarik Skubal Free Agency Update Before Offseason
October for the Chicago Cubs usually means arguments about the rotation, the payroll and whether the front office will finally spend like a team that wants more than a Wild Card exit.
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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 6
2 radical changes Cubs must make this offseason after brutal playoff loss
The Chicago Cubs looked like the best team in Major League Baseball on several occasions during the 2026 regular season. Unfortunately for manager Craig Counsell and president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer, they were unable to sustain their success and finished well behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the race for the National League Central title.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 6
Chicago Cubs linked to Japanese stars ahead of uncertain offseason
The Chicago Cubs have lots of hard work and many hard decisions to make ahead of this offseason. In the wake of an ultimately disappointing 2026, they now have to figure out who among their many free agents they want back and, then, how to fill the numerous holes that will be left behind from those who leave.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / October 6
Stocky Japanese RHP Kaima Taira Could Be Just What Cubs Need
The Cubs need to add velocity without sacrificing grounders as they look to rebuild a pitching staff that simply wasn’t good enough in 2026, and the ideal solution might be stocky right-hander Kaima Taira.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 6
Chicago Cubs: Accountability is the only solution to team’s failings
The Chicago Cubs had a wildly disappointing end to their 2026 season after, at times, looking like a team of destiny. It’s true that they worked through an unprecedented run of injuries that decimate their pitching staff as a whole and forced them to rely on minor league contract players and castoffs from other teams.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / October 6
Cubs Could Try to Retain Clay Holmes, Jays Expected to Pursue Seiya Suzuki and Kevin Gausman
The Cubs have a lot of work to do over the offseason, but they’ve only got about a month to get any work done before a lockout puts the kibosh on any activity for a while.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Athlon Sports / October 6
Cubs CF Pete Crow-Armstrong Awarded MLB Player of the Year
Pete Crow-Armstrong went hitless for the Chicago Cubs in the 2026 MLB Playoffs Wild Card Series against the San Diego Padres. Crow-Armstrong went 0-for-7 with a walk in the two games, with Chicago scoring only one run over the two matchups.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 5
The Cubs Must Evolve in One Major Area This Offseason to Take the Next Step
Looking back at the Chicago Cubs team that won the 2016 World Series, there’s something pretty remarkable about how they were constructed. The Cubs, far and away the best team in MLB in that regular season, were spearheaded by the quiet, unassuming, soft-tossing Kyle Hendricks. The Professor was unmistakable on the mound.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 5
One Cubs Free Agent They Can’t Afford to Lose (And One They Can)
This offseason will be filled with tough decisions for the Chicago Cubs. Jed Hoyer will have a lot of players entering free agency, and it’s up to the front office leader to decide who stays and who walks.
Jed Hoyer News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 2
Hoyer: Cubs To Prioritize Offseason Around Pitching
The Cubs’ season came to an unceremonious end on Wednesday. Chicago was easily swept out of the Wild Card Series by San Diego. They lost by a combined 12-1 margin over the two contests.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / October 2
Cubs are not expected to bring back one 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.
Kevin Gausman 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.
Pete Crow-Armstrong 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 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.
Seiya Suzuki News / Yardbarker / September 28
Report: Blue Jays expected to pursue Seiya Suzuki this offseason
The Toronto Blue Jays' offseason plans will include upgrading their offense.
MLB 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.
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