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Clay Holmes News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 14
A few thoughts about the Cubs and Clay Holmes 
Many Cubs fans were happy when the team acquired Clay Holmes (and Tyrone Taylor) from the Mets for Jefferson Rojas. Even though Rojas was a top Cubs prospect, Holmes seemed a really good fit for the Cubs as a ground-ball pitcher coming to a team with elite infield defense.
Tarik Skubal News / Cubs Insider / October 14
Cubs Look Like Tarik Skubal Fit on Paper, Other Than How Much Paper He’ll Command
As with many other free agents at the top of nearly every Cubs fan’s wish list, Tarik Skubal is going to draw a lot of attention over the next several months.
The '2026 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz
How many of the pitchers given the honor of starting the first game of the MLB season for each team in 2026 can you name in five minutes?
Tarik Skubal News / Viral Sports News / October 14
Cubs Land Head-Turning Tarik Skubal Update Before Offseason
The Chicago Cubs are not ruling out a free-agent pursuit of Tarik Skubal this offseason, even after the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired the two-time Cy Young Award winner at the trade deadline.
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.
MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 13
A Cubs Run at Tarik Skubal Shouldn't Be Ruled Out This Offseason
A trade deadline dream for many Chicago Cubs fans could still become a reality. In August, the Cubs were connected multiple times to Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal.
MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 13
A Cubs fan guide to the Championship Series
The Championship Series are underway in the National League and the American League. Milwaukee has taken a commanding 2-0 series lead against the Dodgers, which has the Dodgers beat panicking that maybe the best team money can buy can’t actually beat the best team analytics can build.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 13
The Chicago Cubs’ overlooked catching crisis
The Chicago Cubs may have a looming catcher crisis that, because of other team needs, is possibly not going to be addressed properly. There’s a mutual option attached to Carson Kelly that will likely be turned down by the 32-year-old catcher as he pursues, possibly, his last opportunity to bag a multi-year contract.
Matt Shaw News / ChiCitySports / October 13
Chicago Cubs must soon decide on Matt Shaw’s future
The Chicago Cubs are staring down an absolutely Herculean task this offseason. As things stand right now, they might have to replace their entire end-of-season starting rotation, a few key bullpen pieces, their left fielder, their right fielder, two valuable backup outfielders, and their catcher.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 12
Chicago Cubs pitching prospect wins top honors amid under-the-radar rise
The Chicago Cubs drafted sixteen pitchers—of twenty-one picks—in the 2026 draft. That should tell you everything you need to know about where the organization feels its priorities need to lie.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 12
Chicago Cubs bullpen may actually be in a good place ahead of 2027
The Chicago Cubs will be focusing on pitching this offseason. That was the declaration of Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer in his season wrap-up meeting with the press shortly after the team’s playoff run ended abruptly with two straight losses in San Diego.
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.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 12
One Cubs Player Likely to Be in Trade Rumors This Winter (And Who Might Be a Target)
It's safe to say the season ended worse than the Chicago Cubs anticipated. They underperformed and wasted a huge opportunity. Simply put, they need to be better.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 11
Chicago Cubs facing brutal 2027 outfield dilemma
The Chicago Cubs have already declared that they will be fixing their focus on pitching this offseason—and that’s entirely the right priority for Jed Hoyer and the front office.
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / October 11
Chicago Cubs Emerge as Top Destination for Elite Pitcher
The Chicago Cubs enter the offseason with a clear priority: strengthening a starting rotation that left them short of sustained contention. After a season that fell short of expectations, the front office is expected to pursue at least one high-impact arm capable of anchoring the staff.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 10
One Dream Cubs Free-Agent Target Who Can Solve One of Their Biggest Problems
The offseason for the Chicago Cubs requires plenty of work. President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer said the team will look very different next year.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / October 10
Cubs Make Pitching Decision After Blowout Loss Against Padres
The Chicago Cubs have made their pitching decision for Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series. Kevin Gausman will take the mound Wednesday against the San Diego Padres, giving Chicago the veteran right-hander with its season on the line after an 8-0 loss in Game 1.
Anthony Rizzo News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 9
Ex-Cubs star Anthony Rizzo revealed what led to his retirement decision
Former Chicago Cubs star Anthony Rizzo is completing the second year of his retirement from Major League Baseball, and he explained on “Ross and Rizzo Unfiltered” why he made the decision to step away from game after playing 14 years in the Big Leagues.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / October 9
Where the Cubs Stand After an Abrupt End to the 2026 Season
The 2026 Chicago Cubs season ended on a pretty low note, considering how the regular season went. They were in a commanding position to secure home-field advantage for the Wild Card round before losing it to the Padres in the final days of the regular season.
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / October 9
Cubs Could Emerge as Destination for Former MVP Slugger
The Chicago Cubs enter the offseason knowing the rotation and bullpen will dominate Jed Hoyer’s winter. Health and results both fell short on the mound, and rebuilding that group is the front office’s first job.
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.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / October 6
Ian Happ Announces Cubs Update Ahead of MLB Free Agency
The Chicago Cubs had a disappointing end to their 2026 regular season. The team saw lots of highs, yet they were unable to win a game in the MLB playoffs, getting swept by the San Diego Padres on the road at Petco Park.
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.
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.
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