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The Chicago Cubs have been in the market for adding significant talent to the 2026 roster, but have not landed a big free agent as of yet. There are still some that have yet to be signed and make sense for the team.

Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / December 9

Chicago Cubs 2025-2026 Offseason Wish List

The Chicago Cubs are fresh off their first postseason appearance in five years. If you consider only full seasons (i.e. remove the 60-game 2020 season), it had really been seven since they made the playoffs and eight since their last playoff win.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 7

3 Key Items On The Chicago Cubs To-Do List For The 2025 Winter Meetings

Free agency for the majors kicks off as soon as the World Series ends. Even though that was over a month ago, the Chicago Cubs have yet to make any game-changing moves towards improving their 2026 roster.

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 6

Key Stat Reveals Why Ranger Suárez Could Thrive With The Cubs

The Chicago Cubs have been extremely vocal this offseason about what they are prioritizing for their 2026 roster — starting pitchers. While they lost out on Dylan Cease, there are still quite a few elite arms that are up for grabs, one of which is Ranger Suárez.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / November 29

Former Cubs flamethrower improbably retained by Yankees following non-tender

Back in 2021, the Chicago Cubs signed Michael Arias to a minor league deal. He was formerly a shortstop in the Toronto Blue Jays farm system, signing in 2018, but with an arm that could reach triple digits off the mound, he made the switch to pitcher in 2021.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 24

A very early look at the 2026 Cubs roster, payroll and luxury tax

This look is so early that we don’t have a salary number to add for Phil Maton, who the Cubs were reported to have signed late last Friday. We’ll do more of these as the offseason continues, and at some point someone will report what Maton will be getting in his two-year deal (with a third-year team option).

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 23

Chicago Cubs are aiming big on pitching this offseason, per insiders

The Chicago Cubs started out the offseason facing the possibility that they might need to bring aboard as many as seven or eight major league roster-ready pitchers before spring training.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 9

How Cubs Dramatic Future Payroll Drop Will Allow Them To Pursue Major Free Agents

This is the time of year for Top 50 free agents lists and projections for salaries for those star players. The projections don’t necessarily line up with reality, but they do set outside expectations for what free agents could get.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / November 7

Chicago Cubs: Stakes and risks in qualifying offers made to Kyle Tucker and Shota Imanaga

The Chicago Cubs are handling some of the messy financial stuff before diving into the more baseball-oriented concerns later in the offseason. Specifically, this has meant trading away Andrew Kittredge (and his $9 million option), declining the option of Justin Turner, and making the choice to hold on to Colin Rea via restructured deal.

Chicago Cubs News / ESPN / November 6

Cubs decline Turner mutual option, re-sign Rea

Infielder Justin Turner is a free agent after the Cubs declined a $10 million mutual option. Chicago also agreed to terms with right-hander Colin Rea.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 6

Cubs next offseason steps include decisions on ’26 contract options

The Chicago Cubs offseason is officially underway, and already a controversial decision has been made. This is in reference to the organization electing to decline the ability to extend Shota Imanaga’s contract to five years, thus trigger an ability for him to opt out, which he did exercise, and now is officially a free agent.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 2

MLB’s 2025-26 offseason calendar: Free agents, awards, Rule 5 draft, non-tenders, arbitration, more

Congratulations to the Los Angeles Dodgers on winning the 2025 World Series, the ninth title in their franchise history. They’re the first team to win two straight since the Yankees won three in a row from 1998-2000.

Chicago Cubs News / New Baseball Media / October 29

2025 MLB Season Recap: Chicago Cubs

The 2025 Chicago Cubs were able to break the franchise’s postseason drought. Chicago (NL) won 92 games and made it to the NLDS. But ultimately, the Milwaukee Brewers outclassed the Cubs, as Chicago’s pitching and offense couldn’t manufacture enough in their losses up in Wisconsin.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 21

Chicago Cubs: Harsh realities await 2026 pitching product

The Chicago Cubs have a pitching problem– and it’s a pretty considerable one. More News: Chicago Cubs president non-committal on 2026 budget-related issues Looking back at the end of their 2025 playoff run, it was almost a face-saving thing that they got eliminated in Game Five of the NLDS by the Milwaukee Brewers.

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 12

Cubs outhomered by Brewers and their season ends in a NLDS Game 5 loss

MILWAUKEE — Postseason baseball can be wonderful. The intensity ratchets up several stages from regular season games and it can provide some of the best memories a baseball player or fan can have.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 11

Where To Watch Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers (Game 5): Game Time, Pitchers, TV Channels & Stream

The Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers have gone the distance in a thrilling best-of-five NLDS. After the Cubs forced Game 5 with a comeback win at Wrigley Field, the series shifts back to American Family Field in Milwaukee for a decisive matchup.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 3

3 Reasons The Cubs Will Beat The Brewers — And 3 Reasons They Won't

Following their three-game win over the San Diego Padres in the National League Wild Card Series, the Chicago Cubs have moved on to the NLDS for the first time since 2017, and a familiar opponent awaits them there.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Cubs Announce Reason for Cade Horton's Removal From Mets Game

The Chicago Cubs are looking to make a deep postseason run after the organization clinched their spot in the MLB playoffs last Wednesday. Cubs manager Craig Counsell figures to rely heavily on the Cubs’ young core, especially Cade Horton, the team’s hard-throwing rookie right-hander.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 18

INSTANT REACTION: Hunter Greene Goes Distance and Shuts Out Cubs 1-0

CINCINNATI -- Hunter Greene delivered a performance Thursday night that aces are supposed to deliver in the pennant chase. Pitching in a high-leverage game against the Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park, Greene went the distance in a complete game shutout.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 4

Cubs’ fatal flaw that will doom 2025 World Series hopes

The Chicago Cubs are a really good team and a potential contender for the World Series. Still, the Cubs have struggled recently and have some flaws. The Cubs’ fatal flaw is not a particular position or player, but rather something else.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 28

Cubs' Jameson Taillon lands on IL after short-lived return

The Cubs are placing Jameson Taillon back on the 15-day injured list, manager Craig Counsell tells reporters (including Maddie Lee of The Chicago Sun-Times).

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 29

Milwaukee Brewers Set to Face Familiar Name on Mound for 1st Time Since Free Agency Decision

The Milwaukee Brewers continue their tense series against the Cubs Tuesday night after rallying for an 8-4 game one win. Trailing in the division by 6.5 games earlier this season, the Brew Crew reclaimed the NL Central lead with the victory.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 29

For emotional Cubs, Colin Rea bids to beat former club in matchup vs. Brewers

The emotional Chicago Cubs will turn to veteran right-hander Colin Rea on Tuesday night in a bid to even their three-game series with host Milwaukee and move back into a tie with the Brewers atop the National League Central.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 10

Colin Rea silences Twins, PCA parks pair of HRs to lead Cubs over Minnesota

Pete Crow-Armstrong crushed a pair of home runs and right-hander Colin Rae handled the rest as the Chicago Cubs beat the Minnesota Twins in an 8-1 blowout in Minneapolis on Thursday afternoon.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / July 8

No Time to Coast: Cubs Begin Critical Road Trip in Minnesota

The Chicago Cubs gave fans a special treat with their performance on the homestand. They went 5-2 at Wrigley, beat the teams they were supposed to beat, and looked like a team ready to make a push deep into October.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 4

Pete Crow-Armstrong builds MVP case in win over Cardinals

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong illustrates MVP case in Independence Day win

In honor of America's founding fathers signing the Declaration of Independence 249 years ago on July 4, 1776, Chicago Cubs centerfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong made his own bold declaration against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Cubs make history in July 4 win over Cardinals

MLB announces 2025 All-Star Game starting hitters

NL has advantage entering All-Star Game after MLB reveals starters

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Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / June 15

Cubs turn to Colin Rea in series finale vs. Pirates

After relying on a powerful offense for most of the season, the Chicago Cubs hope their success on the mound continues on Sunday afternoon. Chicago will aim for a series win against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates in the final meeting of a four-game set.