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Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / October 26

Cubs expected to pursue a former Cy Young finalist in free agency

The Chicago Cubs may be about to take a big swing for their rotation. Chicago is expected to pursue San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease in free agency this winter, Bruce Levine of 670 The Score reported this week.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / October 26

Report: Cubs Interested in Reunion With Star Pitcher

The Chicago Cubs are gearing up for an aggressive offseason, with right-hander Dylan Cease emerging as a prime target to bolster their starting pitching, according to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score.

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Dylan Cease News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 25

Dylan Cease, Cubs seem like match made in heaven, but that doesn't mean there will be a deal

The Cubs are viewed as a potential top suitor for Cease, and he will be pursued by the North Siders this winter.

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MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 24

Red Sox Are Fantastic Fit For Padres Star But It's Too Early

The offseason is young, but the chatter out there arguably already is too much. It's not even November yet and Game 1 of the World Series hasn't been played as of writing, but most of the speculation around the league is about the trade market and free agency.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / October 23

The Padres, Dylan Cease ending two-year tumultuous relationship

The abrupt end of your postseason life leaves little time for teams to formally say goodbye and thank the fans for their support. Instead of preparing for an opponent, the players are clearing out their lockers and getting ready for an unexpected start to the offseason.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 22

The Nationals need to swing big this offseason

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 21

Padres' Dylan Cease Predicted to End Free Agency With $125 Million Deal

Soon-to-be free agent Dylan Cease is a very polarizing player. On one hand, Cease has tantalizing stuff. Few players in the league are able to command six pitches with a fastball sitting in the high 90s.

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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.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 20

Dylan Cease Linked to 3 Teams in Free Agency, And None Are the Padres

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease is set to enter free agency in the offseason, and it is becoming increasingly clear the Padres aren't looking to bring back the right-hander during free agency.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 19

Padres Fans Will Love Latest Dylan Cease Update From Insider

MLB insider Mark Feinsand provided an update on the free agency future of San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease. Cease is set to enter free agency this offseason, and will be one of the top pitchers available during the offseason.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / October 18

Dodgers 'Unlikely' to Pursue Padres Star in Free Agency: Report

MLB.com's Mark Feinsand believes the Los Angeles Dodgers will steer clear of upcoming free agent Dylan Cease during the offseason. Cease has spent the last two seasons with the Padres, though his contract is set to run out five days after the World Series.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / October 18

Padres should make qualifying offers to pitchers Dylan Cease, Michael King

The qualifying number for MLB free agents was announced earlier this week and according to a report from the Associated Press is set at $22,025,000, which is up from $21.05 million in 2025.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / LAFB Network / October 15

Dodgers Won’t Pursue Top SP Free Agent, According to Insider

This winter’s free agent class is stacked with elite starting pitching — but don’t expect the Los Angeles Dodgers to join the bidding war for Dylan Cease.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 15

Dodgers, Yankees ‘unlikely’ to pursue Dylan Cease, but suitor list will be long

The Major League Baseball offseason features one of the best free agent classes in recent memory. After early playoff exits, the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies are under pressure to make moves.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 15

Cardinals Among Teams Linked To Padres Ace Dylan Cease

The St. Louis Cardinals have a long offseason ahead. St. Louis hasn't been to the playoffs since 2022 and is coming off a season in which it had just 78 wins.

New York Mets News / Total Apex Sports / October 11

New York Mets Urged To Sign Recent Cy Young Candidate To Fix Pitching Woes

The 2025 season was a tale of two halves for the New York Mets. After a scorching start that saw them 21 games over .500 in June, the team collapsed in spectacular fashion, missing the playoffs on the final day of the regular season.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 9

Red Sox Pushed To Sign $158 Million Free Agent Ace

The Boston Red Sox made a lot of big moves in the offseason to put themselves in a good position for this season, but they ultimately came up short. Boston lost to the rival New York Yankees in the American League wild card round, adding insult to injury.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 7

Rangers Listed as Dark-Horse Candidate to Acquire Dylan Cease This Offseason

The Texas Rangers are in a rather precarious position heading into the MLB offseason, as they were unable to find enough momentum for a postseason run, and now they have to figure out what to change to get them there in 2026.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 6

Could Nationals Make Major Splash This Offseason by Signing Dylan Cease?

The Washington Nationals have a major problem when it coms to their starting rotation. They entered the season feeling fairly confident in that group.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 6

Georgia Native Might Not Be Realistic Free Agent Option for Braves

The Atlanta Braves need to target starting pitching over the offseason. Of all positions, it needs to be the top priority. In theory, there is a prime candidate to sign: Dylan Cease.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 5

Padres' Dylan Cease Addresses Potentially Leaving San Diego in Free Agency

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease commented on his upcoming free agency after the Padres' postseason loss to the Chicago Cubs. Cease has spent the last two seasons with the Padres after arriving before the 2024 season from the Chicago White Sox, and has had a fairly inconsistent time during his tenure during his time in San Diego.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / September 23

Padres could face postseason-altering decision in wild-card round

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