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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 10
Jed Hoyer wanted controllable pitching but the deadline exposed the Cubs’ biggest problem
After an aggressive trade deadline, Jed Hoyer has addressed their pitching need. He has also put the Chicago Cubs in a prime position to make a potential deep run in the playoffs.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 4
Jed Hoyer finally acts like a big market GM for the Chicago Cubs
For the first time in a long time, the Chicago Cubs approached the MLB trade deadline with the urgency, decisiveness, and financial muscle of a franchise that knows exactly what it is: a big‑market team with big‑market expectations.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 28
Chicago Cubs: Almost no prospect is off-limits in pursuit of pitching, per MLB insider
The Chicago Cubs are making things difficult for Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer. If the team had just totally bottomed out under the weight of a crushing, unprecedented run of high-profile pitching injuries, things would be much simpler heading into the August 3 trade deadline.
The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz
How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 27
As the trade deadline nears Jed Hoyer faces new harsh reality
The MLB trade deadline is on August 3rd at 6 pm EST. The Chicago Cubs find themselves in a very tough spot. Many Cubs fans still remember how President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer did not go all-in during last year’s trade deadline.
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 / July 23
Chicago Cubs possible trade deadline target would be so Cubs-like
The Chicago Cubs now have less than two weeks to go before the August 3 trade deadline passes and they’ll have to make do with the pitching they have. And with the team currently operating a pitching staff full of emergency fill-ins and castoffs from other teams, “standing pat” would not bode well for their chances in the postseason.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 20
Chicago Cubs trade overpay for 2-time All-Star eyed by former MLB exec
The Chicago Cubs are staring down what many believe will be a rougher than rough market ahead of the August 3 trade deadline. With tight races in both
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 17
Chicago Cubs trade deadline aggression may hinge on one key factor
The Chicago Cubs are set to begin the second half of the season five games behind the first place Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central Division and a half-game ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies for the top NL Wild Card spot.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 14
Chicago Cubs insider apologizes to executives, per report
A Chicago Sun-Times report by Jeff Agrest says that Marquee and The Score insider Bruce Levine has apologized to Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer and general manager Carter Hawkins after an odd incident on Twitter (X) Monday night.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 5
Chicago Cubs: Hoyer offers harsh reality check on trade deadline expectations
The Chicago Cubs are in a tough spot. At the moment, they’re a half-game out of qualifying for the last National League Wild Card spot. They’re also six games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central Division (and just a half-game ahead of the third place St.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 3
Cubs’ Jed Hoyer just said the quiet part out loud about 2026 MLB trade deadline
With the Chicago Cubs preparing for the trade deadline, the team could look to make some moves, especially with the injuries the ball club has been dealing with.
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 Trade Rumors / June 24
Jed Hoyer Discusses Cubs’ Pitching Needs
Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said at the start of June that pitching was likely to be the team’s focus as they get closer to the August 3 trade deadline.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 21
The Slumping Cubs Are Making Trade Calls, But That Doesn't Mean A Deal is Coming
Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer was brutally honest this week when joining 104.3 The Score. Not only did the long-time executive not shy away from calling out his team's underwhelming play, but he also didn't shy away from questions about possible trade deadline solutions.
Chicago Cubs News / Total Pro Sports / May 7
Chicago Cubs Success Keeps Jed Hoyer Active For Trade Candidates
The Chicago Cubs are off to a fine start this MLB season as they hold the second-best record in the league. The Cubs are 25-12 as of May 7, the same record as the New York Yankees.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 4
Jed Hoyer Admits One Cubs Issue Is Keeping Him Up at Night
The Chicago Cubs head into the season with as much potential to make a deep playoff run as they have had in the decade since their curse-breaking World Series breakthrough in 2016.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 12
Cubs expected to prioritize pitching additions in offseason
The Cubs are headed into this offseason prioritizing pitching additions, as president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer told reporters on Tuesday.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 16, 2025
Cubs' No. 2 no longer in consideration for Nationals job
He reportedly interviewed with the Nats a couple of weeks ago.
MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / August 19, 2025
Cubs' Jed Hoyer Makes Brutally Honest Brewers Admission As Division Gap Widens
Every season, the Milwaukee Brewers' ownership of the Chicago Cubs gets a little more satisfying for one side, a little more exasperating for the other.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 5, 2025
Cubs president admits trade-deadline gamble 'not looking like a good bet'
This could have the Cubs, and their fans, asking "what if" at the end of the season.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / July 29, 2025
Jed Hoyer Gets Extended As The Cubs’ Playoff Push Continues
With Thursday’s trade deadline looming, the Chicago Cubs announced one big move Monday afternoon: The team and president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer agreed to terms on a multiyear contract extension.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / July 28, 2025
Cubs announce extension for baseball operations boss Jed Hoyer
Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer entered 2025 without a contract beyond this season. But with the Cubs sharing the National League's best record with the Milwaukee Brewers entering Monday's play, Hoyer has been rewarded with a multiyear extension announced prior to the Cubs' series opener at Milwaukee.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 28, 2025
Cubs agree to a contract extension with POBO Jed Hoyer
Hoyer’s previous contract, which he signed when he took over from Theo Epstein as Chicago’s chief baseball decision maker after the 2020 season, would have expired at the end of the 2025 campaign.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 21, 2025
Cubs' Jed Hoyer Makes Brewers Admission Before MLB Trade Deadline
The Chicago Cubs made an excellent decision to hire Craig Counsell. Jed Hoyer did the right job by poaching him from the Milwaukee Brewers, but unfortunately for the Cubs, Milwaukee hasn't gone away. Frankly, the Brewers look to be one of the better teams in the National League once again, sitting at 59-40 and 10-0 over their last 10.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 19, 2025
Jed Hoyer reveals Cubs’ strategy ahead of the trade deadline
The Chicago Cubs are trying to make several moves ahead of the MLB trade deadline, in order to improve the team. President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer is revealing some of the team’s strategy.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 18, 2025
Cubs Boss Jed Hoyer Says No Prospect Is Untouchable at Upcoming Trade Deadline
The Chicago Cubs have long been expected over the last several months to be aggressive when it comes to the trade deadline. Now that the date is less than two weeks, the Cubs are on the cusp of having some difficult decisions to make.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / July 8, 2025
Cubs' Jed Hoyer Reportedly Getting Fooled by General Manager from NL Rival
This is the time of year for agents and teams around the league to do what they must do. The Chicago Cubs, who have been linked to multiple Pittsburgh Pirates players, must be cautious that teams aren't disclosing information to reporters in an attempt to inflate prices for their players.
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