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Cubs outfielder Kevin Alcántara has undergone surgery to repair a sports hernia, the team announced. Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times was the first to report the news.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Cubs to call up top prospect, option Owen Caissie

The Cubs will replace one outfield prospect with another on Monday, as ESPN’s Jesse Rogers reports that Kevin Alcantara will be called up from Triple-A Iowa and Owen Caissie is being sent back to Triple-A.

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Miami Marlins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 25

Marlins rumors: Sandy Alcantara expecting trade

2025 has made it clear that there is still a long way to go in the Miami Marlins’ rebuild. President of baseball operations Peter Bendix is performing a painstakingly thorough reconstruction of the entire organization.

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The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

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Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / July 11

World Series Contender Named Realistic Trade Partner for Marlins

The Miami Marlins may not end up trading Sandy Alcantara before the MLB trade deadline, but if they do, multiple teams could be interested in the former Cy Young winner.

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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.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 18

MLB Insider Proposes Chicago Cubs Trade Star Prospects for Cy Young Winner

The Chicago Cubs still have six weeks until the MLB trade deadline, and that’s plenty of time to ponder what the best fits are for their starting rotation.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 12

The next star prospect Cubs must call up in 2025 MLB season

The Chicago Cubs are currently one of the best teams in the National League. The Cubs are the top team in the NL Central, leading the St. Louis Cardinals by five games and the Brewers by 5.5 games in the division.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 4

Cubs’ perfect trade offer for Marlins’ Sandy Alcantara

The Chicago Cubs are 38-22. They have the best record in the National League, but they can’t afford to stand pat, especially knowing that their ace is out for the season.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / May 12

Chicago Cubs urged to call up ‘stagnating’ outfield prospect

The Chicago Cubs are juggling a few roster issues as they work to keep their lead in the NL Central Division. They’re dealing with a starting rotation minus ace Justin Steele for the season, Shota Imanaga for at least a few starts, and Javier Assad until mid-season.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / April 24

Trade Talks Heating Up — Cubs Could Be a Wild Card

Almost a month into the 2025 season, the MLB trade deadline is slowly coming into focus. The Chicago Cubs may be positioning themselves as one of the more intriguing buyers, and possibly the disruptor in the chase for a frontline starter.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 16

2 Chicago Cubs players that shined in first ever Spring Breakout game

The Chicago Cubs first two Spring Breakout games were cancelled due to weather, but on the third attempt they finally were able to play. On Saturday the

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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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 16

Three prospects who shined in Cubs-Angels Spring Breakout game

In a matchup between some of the top prospects in the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Angels organizations, three arguably shined the brightest in Saturday's Spring Breakout matchup, eventually won by the Cubs 8-3.

Watch: Cubs' Kevin Alcantara makes immediate impact in Spring Breakout

Cubs preseason capsule: Chicago on upswing with OF Kyle Tucker

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Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / March 15

Watch: Cubs prospect makes immediate impact in Spring Breakout

Watch: Cubs' Kevin Alcantara makes immediate impact in Spring Breakout

Chicago Cubs prospect Kevin Alcántara has been showing his skills throughout spring training. That continued on Saturday night in perhaps his biggest showcase as a prospect so far.

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Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / March 12

Kevin Alcantara Optioned Ahead of Tokyo Series

The Chicago Cubs are preparing for their trip to Tokyo. They will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome. This will be a two-game series to start the 2025 Major League Baseball season.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / March 12

Cubs Surprisingly Exclude No. 6 Prospect From Tokyo Series Roster

The Chicago Cubs are preparing to make their final roster decisions for the Tokyo Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. These two National League teams will play a two-game series from March 18 to 19 at the Tokyo Dome, the home stadium of Nippon Professional Baseball's Yomiuri Giants.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 27

Chicago Cubs legend has high praise for top prospect in Spring Training

Spring Training has treated the Chicago Cubs kindly so far based on the product on the field and the legends that have been around Mesa with the franchise.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / February 26

Kevin Alcantara: The Jaguar of Chicago Cubs Spring Training

Spring Training is in full swing for the Chicago Cubs. They have kicked off their Cactus League campaign with an impressive undefeated streak in their first six games.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 24

Chicago Cubs tied to former Cy Young ace in blockbuster spring training acquisition

The Chicago Cubs began the season with the stated purpose of finding a front-of-rotation starting pitcher. And, although they’ve been linked to some names via trade and free agency, nothing has come of that pursuit, other than the free agent acquisition of rehabbed lefty starter Matthew Boyd and swing man Colin Rea.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 9, 2024

White Sox to sign veteran outfielder

The White Sox are in agreement with free agent outfielder Mike Tauchman, reports Scott Merkin of MLB.com (X link). It’s a major league contract for the Meister Sports Management client, tweets James Fegan of Sox Machine.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 27, 2024

Chicago Cubs Possess Potential Substantial Trade Centerpiece Outfielder

Looking ahead to the upcoming MLB offseason, fans should be very excited to see what the Chicago Cubs choose to do. Some believe that Jed Hoyer and the front office will have another relatively quiet offseason.

MLB News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 19, 2024

Guardians Named Trade Fit for a Top Cubs' Prospect

The Cleveland Guardians are set to battle for their season tonight in Game 5 of their ALCS series against the New York Yankees. While they still have life, the offseason is coming up quickly as well and the front office is likely already preparing for ways to improve the team.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 19, 2024

Royals Named Trade Fit For Blossoming Cubs Star With Offseason Ahead

The Kansas City Royals have a little work to do this offseason after they fell short in the ALDS against the New York Yankees. Their biggest need is offense.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 25, 2024