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Cubs Should Lock Down Critical Star This Offseason Before Contract Year Hits

The Chicago Cubs head into the offseason with the big question looming being who they are going to acquire, either via free agency or trade. It's natural for this to be the first thing on the minds of fans after a big winter at this point a year ago, when the team's moves led to the first real playoff run in close to a decade.

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Chicago Cubs Standout May Have Helped Hall of Fame Resume in 2025

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoener, a former Stanford Cardinal, had an underrated 2025 campaign. He hit .297 with a .345 OBP, seven home runs, 61 RBI, and is a Gold Glove finalist.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 25

MLB Insider Names Intriguing Free Agent Fit For Cubs

When one thinks about where the Chicago Cubs could most stand to improve this offseason, the infield isn't the first thing that comes to mind. This is

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The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

There have been just 19 walk-off home runs in the history of the World Series. How many of the players to hit one can you name in five minutes?

The 'World Series home run leaders' quiz

The 'AL & NL batting champions since 2003' quiz

The 'World Series Champions' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 25

Why Ethan Conrad Could Be Cubs’ Fastest-Rising Prospect Next Season

The Chicago Cubs have had a solid track record of late when it comes to their first-round draft picks. Dating back to selecting current second baseman Nico Hoerner in the first round in 2018, the franchise has selected eight players with their first-round pick.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 24

Nico Hoerner And Cubs Claim Prestigious Defensive Awards

The Chicago Cubs had one of the finest defensive seasons in Major League Baseball in 2025. In the eyes of one publication, they were the best. The Fielding Bible has been presenting awards for the league’s top defensive players for the past 20 years.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / October 23

Nico Hoerner Wins Fielding Bible Award, Cubs Named Defensive Team of the Year

The 2016 Chicago Cubs, who won the World Series after a dominant regular season, prided themselves on defense. Now that Jed Hoyer is in charge, he has taken a similar approach, focusing on strong gloves all across the field.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 22

Pete Crow-Armstrong, Kyle Tucker and Nico Hoerner are Silver Slugger finalists

The Cubs might take home a few Gold Gloves this year, as six Cubs players are finalists for those awards, as announced last week by Rawlings. Even more hardware could be going home with Cubs batters for 2025, as three Cubs players, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Kyle Tucker and Nico Hoerner, were named finalists for Silver Slugger awards.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 16

Chicago Cubs news and notes: Hoerner, Imanaga, Tucker, Hoyer speaks

We cover the coverage like PCA covers center field. As far as I’m concerned, it’s the post-season. Unless the Cubs are in, I only glance at playoff baseball.

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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.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 5

Chicago Cubs: Can Nico Hoerner escape Cubs playoff goat tag?

The Chicago Cubs got bashed pretty good on Saturday in their 9-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in Game One of the NLDS at American Family Field. Actually, by the top of the third, the game was pretty much done as the Cubs were buried 9-1, after an ugly six-run Brewers first inning and a three-run Brewers second.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 5

Chicago Cubs news and notes: Boyd, Busch, Happ, Hoerner

The Cubs had a few too many pitchers and will have to regroup. “It’s not like ‘Couns’ has exotic blitz packages or has a good play-action pass game or anything like that that’s going to make it difficult on us.

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The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 30

Cubs bullpen dazzles in first postseason win since 2017

Entering Game 1 of Tuesday's National League wild-card series, the Chicago Cubs hadn't won a postseason game since 2017. That cannot be said anymore as Chicago used timely hitting and a stellar bullpen performance to a 3-1 win over the San Diego Padres and take a 1-0 series lead.

Cubs make bold decision for Game 2 starter vs. Padres

Cubs have key advantage over the Padres in NL wild-card series

Dodgers get off to fast start in Game 1 triumph over Reds

Former All-Star, future Hall of Famer absent from Dodgers' wild-card roster

Chicago Cubs: This Cub has gone from trade bait to MVP

The Chicago Cubs pulled off a 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday at Wrigley Field to take the three-game series before a road trip that starts Monday.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 18

Chicago Cubs: This Cub has gone from trade bait to MVP

The Chicago Cubs pulled off a 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday at Wrigley Field to take the three-game series before a road trip that starts Monday.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / July 29

Teammate discusses which Ryne Sandberg qualities current Cubs possess

Ryne Sandberg's death on Monday has at least one former teammate talking about the qualities the Hall of Famer possessed on the field and which Chicago Cubs are carrying on his legacy.

One trade each National League team must make

Cubs in danger of making enormous trade-deadline mistake

Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg dies after battle with cancer

Who are the early favorites for all the 2025 MLB awards?

The 'National League MVPs' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / June 16

Nico Hoerner Quietly Enjoying Excellent Season for Cubs

Nico Hoerner is in his seventh year with the Chicago Cubs and has consistently been an important glue guy every single year. He has not strayed from that role this season.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / June 13

Cubs Predicted to Replace Nico Hoerner With 15 Home Run Infielder

The MLB Draft is set to take place exactly one month from today, and the Chicago Cubs are picking 17th overall. Right now, experts are making predictions on who each team will pick, and CBS Sports' Mike Axisa has a pick that should surprise some Cubs fans.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 9

Cubs ejections are another example of umpires overreacting

When people pay money to go to a Major League Baseball game they are not doing so to watch the umpires. Sometimes the league's umpires need reminded of that.

Jack Flaherty shuts down Cubs as Tigers win

10 potential first-time MLB All-Stars: Cubs star helps case with Saturday home run

The 25 most surprising players from the 2025 MLB season so far

The '1984 Chicago Cubs' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / June 9

Cubs’ Nico Hoerner reveals 6-word message to umpire that got him ejected

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner was ejected from Sunday’s game against the Detroit Tigers after he questioned a called third strike, and we now know what he said that led to him being thrown out.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 8

Chicago Cubs manager furious at ump for ejection after Nico Hoerner’s 6-word diss

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell was upset with home plate umpire Derek Thomas following the team’s 4-0 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday in front of 40,343 fans at Comerica Park.

Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / January 19

Status of Cubs’ Nico Hoerner Still Unclear as Spring Approaches

Since it was revealed Nico Hoerner underwent flexor tendon surgery in his right forearm in October, questions about the Chicago Cubs’ second baseman’s status haven’t gone away.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 18

Cubs' Nico Hoerner reveals part of game impacted most by injury

As the Cubs have attempted to retool their roster in an effort to get back to the playoffs for the first time in a 162-game season since 2018, one of the biggest question marks regarding the club’s roster this winter has been the status of second baseman Nico Hoerner.

Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts has revealing comments on team's offseason, payroll

Cubs exec says Wrigley and fans will sell Kyle Tucker on staying in Chicago

Sammy Sosa makes long-awaited return at Cubs Convention

15 cities that should get an MLB expansion team

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year' quiz

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / November 23

Nico Hoerner Called "Perfect Transaction" For Seattle Mariners This Offseason

ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan called Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner the "perfect transaction" for the Seattle Mariners in an article written on Friday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 18

Two potential trade destinations for Nico Hoerner and Cody Bellinger

With the MLB offseason in swing, the Chicago Cubs could find themselves at the forefront of trade talks surrounding two of their best players in outfielder Cody Bellinger and second baseman Nico Hoerner. Here are two potential trade destinations for both players.

Dodgers are favorites, but this team could be a prime Roki Sasaki landing spot

MLB stadiums of yesteryear we wish were still around

The 'World Series Champions' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / October 21, 2024

Nico Hoerner Undergoes Hand Surgery

After a disappointing finish to the season, the Chicago Cubs announced that gold glover Nico Hoerner underwent flexor tendon surgery on his right hand.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 21, 2024

Cubs INF undergoes flexor tendon surgery

The news comes out of nowhere, as there was no prior indication there was anything wrong with his throwing arm.

Previewing upcoming qualifying offer decisions: Position players

MLB stadiums of yesteryear we wish were still around

The '1984 Chicago Cubs' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 28, 2024

Cubs’ Nico Hoerner gets brutally honest on missing 2024 playoffs

As the Chicago Cubs take on the Cincinnati Reds Saturday in the penultimate game of the season, it comes in dreadful fashion as the team has missed the playoffs.