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Report: Cubs Remain Active in Trade Talks - Day two of the Winter Meetings is underway in Orlando, with Kyle Schwarber and Edwin Diaz both signing this morning. Jesse Rogers of ESPN reported in his article this afternoon that the Chicago Cubs a...

Report: Cubs Remain Active in Trade Talks
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Owen Caissie to Play For Team Canada in 2026 World Baseball Classic - A third Chicago Cubs player has committed to play in the World Baseball Classic, though this time it’s not for Team USA. Owen Caissie will represent Team Canada in the 2026 WBC, marking his second tim...

Owen Caissie to Play For Team Canada in 2026 World Baseball Classic
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Chicago Cubs Winter Meetings Preview - Tonight in Orlando, members of Major League Baseball’s front offices and various other decision-makers will gather for the 2025 Winter Meetings. The meetings are taking place at Walt Disney World, so ...

The Winter Meetings begin TONIGHT in Orlando. Check out my preview of what should be a busy week for the Cubs as they look to bolster their roster before the new year.

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Cubs Could Circle Back to Marlins Pitchers During Winter Meetings - The Winter Meetings start tomorrow, which typically supercharges the offseason. The hot stove continues to spit out rumor after rumor, with one of the latest regarding the Miami Marlins and their star...

The Cubs showed interest in Edward Cabrera and Sandy Alcántara at the trade deadline, but the asking prices were too high. As the Winter Meetings begin tonight, could the Cubs circle back on any of the Marlins’ arms?

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What is the Rule 5 Draft and How Does it Work? An attempt to clear up the very confusing process that is the Rule 5 Draft.

The Rule 5 Draft is this Wednesday at 1pm CT. I wrote a guide for how it works and why it exists:
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Nationals Expected to Move MacKenzie Gore This Winter - The Cubs are heavily involved in the free agent starting pitching market, but moving prospects for a front-line arm may be wise. The trade rumors are starting to pick up with the Winter Meetings only ...

The Nationals are expected to trade MacKenzie Gore this offseason, maybe even this week. Could the Cubs get back into the Gore sweepstakes?

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Marquee Sports Network Renews Several On-Air Contracts - This morning on 670 The Score, Crane Kenney announced that several on-air talents will be returning to Marquee Sports Network, including the broadcast duo of Jon Sciambi and Jim Deshaies. On The Score...

Marquee Sports Network Renews Several On-Air Contracts
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Cubs Not Close to Zac Gallen Deal - The Cubs signed Zac Gallen, or did they? It’s been a wild day already, with Bob Nightengale of USA Today reporting that the Cubs had reached a contract agreement with free-agent starting pitcher Zac G...

Cubs Not Close to Zac Gallen Deal
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The Cubs are not close to signing Zac Gallen, sources have informed CI. No deals imminent as of now

Cubs' Interest in Tatsuya Imai Very Real as They Survey Starting Pitching Market - With the Winter Meetings just days away, rumors are starting to heat up around the league. Over the last 24 hour or so, the Cubs have been linked again to both Alex Bregman and Japanese pitcher Tatsuy...

Although the Cubs are casting a wide net for starting pitching this winter, CI has learned that their primary focus is on Tatsuya Imai, the hard-throwing 27-year-old from Japan.

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Pirates Open to Trading Starting Pitching, Could Be Cubs Trade Partner - In his latest piece about the Pirates trading away Johan Oviedo, Ken Rosenthal reported that the Pirates are open to trading another starting pitcher not named Paul Skenes. So while it still feels lik...

If the Pirates are willing to move more starting pitching, arms such as Braxton Ashcraft and Jared Jones would be intriguing options for the Cubs.

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Matthew Boyd to Play For Team USA in 2026 World Baseball Classic - Coming off the best year of his career, Matthew Boyd has announced that he will be on Team USA for the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Boyd is the second member of the Chicago Cubs to join the team, ...

Matthew Boyd to Play For Team USA in 2026 World Baseball Classic
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Cubs Sign Versatile IF Scott Kingery to Minors Deal - The Cubs made their big signing of the offseason on Tuesday, which should put all the restless fans at ease. I’m only joking, of course, but the Cubs did indeed sign free agent Scott Kingery to a mino...

Cubs Sign Versatile IF Scott Kingery to Minors Deal
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Williams Signs 3-Year, $45M Deal with Mets - The Mets made a big splash on Monday evening, signing reliever Devin Williams to a three-year deal. Devin Williams Mets deal: $45M for 3 years. $5M per deferred for 11/20 years with $6M bonus prorated...

Williams Signs 3-Year, $45M Deal with Mets
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Twins Could Help Cubs with Multiple Offseason Needs - After a season in which they finished fourth in the AL Central with a record of 70-92, the Minnesota Twins may be ready to enter a rebuild. Earlier this month, Jeff Passan reported that they are likel...

The trade market may be the Cubs’ best option for improving the roster for 2026. Could they look to acquire one of Joe Ryan or Pablo López, along with Byron Buxton, to fill two needs with one trade?

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Building Cubs' Holiday Wishlist: Starting Pitcher, Bullpen, Outfielder - It’s finally Thanksgiving, which means the holiday season is upon us.  Some people argue that only now can you truly listen to Christmas music, but the correct opinion is that those tunes were viable ...

Happy Thanksgiving! Check out my Cubs’ holiday wishlist as the offseason gets underway.

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Cease Signs 7-Year, $210M Deal with Blue Jays - The offseason market has been moving at a much faster pace than usual, which is interesting given the fact that the annual Winter Meetings have not taken place yet. On Tuesday, the Boston Red Sox trad...

Cease Signs 7-Year, $210M Deal with Blue Jays
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Cubs Signing Reliever Phil Maton - The Cubs are signing right-handed pitcher Phil Maton, as first reported by Michael Cerami of Bleacher Nation. Will Sammon of the Athletic provided contract details, reporting that it’s a two-year deal...

Cubs Signing Reliever Phil Maton
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Cubs Could Trade from Thinning Farm System Rather Than Sign Big Free Agents - Budget constraints seem to be a common theme when discussing the Cubs, and that could easily become the case once again this winter. Any limits on free agency spending will spur more trade discussion,...

If the Cubs don't want to spend big in free agency this winter, trading from their farm system is the next-best option to acquire talent that can help them compete next season. A problem arises: the Cubs' farm system is rather top-heavy.

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Inevitable CBA Lockout Could Keep Cubs from Spending Big This Winter - Unless something drastic changes over the next 12 months, MLB owners and players are headed towards a lockout after the 2026 season. Whether fans realize it or not, this uncertainty surrounding the po...

MLB is headed toward a lockout after the 2026 season, which is causing significant uncertainty across the sport. After a successful season and several games of playoff revenue, is the uncertainty a valid reason for the Cubs not to spend big?

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Old Friend Christopher Morel Could Be Fit for Cubs Bench - The Tampa Bay Rays designated Christopher Morel for assignment on Tuesday, following a rather rough tenure for the 26-year-old in Florida. The utility outfielder was acquired from the Cubs at the trad...

Christopher Morel was designated for assignment by the Tampa Bay Rays yesterday. Could he be an option for the Cubs’ bench this coming season?

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Kyle Tucker Declines Cubs' Qualifying Offer - As expected, Kyle Tucker has declined the Qualifying Offer and will be a free agent this offseason. If he signs with a team other than the Chicago Cubs, the Cubs will receive a compensatory draft pick...

Kyle Tucker Declines Cubs’ Qualifying Offer
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BREAKING: Shōta Imanaga Accepts Qualifying Offer - Shōta Imanaga has accepted the qualifying offer, according to Patrick Mooney, and will remain with the Cubs for the 2026 season. Shota Imanaga will be returning to the Chicago Cubs on a one-year, $22....

BREAKING: Shōta Imanaga Accepts Qualifying Offer
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Pete Crow-Armstrong to Play For Team USA in 2026 World Baseball Classic - “Whenever you call, you know my answer is yes. I love getting to play for my country more than anything.” Pete Crow-Armstrong announced his commitment to Team USA on Thursday evening, citing a convers...

After a breakout season in which he became an All-Star and won a Gold Glove, Pete Crow-Armstrong is set to represent his country in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, something he mentioned to manager Mark DeRosa all the way back in July.

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Bo Bichette's Bat, Positional Versatility Could Interest Cubs - The GM meetings are taking place in Las Vegas this week, which will lead to a plethora of rumors and reports over the coming days. Free agency being wide open now means teams can talk with players and...

Teams are reportedly interested in exploring Bo Bichette’s positional versatility, as the 27-year-old is one of the hottest names on the free-agent market. The Cubs should be among the interested teams.

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Report: Shōta Imanaga Expected to Decline Qualifying Offer - Jon Heyman of the New York Post has reported that starting pitcher Shōta Imanaga is expected to decline the Qualifying Offer and hit the free agent market. “Early word is that Shota Imanaga is expecte...

Report: Shōta Imanaga Expected to Decline Qualifying Offer
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Ketel Marte's Availability Presents Opportunity for Cubs to Bolster Lineup - Ketel Marte has become one of the best infielders in baseball, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to the World Series in 2023. His power as a switch-hitter has made him a household name in Arizona, whic...

Ketel Marte may be available on the trade market, presenting an intriguing option for the Cubs as they look to strengthen their offense this winter.

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Cade Horton Falls Short in Rookie of the Year Voting after Generational Second Half - In an interesting turn of events, Drake Baldwin took home the Rookie of the Year award over Cade Horton. Drake Baldwin is your 2025 National League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year! pic.twitter.com/...

Cade Horton Falls Short in Rookie of the Year Voting after Generational Second Half
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Japanese RHP Tatsuya Imai to Be Posted - Japanese players have begun the posting process, with negotiation windows opening rather soon for some of the stars hoping to come to America for the upcoming season. Tatsuya Imai may be the biggest n...

Japanese RHP Tatsuya Imai to Be Posted
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MLB Trade Rumors Predicts Cubs Will Spend on Pitching This Winter - MLB Trade Rumors recently released their 2025 Free Agent Predictions, in which four of their writers rank the top 50 free agents, along with contract predictions and landing spots. The Cubs were featu...

MLB Trade Rumors Predicts Cubs Will Spend on Pitching This Winter
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