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This proves Seiya Suzuki deserves way more attention in MLB free agency
Seiya Suzuki tops MLB.com’s 2026‑27 free‑agent hitter power rankings, with seven of eight voters voting him the best bat available. The 32‑year‑old outfielder posted a .270/.368/.473 line, 26 homers, 86 RBIs and an OPS+ over 125 for four straight seasons—joining only Ohtani, Harper and Devers in that elite club. After a five‑year, $85 million deal with Chicago, the Cubs gave him a $23.15 million qualifying offer, pending his decision by Nov. 17. Analysts, including Ken Rosenthal, see the Toronto Blue Jays as a likely destination.
“The One l Love”: Phillies $150M Pro’s Influence on PCA Comes Full Circle With Emotional Admission
Kyle Schwarber’s $150 million, five‑year deal with the Phillies comes full circle as Cubs star Pete Crow‑Armstrong publicly credits the veteran for helping him match Schwarber’s 45‑home‑run mark. In an MLBPA video, Crow‑Armstrong, a 2026 MVP and member of the 40‑40 club (45 homers, 41 steals), praised Schwarber’s mentorship that began during Team USA play. Schwarber, who hit 38 homers in his final Chicago season and logged a 427‑foot blast at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, returned the compliment, calling the youngster “an animal.” Both players sit at 45 homers heading into 2027, with Crow‑Armstrong adding a Platinum Glove and Hank Aaron Award, while Schwarber’s $150 M contract keeps him a power benchmark for the Phillies.
Answering Reddit's biggest MLB offseason questions after the GM Meetings
Robert Murray shares what he’s hearing on the Yankees, Dodgers, Cubs and more after taking MLB fans’ questions on Reddit.
Pete Crow-Armstrong left the MVP voters nothing to decide
Pete Crow-Armstrong is the ninth Cub to win the MVP award and the first to do it unanimously. The honor caps a season that rewrote the franchise record book.
Cubs Notes: Ramirez, Kelly, Hoyer, Staffing
The Cubs face two outfield vacancies with NL MVP Pete Crow‑Armstrong joining a soon‑to‑be‑free‑agent duo of Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki. GM Carter Hawkins eyes internal options—Pedro Ramirez, Matt Shaw and Kevin Alcantara—while weighing the risk of unproven talent. Ramirez, a 22‑year‑old who hit .312 with nine homers and 19 steals in Triple‑A and posted a .261/.321/.402 line with six homers in the majors, could become a clubhouse leader. Shaw offered a 106 wRC+ in limited action, and Alcantara provides versatile outfield depth despite a scant 37‑game MLB résumé. The club also mulls a return of catcher Carson Kelly, extends Jed Hoyer’s contract through 2030, and adds pitching analyst Rylan Domingues and farm director Ben Martin.
Cubs Indeed Have ‘Strong Interest’ in Japanese RHP Kaima Taira
The Chicago Cubs have confirmed a “strong interest” in Japanese right‑hander Kaima Taira, according to Bruce Levine, joining a list of suitors that includes the White Sox, Padres, Blue Jays, Angels, Mets, Rangers and Yankees. At 5‑foot‑8 and 210 lb, Taira defies the typical starter’s look but throws a triple‑digit fastball and posted a dominant NPB season. The Cubs, who have a solid track record in Japan and need pitching depth, could lure him by offering a rotation role and a plan for adapting to MLB hitters. With three starter needs and bullpen upgrades on the docket, Taira represents a high‑upside, low‑floor gamble that could reshape Chicago’s staff for 2027.
2026-2027 Free Agent Predictions: Landing Spots and Contracts
MLB free agency opens with a looming December 1 lockout, giving teams less than a month to seal deals. The author ranks the top 20 free agents, highlighting a deep starting‑pitcher pool led by Tarik Skubal. Skubal, a two‑time Cy Young with a 2.72 ERA and 10.55 K/9 in 2026, is projected to sign a record‑setting nine‑year, $400 million contract (≈$44.44 M AAV) with the New York Mets. Pitcher Michael King (3.21 ERA) is tipped for a four‑year, $140 million deal with the Chicago Cubs, while outfielder Randy Arozarena is forecast to land a five‑year, $135 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles. The piece updates the list as agents negotiate amid the compressed window.
Cubs, White Sox, Padres Among Teams Interested In Kaima Taira
Right‑hander Kaima Taira, the 26‑year‑old Seibu Lions ace who posted a 1.36 ERA with 95‑97 mph fastballs in Japan, is drawing interest from multiple MLB clubs after being posted. The Cubs and White Sox show "strong" interest and plan meetings with agent Scott Boras, while the Padres, Blue Jays, Giants and several other teams have also scouted him. Taira’s rare 5‑foot‑8, 209‑lb frame and ability to reach triple‑digit velocity make him a potential starter despite concerns about durability. Chicago’s rotation holes and Toronto’s extensive background work suggest he could land as a starter or reliever this offseason.
The Top 100 Cubs of all time, No. 94: Paul Minner
Left‑hander Paul Minner, acquired by the Cubs with Preston Ward for $100,000 in October 1949 (about $1.4 million today), turned a hard‑throwing, injury‑plagued career into a brief finesse success. In 1951 he posted a 3.79 ERA, 1.403 WHIP and a solid 3.2 bWAR over 201.2 innings, yet went 6‑17 due to poor run support and manager Frank Frisch’s erratic pitching rotations. The Cubs fell from a promising 21‑20 start to finish last in the NL. Minner’s career ended after a bizarre 1956 bathtub fall that cracked a vertebra, leading to his release. He finished with 14.6 bWAR for Chicago and later worked in insurance until his death in 2006.
Tigers Interested In Shota Imanaga
The Detroit Tigers are eyeing left‑hander Shota Imanaga as a free‑agency option to bolster a youthful rotation after trading Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize. Imanaga, 33, posted a 3.77 ERA with 174⅓ innings and 35 home runs allowed in 2026 for the Cubs. While his strikeout rate stayed near one per inning, his fly‑ball style raised homer concerns, which could improve at Comerica Park. The Tigers, with a flexible payroll around $149 M, hope to add depth alongside prospects Jackson Jobe, Troy Melton and veteran Framber Valdez.
LA Native Pete Crow-Armstrong Wins Unanimous MVP Over Shohei Ohtani
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow‑Armstrong, a 24‑year‑old LA native, wins the National League MVP unanimously, edging out four‑time winner Shohei Ohtani. Crow‑Armstrong posts a league‑leading 9.8 bWAR, 119 runs, 45 homers, 41 steals and a .943 OPS, while also topping defensive metrics with 26 fielding runs. Ohtani’s campaign is hampered by knee and biceps injuries, limiting him to 14 starts (1.79 ERA) and dropping his power to 30 homers and a .889 OPS. The article also notes Crow‑Armstrong’s controversial remarks about Dodgers fans, hinting at future Chicago‑Los Angeles matchups.
Cubs rumors: Chicago’s Tarik Skubal pursuit seems to be over before it even started
Cubs fans can drop hopes of landing Tarik Skubal. ESPN's Jesse Rogers confirms Chicago will not bid for the 29‑year‑old pitcher, who posted a 2.72 ERA in 26 games for Detroit and the Dodgers despite injury woes in 2026. The Cubs may instead target other free‑agent arms like Freddy Peralta or Michael King, but a long‑term, record‑setting deal appears to deter them. After reaching the postseason but exiting in the NL Wild Card, Chicago’s pitching upgrade remains uncertain.
Insider Reveals Detroit Tigers’ Interest in Former All-Star Pitcher
MLB insider Jon Paul Morosi reports that the Detroit Tigers are showing interest in former Chicago Cubs All-Star pitcher Shota Imanaga ahead of the 2027 season.
Yankees rumors: Ryan McMahon on trade block as New York tries navigating ‘bad’ contract
The Yankees have placed third baseman Ryan McMahon on the trade block as they look to upgrade a position that faltered in 2026. In 124 games, McMahon posted a .213/.279/.357 slash line with 11 homers, 41 RBIs and a .635 OPS, while posting zero Outs Above Average and –3 DRS defensively. With $16 million due in 2027— the final year of his six‑year, $70 million deal— New York may have to subsidize his salary or absorb another unwanted contract to make a move. Potential replacements include free‑agent Alec Bohm and Cubs outfielder Matt Shaw, though a looming labor dispute could further complicate any trade.
Cubs rumors: Chicago really wants to bring back ex-Mets in free agency
The Chicago Cubs are targeting former Mets arms in free agency to fix a rotation plagued by injuries and inconsistency. Reports say they aim to re‑sign right‑handers Clay Holmes (6‑8, 3.32 ERA, 78 K) and David Peterson (9‑8, 4.80 ERA, 137 K), both of whom became free agents after declining options. The club also has interest in high‑profile free agent Tarik Skubal, while younger pitchers Cade Horton, Justin Steele and Ben Brown recover from injuries. With the Padres eliminating Chicago in the NL Wild Card, the Cubs’ front office makes pitching its offseason priority.
MLB rumors: There’s a lot of buzz around Mariners stealing major Cubs free agent
The Seattle Mariners are circling Cubs outfielder Ian Happ, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. Happ, a four‑time Gold Glove winner who hit 24 homers and drove in 68 runs last season, fits a “max‑priority” defensive need in Seattle’s left field. The interest is tied to new manager Jason Kanzler, who spent three seasons with Chicago’s player‑personnel department. While Seattle shows no appetite for shortstop J.P. Crawford and may trade a starter like George Kirby or Emerson Hancock for a position player, the team aims to rebound from a 76‑86, third‑place AL West finish. The buzz centers on whether the Mariners can pull off the Cubs’ biggest free‑agent target.
Cubs trade target: Jarren Duran
The Bleed Cubbie Blue piece proposes Jarren Duran as a potential Cubs trade target after his 2026 slump to a .207/.266/.361 line and 0.4 bWAR. Duran, 30, earned $7.7 million and has two contract years left; he could fill a right‑field vacancy until Josiah Hartshorn is ready, though he has also played left field and center field. The author suggests a one‑for‑one swap with Red Sox second‑base prospect Matt Shaw, whose limited 2026 right‑field showing and blocked path at second base make him a candidate for Chicago. Controversies surrounding Duran are noted, but the trade could address both teams’ needs.
MLB rumors: Tigers linked to major Cubs free agent pitcher
Detroit is reportedly eyeing former Cubs left‑hander Shota Imanaga as a free‑agent addition to its rotation. MLB Network insider Jon Morosi says the Tigers met with the 33‑year‑old, who posted an 11‑10 record, 3.77 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 174 strikeouts over 32 starts in 2026, despite a career‑high 35 homers allowed. Imanaga, a potential top‑of‑the‑staff arm, could pair with Framber Valdez and address Detroit's rotation needs. The Tigers appear to be moving early in the offseason market.
Pete Crow-Armstrong is only player in MLB history to accomplish these 5 feats in single season
Cubs superstar achieves five historic feats in one remarkable campaign.
Cubs GM explains why pitching-needy Chicago isn't pursuing Tarik Skubal
The Cubs need pitching in the worst way but they have a good reason not to chase the best pitcher on the free agent market.
Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Clay Holmes
Clay Holmes enters free agency as a 34‑year‑old starter after reshaping his career from Yankees closer to a reliable rotation arm. In 2026 he posted a 3.29 ERA over 101⅓ innings for the Mets and Cubs, ranking 60.8% of batted balls as grounders and surrendering just six homers. A fractured right fibula in May halted his strong 2.39 ERA start, and his post‑injury numbers rose to a 4.25 ERA in Chicago. Declining a $12 million 2027 option, Holmes is projected to earn $16‑22 million per year on a 2‑4‑year deal, with Just Baseball forecasting a three‑year, $54 million contract—likely with the New York Mets. The article outlines five potential landing spots, weighing his ground‑ball skill, age, and injury history.
Mariners News: Yordan Álvarez, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Evan Phillips
The latest baseball roundup highlights key offseason moves and accolades. In Seattle, GM meeting insights shape the Mariners' 40‑man roster outlook, while Seiya Suzuki’s power at T‑Mobile Park and coach Tanner Swanson’s return are discussed. Across the league, Astros slugger Yordan Álvarez becomes the first full‑time DH to win the AL MVP unanimously, and Cubs outfielder Pete Crow‑Armstrong secures the NL MVP. The Braves lock up right‑hander Evan Phillips on a three‑year, $35 M deal. Additional notes include a potential KBO jump by Ja‑Wook Koo, new Astros GM Randy Flores’ hiring of Brad Ausmus, and former Mariner staff finding new roles.
Elephant Rumblings: Calm Before the Labor and Free Agency Storm
The Athletics Nation roundup covers the fallout from the MLB GM meetings in Las Vegas, where the A’s unveiled their new Las Vegas ballpark slated for 2028 and discussed the looming labor dispute. The piece notes the unanimous MVP awards to Astros DH Yordan Alvarez and Cubs CF Pete Crow‑Armstrong, and early winter signings by the Braves (RHP Evan Phillips) and Tigers (RHP Emilio Pagán). With a potential Dec. 1 lockout, owners push for a $180.2 million salary floor and cap starting in 2028—an idea A’s DH Brent Rooker publicly opposes, fearing wage suppression. The article also previews A’s offseason moves, front‑office changes, and prospects, framing the “calm before the labor and free‑agency storm.”
MLB rumors: Cubs interested in Dustin May and Dodgers linked to Kiké Hernández reunion
Dustin May, Kiké Hernández, and the Los Angeles Dodgers all drew plenty of speculation following the general managers meetings.
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