Ian Happ reflects on Cubs tenure as free agency looms
Ian Happ left Wrigley Field without knowing if he had just played his final game as a member of the Chicago Cubs. The veteran outfielder is entering free...
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Chicago Cubs: A decade of falling short
Now that the 2026 season is over, the Chicago Cubs have now played 10 seasons since they slayed the goat in 2016. That World Series core was young, and it looked like they would reign supreme for the next 5-10 years. Unfortunately, as we know, things did not play out that way. The World Series [...] The post Chicago Cubs: A decade of falling short appeared first on ChiCitySports .
Twins should avoid reunion with Minnesota native Caleb Thielbar after rough Cubs season
Caleb Thielbar will be a free agent this offseason. The Twins should avoid reuniting with the southpaw.
San Diego looks to keep momentum in NLDS return
If the San Diego Padres were looking for a better way to announce themselves this postseason, they wouldn’t be able to find one. The Friars swept the Chicago Cubs at home, outscoring them 12-1 and limiting the Cubs’ offense to just eight hits. It was an all-around dominance that the Padres haven’t approached before. This […]
3 trades Cubs must make this offseason after early postseason exit
The Chicago Cubs should spend this offseason fixing the pitching problems that made an explosive offense carry too much responsibility. The Cubs won 89 games, led the majors in runs, and reached October behind Pete Crow-Armstrong’s breakout season and Alex Bregman’s arrival. Then the San Diego Padres swept the Cubs out of the National League […] The post 3 trades Cubs must make this offseason after early postseason exit appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Chicago Cubs’ Jed Hoyer admits massive mistake for 2026 season
After being swept by the San Diego Padres, the Chicago Cubs have seen their 2026 season come to a close. The franchise is now beginning to think about changes to their 2027 roster. One clear area of improvement necessary is in the Cubs bullpen. Numerous players Chicago invested in over the offseason didn’t pan out [...] The post Chicago Cubs’ Jed Hoyer admits massive mistake for 2026 season appeared first on ChiCitySports .
Postseason Manager Report Cards: Craig Counsell and Don Mattingly
The Cubs and Phillies are done for 2026 after losing in the Wild Card round. How did the managers do?
All 12 Chicago Cubs projected 2027 arbitration salaries
The Chicago Cubs enter the offseason with plenty of uncertainty surrounding what their roster will look like in 2027. LHP Shota Imanaga, OF/DH Seiya Suzuki, OF Ian Happ, RHP Kevin Gausman, LHP David Peterson, and OF Michael Conforto are all set to become free agents the day after the World Series. The Cubs also have [...] The post All 12 Chicago Cubs projected 2027 arbitration salaries appeared first on ChiCitySports .
Chicago Cubs: Hoyer hints at one free agent he maybe won’t try to re-sign
The Chicago Cubs did make a valiant effort at righting their sinking pitching ship at the trade deadline. Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer went out and acquired Kevin Gausman, Clay Holmes, Ryan Zeferjahn, and Braxton Garrett at the deadline. They had also traded for David Peterson a bit earlier. More News: Chicago Cubs [...] The post Chicago Cubs: Hoyer hints at one free agent he maybe won’t try to re-sign appeared first on ChiCitySports .
MLB Rumors: Tarik Skubal's early favorites revealed and why the Cubs can't keep Seiya Suzuki
Speculation is mounting over the pending free agency of Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal and Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki.
Chicago Cubs president: “We’re leaning on our defense too heavily…we can’t catch homers”
The Chicago Cubs have a lot of work to do this offseason. And, obviously, that work will center on pitching. More News: Chicago Cubs won’t even try to land big fish free agent, per insiders Cubs pitching was inconsistent at best and flat-out horrid at worst. They gave up the most home runs in the [...] The post Chicago Cubs president: “We’re leaning on our defense too heavily…we can’t catch homers” appeared first on ChiCitySports .
2026 Cubs final season grades: Pitchers
This is not going to be as fun as the position player article. This, you likely already know. And this is why: I’ve shown you that chart before, but it’s worth repeating here. The Cubs, by fWAR, had one of the worst pitching staffs in all of Major League Baseball. The only reason they were […]
Good Morning San Diego: Robbie Ray gets nod in Game 1 against Jacob Misiorowski, Brewers
Heading into the National League Wild Card Series against the Chicago Cubs the belief was that Michael King would start Game 1, Nick Pivetta would start Game 2 and Walker Buehler would start Game 3 if he was needed. The San Diego Padres ensured he would not be needed with a two-game sweep of the […]
12 Bold & Realistic Chicago Cubs Offseason Targets to Make a 2027 World Series Run, Including Tarik Skubal
This season didn’t end the way the Chicago Cubs wanted. While they achieved the original goal of returning to the […]
Milwaukee Brewers: Pat Murphy offers positive Joey Ortiz injury update as NLDS Game 1 draws near
The Milwaukee Brewers will begin their National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres on Saturday night. Milwaukee, of course, has yet to play in the postseason thanks to having a first round bye. San Diego swept the Chicago Cubs 2-0 in the Wild Card Series earlier this week. As the Brewers prepare for [...]
Cubs Have Decisions to Make on 12 Arb-Eligible Players
The Cubs will have about a month of free agency between the end of the World Series and the end of the current CBA, during which time they will have to determine whether to tender contracts to 12 arbitration-eligible players. That deadline falls on the last Friday before Thanksgiving, which is November 20. The threat … The post Cubs Have Decisions to Make on 12 Arb-Eligible Players appeared first on .
Alright, who ya go it the Division Series?
No, the Phillies aren’t playing today in the NLDS in Los Angeles, but baseball rolls on. All four series begin today with Chicago going to Cleveland for the first game, Atlanta taking on Los Angeles after that, New York going to Tampa Bay and San Diego headed to Milwaukee for the nightcap. All four series […]
“Hottest Team is the Best Team”: Padres Handed Bold Message Ahead of Brewers Clash
A year ago, the Chicago Cubs eliminated the San Diego Padres from October baseball with a 2-1 victory in the Wild Card round. This year, the Padres have flipped the script. Riding on a hot streak, they will face the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Division Series. Now, a former MLB player has backed the […] The post “Hottest Team is the Best Team”: Padres Handed Bold Message Ahead of Brewers Clash appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Pat Murphy identifies Brewers’ biggest challenge before Padres NLDS
The Milwaukee Brewers will meet the San Diego Padres in the NLDS after Milwaukee posted the best overall record in MLB during the regular season. San Diego enters the series after finishing the year on a strong note and knocking out the Chicago Cubs in the Wild Card round. A major part of the Padres’ [...]
Chicago Cubs news — Hoerner, Suzuki, Happ
Today’s Reflections There’s not much to say about Game 2 or the Wild Card Series overall. Nico Hoerner was the only hitter to consistently rise to the challenge of the Padre pitching. Hoerner went 2-for-4 in each game with a double and RBI in Wednesday’s game. Seiya Suzuki was 2-for-7 with a run scored over […]
Cardinals Catching the Brewers, Part 1: Closer Than You Think
In Chaim Bloom’s end-of-season press conference, he was firm on his stance that the Cardinals would not take any shortcuts in building a team that could contend for division titles and World Series championships. Watching the Cubs get swept out of the playoffs in two games was quite enjoyable, but was also a good reminder […]
Hoyer: Cubs To Prioritize Offseason Around Pitching
The Cubs’ season came to an unceremonious end on Wednesday. Chicago was easily swept out of the Wild Card Series by San Diego. They lost by a combined 12-1 margin over the two contests. President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer met with reporters (including ESPN’s Jesse Rogers and Vinnie Duber of The Chicago Sun-Times) as […]
Cubs must prioritize pitching in pivotal offseason
Cubs president Jed Hoyer made pitching acquisitions his top offseason priority after Chicago was swept by the Padres in the wild card round.
Cubs executive Jed Hoyer blames himself for one aspect of team’s early exit
Hoyer took responsibility for assembling a below-replacement-level bullpen
Brewers’ Pat Murphy says obvious truth out loud about Padres series
The Milwaukee Brewers are set to play the San Diego Padres in the National League Division Series. Milwaukee finished the regular season with the best record in all of baseball. However, San Diego played well to end the season and the team currently has momentum after defeating the Chicago Cubs in the NL Wild Card […] The post Brewers’ Pat Murphy says obvious truth out loud about Padres series appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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