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Will Chicago Cubs Regret Not Pursuing Alex Bregman at Third Base?

The Chicago Cubs have been extremely active this offseason, trying to improve what was a solid team last year. So far this winter, the Cubs have made quite a few moves to improve the organization.

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Chicago Cubs Reportedly Among the Teams with Interest in Japanese Lefty Shinnosuke Ogasawara

The Chunichi Dragons of the Nippon Professional Baseball league in Japan posted pitcher Shinnosuke Ogasawara a couple weeks ago, but we haven’t heard too much on his process since then.

Kyle Tucker News / Bleacher Nation / December 26

The One Cubs Player ZiPS Doesn’t Actually Love for 2025? Kyle Tucker

In case you missed it, the 2025 ZiPS projections are out and they kinda LOVE the Chicago Cubs. Sure, the forecast reveals some room for improvement at the top of the rotation and back-end of the bullpen, but the overall look is extremely bullish.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 26

Chicago Cubs Projected Rotation for Next Season Is Among Best in Baseball

The Chicago Cubs were always going to look to add pitching this winter whether it be via trade or free agency, but most of the reporting indicated they were never going to be in on the bidding for the top of the market free agents like Corbin Burnes and Max Fried.

Chicago Cubs News / Sporting News / December 26

Cubs $188 million trio named ‘most likely to get traded’ as team resets roster

The Chicago Cubs seem willing to trade away their high-priced players and three veterans have been tabbed as likely to be moved next.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / December 26

The Financial Operations of the Chicago Cubs, Avoiding Megadeals, and the Implications of Private Equity Investment

Yes, I read the Jesse Rogers piece on the Chicago Cubs. Being that it was Christmas Eve when it dropped, candidly, I wanted to take a breath before I more openly contemplated its next-level meaning.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 26

The 5 worst Cubs games of 2024

You probably don’t want to remember these, but here we are. There have been other years when I’ve posted a number of blowout losses in this annual recap.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / December 26

Sasaki Status and the Cubs Meeting, Minor Trade, College Athletes, and Other Cubs Bullets

All right. Time to do the post-Christmas readjustment work. A little extra challenge for me this year: I’m taking the big kids to visit family in Texas on Friday, so I get to settle back into my routine for only one day.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 26

Cub Tracks’ friends come in boxes

#Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Some news, some speculation, nothing adventured, nothing gamed. WELCOME

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 25

These Chicago Cubs Players Are Most Likely To Get Trade Next Year

It's clear the Chicago Cubs are "going for it" in 2025 after four straight years of missing the playoffs. After acquiring Kyle Tucker in a blockbuster

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 25

Anonymous Agent Takes Shot at Chicago Cubs Offseason With Sarcastic Comment

No one quite knew what to expect from the Chicago Cubs this winter. After the 2024 season ended, chairman Tom Ricketts wrote his letter to the fans about wanting to become a contender and doing what it takes to achieve that goal.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 25

Chicago Cubs Are Considered Trade Fit for Boston Red Sox Outfielder

It's been a better offseason for the Chicago Cubs than many expected. After trading for Kyle Tucker, it feels like the front office wants to start truly being a team that can compete for a World Series.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 25

3 Gifts Chicago Cubs Should Want for Christmas

The Chicago Cubs and their fans were highly disappointed with how the 2024 season unfolded, as the team won only 83 games for the second consecutive year.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 24

Elite Closer Predicted To Sign for $7 Million Would Be Perfect for Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs have prioritized pitching this winter, both in the starting rotation and bullpen. While the Cubs offense should still add another bat or two, the front office seems more interested in improving the pitching.

Kyle Tucker News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / December 24

Cubs Linked To Ex-Brewers All-Star To Follow Kyle Tucker Trade

The Chicago Cubs already have made one franchise-altering move this offseason. Could they end up making another? Chicago finished tied with the St. Louis Cardinals in second place in the National League Central standings in 2024 behind the Milwaukee Brewers.

Roki Sasaki News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 24

Will Cubs sign Roki Sasaki?

The Chicago Cubs reportedly had a meeting with Roki Sasaki, per Marquee Sports Network. Sasaki, who has pitched in Japan in recent years, is talking to MLB teams about a potential contract.

Phil Nevin News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 24

White Sox to hire Phil Nevin for special assistant role

Phil Nevin is joining the White Sox after all.

White Sox acquire LHP Cam Booser from Red Sox

Marlins sign former Angels infielder to one-year deal

Braves make another trade with Angels

MLB stadiums of yesteryear we wish were still around

The '30 or more home runs in 2003' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 23

Chicago Cubs rumored to be in play for premier free agent arm

In a Bleacher Report article published early on Monday, the Chicago Cubs were a team listed as a top five suitor for Burnes according to the rumor mill.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 23

Rangers sign veteran reliever to one-year deal

The Rangers announced on Monday that they’ve signed right-hander Shawn Armstrong to a one-year, major league deal.

Nationals acquire much-needed 1B bat in trade with Rangers

Two-time All-Star to join fifth team since 2021

Red Sox sign former Athletics reliever to minors contract

The best MLB closers of all time

The '2010 & 2011 Texas Rangers' quiz

Kyle Tucker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 23

Way-too-early Kyle Tucker predictions with Cubs

The Chicago Cubs made a trade for Kyle Tucker this offseason. After a seven-year run with the Houston Astros, Tucker is headed to the National League in an offseason blockbuster.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / December 22

Cubs Add Veteran Catcher on Minor-League Deal

The Chicago Cubs continue to scour the market for depth signings. This time, they are turning to veteran catcher Carlos Perez, signing him to a minor-league deal with a Spring Training invite. It's standard procedure for teams to find hidden gems before they break for camp.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 22

Cubs Sign Carlos Pérez To Minor League Deal

The Cubs have signed veteran catcher Carlos Pérez to a minor league deal, according to the transactions tracker on Pérez’s MLB.com profile page. The deal presumably includes an invite to MLB Spring Training.

Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / December 20

ESPN reporter calls out Chicago Cubs over Sammy Sosa apology

The Chicago Cubs finally got their wish this week when Sammy Sosa all but admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs, and one prominent reporter thinks the situation is a bad look for the franchise.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / December 19

Cubs, Sammy Sosa reconcile after former slugger issues apology

The Chicago Cubs on Thursday invited Sammy Sosa to the team's offseason convention, a sign that the organization has repaired its relationship with the former star slugger.

Sammy Sosa News / Larry Brown Sports / December 19