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Monday, October 5, 2026
MLB insider says Cubs are 'unlikely' to re-sign .841 OPS outfielder

This should be an interesting offseason for the Cubs.

Pete Crow-Armstrong is (Obviously) a Finalist for the 2026 Hank Aaron Award

It’s how you wind up with a 10+ WAR season, but it still blows my mind that defensive superstar Pete Crow-Armstrong also happened to be among the best of the best bats in baseball this year. His...

Was Mason Miller Tipping His Pitches Last Night?

Given how dominant he is, putting up two runs in the 9th inning against Mason Miller constitutes a near miracle comeback. The Milwaukee Brewers pulled that off last night, first loading the bases...

Crow-Armstrong named finalist for Hank Aaron Award
Kevin Gausman Signing with Blue Jays “Seems Likely”

With all of the Cubs’ outgoing free agent starting pitchers, you can make an argument – individually – that the Cubs may try to keep them. They’re going to need to bring in multiple starting...

Watching as Another Kid Really Enjoys His Balloon and Other Cubs Bullets

Watching the Brewers doing so well in this series is a bit of a double whammy for the Cubs-connected ego, given that (1) they are the Cubs’ current prime rival who is constantly stomping them in...

For the Second Offseason in a Row, There is a Shota Imanaga Question

A lot of potential farewells this offseason, eh? We have already discussed Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki – and will talk about them a whole lot more in the coming months, I reckon – but how about...

Sunday, October 4, 2026
Watch Cubs prospects in Arizona Fall League action
The Cubs Season Ends in San Diego

Before the Cubs played the Padres in the Wild Card round, San Diego was widely known as one of the […] The post The Cubs Season Ends in San Diego appeared first on Chicago Sports Nation.

Saturday, October 3, 2026
LIVE: Watch Cubs prospects in Arizona Fall League action
Six Players Elect Minor League Free Agency

Six known players have elected minor league free agency in the past three days. While Major League free agents hit the open market five days after the end of the World Series, these eligible minor...

The Initial 2027 Cubs Arbitration Projections Are Out

Cubs Arbitration Projections — Although the MLB offseason doesn’t officially begin until five days after the World Series comes to an end, we did hit a couple of key offseason landmarks already...

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...

PCA, Miz, Mason Miller honored by Baseball Digest
Friday, October 2, 2026
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...

'He is the Chicago Cubs': Happ reflects on career after what may have been last game with team
Search for pitching 'quality' top offseason priority for Cubs' Hoyer

Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said on Friday that his focus this winter will be on improving his pitching staff and nothing is off the table.

'We let an opportunity slip away': Hoyer, Cubs evaluating future after postseason exit
Jed Hoyer: Pitching Must Improve, Home Playoff Games Are Good

Jed Hoyer held his annual postseason press conference on Friday afternoon, which the Cubs’ media release somewhat hilariously listed as October 1, and the content was just about as exciting as wet...

Jed Hoyer’s 2026 End of Season Press Conference

Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer is holding court today with the media, wrapping up the 2026 season. I’ll be following along on Marquee live, and will update the post below...

Padres could break Cubs hearts again this fall by signing fan favorite who is a free agent

Could they really do it twice in one year?

Cubs not expected to bid on best free agent available, and that’s a big problem
Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong makes honest admission about struggles in NL Wild Card against Padres
The Chicago Cubs Are “Unlikely” to Win a Bidding War for Impending Free Agent Seiya Suzuki

The Chicago Cubs are in a bit of a weird spot with their outgoing position players this offseason. On the one hand, they are losing both of their corner outfielders and their 1A catcher, and...

The final Top 100 Prospects list of the year has a new look
Son Ranto: Fly the Big Fat L

The Cubs fail to do anything right in the Wild Card round and exit the 2026 season quietly. Cotton and Rockett spin the B-Clock Wheel with Special Guest “Boomer” Bill Sugas. Brought to you by...

Building the Back of a Bullpen, Rooftop Lawsuit Win, Old Friend Transactions, and Other Cubs Bullets

The Braves beat the Phillies 6-2 to win their Wild Card Series match-up, so all the Division Series are now set: Braves versus Dodgers, Padres versus Brewers, White Sox versus Guardians, and...

Thursday, October 1, 2026
2026-27 Club Option Preview: October Edition

The regular season is now done, which means it’s almost time for decisions to be made on contract options. MLBTR looked at the player options last month. Now let’s turn to the club options. For...

BN Cubs Podcast Ep. 81: Well, That Sucked …

Episode 81 of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast is officially live. This week, Brett and I talk about the Wild Card sweep at the hands of the Padres. Pitching was our concern, but it was the...

Cubs Issue Statement on Wrigley View Rooftop Lawsuit Win

The Cubs might have lost both Wild Card games to the Padres, but they won where it really matters: the courtroom. You may recall that the Cubs sued Wrigley View Rooftop in 2024 after the...

Blue Jays 'expected' to target Cubs' 26 HR outfielder in free agency

This would be a solid addition to the Blue Jays' offense.

Judge rules that Wrigley Field rooftop business can't sell Cubs tickets

A federal judge ruled that a rooftop business across the street from Wrigley Field cannot sell tickets for people to watch Chicago Cubs games.

Cubs' All-Star lefty linked to Padres in free agency for 1 obvious reason

The Padres will need some help in the pitching department.

Blue Jays linked to reunion with free agent All-Star pitcher from Cubs

This would be a feel-good story for the Blue Jays.

Cubs facing 'interesting' catcher question on three key players

This question for the Cubs this offseason will be very interesting.

Why Cubs' biggest priority in offseason is not their beloved free agent outfielders

The top priority for the Cubs after elimination has nothing to do with their outfield.

White Sox linked to beloved Cubs 3.45 ERA starter as logical free agent upgrade

This Cubs starter would make a lot of sense for the White Sox.

Tigers tabbed as No. 1 landing spot for Cubs 4.51 ERA starter in free agency

The Tigers could be this veteran starter's top landing spot this offseason.

Alex Bregman Did Something This Week That He’s Never Done Before in the Postseason

For the 10th time in his 10+ year MLB career, Alex Bregman made the postseason. He has not alone been responsible for his teams making the cut, but it’s nevertheless a pretty remarkable feat....

The Rundown: Winter Comes Early for Cubs Fans, Roster Rebuild Awaits, White Sox and Yankees Also Advance

“What did you think I would say at this moment, when I’m faced with the knowledge that you just don’t love me?” – At This Moment by Billy Vera and the Beaters I referenced an article by former MLB...

Cubs make MLB postseason history with all-time terrible slugging percentage

This feat of history is one to forget for the Cubs amid a horrible postseason run.

Was That Ian Happ’s Last Game as a Chicago Cub? Were These Words His Farewell?

I’m not sure there’s been a more controversial GOOD player in my time covering the Cubs than Ian Happ. What I mean is, over the length of his career with the Cubs, Happ has inarguably been a good...

Pete Crow-Armstrong takes accountability after Cubs' quick postseason exit: 'Pretty disappointed in myself'

The likely NL MVP was 0 for 7 with a walk and four strikeouts in the Wild Card Series vs. the Padres

Cubs May Have Very Long Wait After Weird Season Ends in Futility

At the risk of being obtuse, watching last night’s Cubs game felt a little like losing a loved one after a long battle with a terminal illness. A lot of us have known for quite some time now that...

Cubs' postseason sweep by Padres caps off brutal losing streak amid HR drought

This losing streak for the Cubs is a brutal indictment of the 2026 team.

Cubs' season ends with a thud in Wild Card loss to Padres
Offseason questions for eliminated teams: What's next for Cubs, Red Sox, Astros

Here's how the winter looks in Chicago, Boston and Houston after those teams were swept out of the playoffs.

Over From the Jump, Addressable Failings, Offense Evaporates, and Other Cubs Bullets

At least it wasn’t some heartbreaking moment that ended the Cubs’ season. Just an ugly couple games with almost nothing redeeming to which to point that even could have had a shot at producing a...

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/30/26): Padres 4, Cubs 1 – Offense Fails to Materialize as Season Ends

The Cubs’ season came to an end Wednesday night as the Padres won the second game of their Wild Card series at Petco Park. The offense stayed ice cold, scoring just a one run, as the clock struck...

Yankees embarrass Red Sox again as Cody Bellinger sends New York into ALDS

The Yankees didn't merely eliminate their biggest rival. They overwhelmed Boston for two nights and head into the ALDS looking increasingly dangerous.

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