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Bullpen Market Heating Up, Cubs Likely to Get Involved
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Bullpen Market Heating Up, Cubs Likely to Get Involved -

Two days after the Winter Meetings concluded, the free-agent market may be kicking into gear. Christopher Morel signed with the Miami Marlins on Friday afternoon, staying in Florida after his stint wi...

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December 14, 2025 at 1:51 AM

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Another team has reportedly entered the Alex Bregman sweepstakes. Could this be a final push to increase teams’ final offers?

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Alex Bregman’s Market May Be Diversifying -

Alex Bregman is one of the best hitters left on the free agent market. Kyle Tucker and maybe even Cody Bellinger will earn more, but Bregman’s track record speaks for itself. He has a career 133 wRC+ ...

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December 13, 2025 at 5:47 PM

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The Chicago Cubs promoted Tyler Zombro to vice president of pitching, as @sahadevsharma reported, after Washington pursued him earlier this winter to be its pitching coach. Zombro is a rising star in the pitching ranks and will have influence in all areas of pitching for Chicago.

December 13, 2025 at 5:38 PM

Jacob Zanolla

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2025 Winter Meetings Recap: Groundwork was laid for the offseason ahead, with plenty of rumors to keep an eye on, plus an exclusive interview with San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello.
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2025 Winter Meetings Recap: Cubs Lay Offseason Groundwork, Bregman Still a Strong Possibility, Tony Vitello Interview -

No one can predict how baseball’s offseason is going to come together, unless you’re Biff Tannen with the Grays Sports Almanac Back to the Future II. That’s Winter Meetings Preview was full of optimis...

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December 12, 2025 at 4:50 AM

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Report: Cubs Met with Alonso at Winter Meetings
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Report: Cubs Met with Alonso at Winter Meetings -

While the Winter Meetings aren’t technically over quite yet, most teams and front offices are currently on the way back home. That hasn’t stopped more news from coming out, with Jon Heyman of USA Toda...

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December 10, 2025 at 10:56 PM

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Rule 5 Draft Recap: Cubs Take Three, Lose Zero
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Rule 5 Draft Recap: Cubs Take Three, Lose Zero -

The 2025 MLB Rule Draft took place on Wednesday, the final event of the Winter Meetings in Orlando. The Cubs did not select anyone in the major league portion, a change from last year when they picked...

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December 10, 2025 at 10:24 PM

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Alonso Signs 5-Year, $155M Deal with Orioles
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Alonso Signs 5-Year, $155M Deal with Orioles -

Day three of the MLB Winter Meetings is halfway over, and the biggest deal of the week just broke. Pete Alonso has signed a five-year deal with the Baltimore Orioles worth $155 million. BREAKING: Firs...

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December 10, 2025 at 7:03 PM

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Cubs Held Zoom Meeting with Alex Bregman
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Cubs Held Zoom Meeting with Alex Bregman -

The Chicago Cubs held a Zoom meeting with free agent Alex Bregman in recent weeks, league sources have confirmed to CI. Robert Murray was the first to report that the two sides had met over a video ca...

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December 9, 2025 at 11:31 PM

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Report: Cubs Remain Active in Trade Talks
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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...

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December 9, 2025 at 7:04 PM

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Owen Caissie to Play For Team Canada in 2026 World Baseball Classic
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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...

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December 9, 2025 at 6:56 PM

Jacob Zanolla

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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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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 ...

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December 7, 2025 at 9:02 PM

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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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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...

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December 7, 2025 at 6:07 PM

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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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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.

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December 7, 2025 at 4:43 PM

Jacob Zanolla

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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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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 ...

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December 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM

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Marquee Sports Network Renews Several On-Air Contracts
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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...

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December 6, 2025 at 7:48 PM

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Cubs Not Close to Zac Gallen Deal
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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...

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December 6, 2025 at 7:32 PM

Jacob Zanolla

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

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Nightengale reporting they are close to a deal for Gallen. 22 ml a year.

December 6, 2025 at 5:24 PM

Jacob Zanolla

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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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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...

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December 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM

Jacob Zanolla

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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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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...

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December 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM

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Matthew Boyd to Play For Team USA in 2026 World Baseball Classic
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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, ...

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December 3, 2025 at 11:54 PM

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Cubs Sign Versatile IF Scott Kingery to Minors Deal
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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...

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December 3, 2025 at 2:35 PM

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Williams Signs 3-Year, $45M Deal with Mets
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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...

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December 2, 2025 at 3:49 AM

Jacob Zanolla

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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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