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Anthony Rizzo says the Cubs are an "obvious fit" for free-agent lefty Tarik Skubal, who he expects to sign with a big-market team quickly. After a 2-0 Wild Card sweep by the Padres, a rotation ace could be the fix. 🎯

Cubs rumors: Chicago called 'obvious fit' for Tarik Skubal in free agency by ex-player

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Jake Woodford's two Cubs outings in 2026 netted three runs on six hits, but his stints with the Brewers and Rays mean he's guaranteed a World Series ring either way. Fewer outs, more hardware. 💍

Forgotten pitcher who made 2 Cubs appearances this year guaranteed a World Series ring

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Cubs could target Dodgers righty Gavin Stone as a buy-low trade idea, speculation suggests. He's coming off shoulder surgery and hasn't pitched in MLB since 2024, but he has three arbitration years left. Rotation depth looks needed. 🎯

Cubs could turn Dodgers' roster uncertainty into a brilliant buy-low trade

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Cubs fans get a World Series watch list: the piece argues Chicago should consider Freddy Peralta (a free agent now with the Rays) and Dustin May as pitching targets, though Skubal and Gray reportedly rank higher. Brewers trade? Unlikely. 👀

4 World Series players the Cubs can't afford to ignore this offseason

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On this day in 1984, Rick Sutcliffe was the unanimous National League Cy Young Award choice. A clean sweep of the ballots for the Cubs righty, and an easy one to file under "Wrigley Field's finest autumn memories." 🏆

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — October 23

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Anthony Rizzo retired in 2025 with more than $135 million in career earnings, per Spotrac. The Cubs legend hit .272 with 242 homers in Chicago and won the 2016 World Series. A tidy payday for a franchise cornerstone. 💰

Chicago Cubs Legend Retired With Over $130 Million In Career Earnings

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Reports now suggest the Cubs were never close to landing Reid Detmers at the deadline. The Angels reportedly set a "gargantuan" price, so Detmers looks like an unlikely offseason target. The rumor mill may finally rest. 🧊

One final rebuttal of Cubs' deadline push for Reid Detmers reveals one offseason reality

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Cubs took home two Fielding Bible honors: Player of the Year and Team of the Year, per the headline. Alex Bregman led third basemen with 15 DRS and won his first Fielding Bible Award, the Cubs' first at third base. 🧤

Winners of the 2026 Fielding Bible Awards announced

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Opinion piece: after another uninspiring winter script, the case is made for Jed Hoyer to go big this offseason. The to-do list includes a top-of-rotation arm, bullpen help, a power-hitting outfielder and bench upgrades. Same list, different November. 😐

The Rundown: Time for Cubs to Go Big or Go Home, Plenty of Pitching Available, World Series Game 1 Starters Announced -

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Ian Happ's September comments praising the Reds' young talent and coaching staff could hint at where he lands in free agency. He's hit .290/.394/.614 with 19 homers in Cincinnati, though he stopped short of saying he'd sign there. 👀

Cubs fans may have missed Ian Happ's revealing Reds comments before free agency

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Cubs farm director Jason Kanzler has reportedly been connected to Seattle's managerial opening, which would add to a front office exodus after Jared Banner became Orioles GM. Carter Hawkins is expected back, though. 🔍

Cubs News: Mariners' search could be Jed Hoyer's loss, Angels make a change, Teruaki Sato

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Cubs offseason chatter centers on pitching: a report says they nearly landed Reid Detmers from the Angels at the deadline, so a renewed push is speculated. Steven Kwan and Morejon are also in the mix, but nothing is confirmed. 🎯

Chicago Cubs news— Detmers, Kwan, Morejon

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Nico Hoerner's six-year, $141M extension means the Cubs can skip the Jazz Chisholm Jr. free-agent gamble. Chisholm slid to .231/.312/.399 and 1.7 bWAR in 2026, while Hoerner, even in a slow-start year, posted 2.1. Steady beats flashy. 🔒

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. lesson gives Cubs another reason to appreciate Nico Hoerner

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Seiya Suzuki's Gold Glove finalist nod adds to the case for re-signing him. He hit .270/.368/.473 with 26 homers and a career-best 4.6 fWAR in 2026. With Happ, Kelly, Taylor and Conforto also hitting free agency, the Cubs face a tight budget. 🧤

Cubs have a simple offseason solution that Seiya Suzuki's Gold Glove nod reinforces

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Cubs player development director Jason Kanzler is reportedly one of three candidates, with Joe Espada and Rocco Baldelli, in the Mariners' advanced-stage managerial search. Hired by Chicago in January 2024, he'd be a young, unorthodox pick. 🔍

Mariners Interested In Jason Kanzler For Managerial Vacancy

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Wrigley View Rooftop is appealing in federal court to unseal the trial record, which could expose Cubs financials, contracts and potential trade secrets. The club was enjoined Sept. 30 from selling Cubs game tickets; the Cubs oppose unsealing. 📂

The Cubs could be forced to reveal some proprietary financial information

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The Cubs reportedly faced an "astronomical" asking price from the Angels for pitcher Reid Detmers before the trade deadline. While Detmers wasn't moved, Chicago may revisit this option in their pursuit of starting pitchers this offseason.

MLB rumors: Cubs faced 'astronomical' asking price from Angels in Reid Detmers trade pursuit

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The Cubs are set to hire Steve Miller, former Rays international scouting director, as their VP of international scouting. This move is part of a broader departmental reshuffle aimed at boosting Chicago's talent acquisition strategy.

Cubs To Make International Scouting Hire

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John Mallee, assistant hitting coach credited for Pete Crow-Armstrong's success, is reportedly a candidate for the Mets' hitting coach role. Cubs fans may face a bittersweet twist if the architect of Crow-Armstrong's MVP trajectory heads to New York.

Mets could steal Pete Crow-Armstrong whisperer from Cubs coaching staff

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Chicago Cubs fans are debating whether to re-sign Shōta Imanaga. Despite a rollercoaster 2026 season, where he oscillated between dominance and disaster, Imanaga remains a "crafty" lefty with a knack for strikeouts and a penchant for allowing homers. ⚾

A few thoughts about the Cubs and Shōta Imanaga

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