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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Rundown: Cubs’ Pursuit of Sasaki Fails, PCA Named 2025 Breakout Star, Overdose May Have Killed Matusz
The Cubs had a seat at the table in their attempt to lure Japanese superstar Rōki Sasaki to Chicago, but…
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Cubs Trade Miles Mastrobuoni to Mariners for Moolah
Following his designation for assignment last week, the Cubs have traded Miles Mastrobuoni to the Mariners for cash considerations. So…
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Jed Hoyer Must Now Address Remaining Needs, Plus Thoughts on Potential Revamped Development Philosophy
Whether or not it was actually the case, there’s a palpable sense that the Cubs’ fruitless pursuit of Rōki Sasaki…
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Kyle Finnegan Could Be Cubs’ Next Closer
Spring training is rapidly approaching, but the Cubs still have a few holes to fill before games begin. The 2024…
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Cubs Reportedly Not Among 3 Teams Remaining in Rōki Sasaki Sweepstakes
Several teams are being informed that they are no longer in the running for Japanese pitcher Rōki Sasaki, and the…
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So Why Did Cubs DFA Promising Pitching Prospect Michael Arias?
The short answer to the titular question is that we don’t really know for sure, but I wanted to get…
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Cubs Officially Add Colin Rea, DFA Michael Arias
We already covered this acquisition when the news first came out, but here’s the official media release: The Chicago Cubs today…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Former Cub Brooks Raley Drawing Interest from Old Club as Tommy John Rehab Continues
Aging lefty with sub-90 mph velocity? Check. Recovering from Tommy John elbow reconstruction? Check. Former prospect who found greater success…
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Pete Alonso, Jack Flaherty, Anthony Santander Reportedly Considering Shorter Deal with Opt-Outs
A report from last week said righty Jack Flaherty and switch-hitting slugger Anthony Santander were willing to accept short deals…
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Jorge López Joins Nats, Tanner Scott’s Prohibitive Asking Price, International Prospect Flips from Dodgers to Pirates
The Cubs signing Colin Rea should have given me enough to write about for at least three days, but I’m…
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Cubs Reunite with RHP Colin Rea on One-Year Deal
When you’re sliding into first and your pants begin to burst, Colin Rea. While the right-handed pitcher’s last name is…
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The Rant – Chicago Cubs Podcast: Cubs Toying with Tucker, Steele Agrees to Contract, Alonso Likely Out of Reach
The Cubs have not been able to agree on terms with Kyle Tucker. Is it because they are trying to…
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Bleacher Bunch Podcast #1: January 9, 2025
We are joined by kidney donor Cathy Weadley and kidney recipient Denise Vasquez, as the first ever guests of the…
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Cubs Fail to Reach Agreement with Kyle Tucker, Sides $2.5M Apart in Salary Filings
At the risk of ascribing too much importance to a situation that could end up being a nothingburger, failing to…
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Cubs Acquire RHP Matt Festa, DFA Miles Mastrobuoni
The Cubs acquired righty reliever Matt Festa from the Rangers in exchange for cash considerations on Thursday. In order to…
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Cubs Avoid Arbitration with Justin Steele, Other Eligible Players
Thursday at noon CT was the deadline for teams and arbitration-eligible players to agree to contract terms for the 2025…