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The offseason has officially begun for the Chicago Cubs, and they will be hoping to build upon what was a strong year in 2025. Last winter, the Cubs were extre
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How the Chicago Cubs can be compensated after Shota Imanaga fallout
The Chicago Cubs and left-handed starting pitcher Shota Imanaga appear to be heading in separate directions. After the organization declined the ability to extend his contract out to five years, instead of four,
The Cubs declined their club option on the left-hander, who then declined his player option to become a free agent.
After acquiring Andrew Kittredge in a trade from the Orioles, the Cubs have changed course on the relief pitcher.
The Chicago Cubs made a pretty shocking move, rejecting their option to extend Shota Imanaga's contract out to a fifth year, therefore allowing the southpaw to
The Chicago Cubs are reportedly eyeing Milwaukee Brewers ace Freddy Peralta to bolster their rotation after Shota Imanaga's departure. Peralta, an All-Star with elite 2025 numbers, could be available as the Brewers look to capitalize before his 2026 free agency.
The Cubs decision to decline the option saves them over $52 million over the next three seasons. Though he’s only pitched two years in the MLB, Imanaga will be playing his 32-year-old season in 2026, so the Cubs decision to not keep him is clearly in regards to concern about his decline as he ages.
The Los Angeles Dodgers would not have won the 2025 World Series without the help of their three Japanese-born superstars. Baseball fans are well familiar with
The Atlanta Braves have hired Walt Weiss as their new manager following a disappointing season. The team is reportedly targeting former MVP Cody Belli
The Reds are facing free agent decisions on several of their own pitchers: Zack Littell, Nick Martinez, Emilio Pagán, and Wade Miley. Tony Santillan, Graham Ashcraft and Connor Phillips are their top returning leverage relievers.
The Chicago Cubs had a major league-high three Gold Glove winners this year, with Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ian Happ and Nico Hoerner all taking home baseball’s most famous fielding honor. It was the first Gold Glove for Crow-Armstrong,