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After a flurry of reliever signings, how will the Cubs pivot to fill out ’pen?Dec 18, 2025 6:04 pm - Before the baseball industry’s pre-Christmas run on relief pitchers, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer explained again why a careful organization typically avoids major additions to the Wrigley Field bullpen.
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Cubs agree to 1-year contract with reliever Caleb ThielbarDec 16, 2025 2:42 pm - CHICAGO — The Cubs retained a key reliever on Tuesday, agreeing to a one-year contract with Caleb Thielbar. A person familiar with the deal confirmed the agreement to the...
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Cubs takeaways from the playoffs and early free-agent dealsDec 14, 2025 5:13 pm - The Cubs remain focused on adding another quality starting pitcher, even after Shota Imanaga’s decision to accept the one-year, $22.025 million qualifying offer.
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Cubs add Hoby Milner to bullpen with $3.75 million, 1-year, AP source saysDec 11, 2025 5:04 pm - The Chicago Cubs added Hoby Milner to their bullpen on Thursday, agreeing to a $3.75 million, one-year contract with the left-hander, according to a person familiar with the deal.
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What we’re hearing about the Cubs: A lot of talk, little action at Winter MeetingsDec 11, 2025 11:06 am - The Chicago Cubs seemed to be all over the map during Major League Baseball’s Winter Meetings, mentioned in trade rumors for pitching and offense, linked to several prominent free agents and questioned about their ability, or willingness, to spend money.
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Lottery luck: White Sox will pick first in ‘26 MLB DraftDec 09, 2025 6:38 pm - The White Sox won the MLB Draft lottery on Tuesday, and also officially announced the signing of pitcher Anthony Kay.
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Imanaga’s return won’t stop Cubs from pursuing starting pitchingDec 09, 2025 2:35 pm - Shota Imanaga’s decision to take a one-year, $22.025 million qualifying offer from the Cubs hasn’t stopped the club’s pursuit of another accomplished starting pitcher.
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Cubs seem to understand it’s time to make a splash againDec 07, 2025 5:29 pm - In a preview of the Winter Meetings, the Athletic’s Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma write about the Cubs’ continued goals in the offseason.
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Cubs targeting free agent Zac Gallen in their search for more pitching: SourcesDec 06, 2025 5:05 pm - In their wide-ranging search for pitching, the Chicago Cubs are targeting Zac Gallen as an option, according to team and league sources briefed on the negotiations.
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What we’re hearing about the Cubs: Renewed interest in Alex BregmanDec 04, 2025 6:19 pm - The Chicago Cubs are preparing for Kyle Tucker’s exit as a free agent, ready to give rookie hitters Owen Caissie and Moisés Ballesteros the runway to develop at Wrigley Field. Pitching remains the club’s primary focus, but team officials have not ruled out adding to a solid group of position players. Once again, a particular name stands out: Alex Bregman.