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After a breakout season in which he became an All-Star and won a Gold Glove, Pete Crow-Armstrong is set to represent his country in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, something he mentioned to manager Mark DeRosa all the way back in July.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong to Play For Team USA in 2026 World Baseball Classic -
“Whenever you call, you know my answer is yes. I love getting to play for my country more than anything.” Pete Crow-Armstrong announced his commitment to Team USA on Thursday evening, citing a convers...
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November 14, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Teams are reportedly interested in exploring Bo Bichette’s positional versatility, as the 27-year-old is one of the hottest names on the free-agent market. The Cubs should be among the interested teams.

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Bo Bichette's Bat, Positional Versatility Could Interest Cubs -
The GM meetings are taking place in Las Vegas this week, which will lead to a plethora of rumors and reports over the coming days. Free agency being wide open now means teams can talk with players and...
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November 12, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Ketel Marte may be available on the trade market, presenting an intriguing option for the Cubs as they look to strengthen their offense this winter.

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Ketel Marte's Availability Presents Opportunity for Cubs to Bolster Lineup -
Ketel Marte has become one of the best infielders in baseball, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to the World Series in 2023. His power as a switch-hitter has made him a household name in Arizona, whic...
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November 11, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Kyle Tucker’s stint with the Cubs was interesting, to say the least. He was brought in to get the Cubs to the playoffs, and he did, but not without plenty of bumps along the way.

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Kyle Tucker's Cubs Tenure Was Neither Great Success Nor Failure, Just Unfulfilling -
The Kyle Tucker era in Chicago may not be officially over just yet, but let’s be honest with ourselves: It’s over. If you had told me a year ago that the Cubs were going to trade for a superstar such ...
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November 8, 2025 at 1:11 AM
NBA night one featured a double overtime matchup between two exciting teams.

Night two saw Wembanyaama go OFF and amaze everyone. Gonna be a fun szn
Jay Bilas on Victor Wembanyama: "He plays basketball like it's a Nerf hoop in your bedroom. It's ridiculous." 🏀🦄🎙️ #NBA #Wemby
October 23, 2025 at 5:48 AM
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Breaking news story on the Giants being in agreement with Tony Vitello, making him the first head coach with no pro baseball experience to leap directly to a major league managerial position: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
San Francisco Giants to hire Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello as next manager: Sources
Vitello will be the 40th manager in franchise history and he has by far the most unique resume.
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October 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The Cubs will be on the lookout for a starting pitcher this off-season. Could they find their answer within the NL Central?

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Cubs' Pitching Search Could Find Them Seeking Trades with Division Rivals -
There will be a plethora of names mentioned as possible options for the Cubs throughout the offseason, and activity will start to pick up as soon as the World Series ends. Free agency will play a big ...
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October 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Tarik Skubal may be available on the trade market this winter. Although it would be an intriguing addition, he probably isn’t the smartest option for the Cubs.

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Cubs Pursuing Tarik Skubal Trade Doesn't Make Much Sense -
Unless the world ends or BBWAA members all lose their minds, Tarik Skubal will win his second straight Cy Young award once the postseason is over. This inevitable feat makes rumors of a possible trade...
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October 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The Cubs’ offense fell silent Saturday night, with the sixth inning looming large after they failed to capitalize on their best scoring chance of the game. It proved to be the nail in the coffin for their season.

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Scoreless 6th Inning Dooms Cubs in Season Ending Loss -
All good things must come to an end, or at least that’s how the saying goes. Although the ending may not have been what fans had hoped for, most would still classify the Cubs’ 2025 season as moderatel...
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October 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Rookie of the Year favorite Cade Horton left Tuesday's start early due to back issues. Although the move was initially described as precautionary, Horton's health doesn't look promising as the postseason approaches.

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Cade Horton's Injury May Be Worse Than Initially Indicated -
It feels like I’ve started countless articles off with a similar saying, and I’m about to do it again. The injury bug has yet again found its way into the Cubs clubhouse. This time, it’s borderline wo...
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September 25, 2025 at 7:44 PM