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What are you thankful for, Cubs fans?
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Video: What Cubs Fans Are Thankful For This Thanksgiving
What are you thankful for, Cubs fans?
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about 5 hours ago
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Are the Cubs targeting another bullpen arm early this offseason?
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Cubs Reportedly Interested In Reliever Ryan Helsley
Are the Cubs targeting another bullpen arm early this offseason?
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about 6 hours ago
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As Cubs Nation collectively gathers around the table for a holiday feast, here are five things fans have to be thankful for.
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5 Things Cubs Fans Should Be Thankful For This Thanksgiving
As Cubs Nation collectively gathers around the table for a holiday feast, here are five things fans have to be thankful for.
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about 7 hours ago
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Major League Baseball announced the recipients of bonuses paid for awards finishes and Wins Above Replacement among pre-arbitration players Tuesday. Three Cubs were in the money.
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3 Cubs Get Supplemental Paydays via MLB Pre-Arbitration Bonus Pool
Major League Baseball announced the recipients of bonuses paid for awards finishes and Wins Above Replacement among pre-arbitration players Tuesday. Three Cubs were in the money.
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about 20 hours ago
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The Rule-5 draft is an intriguing time for both players and organizations. Players have an opportunity to make a big league roster out of spring training they may have otherwise not had, and the organization gets to see if they are able to find a diamond in the rough and…
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Seven Rule-5 Eligible Players Who Could Impact A Roster In 2026
The Rule-5 draft is an intriguing time for both players and organizations. Players have an opportunity to make a big league roster out of spring training they may have otherwise not had, and the organization gets to see if they are able to find a diamond in the rough and give the player an opportuni...
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1 day ago
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The Chicago Cubs' roster is loaded with talented players, though they still have holes to fill. Will the team consider trading big-league talent to plug some gaps this offseason?
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Part of the Core, or Out the Door? Ranking Chicago Cubs Trade Candidates, Nos. 6-10
The Chicago Cubs' roster is loaded with talented players, though they still have holes to fill. Will the team consider trading big-league talent to plug some gaps this offseason?
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1 day ago
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The Chicago Cubs have plenty of spots on their 40-man and need some help to build on a 92-win season. Could they look to some familiar faces to fill those holes?
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3 Reunions Chicago Cubs Could Pursue in MLB Free Agency
The Chicago Cubs have plenty of spots on their 40-man and need some help to build on a 92-win season. Could they look to some familiar faces to fill those holes?
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1 day ago
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Justin Steele continues his rehab from what was (in effect) a second Tommy John surgery. How should his impending return affect the Cubs' plans?
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Where Does Justin Steele Fit into Cubs' 2026 Rotation Plan?
Justin Steele continues his rehab from what was (in effect) a second Tommy John surgery. How should his impending return affect the Cubs' plans?
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2 days ago
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MLB’s non-tender deadline revealed a surprising group of relievers whose metrics suggest far more upside than their 2025 results indicate.
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Five Non-Tendered Relievers Who Could Become 2026 Bounce-Back Players
MLB’s non-tender deadline revealed a surprising group of relievers whose metrics suggest far more upside than their 2025 results indicate.
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2 days ago
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Beyond the Gold Glove-caliber incumbents, what shape is the depth set to take in the Cubs' middle infield next season?
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Evaluating the Cubs' Middle Infield Depth for 2026
Beyond the Gold Glove-caliber incumbents, what shape is the depth set to take in the Cubs' middle infield next season?
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2 days ago
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Can you guess this former Cub?
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3 days ago
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Community Blog: Hello Cubs World, My first news article will be dropping in a few days. Keep your eye out for it! In the meantime, I'm raising an issue here: What would be the BEST OF ALL POSSIBLE bullpens, if Hoyer focused solely on that issue this offseason? It is incorrect to only add war,…
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Re-doing the Cubs 2026 Pitching Staff: The Swiss Army Knife Approach
Hello Cubs World, My first news article will be dropping in a few days. Keep your eye out for it! In the meantime, I'm raising an issue here: What would be the BEST OF ALL POSSIBLE bullpens, if Hoyer focused solely on that issue this offseason? It is incorrect to only add war, and strikeou...
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4 days ago
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Paraphrasing the old business adage, you gotta spend money to win the World Series.
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Want To Win The World Series In 2026? Hope You Have A Top-10 Payroll.
Paraphrasing the old business adage, you gotta spend money to win the World Series.
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4 days ago
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Paraphrasing the old business adage, you gotta spend money to win the World Series.
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Want To Win The World Series In 2026? Hope You Have A Top-10 Payroll.
Paraphrasing the old business adage, you gotta spend money to win the World Series.
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4 days ago
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Owen Ayers came out of nowhere to become AFL Breakout Player of the Year. What should we make of the Chicago Cubs prospect heading into 2026?
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Cubs Prospect Hype Train: Owen Ayers, AFL Breakout Player of the Year
Owen Ayers came out of nowhere to become AFL Breakout Player of the Year. What should we make of the Chicago Cubs prospect heading into 2026?
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4 days ago
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In the first of what figures to be a handful of moves this winter to reload a bullpen evacuated at season's end, the Cubs signed free-agent reliever Phil Maton Friday night.
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Chicago Cubs Sign Right-Handed Reliever Phil Maton to Two-Year Deal
In the first of what figures to be a handful of moves this winter to reload a bullpen evacuated at season's end, the Cubs signed free-agent reliever Phil Maton Friday night.
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5 days ago
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In the first of what figures to be a handful of moves this winter to reload a bullpen evacuated at season's end, the Cubs signed free-agent reliever Phil Maton Friday night.
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Chicago Cubs Sign Right-Handed Reliever Phil Maton to Two-Year Deal
In the first of what figures to be a handful of moves this winter to reload a bullpen evacuated at season's end, the Cubs signed free-agent reliever Phil Maton Friday night.
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5 days ago
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Friday brings the deadline for teams to tender contracts to arbitration-eligible players for 2026. The Cubs have four such players this season—and at least that many decisions to make.
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On Deadline Day for Tendering Contracts to Arbitration-Eligible Players, Cubs Have Work to Do
Friday brings the deadline for teams to tender contracts to arbitration-eligible players for 2026. The Cubs have four such players this season—and at least that many decisions to make.
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5 days ago
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Would you like to see one of them in a Cubs uniform?
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6 days ago
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With a pair of emerging young players on either side of the infield, there isn't a tremendous 'need' for depth on the corners for the Chicago Cubs. Still, backup plans never hurt.
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Evaluating the Cubs' Corner Infield Depth for 2026
With a pair of emerging young players on either side of the infield, there isn't a tremendous 'need' for depth on the corners for the Chicago Cubs. Still, backup plans never hurt.
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6 days ago
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The standout slugger from Japan is getting posted this week, and he'll have 45 days to sign a deal with an MLB club. Here’s what teams and fans can expect from one of the premier international free agents.
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Kazuma Okamoto Is Coming To Major League Baseball, But Who Is He & What Can He Do?
The standout slugger from Japan is getting posted this week, and he'll have 45 days to sign a deal with an MLB club. Here’s what teams and fans can expect from one of the premier international free agents.
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6 days ago
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The standout slugger from Japan is getting posted this week, and he'll have 45 days to sign a deal with an MLB club. Here’s what teams and fans can expect from one of the premier international free agents.
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Kazuma Okamoto Is Coming To Major League Baseball, But Who Is He & What Can He Do?
The standout slugger from Japan is getting posted this week, and he'll have 45 days to sign a deal with an MLB club. Here’s what teams and fans can expect from one of the premier international free agents.
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6 days ago
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New partnerships reshape national broadcasts, expand streaming access, and raise major questions for small-market teams’ long-term media stability.
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MLB Gives Control Of MLB.tv To ESPN; Signs Deal With Peacock, Netflix
New partnerships reshape national broadcasts, expand streaming access, and raise major questions for small-market teams’ long-term media stability.
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6 days ago
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New partnerships reshape national broadcasts, expand streaming access, and raise major questions for small-market teams’ long-term media stability.
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MLB Gives Control Of MLB.tv To ESPN; Signs Deal With Peacock, Netflix
New partnerships reshape national broadcasts, expand streaming access, and raise major questions for small-market teams’ long-term media stability.
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6 days ago
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The Cubs misread the mind of their latest key free agent, and as a result, they're locked into a $22.025-million salary for Shota Imanaga. How will that affect their pursuit of a top free-agent starter?
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Is Michael King Worth What He Would Cost the Chicago Cubs?
The Cubs misread the mind of their latest key free agent, and as a result, they're locked into a $22.025-million salary for Shota Imanaga. How will that affect their pursuit of a top free-agent starter?
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6 days ago
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Does Shota accepting the QO impact which free agents the Cubs pursue?
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Episode 38: Will Cubs Free Agency Include A Splash Add?
Does Shota accepting the QO impact which free agents the Cubs pursue?
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6 days ago
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Check out our ultimate guide to the 2025-2026 MLB offseason, with important dates, milestones, and more!
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Chicago Cubs 2026 Offseason Guide: Important Dates, Schedule, & Calendar
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the Chicago Cubs' 2025-2026 offseason schedule, highlighting essential dates for the Winter Meetings, MLB Draft Lottery, and key decision-making periods for arbitration-eligible players and those with team or mutual contract options. In the following paragraphs, you will find a list of pending free agents, players with contract options, and a detailed timeline of the MLB offseason.
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7 days ago
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The hot stove is now fully aglow. Here are our panel's top 50 free agents for the 2025-26 MLB offseason, along with our best guesses at the contracts they'll receive.
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DiamondCentric's Top 50 MLB Free Agents, Plus Contract Projections
The hot stove is now fully aglow. Here are our panel's top 50 free agents for the 2025-26 MLB offseason, along with our best guesses at the contracts they'll receive.
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7 days ago
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The hot stove is now fully aglow. Here are our panel's top 50 free agents for the 2025-26 MLB offseason, along with our best guesses at the contracts they'll receive.
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DiamondCentric's Top 50 MLB Free Agents, Plus Contract Projections
The hot stove is now fully aglow. Here are our panel's top 50 free agents for the 2025-26 MLB offseason, along with our best guesses at the contracts they'll receive.
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7 days ago
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In Part II of North Side Baseball's deep-dive into the 1918 Chicago Cubs, we examine the loss of Grover Cleveland Alexander to World War I and the first months of the regular season.
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Chronicling the 1918 Cubs, Part 2: Losing An Ace and Sweeping the Giants
In Part II of North Side Baseball's deep-dive into the 1918 Chicago Cubs, we examine the loss of Grover Cleveland Alexander to World War I and the first months of the regular season.
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7 days ago
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Any team would be lucky to reel in the likes of Kyle Tucker or Cody Bellinger. But for those who miss out on the blue-chip free agents, here are a few alternatives that shouldn’t break the bank.
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Three Under-The-Radar Free Agent Outfielders To Keep An Eye On
Any team would be lucky to reel in the likes of Kyle Tucker or Cody Bellinger. But for those who miss out on the blue-chip free agents, here are a few alternatives that shouldn’t break the bank.
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7 days ago
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They may not have the same upside as some of the top names on this year's free agent market, but these three arms could prove to be a bargain for interested teams.
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Three Sleeper Starting Pitchers On This Year's Free Agent Market
They may not have the same upside as some of the top names on this year's free agent market, but these three arms could prove to be a bargain for interested teams.
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7 days ago
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The Cubs added a left-handed reliever and two of their top infield prospects to their 40-man roster Tuesday, to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft next month.
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Chicago Cubs Add 3 Players to 40-Man Roster Ahead of Rule 5 Draft
The Cubs added a left-handed reliever and two of their top infield prospects to their 40-man roster Tuesday, to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft next month.
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8 days ago
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The Cubs won't be parting ways with their veteran southpaw starters, after all. After each side declined an option earlier this month, Shota Imanaga opted to accept the qualifying offer Tuesday.
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BREAKING: Shota Imanaga Accepts Qualifying Offer, Will Stay with Cubs for $22.025 Million
The Cubs won't be parting ways with their veteran southpaw starters, after all. After each side declined an option earlier this month, Shota Imanaga opted to accept the qualifying offer Tuesday.
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8 days ago
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Any team would be lucky to reel in the likes of Kyle Tucker or Cody Bellinger. But for those who miss out on the blue-chip free agents, here are a few alternatives that shouldn’t break the bank.
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Three Under-The-Radar Free Agent Outfielders To Keep An Eye On
Any team would be lucky to reel in the likes of Kyle Tucker or Cody Bellinger. But for those who miss out on the blue-chip free agents, here are a few alternatives that shouldn’t break the bank.
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8 days ago
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How would some of these guys look in Cubbie pinstripes?
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Video: Dream Cubs Free Agent Acquisitions for 2025-2026 Offseason
How would some of these guys look in Cubbie pinstripes?
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8 days ago
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The Cubs woke up Tuesday morning with just 28 players on their 40-man roster. That's by design, and it's also temporary. Before the day is over, Chicago will add several prospects to the reserve list.
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The Cubs' Wide-Open 40-Man Roster Will Fill Up in a Hurry Tuesday
The Cubs woke up Tuesday morning with just 28 players on their 40-man roster. That's by design, and it's also temporary. Before the day is over, Chicago will add several prospects to the reserve list.
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8 days ago
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The Royals need outfield help, and Kris Bubic could be a good fit with these four teams.
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Three Trade Market Candidates That Might Be A Fit For The Royals' Kris Bubic
The Royals need outfield help, and Kris Bubic could be a good fit with these four teams.
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8 days ago
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New to the DiamondCentric stable of sites is this searchable, sortable list of available free agents.
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Track All 2025-2026 MLB Free Agents With This Handy Tool
New to the DiamondCentric stable of sites is this searchable, sortable list of available free agents.
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8 days ago
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A spike in FIP, wOBA, and xwOBA in 2025 complicates the left-hander’s bid for a long-term deal.
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Age Concerns, Statistical Decline, & Groundballs: Evaluating Framber Valdez’s Free Agent Market
A spike in FIP, wOBA, and xwOBA in 2025 complicates the left-hander’s bid for a long-term deal.
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8 days ago
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After a dominant 2024 campaign and an injury-shortened 2025 season, former Padres and Yankees pitcher Michael King enters free agency as one of baseball’s biggest wild cards.
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After An Injury-Riddled 2025 Season, Is Michael King A Good Free-Agent Bet?
After a dominant 2024 campaign and an injury-shortened 2025 season, former Padres and Yankees pitcher Michael King enters free agency as one of baseball’s biggest wild cards.
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8 days ago
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Who will sign one of the most controversial, premier free agents in baseball?
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Dylan Cease Might Be The Free Agent Steal Of The Winter, If He Develops Consistency
Who will sign one of the most controversial, premier free agents in baseball?
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8 days ago
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The Royals need outfield help, and Kris Bubic could be a good fit with these four teams.
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Three Trade Market Candidates That Might Be A Fit For The Royals' Kris Bubic
The Royals need outfield help, and Kris Bubic could be a good fit with these four teams.
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9 days ago
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There's no question about which of this year's free-agent starting pitchers best suits what the Cubs like to do. The question is whether they're willing (or able) to keep doing the same things.
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Ranger Suárez is Exactly Jed Hoyer's Type. Is That a Pro or a Con, This Winter?
There's no question about which of this year's free-agent starting pitchers best suits what the Cubs like to do. The question is whether they're willing (or able) to keep doing the same things.
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9 days ago
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New to the DiamondCentric stable of sites is this searchable, sortable list of available free agents.
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Track All 2025-2026 MLB Free Agents With This Handy Tool
New to the DiamondCentric stable of sites is this searchable, sortable list of available free agents.
http://dlvr.it/TPJCZ9
10 days ago
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A spike in FIP, wOBA, and xwOBA in 2025 complicates the left-hander’s bid for a long-term deal.
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Age Concerns, Statistical Decline, & Groundballs: Evaluating Framber Valdez’s Free Agent Market
A spike in FIP, wOBA, and xwOBA in 2025 complicates the left-hander’s bid for a long-term deal.
http://dlvr.it/TPJ24V
10 days ago
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Blasphemy? Maybe. Logical? Yes.
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Ian Happ The Cub Vs. Ian Happ The Trade Candidate
Blasphemy? Maybe. Logical? Yes.
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10 days ago
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Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of the Athletic are reporting that the Chicago Cubs want to "build more pitching depth, both at the top of the rotation and throughout the organization."
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Chicago Cubs Want To "Build More Pitching Depth At the Top of the Rotation"
Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of the Athletic are reporting that the Chicago Cubs want to "build more pitching depth, both at the top of the rotation and throughout the organization."
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11 days ago
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Blasphemy? Maybe. Logical? Yes.
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Ian Happ The Cub Vs. Ian Happ The Trade Candidate
Blasphemy? Maybe. Logical? Yes.
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12 days ago
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The Cubs made the postseason in 2025, but are they going to build on that success this winter?
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Video: Cubs Rumors: Shota Imanaga, Pitching Upgrades, & Franchise Direction
The Cubs made the postseason in 2025, but are they going to build on that success this winter?
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12 days ago
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