ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Cubs do not traditionally dive too deep into free-agent waters when it comes to adding to the bullpen. In such a volatile part of a roster, president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer prefers to find other avenues beyond multiyear deals for solving relief needs. That stance

Now that MLB has held the Draft Lottery and we know which teams are picking where, it's time to predict whom they'll select. The 2026 Draft actually won't begin until July 11, so we have 214 days to figure it all out. But we can't wait to make our first

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Cubs were not certain if Shota Imanaga was going to agree to the one-year offer on the table last month or take his chances in free agency. As Chicago’s front office began its search for arms on multiple fronts, it was a real possibility that the

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Cubs were given the green light by ownership to pursue Alex Bregman in free agency last offseason, but up to a certain point. The Red Sox ultimately came out on top in the bidding and Chicago handed the keys to third base to then-rookie Matt Shaw.

The World Baseball Classic may not begin until March, but you could be forgiven for thinking that it all kicked off in December. On Tuesday, managers, general managers, and team officials for all 20 teams participating in next year's tournament gathered at the Signia by Hilton Orlando for the 2026

It's that time of year again. It's time for Rule 5. There is nothing else in baseball quite like the Rule 5 Draft, traditionally the final number of the annual Winter Meetings. Every year, Rule 5 sounds the closing bell on the Winter Meetings by providing big league opportunities for

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With the baseball world's eyes trained on Orlando, Fla., over the next few days for the Winter Meetings, it's a great time to have a look at each team's biggest need heading into the annual event, one which often serves as a catalyst for Hot Stove action.

• Winter Meetings

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Rule 5 Draft isn't taking place until Wednesday, and while early buzz at the Winter Meetings might be about things like where Kyle Tucker will sign, there are always early whispers about names who could go in the Rule 5 Draft. Teams haven't really started digging

Major League Baseball, MLB Network and all 30 clubs are hosting a charity auction during baseball’s Winter Meetings this week, with dozens of unique opportunities being offered, all for a worthy cause. Proceeds for the auction will go toward the Little League Disaster Relief Fund. Resources will be directed to

While a solid percentage of picks in the Major League phase of the Rule 5 Draft get at least some big league time the season following their selection, it’s not so easy to stick around for an entire year.

The Cubs had one of baseball's most potent outfields in 2025, with the group's .778 OPS ranking second in MLB behind only the Yankees. But what had been a reliable set of run producers became a source of less certainty when right fielder Kyle Tucker hit the free-agent market. Though

The Cubs added three prospects to the 40-man roster at the tender deadline last month, shielding infielders Pedro Ramirez (No. 8) and James Triantos (No. 10) and lefty Riley Martin from Rule 5 Draft eligibility. But that still leaves a host of players in the system – including six of

CHICAGO -- Two seasons into Craig Counsell’s time in the managerial seat on the North Side, Cubs fans have undoubtedly grown accustomed to how he avoids labels with the team’s pitchers. Whether in the rotation or bullpen, Counsell leans on the phrase “out-getters” to sidestep traditional job titles. “You know

It might only be December, but there’s a serious case of Draft fever ranging. The root cause is the release of MLB Pipeline’s new 2026 Top 100 Draft Prospects list. The fans are definitely aflame, though, by the upcoming MLB Draft Lottery, which will determine the order of who gets

With executives from all 30 teams set to descend on Orlando, Fla., for the annual Winter Meetings, the Hot Stove may be on the verge of heating up. Though some clubs have already made some moves this offseason, every team still has plenty of questions to answer between now and

On Monday, MLB.com senior reporter Jordan Bastian held an “Ask Me Anything” on Reddit with Cubs fans at r/CHICubs. This mailbag features questions and answers from the AMA, the full version of which can be read here. Questions and responses have been lightly edited for clarity. Q: Which posted Japanese

CHICAGO -- The Cubs added some veteran experience to their depth chart on Tuesday, signing utility man Scott Kingery to a Minor League contract that includes an invitation to Spring Training with the big league club. While the bulk of Chicago's position-player group is set at the Major League level,

The Rule 5 Draft can be a fascinating, if imperfect, process, and you only need to look at last year’s edition to see why. On one hand, the White Sox selected Shane Smith from the Brewers and watched him blossom into an All-Star before finishing with a 3.81 ERA and

CHICAGO – It has now become a part of the traditions associated with Wrigley Field. In the immediate wake of a Cubs home win, the “W” flags are unfurled throughout the stands and fans join together in song before hitting the ballpark’s exits. The crowd belts out the lines to

CHICAGO -- When a franchise has been around as long as the Cubs and has a history full of iconic achievements and legendary players, it is a tall task to zero in on a defining list of the greatest moments for the ballclub. That will not stop us from trying.

CHICAGO -- The Cubs snapped a four-year postseason drought this past season and fell one win shy of reaching the National League Championship Series. There is work to be done this offseason to strengthen the roster for another chance at a deeper run next fall, but there is plenty to

When I was a kid, one of my favorite activities during long road trips with my family was Mad Libs. Remember that one? Every page was a story with a number of blank spaces, requiring players to fill those spaces in with different words to create the whole story. With