🔥 EARLY OFFSEASON SHOCK: Cubs Quietly Pull Off Their First Signing — A Move That’s Already Sparking Speculation, Fueling Fan Excitement, and Hinting That Chicago’s Front Office Is Planning a Much Bigger Winter Shake-Up Than Anyone Expected.
As the Cubs began to plot out their offseason, Chicago has added an intriguing home-town native to their organization.
Chicago Cubs notes from the GM meetings: Kyle Hendricks retires — and how 2 top prospects fit in for 2026
After 11 big-league seasons, including 10 with the Chicago Cubs, Kyle Hendricks is stepping away from the mound at 35.
CubŃ•’ Jed Hoyer getŃ• brutĐ°lly honeŃ•t Đ°bout Kyle Tucker’Ń• Ń–mраct on 2025 club
Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer says Kyle Tucker’s performance defined the team’s 2025 success and upcoming offseason plans.
💥 INSIDER REPORT: Cubs President Jed Hoyer Leaves the Door Wide Open for Shota Imanaga’s Return — Hinting at a Surprise Reunion That Could Reignite Chicago’s Rotation and Fanbase! Speaking to reporters, Hoyer praised Imanaga’s professionalism and hinted that the team’s relationship with the lefty “isn’t over yet.” After a promising debut season marked by flashes of brilliance, Imanaga’s potential comeback could give the Cubs a major boost heading into 2026. Insiders say the front office sees him as a “perfect fit” for their pitching philosophy — and fans are already dreaming of a Wrigley Field reunion that could reshape the team’s future.
Imanaga missed most of May and June with a strained left hamstring, an injury that may have disrupted his timing and mechanics.
The perfect $165 million contract Cubs must offer Pete Alonso to steal him from Mets
Pete Alonso free agency analysis: Cubs $165M five-year contract proposal to steal him from the Mets this offseason.
🔥 BOMB SHELL TRADE RUMOR: Chicago Cubs reportedly targeting a $340 million, three-time All-Star and MVP-candidate slugger to replace Kyle Tucker — could this blockbuster move redefine the future of the North Side?
This would be an amazing replacement for the Cubs.
Longtime Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks, who helped end World Series drought, retiring after 12 seasons
Kyle Hendricks spent 11 of his 12 seasons in the league in Chicago, and helped lead them to their World Series win in 2016.
🏆 GLORY UNLOCKED: The Chicago Cubs Have Been Crowned the National League Team Gold Glove Winners — A Historic Triumph Built on Unbreakable Defense, Relentless Effort, and Unshakable Brotherhood! Their season wasn’t perfect, but their unity and grit turned every challenge into gold.
The Cubs won the 2025 National League Team Gold Glove, leading MLB in defensive metrics and individual awards.
⚾ STRATEGIC MOVE BY THE CUBS: The Chicago Cubs have officially extended qualifying offers to stars Kyle Tucker and Shota Imanaga, securing compensation draft picks should either player walk in free agency. The move signals that Chicago intends to keep its core intact — or, at the very least, get valuable assets in return. As front-office insiders describe it, this is the “chessboard phase” of the offseason, where every offer could shift the balance of the Cubs’ 2026 roster.
The Chicago Cubs extended qualifying offers to outfielder Kyle Tucker and left-hander Shota Imanaga before Thursday’s 4 p.m. deadline.