🚨 INSIDE REPORT: Quiet conversations at the Winter Meetings revealed where the Chicago Cubs are truly placing their priorities this offseason, from a clear bullpen emphasis to unexpected internal praise that keeps surfacing behind closed doors. One young name in particular, Moisés Ballesteros, keeps coming up in ways that suggest the front office may already see something much bigger coming.

The Chicago Cubs have not shied away from waiting out the free-agent market in previous offseasons. It’s an approach that at times has paid off, when how they value a player aligns with the years and financial commitment for the contract. The Cubs are taking that same steady approach, even if that means failing to land the top available players. It’s not what fans will want to hear as they …

Free Agency Preview: Devin Williams Should Be A Cubs’ Target

With bullpen holes to fill, the Cubs could pursue Devin Williams, a familiar face for Counsell, offering potential bounce-back value at a manageable price.

Column: Winter is coming, but the Chicago Cubs’ offseason strategy is on a need-to-know basis

The Chicago Cubs’ offseason plans aren’t much clearer after President Jed Hoyer and GM Carter Hawkins met with reporters this week at the GM meetings.

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Despite the 3-1 Game 5 loss against the Brewers, the Cubs manager Craig Counsell still found a silver lining.

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For injured pitcher Justin Steele, being back around the Chicago Cubs to soak in the postseason environment has still been a memorable experience.

Cubs fans will love Craig Counsell’s ‘going to LA’ declaration before Game 5

The Chicago Cubs will play for their postseason lives on Saturday night, but Craig Counsell has confident that his team will come out on top.

Counsell’s Bold ‘LA or Bust’ Vow Ignites Cubs Fans’ Playoff Fever Before Game 5 Showdown

The Chicago Cubs will play for their postseason lives on Saturday night, but Craig Counsell has confident that his team will come out on top.

Cubs’ Counsell Drops Cryptic ‘Best Formula’ Bombshell to Fuel NLDS Comeback Fire

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell shared his “best formula” after a Game 3 win over the Brewers to keep the team’s NLDS hopes alive.

Column: Chicago Cubs win a wild one, staving off elimination in Game 3 at a raucous Wrigley Field

In a wild Game 3 that had fans on their feet from beginning to end, the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 to stave off elimination.

Column: Can the Chicago Cubs bounce back and win the NLDS? Here are 7 things they need to happen.

The Chicago Cubs have a massive challenge ahead of them: beating the Milwaukee Brewers in three straight to advance to the NLCS. Can it happen?