🚨 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 …
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.
Ian Happ homers as the Chicago Cubs knock off the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4
Ian Happ homered and Moisés Ballesteros hit a tiebreaking triple, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the slumping Tampa Bay Rays 6-4 on Friday. Happ finished with three hits and two RBIs as Chicago posted its third consecutive victory. Nico Hoerner had two hits and scored twice for the NL wild-card leaders.