Darragh McDonald of MLBTradeRumors predicts the Cubs could sign Sonny Gray to a two-year, $55M deal. Nothing is official. Gray posted a 2.72 ERA in 29 starts for Boston, and Chicago's rotation needs help after the Wild Card loss to San Diego. 🎯
MLBTR's top-50 free-agent predictions link seven players to the Cubs, with Morejon and Peterson the strongest connections, since multiple writers agree on them. Trevor Rogers (LHP) was also floated at 5/$115M. Tarik Skubal isn't on the list. These are predictions, not deals. 🔮
Three former Cubs skippers (Joe Maddon, Dusty Baker and Lou Piniella) are among eight Contemporary Baseball Era Committee candidates for the Hall of Fame's Class of 2027. Maddon's 2016 title is the headline résumé item. 🏆
Pete Crow-Armstrong finished 2026 with 45 dingers, which tied Kyle Schwarber for the MLB lead. He’s the first Cub to lead or share the league lead in homers since Sammy Sosa in 2002, and he became the newest member of the 40-40 club along the way. We knew about the speed and defense from PCA. While he flashed some power in 2025 with a 30-homer campaign, he took things to another level this past year. Here’s a look at the five longest homers PCA hit this season: - 444 feet vs. Reds on August...
Crow-Armstrong is an NL MVP finalist, Seiya Suzuki got a $23.15M qualifying offer, and the Cubs re-signed Jacob Webb (one year, 2028 club option) and claimed Eric Orze off waivers. Bullpen tinkering is done; Skubal is the open question. ⚾
MLB Trade Rumors' Steve Adams predicts the Cubs could land free agent Freddy Peralta on a five-year, $110M deal. Nothing is agreed. With rotation help needed and Craig Counsell, Peralta's former skipper, in the dugout, the fit at least reads cleanly. ⚾
Cubs' rotation needs could reportedly make Pirates swingman Carmen Mlodzinski a speculative trade fit. He was frustrated after losing a starting role in Pittsburgh, so a divisional deal might suit both sides, though nothing is confirmed. 🔍
Cubs claimed righty reliever Eric Orze off waivers from the Twins. The Elk Grove native brings a 93 mph fastball and a nasty splitter, plus a 5.66 ERA with a 3.34 FIP, and control that needs work. He's out of options. 🎃
Lockout shrinks the NPB posting window: it effectively closes Dec. 2, with no pause this time per Ken Rosenthal. Cubs should move fast on posted arms like Kaima Taira, a 100-mph righty who fits their need for power pitching. ⏳
MLB.com Cubs: After historic season, PCA named NL MVP finalist
Cubs could face a rotation overhaul, with Boyd, Gausman, Holmes, Peterson and Imanaga all headed to free agency. A Mariners trade is floated as a Plan B: Seattle reportedly wants a bat, and Matt Shaw is mentioned as a possible fit. Nothing is agreed. 🔄
The Cubs extended Seiya Suzuki a one-year, $23.15 million qualifying offer, which guarantees Draft-pick compensation if he leaves. He has until Nov. 17 to decide. Boyd and Happ got no QO, so Suzuki is the lone one. 🧾
Clay Holmes declined his side of a $12M mutual option, and the Cubs passed on Caleb Thielbar's $6M option for 2027, paying a $500K buyout. A Thielbar reunion isn't being considered, but the Cubs could circle back to Holmes or Kevin Gausman. 🔄
Cubs extended a one-year, $23.15 million qualifying offer to Seiya Suzuki, who has until Nov. 17 to answer. He's widely expected to decline and seek multiple years, which would net Chicago a pick after the fourth round. 📝
Cubs open the offseason by claiming RHP Eric Orze off waivers from the Twins. He posted a 5.66 ERA over 36 appearances, but his 95th-percentile extension fits Jed Hoyer's reclamation-project pattern. A low-risk gamble. 🎲
Cubs claimed RHP Eric Orze off waivers from the Twins on Monday, a bullpen add as the 2027 reshaping begins after the Wild Card sweep by San Diego. He went 2-2 with a 5.66 ERA in 41 1/3 innings this year. Depth arm, low-risk swing. 🔄
Cubs gave Seiya Suzuki a qualifying offer but not Ian Happ, whose platoon role down the stretch (.214/.316/.390 over the final two months) made $23.15M steep. A Happ reunion is still possible, but likely only on a cheaper deal. 🧾
Transaction Alert: Chicago Cubs claimed RHP Eric Orze off waivers from Minnesota Twins. 📋
MLB Trade Rumors (Cubs): Cubs Claim Eric Orze
MLB Trade Rumors (Cubs): Eight Players Receive Qualifying Offers
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