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Cubs may have found new path for Kevin Alcántara after sudden position change
Kevin Alcántara has started playing first base with the Iowa Cubs, and that could be a glimpse into his future with the Chicago Cubs.
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Cubs can't ignore concerning Matthew Boyd problem with MLB playoffs quickly approaching
Matthew Boyd has an uneven second-half, and there's a clear fix to his struggles, but that creates another problem for the Chicago Cubs.
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Craig Counsell makes surprising Edward Cabrera comparison ahead of Cubs playoff run
The Chicago Cubs are imagining a world where Edward Cabrera becomes a success story out of the bullpen during the playoffs.
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Cubs' magic number offers hope but NL Wild Card race is far from comfortably settled
The Chicago Cubs' magic number is under 10, but there's still a lot to be determined in the National League Wild Card race.
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Cubs reveal next Justin Steele steps as anticipated return becomes race against 2026 season
Justin Steele is inching closer to his return, but the Chicago Cubs pitcher is suddenly in a race against time.
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Cubs have obvious bad contract swap candidate but it's hard to imagine they'd make deal
The Chicago Cubs aren't weighed down by a ton of bad contracts, but Dansby Swanson's deal could age poorly if he doesn't rebound at the plate in 2027.
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3 extensions the Cubs should prioritize ahead of the MLB lockout
The Chicago Cubs need to take advantage of their brief window to negotiate with their free agents, and extend these three players before the MLB lockout
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Cubs have troubling Daniel Palencia red flag that makes bullpen turnaround harder to trust
The Chicago Cubs need better than they're getting from their whole bullpen, but that doesn't seem likely to start with Daniel Palencia.
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Cubs could have perfect opportunity for front office change with Carter Hawkins in demand
Chicago Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins is once again expected to be a rising candidate for vacancies this offseason, offering a lifeline for Jed Hoyer.
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Cubs aren't built to win Spencer Strider trade talks if Braves embrace creative approach
The Atlanta Braves may make Spencer Strider available in trade talks this offseason, but the Chicago Cubs should steer clear.
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Predicting the Cubs' next generation of Silver Slugger winners at every position
Pete Crow-Armstrong is clear silver slugger candidate over the next decade for the Chicago Cubs, are there others?
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Cubs get closure on Phil Maton's season but not the headache that comes with it
Phil Maton won't be back with the Chicago Cubs this season after undergoing season-ending knee surgery.
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Now is when Cubs need Alex Bregman most and history suggests he'll deliver
Alex Bregman has flipped the script on his first season with the Chicago Cubs, priming him to lead the offense in the season's closing weeks and into October.
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Cubs Rumors: Matt Shaw could hold the answer to their biggest offseason need
The offseason hasn't even started and Matt Shaw has already found himself in Chicago Cubs trade rumors.
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Cubs' bullpen fiasco could prompt them to get uncomfortable in Adrian Morejon pursuit
San Diego Padres southpaw Adrian Morejon is set to hit free agency at season's end and Jed Hoyer and the Chicago Cubs need to have him at the top of their list.