The Cubs had a solid season in 2025 but it came to an end on Saturday when they dropped Gave Five of the Division Series to the Brewers. That turns the focus to the offseason and some upcoming decisions. President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer held an end-of-season press conference yesterday but largely avoided tipping his hand about anything. Reporters such as Patrick … [Read more...] about Cubs Notes: Tucker, Imanaga, Horton, Coaching Staff
Nine Players Elect Free Agency
Now that the season is over, we’ll start seeing several players choose to become minor league free agents. Major League free agents (i.e. players with six-plus years of big league service time) will hit the open market five days after the end of the World Series, but eligible minor leaguers can already start electing free agency. To qualify, these players must have been all … [Read more...] about Nine Players Elect Free Agency
MLBTR Podcast: Murakami To Be Posted This Offseason, Managerial Vacancies, And More!
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… Munetaka Murakami to be … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Murakami To Be Posted This Offseason, Managerial Vacancies, And More!
Brad Keller Interested In Re-Signing With Cubs
Right-hander Brad Keller is slated for free agency but would seemingly be very happy to be a Cub again next year. “Chicago is my favorite city,” Keller said, per Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. “I love being in Chicago. I love playing for the Cubs. This is definitely a place that I want to come back to and enjoy. I know a lot of these guys are returning to this clubhouse, and I … [Read more...] about Brad Keller Interested In Re-Signing With Cubs
White Sox Outright Fletcher, Julks, Peguero, White
The White Sox announced they have outrighted outfielders Dominic Fletcher and Corey Julks, along with pitchers Elvis Peguero and Owen White, to Triple-A Charlotte. Chicago also lost Will Robertson via waivers to Pittsburgh, which brings their 40-man roster down to 35 players. Fletcher logged the most big-league time of the foursome this season. The 28-year-old appeared in a … [Read more...] about White Sox Outright Fletcher, Julks, Peguero, White