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Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo, David Ross reflect on 2016 World Series 10 years later

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Anthony Rizzo and David Ross revisited the Chicago Cubs’ 2016 World Series championship Monday, marking 10 years since Chicago ended its 108-year title drought. The former teammates reflected on the milestone during Episode 34 of “Ross and Rizzo Unfiltered,” their podcast on The Volume. Their discussion covered the Cubs’ championship and the memories fans continue […] The post Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo, David Ross reflect on 2016 World Series 10 years later appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former Milwaukee Brewers Pitcher Abruptly Becomes a Free Agent

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The Milwaukee Brewers dominated during the postseason as they won their first World Series championship.Now, the Brewers are going to be a very fascinating team to watch this offseason as they aim to build on their incredible roster.As the Brewers’ offseason gets underway, one of their former pitchers has now become a free agent.Former Milwaukee […] The post Former Milwaukee Brewers Pitcher Abruptly Becomes a Free Agent appeared first on HEAVY.

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Cubs reward reliever with new contract after spectacular 2026 season

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The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a new one-year contract with veteran right-handed reliever Jacob Webb, the team announced on Monday. Webb will reportedly receive a $2 million salary for the 2027 season, with a $4 million club option for 2028 that includes a $500,000 buyout. The deal guarantees him $2.5 million, while performance incentives […] The post Cubs reward reliever with new contract after spectacular 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cubs extend Seiya Suzuki $23.15 million qualifying offer

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The Chicago Cubs extended a one-year, $23.15 million qualifying offer to outfielder Seiya Suzuki on Monday, giving the veteran a chance to return for the 2027 season while protecting their ability to receive draft compensation if he leaves. Suzuki’s 2026 production included 26 home runs, 86 RBI and 96 runs across 143 games for the […] The post Cubs extend Seiya Suzuki $23.15 million qualifying offer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cubs’ perfect trade offer for Brewers’ Trevor Megill

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The Chicago Cubs have an opportunity to attack a late-inning problem while taking a bullpen weapon away from a division rival. Milwaukee is willing to listen on closer Trevor Megill, which makes this the right moment to test the market. The Brewers will at least listen on offers for Megill. He has one year of […] The post Cubs’ perfect trade offer for Brewers’ Trevor Megill appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cubs-Mariners Trade Feels Inevitable Given Chicago’s Acute Pitching Need

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There is a possibility that the Chicago Cubs will have to overhaul their entire starting rotation this offseason. Matthew Boyd, Kevin Gausman, Clay Holmes, David Peterson, and Shota Imanaga are all going to be free agents and even if the Cubs are able to bring a couple of them back, they are likely still going […] The post Cubs-Mariners Trade Feels Inevitable Given Chicago’s Acute Pitching Need appeared first on HEAVY.

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Cubs Officially Add New Pitcher Following Waiver Claim

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The season for the Chicago Cubs came to a disappointing close when they were swept in a quick two-game series against the San Diego Padres in the National League Wild Card playoff series. Since then, the Cubs have begun reshaping their roster for the 2027 campaign and have now made their most recent addition to […] The post Cubs Officially Add New Pitcher Following Waiver Claim appeared first on HEAVY.

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Cubs Make $23.15 Million Seiya Suzuki Contract Decision

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Before the Chicago Cubs can really know what they’re going to do with Seiya Suzuki this offseason, they had an initial decision to make. It had to do with the qualifying offer, that intriguing piece of MLB’s salary code that allows certain players to be offered a certain dollar amount for the season ahead — […] The post Cubs Make $23.15 Million Seiya Suzuki Contract Decision appeared first on HEAVY.

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Former New York Mets Star Pitcher Immediately Becomes Free Agent

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The New York Mets had a nightmare season in 2026. After another big offseason of spending, New York finished this season with a 74-88 and last in the NL East. With how bad this season went for New York, they should look to make changes to their roster this offseason. They have multiple areas on […] The post Former New York Mets Star Pitcher Immediately Becomes Free Agent appeared first on HEAVY.

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8-Year Detroit Tigers Pitcher Immediately Becomes Free Agent

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The Detroit Tigers are coming off a 2026 season where they missed the MLB playoffs. They dealt with a lot of injuries (and made trades). Ultimately, the Tigers did not make the 2026 MLB playoffs. 8-Year Detroit Tigers Pitcher Becomes Free Agent This week, a former Tigers pitcher became a free agent. Matthew Boyd (most […] The post 8-Year Detroit Tigers Pitcher Immediately Becomes Free Agent appeared first on HEAVY.

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Former Padres Slugger Signs Richest Deal in NPB History

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Franmil Reyes has made baseball history – in Japan. A six-year MLB veteran, the Dominican-born slugger hasn’t played a game in the majors since 2023. He spent time with four different major league clubs, including the Padres. On Sunday, Reyes inked a historic deal in the Nippon Professional Baseball Organization. Reyes Has Had Success in […] The post Former Padres Slugger Signs Richest Deal in NPB History appeared first on HEAVY.

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Cubs rumors: Chicago insider names 2 pitchers who could re-sign to help actually field staff

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The Chicago Cubs have plenty of work to do this offseason, and rebuilding their starting rotation needs to be a top priority. With several pitchers potentially leaving in free agency and Cade Horton recovering from an injury, the Cubs may have to revisit some familiar names to fill out their staff. ESPN’s Jesse Rogers identified […] The post Cubs rumors: Chicago insider names 2 pitchers who could re-sign to help actually field staff appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cubs 58-Game Pitcher Elects Free Agency After Option Decision

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The Chicago Cubs had one of the worst pitching staffs among playoff teams in 2026. With a 4.12 team ERA, the Cubs especially struggled to put away games.One of their key relievers from the last two seasons will depart.According to an announcement by the MLBPA, Cubs reliever Caleb Thielbar will enter free agency after his […] The post Cubs 58-Game Pitcher Elects Free Agency After Option Decision appeared first on HEAVY.

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MLB rumors: Insider links ex-Cubs star to Blue Jays in free agency

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The World Series has come to an end and the focus is now shifting toward the offseason. When it comes to MLB free agency, Tarik Skubal is understandably going to receive the most attention. He’s arguably the best starting pitcher in baseball after all. One position player who has emerged as a star over the […] The post MLB rumors: Insider links ex-Cubs star to Blue Jays in free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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MLB rumors: Cubs ‘badly want’ Tarik Skubal, but there’s a $400 million elephant in room

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The MLB free agency window will officially open on Monday at 5 p.m. EST. Tarik Skubal is the bell of the ball this offseason, as the superstar ace is getting a ton of attention in the rumor mill. One team potentially in the mix is the Chicago Cubs, but there is speculation that a $400 […] The post MLB rumors: Cubs ‘badly want’ Tarik Skubal, but there’s a $400 million elephant in room appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chicago Cubs Suddenly Predicted to Lose 2X All-Star Pitcher to NL Rival

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The Chicago Cubs will be an interesting team to watch during this offseason. After being swept by the San Diego Padres in the NL Wild Card Series, the Cubs should look to improve their roster this offseason. One of their most obvious needs is starting pitching help. However, with the offseason getting started, the Cubs […] The post Chicago Cubs Suddenly Predicted to Lose 2X All-Star Pitcher to NL Rival appeared first on HEAVY.

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Former Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher Suddenly Cut by MLB Team Ahead of Free Agecy

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A former Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher was cut by his MLB team just hours before the start of free agency. The post Former Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher Suddenly Cut by MLB Team Ahead of Free Agecy appeared first on HEAVY.

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Cubs ‘Badly Want’ Tarik Skubal, But There’s A Catch

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The Chicago Cubs spent the entire 2026 MLB season trying to figure out their pitching rotation. Injuries were at the core of their problems, yes, but it still was difficult to bring it all together, even with multiple trades to try and help the cause. In the end, the Cubs came up short of their […] The post Cubs ‘Badly Want’ Tarik Skubal, But There’s A Catch appeared first on HEAVY.

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