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    Jacob ZanollaJanuary 4, 2026

    Cubs Have Reportedly Checked in on Cody Bellinger

    I am once again convinced that time is a flat circle. According to Jon Heyman of the NY Post, the…

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    Evan AltmanJanuary 4, 2026

    Talks Between Yankees, Marlins for Potential Cubs Target Edward Cabrera Have ‘Intensified’

    Multiple reports have the Yankees and Marlins engaged in talks for hard-throwing righty Edward Cabrera, and it sounds like this…

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    Evan AltmanJanuary 3, 2026

    Blue Jays Sign Kazuma Okamoto

    As first reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Blue Jays have signed Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto. It’s a four-year, $60…

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    Evan AltmanJanuary 3, 2026

    The Rundown: Red Sox Make ‘Aggressive Offer’ to Bregman, Cubs Seeking Pitching Bargains, Nearly 40% of MLB Pitchers Have Had TJS

    Someone must have smeared Gorilla Glue on all the seats in the Cubs’ office building, because it appears all the…

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    Jacob ZanollaJanuary 3, 2026

    Cubs May Pivot to Mid-Tier Starters in Search for Rotation Help

    Tatsuya Imai signing with the Astros took a lot of Cubs fans by surprise, as the 27-year-old was one of…

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    Evan AltmanJanuary 2, 2026

    The Rundown: Imai Fallout, Hoerner Trade Rumors Persist, Cubs Linked to Okamoto

    The Tatsuya Imai news dominated MLB conversations on Thursday, in part because there was virtually nothing else to discuss. Cubs…

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    Jacob ZanollaJanuary 2, 2026

    Cubs Reportedly Interested in Bichette, Listening on Hoerner

    The Astros signed Tatsuya Imai on Thursday, taking away one of the main options for the Cubs this winter. They…

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    Evan AltmanJanuary 1, 2026

    Tatsuya Imai Agrees to 3-Year Deal with Astros

    Per multiple reports, Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai has agreed to a deal with the Astros. Jesse Rogers of ESPN reported…

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    Jacob ZanollaDecember 31, 2025

    Cubs’ Extension Options Plentiful

    The Cubs have very few players under contract past 2026 and 2027, which means the next few winters could be…

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    Evan AltmanDecember 31, 2025

    The Rundown Lite: Imai Decision Looming, Cheaper Bullpen Construction Probably Smarter, Rendon Done

    I’ve got very little time and there’s virtually nothing to report at this point, so let’s keep this quick and…

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    Evan AltmanDecember 30, 2025

    Report: White Sox Have ‘Emerged as Frontrunners’ for Tatsuya Imai

    This would have seemed ludicrous two weeks ago, maybe less, but the White Sox surprising everyone by landing Munetaka Murakami…

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    Evan AltmanDecember 29, 2025

    Japanese Infielder Kazuma Okamoto in US for Meetings with Interested Teams

    According to a report from Yahoo Japan, infielder Kazuma Okamoto is in the US to meet with teams as he…

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    Evan AltmanDecember 29, 2025

    The Rundown: Cubs Need Pitching Punch, Tigers ‘Lukewarm’ on Bregman, Two Pitchers Retire, CI’s Top Articles of 2025

    We’re nearly out of the baseball doldrums, but it’s looking like it’ll be 2026 before the Cubs give us anything…

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    Evan AltmanDecember 28, 2025

    Hunter Harvey Represents Rare Gamble for Jed Hoyer, Makes Bullpen Even More Interesting

    We’re used to the Cubs signing oft-injured pitchers to provide depth with a little upside, but seeing them do so…

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    Evan AltmanDecember 27, 2025

    Cubs Appear to Be Plotting Two Main Paths Forward This Winter

    This is essentially a reiteration or clarification of some of the ideas we’ve been discussing for a while now, but…

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    Jacob ZanollaDecember 27, 2025

    Cubs Signing Reliever Hunter Harvey

    The Cubs are signing relief pitcher Hunter Harvey, according to Will Sammon and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic. Reliever Hunter…

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