Given that Kyle Tucker is expected to sign with another team in free agency this offseason, the expectation is that the Chicago Cubs will try to sign another hi

On Tuesday, starting left-handed pitcher Shota Imanaga signed a one-year $22 million qualifying with the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs chose not to pick up his three-year option at the start of the offseason following a disastrous showing in the postseason,

In that same vein, young outfielder Owen Caissie and/or young catcher/DH Ballesteros could also be floated in trade talks if offseason moves put established big-leaguers in front of them on the organizational depth chart. They've earned the right to get an extended look in the majors instead of toiling in the minors.

Dylan Cease is the free agent pitcher whom the Chicago Cubs have been most commonly linked to this offseason. This is because the Cubs have made it known that

A modest first signing of undrafted free agent Sam Mettert left fans skeptical as the Cubs shift their focus toward bigger pitching upgrades.

According to MLB insider, the Chicago Cubs are exploring major pitching moves as Shota Imanaga decides on his qualifying offer.

The Chicago Cubs need to make a run at one of the top pitchers in free agency and Ranger Suárez could be the perfect fit.

Andy Martinez (Marquee Sports Network*): Cubs’ Tom Ricketts issues statement on Kyle Hendricks’ retirement. “… we hope they come back to Wrigley Field often.”

1873 – William Magear Tweed (“ Boss Tweed ”) of Tammany Hall (NYC) is convicted of defrauding the city of $6 million and sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment. 1926 – Leon Trotsky is expelled from the Politburo in the Soviet Union.

The 35-year-old went 105-91 with a 3.79 ERA over 11 seasons with the Cubs and one with the Los Angeles Angels.

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