The Cubs won the 2025 National League Team Gold Glove, leading MLB in defensive metrics and individual awards.

Whether those former Cubs end up back in blue pinstriped or not, they’re sure to come up in discussions at MLB’s annual GM meetings next week, as baseball executives and agents descend on Las Vegas. The BBWAA Awards rollout is next week, beginning with Rookie of the Year on Monday.

National pundits predict a quiet offseason for the Chicago Cubs, with Kyle Tucker likely leaving and no major free-agent bats to replace him.

There will likely only be three or four teams in the league that could afford to sign Kyle Tucker for $400-plus million.

1979 – Chicago Cubs closer Bruce Sutter, who had a 6-6 record with a 2.23 ERA and saved 37 of his team’s 80 victories, wins the National League Cy Young Award by a 72-66 margin over Houston Astros starter Joe Niekro. (1,2)

In a November 5 article, Bleacher Report's Zachary D. Rymer cooked up a trade proposal where the Cubs would end up with Bryce Harper. He said the Cubs would get Harper in exchange for the Phillies getting Chicago's No. 1 overall prospect, outfielder Owen Caissie, and their No. 3 overall prospect, right-handed pitcher Jaxon Wiggins.

The Chicago Cubs and right-hander Colin Rea have reportedly agreed on an extension for next season and beyond.