Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox - February 23, 2024

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Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

White Sox logo, White Sox 0-1, 1 0, 2 1, 3 0, 4 0, 5 0, 6 0, 7 0, 8 0, 9 0, R 1, H 4, E 0

Cubs logo, Cubs 1-0, 1 6, 2 0, 3 0, 4 0, 5 2, 6 0, 7 0, 8 0, 9 0, R 8, H 9, E 1

Pitching

WinnerJ. Wicks (1-0)

LoserJ. Chavez (0-1)

Scoring

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Bot 1Matt Shaw doubles to deep left field. Joe Hudson scores.

Bot 1Joe Hudson doubles to deep left field. Luis Vazquez scores. Pete Crow-Armstrong scores. Miguel Amaya scores.

Bot 1Christopher Morel homers to left field. Ian Happ scores.

What's Buzzing

Al Yellon

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Good morning! Here's your Monday selection of #MLB news and notes, by BCB's Josh Timmers. https://t.co/iTDotVCrrS

jon greenberg

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Ten years ago today, the Cubs won the World Series, which also reminds me of how far @TheAthletic has come since then. Who would’ve guessed we’d have a more successful decade? My column (with just a bit of navel-gazing): https://t.co/gv3Gjkg5Yv

CubsHQ.com

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Two of baseball's best defenders call Wrigley Field home. https://t.co/EHJwoYBusp

Rob Bradford

Good morning. The 60-day injured list goes away at 5 p.m. today. The Red Sox have seven players on it: Casas, Kelly, Rivera, White, Slaten, Oviedo and Crawford. They have just five open spots on the 40-man roster.

CubsHQ.com

The #Cubs have major holes to fill and potentially only a month to make moves before an MLB lockout. Will Jed Hoyer get aggressive early or wait out the labor uncertainty? https://t.co/jXD4gN1lgK

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2027 South Side Sox Prospect Vote: Round 3Roch Cholowsky was voted our No. 2 prospect; now, who is the third-best in the White Sox system?

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Metrics couldn't agree on AL's best second baseman - Sox MachineThe White Sox’s first hope for an individual honor went by the boards this awards season, as their lone Gold Glove nominee came away from the Rawlings announcement empty-handed. Seattle’s Cole Young, not Chase Meidroth, ended up receiving the award as the American League’s top defensive second baseman. It’s hard to say whether Meidroth was…

www.bleedcubbieblue.com•13m

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — November 2Flags fly forever! Celebrate the official 10th anniversary of the World Series!

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4 former Cubs hitting free agency and their chances of returning to ChicagoFree-agent reunions are always popular ideas among Chicago Cubs fans, but they ofter are tough to map out.

Bleacher Report•1h

Picking Every MLB Team's MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year in 2026Who will win the awards for your team?

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Two of the Five Chicago Cubs Gold Glove Nominees Are Winners! - Bleacher NationTwo weeks ago, Rawlings announced all of their Gold Glove nominees for the 2026 MLB season, and five members of the Chicago Cubs were recognized: Pete

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Chicago Cubs news: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Alex Bregman win Gold GlovesTwo Cubs came home with a Gold Glove tonight.

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White Sox' Chase Meidroth Falls Short in Gold Glove Race After Breakout SeasonAfter a season that saw his stock rise dramatically, Chicago White Sox second baseman Chase Meidroth was named an AL Gold Glove finalist at second base at the e

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Gold Glove Winners Revealed 🌟PCA, Bellinger and Rafaela headline top defensive players. Full list here 📲

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Cubs have another Guardians trade target even if Steven Kwan is unavailableJo Adell could be the Cleveland Guardians' outfielder the Chicago Cubs target this offseason if Steven Kwan isn't available.

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Cubs prospect Ethan Conrad training in Arizona, preparing for important 2027Former Chicago Cubs first-round draft pick Ethan Conrad was spotted training with Myles Bailey in Arizona as he looks to shake off an injury-curtailed 2026.

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2027 South Side Sox Prospect Vote: Round 2Caleb Bonemer was voted our No. 1 player; now, who is the second-best prospect in the White Sox system?

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MNiewoonder's Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE Oh boy what a year 2026 was. Another season of great improvement and continuing to see youthful talent flood up to the Big League Club. The Sox need to stay hungry and make some key additions to the roster in order to avoid the regression that we often see with young teams making the…

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Cubs' latest pitching opportunity could from Astros admitting an offseason mistakeRyan Weiss has the look of a low-risk flier for the Chicago Cubs this offseason after he was cut loose by the Houston Astros.

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Afro's Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE The goal should be to make the playoffs, whether that’s winning a relatively weak Central or earning a wild card spot. ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS A better backup catcher is needed. OTHER IMPENDING FREE AGENTS 2 years $17M for Newcomb, 1 year $9M for Grichuk FREE AGENTS #1 Clay Holmes (3 years, $45 million)#2 Tyrone Taylor…

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Continuing to Build - Sox MachinePREAMBLE We’re building a World Series Contender on a Realistic Budget ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS Doyle (allegedly) does two things… plays good defense and hits lefties. He didn’t do either well enough to justify $3.6 mil. He Gone! OTHER IMPENDING FREE AGENTS Newcomb $7.5 mil Richards $1.5 Mil FREE AGENTS No. 1a: Bryan Abreu (3 year, $36…

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ValueSavant.com's Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE After making the playoffs for the first time in 5 years while a majority of their core group of players has yet to reach arbitration, the White Sox seem to be in a prime position to spend in free agency to blend some veteran leadership with this young core. However, the White Sox have…

Bleacher Report•17h

Jerry Koosman Dies at 83Former pitcher won World Series with Mets in 1969

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Cubs could make a $42 million move to end a constant bullpen problemA contract prediction for Adrian Morejon has come out, and it seems doable for the Chicago Cubs if they're willing to add more bullpen certainty.

www.si.com•19h

3 Underrated Free Agents the White Sox Should Target This WinterAfter a successful season, the Chicago White Sox have an important offseason ahead of them. The White Sox need starting pitching and a backup catcher. Starting

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World Series Anniversaries, Pitching Transactions, Halloween Candy, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher NationLast year, Game 6 of the World Series between the Blue Jays and Dodgers took place on Oct. 31, and the Dodgers won 3-1 to force a Game 7. The next day saw one

www.bleedcubbieblue.com•20h

Cubs historical sleuthing: 1966 editionSix decades have gone by since this scene at Wrigley.

www.southsidesox.com•21h

2027 South Side Sox Prospect Vote: Round 1Who is the best prospect in the White Sox system?

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2027 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 100: Jarold RosadoAt least this season’s failure at Double-A ended with a ring down in High-A

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Cubs face an uneasy Freddy Peralta question after latest contract projectionIs he really worth ace-caliber money?

www.bleedcubbieblue.com•22h

Chicago Cubs news — Carson Kelly, Matthew Boyd and Cubs killersTwo Cubs opt for free agency and other news from and around the Friendly Confines.

www.southsidesox.com•23h

Today in White Sox History: November 1Mark Buehrle’s glove is golden, once again

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Should White Sox fans buy into George Wolkow's strong 2026 statistics?George Wolkow is a prospect more people should know--a fun player with an interesting story. He had obvious power in high school, and would have likely been a f

cubbiescrib.com•23h

Cubs get an unwelcome wakeup call from ESPN's way-too-early MLB power rankingsThe Chicago Cubs didn't even sniff the Milwaukee Brewers in 2026. Milwaukee finished the regular season with a 14-game advantage over the Cubs, and throughout t

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3 Cubs prospects who should be untouchable in trade talks this winterThe Chicago Cubs have a lot of difficult decisions to make this offseason, and a mediocre free agent class will likely force them to pivot to the trade market.

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The longest White Sox home runs of 2026 - Sox MachineWhile the White Sox sometimes sounded a little too unconcerned about the strikeout problems that eventually undermined the offense that led the American League in runs scored, the tone is a little more understandable if you approach it from a standpoint of “How much could you possibly expect us to fix in one season?” The…

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Cubs pitching prospect's AFL breakout takes a deflating turn with injury scareChicago Cubs' pitching prospect Dominick Reid appeared to suffer an injury during his latest AFL start.

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Today in White Sox History: October 31On the same day we said hello to Will Venable, it was goodbye, Yoán Moncada

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MLB exec sees Tyler Stephenson as potential Cubs replacement for Carson KellyJim Bowden sees longtime Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson as a potential Chicago Cubs replacement for Carson Kelly should he leave via free agency.

www.bleedcubbieblue.com•1d

Wrigley Field bollard construction update: October 31Work around the ballpark continues.

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Hundo P's Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE The White Sox right now have an excellent lineup and some great young arms especially in the bullpen, but have a slight lacking in right handed bats and a major problem with starting pitching, which may turn into a bullpen problem as some guys move into the rotation. In order to be a true…

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Under the Circumstances' Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE The White Sox shocked everyone this year by being competitive and winning a playoff series as one of the youngest teams in baseball. In a normal offseason, we’d be talking about major investments, but this year will be anything but normal. What will baseball look like on the other side of the impending lockout?…

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Matthew's Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE I see the White Sox as World Series contenders if they can add quality pieces this offseason, most importantly starting pitching, while maintaining their key players like Antonacci, Meidroth, Vargas, Mune, and Colson. ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS Vargas goes without saying. He’s in my opinion the best 3B in the American League and one of the…

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Big Friday's Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE The 2026 White Sox were a surprise, but that doesn’t mean they need to be a fluke. There were tangible signs of a longer-term competitive roster, and as past “windows” have shown, there’s no justification for throwing away any shot to truly compete. The division is wide open, let’s go take it. ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS…

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Former Cubs prospect's strange World Series connection is hard to ignore after Brewers victoryPlaying a key part in two drought-busting championships.

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Wrigley Field historical sleuthing: Two Hall of Famers from a visiting teamOne player just beginning a Hall of Fame career, the other just about to wrap one up.

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Cubs plowing ahead with MLB All-Star Game security updates at Wrigley FieldThe Chicago Cubs are hard at work implementing security upgrades around Wrigley Field in anticipation of hosting the 2027 MLB All-Star Game next summer.

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Brewers Parade, Pokémon Cards, Mutual Options and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher NationThe Brewers won the World Series earlier this week, as Brett discussed in Thursday's bullets. I went to the game at Tropicana Field and honestly had an

Bleacher Report•1d

MLB's Top FA Storylines 📖Moves to watch after World Series 📲

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ESPN disrespectfully predicts White Sox 2027 decline after exceeded expectations in 2026When the White Sox improved by 19 games from 2024 to 2025, most fans were excited by the jump. They still lost 100 games, so there was still a long way to go, b

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No matter what Jed Hoyer does, Daniel Palencia will make or break 2027 Cubs bullpenA return to form from Daniel Palencia is critical for the Chicago Cubs in 2027, but feels far from a sure thing after an up-and-down showing this season.

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Chicago Cubs news — Palencia, Holmes, Boyd, Hoyer, MalleeYour best source for quality Chicago Cubs news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Sporcle Saturday: White Sox second basemen worth 2+ WAR in a season - Sox MachineGood morning, and Happy Halloween! If you live in an area that facilitates kids and costumes, may you have a productive evening handing out candy. (Or receiving it; your tax for pulling the wagon and/or carrying bags filled with bottles of water is that all but one of your favorite candy goes to you) At…

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The 25 biggest Cubs killers who haunted Chicago throughout historyThe Chicago Cubs have faced many players who've completely crushed them in their careers, yet there are some that stand out among the rest

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Cubs can't ignore an important lesson from their Dylan Cease miss last offseasonThe Chicago Cubs need to reflect on last year's failed Dylan Cease pursuit and the price of durability as they enter an offseason focused on pitching.

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BC's Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE 2026 was fun. Most fun we’ve all had in a while. What made it the most fun was it was totally unexpected and had memorable “moments” all summer long. Now there is a level of expectation and some pressure on some of these players and coaches to continue taking steps forward. Make some moves…

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ISIDG's Plan to Make A Contender - Sox MachinePREAMBLE Time to Tweak and Add to make a run. ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS Vargas-No BrainerDoyle-Minimum he’s 4 OF with rangeBrazoban-To much there for cost OTHER IMPENDING FREE AGENTS Fedde-Swing Long ReliefGrichuk-Lefty killerNewcomb-Great year reward himJake-Good mentor for Teel and keeps Quero in AAA getting PT FREE AGENTS No 1. Freddy Peralta. Need a #1 give him…

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ThomasW93’s Superflex Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE The White Sox need to be flexible. They need to go into the season expecting to win 85 and earn a playoff spot. Although we hope the young talent leads the team to success, their starting spots shouldn’t be written in pen. Finally, pitching depth is paramount. ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS Retain healthy serviceable players. OTHER…

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JP's Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE The contention window opened a year earlier than expected. While the Sox may still not be the World Series favorite given an A+ offseason, winning the division is an absolute must. While Randy Arozarena and Michael King are the type of big name acquisitions we want (and kinda deserve at this point), we are…

www.southsidesox.com•2d

The White Sox Halloween starter kitFive South Side looks for fans still searching for a costume

Bleacher Report•3d

Predicting MLB Teams' Qualifying Offers 🔮Examining if Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ will accept or reject what the Cubs propose 📲

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Cubs could turn back to Japan to find next rotation staple in Kaima TairaJapanese right-hander Kaima Taira will be posted by the Seibu Lions, giving MLB teams, including the Chicago Cubs, a chance to sign him this offseason.

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Turns Out the Cubs Reportedly ARE the Mystery NL Central Team in on Taiwanese Righty Jyun-Yue Tseng - Bleacher NationFun mystery (solved?) about the Cubs pursuing a Taiwanese closer.

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Cubs Rumors: Clay Holmes reunion could be derailed by another of his former teamsThe New York Mets are reportedly open to a reunion with Clay Holmes, which could complicate Jed Hoyer's efforts to rebuild the Chicago Cubs pitching staff.

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A few thoughts about the Cubs and Trent ThorntonThe right-hander did pretty well for the Cubs… other than a couple of major meltdowns.

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A Note on Trade Speculation and Suggestions at the Outset of the Offseason - Bleacher NationIt's fun to break down whacky trade suggestions, but you also have to listen to your gut.

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Cubs could get a Clay Holmes reunion at a surprisingly affordable price With starting rotation questions, the Chicago Cubs could stabilize their rotation on the cheap after Clay Holmes' recent contract projection.

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Kaima Taira's Team Has Accepted His Posting Request, So He's Coming to MLB - Bleacher NationKaima Taira is coming to MLB, and the Cubs need to get in the mix.

2027 World Series Odds Are Here 👀

...and the Brewers aren't favorites

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BW's Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE The young offensive core gives the organization a reason to improve the roster, and clearly the pitching is at the forefront. They have young arms that should reasonable see increased roles, and there are certainly some holes to fill offensively, but the priority for dollars should be placed on improving the pitching staff. ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE…

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Your Old Redheaded Papa's Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE 2026 was a wonderful, unexpected gift — one of the most fun years I’ve had as a baseball fan. As I’ve said, it was like watching a bunch of puppies in a basket, if the puppies could hit lots of home runs and beat Houston in the wildcard series. Thank you, White Sox. 2026…

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Hug Prospects, Not Money - Sox MachinePREAMBLE The AL Central is weak and aggressive moves on FA can solidify the team’s contender status with minimal trades. It might make for an expensive 2027 but it will put the team in a very good place for the years that follow. ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS Vargas is a no-brainer. Doyle is insurance against Peters regressing…

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Waitingfor2028’s Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE What a fun year! Now the hard part, building a prolonged winner. At the end of 2021, we thought the Sox would have the AL Central locked down for at least another two years. Rick Hahn made the mistake of resting on his laurels thinking he built an elite young core that could win…

www.bleedcubbieblue.com•2d

MLB News: World Series, Milwaukee Brewers, William Contreras, MLB lockoutPlus, what comes next for both World Series teams?

southsideshowdown.com•2d

Building an optimistic 2026-2027 White Sox offseason plan heading into a pivotal winterEach year around this time, all the major publications put together mock offseasons and other predictions for how the offseason ahead might go down. I didn’t do

cubbiescrib.com•2d

1 free agent from each NL Central rival the Cubs should zero in onAs the Chicago Cubs enter a pivotal offseason, targeting these four free agents from NL Central rivals could bolster the roster for 2027.

Bleacher Report•3d

MLB Power Rankings Entering Free Agency 🔢Where the White Sox stand as one of the better teams heading into the offseason ➡️

www.bleachernation.com•3d

Alcantara Blowing Up, Future Role, Martin's Progress, Austin, Assad, Radio, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher NationWhat does the future look like for Kevin Alcantara?

Bleacher Report•3d

Ranking 10 Most Likely 1st-Time Champions 🏆Looking at which teams are most likely to follow the Brewers' path to glory ➡️

www.bleedcubbieblue.com•3d

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — October 30Aroldis Chapman gets the final eight outs in Game 5 of the 2016 World Series to keep the Cubs alive in the Series.

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3 Tarik Skubal suitors that should have the Cubs feeling nervousThe Chicago Cubs are expected to be involved in the bidding for Tarik Skubal, but they will have company.

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White Sox Reportedly Poach World Series Brewers to Fill Key Front Office RoleFor the next couple of weeks, the White Sox will continue to watch how their prospects who are participating in the Arizona Fall League are doing. It may not so

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Cubs have a Pete Crow-Armstrong advantage Reds may envy with Elly De La CruzAll thanks to the magic of foresight.

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White Sox get good news about coaching staff amid Mariners managerial search With the MLB offseason just getting underway, coaching and managerial hires are normally one of the first dominoes to fall during the offseason activity. After

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Cubs could turn Jared Banner hire into a surprising Orioles trade opportunityThe Chicago Cubs recently lost their assistant GM to Baltimore. Could that new connection be used to facilitate a trade?

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6 White Sox Players Officially Hit Free Agency as Key Offseason BeginsWith the Milwaukee Brewers taking home their first-ever World Series crown on Wednesday night, the MLB offseason is in full swing. The free agent market is sta

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Turns Out the Cubs Stepped Up to Retain John Mallee - Bleacher NationThe Mets didn't so much pass on John Mallee as the Cubs stepped up to keep him.

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Clay Holmes and Matthew Boyd Have Easy Options Decisions, and Will Head Into Free Agency - Bleacher NationThe Cubs are losing as many as six starting pitchers to free agency.

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Cubs protect Craig Counsell's coaching staff with a timely move against MetsDespite interest from the New York Mets, John Mallee is remaining with the Chicago Cubs after reworking his contract.

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What a wonderful set of problems to have... - Sox MachinePREAMBLE Man I just did not see this coming. Full Ricky Bobby “I don’t know what to do with my hands.” ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS Vargas: 5yr/65mil extension. Buys out 2 years of FA and at minimum he’ll be the 1B of the future depending on Mune. What an awesome story. Doyle: Slight overpay given his overall…

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JVE's Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE When we were big spenders in the past, we spent around $180 million, therefore I will take the liberty to go all the way up to $165 million. Now is the time to compete with our young, cheap core. ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS Miguel Vargas: Duh Doyle: Sneaky good bat vs lefties, plus speed and defense,…

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Pitching and trust the system - Sox MachinePREAMBLE Trades at the deadline not now ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS I want to stress pitching and defense. Doyle is an excellent defender. Vargas is a no brainer. Murphy is not expensive and can be cut. OTHER IMPENDING FREE AGENTS I expect a bounce back from Edgar Quero – bat speed meant no hit for him. Rogers…

www.bleedcubbieblue.com•3d

A few thoughts about the Cubs and Caleb ThielbarOne year of Thielbar should have been enough.

www.bleachernation.com•3d

The 2026-27 MLB Offseason: Dates, Deadlines, and When to Expect Which Things (Probably) - Bleacher NationAll the MLB dates and deadlines for the offseason ahead! ... unless the lockout changes everything.

cubbiescrib.com•3d

Cubs get a second chance to fix Michael King mistake after Padres opt outMichael King has opted out of his deal with the San Diego Padres, giving the Chicago Cubs another chance at him this offseason.

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Jacob's Excited Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE It’s a great time to be a Sox fan! In the past, I’ve needed time to de-stress after a rough 162, but this year I began planning my offseason the day after the season ended. My goal is to identify players that have room for growth and those that might regress. From there, we’ll…

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White Sox hiring Matt Roffe from Brewers to lead scouting department - Sox MachineThe White Sox have cited the Brewers as an organization to emulate, and their actions are backing up their words. The morning after the Brewers won their first World Series title in franchise history, Katie Woo and Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic are reporting that the White Sox are hiring Matt Roffe away from the…

southsideshowdown.com•3d

White Sox capitalize on Brewers World Series title by poaching new scouting directorThe 2026 MLB season has officially come to an end as the Milwaukee Brewers closed out the World Series title Wednesday night. With the threat of a lockout comin

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White Sox turn to Milwaukee’s Matt Roffe to lead amateur scoutingBrewers executive brings a background in player evaluation, research and analytics to Chicago

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Report: White Sox hire Milwaukee's Matt Roffe as scouting directorThe Chicago White Sox have hired Matt Roffe of the Milwaukee Brewers to be their new scouting director, according to reports.

cubbiescrib.com•3d

Cubs facing total pitching overhaul as official free agency news hits hardFree agent is arriving for the Chicago Cubs, and Matthew Boyd and Clay Holmes are joining the fray after declining their player options.

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The Brewers win the World Series, and a start-and-stop offseason begins - Sox MachineAfter 56 years, what’s one more day? The Brewers’ 12th-inning slip in Game 4 didn’t end up mattering in the end, because the thousands of fans who made Tropicana Field feel like Milwaukee South were ultimately rewarded with a World Series-clinching victory in Game 5 for the franchise’s first championship in a history that dates…

Bleacher Report•4d

Everything to Know on Lockout and Key Upcoming Dates ⚾Outlining what to watch for during the MLB offseason ➡️

Bleacher Report•4d

Way-Too-Early 2027 MLB Playoff Predictions 🔮Looking ahead to how the Cubs could fare next season ➡️

www.bleedcubbieblue.com•3d

MLB’s 2026-27 offseason calendar: Free agents, awards, Rule 5 draft, non-tenders, arbitration, moreBaseball doesn’t stop just because there are no games. Here’s everything that will happen before next season begins.

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The Options Decisions Begin: Michael King Declines His Option and Hits Free Agency - Bleacher NationMichael King was great down the stretch for the Padres, and now he gets another chance to get paid.

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Brewers Win It All, Cubs Motivation, Insurance, MLBPA, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher NationAll we can hope is that the Chicago Cubs feel just that extra nudge of hunger, having seen their division rival do everything so well this year.

southsideshowdown.com•4d

Freddy Peralta’s World Series struggles shouldn’t deter White Sox from free-agent pursuitOutside of Tarik Skubal, the clear top free-agent arm available this offseason, there is perhaps no hotter name on the market than Freddy Peralta. Entering 2026

cubbiescrib.com•4d

Cubs living rent-free in Brewers’ star’s mind after winning World SeriesThe Milwaukee Brewers won their first World Series in franchise history and all that All-Star closer Trevor Megill could talk about was the Chicago Cubs.

Bleacher Report•4d

1 Player Every Team Should Re-Sign in Free Agency 💰Who the White Sox must prioritize bringing back 📲

www.southsidesox.com•4d

The White Sox Halloween starter kitFive South Side looks for fans still searching for a costume

www.bleedcubbieblue.com•4d

Chicago Cubs news — PCA, Suzuki, Happ, Suarez, TsengPete Crow-Armstrong has won the Player of the Year and National League Outstanding Player Awards voted on by his peers.

www.bleachernation.com•4d

The MLB Offseason Begins RIGHT NOW - Bleacher NationWill it be an exciting offseason around the league? Or a long, cold, slow one?

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3 best Cubs performances from 2026 and why they matteredThe Chicago Cubs had three performances that stand above the rest in 2026, and each have an implication for the 2027 season.

Bleacher Report•4d

MLB's New Winning Formula 🏆Brewers title proves there's another path to World Series success

Bleacher Report•4d

Early 2027 World Series Odds 🤔Newly crowned champs aren't the betting favorites to repeat 📲

Bleacher Report•5d

Best World Series Moments of Modern Era 🏆Ranking the 10 most memorable Fall Classic moments of the last 25 years 📲

www.bleedcubbieblue.com•4d

Cubs BCB After Dark: When will baseball return?The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks when will the lockout end.

cubbiescrib.com•4d

Radical MLB realignment suggestion would pit Cubs, Yankees, Red Sox as division rivalsA recent MLB realignment idea made waves on social media, and it certainly wouldn't be great for the Chicago Cubs.

www.bleedcubbieblue.com•4d

2026 World Series Game 5: Brewers at Rays, 7 p.m. CTBest of seven for this year’s World Championship!

www.southsidesox.com•4d

The White Sox have already made their most important non-tender of the offseasonA familiar pair could bring some much-needed entertainment to the booth

southsideshowdown.com•4d

White Sox' Caleb Bonemer comments on viral Gerrit Cole moment that sparked online outrageOf all the young talent in the White Sox organization, perhaps nobody is more exciting than Caleb Bonemer. The former second-round pick hit 37 home runs in his

cubbiescrib.com•4d

Giving Jed Hoyer an end-of-season grade as Cubs look ahead to a chaotic winterJed Hoyer is yet to deliver a division winner as the leader of the Chicago Cubs front office and faces an uphill battle to flip the script this offseason.

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SoxSider's Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE The White Sox have reached the point where the goal should be competing, not rebuilding. I want to build on that progress without sacrificing (most of) the young core that got us here. My approach is to prioritize starting pitching, improve the bullpen and defense, and give our young position players room to develop.…

www.si.com•4d

3 Free Agents the White Sox Should Avoid At All Costs This OffseasonGoing into the offseason, the Chicago White Sox have one clear need: Starting pitching. After a postseason that saw the team overuse the bullpen because of a la

www.bleedcubbieblue.com•4d

The Short Porch is thinking about World Series long shotsThe Rays came back to win Game 4, but can they come back to win the World Series?

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Jonah's plan for league domination - Sox MachinePREAMBLE With all this young talent at the White Sox disposable for the foreseeable future, the core will remain the same. Reinsdorf is obviously a cheap owner, but has been known to increase payroll when presented with a competitive team. (2020-22) This off-season the main targets will be a bolstered rotation, right handed power, dumping…

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Starting Pitcher Chaos - Sox MachinePREAMBLE Last year our drunk uncles from the 108 coined the term “Outfield Chaos” to describe what we had going into the 2026 season. This outfield Chaos found us an All-Star center fielder and in general helped propel us to the post season. That is not to say the outfield is fixed, but we can…

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DingoSox's Fever Dream of an Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE I had some faith that this team was going to be better than most anticipated. I imagined challenging hard for .500 but definitely didn’t think it was going to result in a playoff berth and the first playoff series win in 21 years. This team has arrived and we need to make sure that…

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Cubs Catcher Prospect Miguel Useche Deserves a Nod - Bleacher NationThe Cubs may have found a surprising future contributor in Miguel Useche.

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Brewers' Failure to Sweep World Series Keeps 2005 White Sox UniqueWhile the White Sox watch the World Series and think about what they can learn from the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays, they can also breathe a sigh of re

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Cubs face another potential front office shakeup as Mariners narrow manager searchChicago Cubs' director of player development Jason Kanzler is a finalist for the Seattle Mariners' managerial search.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong is the MLBPA Players Choice Player of the YearMore hardware for the Cubs center fielder.

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A New Pitcher Target from Taiwan, Perhaps? Jyun-Yue Tseng Hits the Market - Bleacher NationAt least one NL Central club is looking at Taiwanese righty Jyun-Yue Tseng.

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Astros part ways with former Cubs slugging prospect eyeing an overseas opportunityThe Houston Astros have released former Chicago Cubs outfielder Nelson Velazquez, who is expected to pursue an opportunity in Asia.

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Pitching Wild MLB Trade Ideas 😮How the Rangers and Cubs can put together a stunning move ➡️

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Spare Parts: Shane Drohan can't put ultimate cap on dream season - Sox MachineThe Brewers made a helluva run at it, but the 2005 White Sox and 1999 Yankees won’t have to make room in the 11-1 Club. Cooper Pratt’s go-ahead homer in the top of the 12th put the Brewers ahead 3-2 and within three outs of their first-ever World Series championship via a four-game sweep, but…

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A few thoughts about the Cubs and Colin ReaThe right-hander has had a decent MLB career. But it could be over.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong is the Players Choice NL Outstanding Player and Player of the Year for 2026! - Bleacher NationAs expected and deserved, Pete Crow-Armstrong has won the MLB Players Association honors for the NL's Outstanding Player and the overall Player of the Year.

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White Sox play-by-play opening could deliver the Cubs broadcast change fans craveThe Chicago White Sox are moving on from TV broadcaster John Schriffen, which could potentially lead to Chicago Cubs radioman Zach Zaidman leaving.

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MLB Player Choice Awards 🗳️Peer voting results here 📲

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Rays 12th Inning Comeback, Attempts at Making History, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher NationThe Tampa Bay Rays walked off Game Four of the World Series to stay alive for one more day.

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Target or Avoid on each of MLB insider Jim Bowden’s White Sox free agent fitsThe 2026 World Series will be wrapping up this week, and the offseason is set to begin in the next few days. In what’s expected to be a busy November due to the

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Red Sox emerge as Seiya Suzuki suitor with a familiar Cubs connectionThe Boston Red Sox may enter the mix for Seiya Suzuki, and the connection is someone the Chicago Cubs know all too well.

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South Side replay: Chase Meidroth puts on a defensive clinicA little leather love for our Gold Glove finalist

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MLB News Outside The Confines: And we will see you tomorrow nightThe Rays staved off elimination as the Brewers are so close to their first title. And other news from around baseball.

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6 potential Miguel Amaya trade partners if Cubs bring back Carson KellyIf the Chicago Cubs bring back Carson Kelly and decide to trade Miguel Amaya, nearly a quarter of MLB teams could be fits as potential landing spots.

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Chicago Cubs history unpacked — October 28Happy Birthday, Esmailin Caridad!

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Cubs BCB After Dark: Could the Cubs trade for Steven Kwan?The late-night spot for Cubs fans asks if Steven Kwan is a good trade target for the North Siders.

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Rideout's Offseason Plan: The Jerry Special - Sox MachinePREAMBLE Even after a successful 2026 campaign, we are still unsure how our first year players will show their worth in their second years. Even with the surprising 2026 campaign, 2027 is still a year where we figure out what sticks and what doesn’t. This means another year of catching lightning in a bottle! The…

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It's Justin's Money Now - Sox MachinePREAMBLE I think the White Sox were ahead of schedule last year, and that is just how Jerry likes it. Good baseball on the cheap. While he isn’t afraid to spend, he needs to be convinced of it. That is where Justin Ishbia comes in. He knows the iron is hot, and in addition to…

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Adam's Offseason Plan - Sox MachinePREAMBLE The White Sox are in the same spot they were in 2021; young team coming off a devastating ALDS loss. “The money will be spent” lives in infamy for most of us. Some of us blame Jerry, some blame Rick Hahn. I blame Kenny. But with a new regime, in a similar position, I…

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Let's do this right, White Sox - Sox MachinePREAMBLE This 2026 White Sox team was unexpectedly and amazingly fun. I want the fun times to last. We’ve learned as an organization what goes wrong when we don’t land the big fish. And since I own this team, I’ve got one big pole with a line in the water. Our farm system still needs…

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2026 World Series Game 4: Brewers at Rays, 7 p.m. CTThe Brewers are on the brink of their first-ever World Series championship.

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Cubs could lose their one NL Central advantage thanks to Brewers' World Series runThe Chicago Cubs have always had the ability outspend fellow NL Central clubs, but the Milwaukee Brewers' run to the World Series could narrow the gap in 2027.