Chicago Cubs vs. Detroit Tigers - August 21, 2024

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WinnerJ. Assad (6-3)

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Bot 6Dansby Swanson homers to left field.

Bot 5Cody Bellinger doubles to deep right field, tagged out at third, Matt Vierling to Spencer Torkelson to Jace Jung. Michael Busch scores. Ian Happ scores.

Top 2Dillon Dingler singles to center field. Jace Jung to second. Spencer Torkelson scores.

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Brewers Do It Again, Ohtani Might Get Benched, Demonstrations, and Other Cubs Bullets https://t.co/ZQEw2Zzpdz

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Good morning! Here's your Tuesday selection of #Cubs news and notes, by BCB's Jeff Brown. #MLB https://t.co/csxMlqYjfU

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It was #OTD in 2017 that the #Cubs beat the Nationals 9-8 in Game 5 of the NLDS to clinch the series. It was a wild game with runs being scored by home runs, wild pitches, bases loaded walks, passed balls, a bases loaded hit by pitch, and a huge back pick by Willson Contreras to

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It was #OTD in 2017 that the #Cubs beat the Nationals 9-8 in Game 5 of the NLDS to clinch the series. It was a wild game with runs being scored by home runs, wild pitches, bases loaded walks, passed balls, a bases loaded hit by pitch, and a huge back pick by David Ross to end

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Chicago Cubs news— Cabrera, Shaw, King, Detmers, GrayThe Chicago Cubs are wondering what to do with Cabrera — mainly to stop his blister problem. And that might fix him.

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Early MLB Offseason Predictions on Free Agency and Trades 🔮Why the Cubs and Mariners will pull off a major trade 📲

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Way-too-early prediction for Cubs’ starting lineup at the start of the 2027 seasonA way-too-early look at the moves the Chicago Cubs could make this offseason to improve their starting lineup in 2027.

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New Truths from NLCS, ALCS 🧐What we learned after Brewers take 2-0 lead, Guardians win Game 1 ➡️

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Cubs BCB After Dark: Who is the Cubs’ Pitcher of the Year?The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks who was the Cubs Pitcher of the Year.

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Padres, Cubs could find themselves going head-to-head in free agency after playoffs showdownThe Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres have met in the MLB playoffs each of the last two years and could battle it out for arms in free agency this winter.

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Family Bikes to 30 MLB Parks ❤️Dad and son covered nearly 10,000 miles to every team's stadium for charity 🎥

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NLCS Game 2: Dodgers at Brewers and ALCS Game 1: Guardians at RaysDay 2 of the League Championship Series round features two games.

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Why the Ideal Bat Path is the Ideal Bat Path - Bleacher NationAlex Bregman's swing is an absolute model for an ideal swing path.

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The Top 7 Cubs Free Agents to Target for 2027 - Bleacher NationThere are a TON of Cubs free agents leaving this winter. So here's a list of the six-best free agents for the Cubs to add before 2027.

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Cubs AFL Update: Interview with outfielder Kade SnellRising Cubs outfield prospect Kade Snell takes a moment to speak with us.

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Japanese Ace Kaima Taira Wrapped Up a Brilliant NPB Season Ahead of a Likely Posting - Bleacher NationWhen Kaima Taira is posted for MLB teams, he'll have 45 days to negotiate a contract.

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AFL Mesa Solar Sox update: Dominick Reid stays strongThe Mesa Solar Sox played five games this week and won one, lost three and tied one.

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A 2026 Chicago Cubs Draft Report Card a Few Months Later - Bleacher NationHow is the Cubs' draft class looking now that the season is over?

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Ranking Top 25 Trade Chips For Offseason 🔢The top players potentially on the move that teams would target ➡️

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MLB Playoffs Winners and Losers ⚾Analyzing what went wrong for the Cubs 📲

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Way-too-early prediction for Cubs’ starting rotation at the start of the 2027 seasonAn early prediction of what the Chicago Cubs' starting rotation could look like by Opening Day 2027.

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Tarik Skubal's disappointing NLCS showing is drudging up less-than-fond Tigers memoriesTarik Skubal's five-inning NLCS appearance for the Dodgers conjured up bad memories of the Tigers' 2025 ALDS.

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A few thoughts about the Cubs and Seiya SuzukiThe Cubs really can’t afford NOT to keep the Japanese star.

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Trevor Rogers looks like perfect Cubs fit until Orioles' qualifying offer enters the pictureThe Chicago Cubs don't just have a need for pitching this offseason, they have a need for a specific kind of pitcher. The Cubs will be in search of pitchers who

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Detroit Tigers News: Zyhir Hope starts well in Arizona Fall League actionHope is off to a solid start, but the rest of the Tigers AFL contingent has been pretty quiet early on.

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MLB News Outside The Confines: Three Davids and one GoliathThe two League Championship Series are set, and there’s three small-market teams. And other MLB news.

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3 Cubs free agent signings that would signal Jed Hoyer is falling into the same trap againThe Chicago Cubs need to shift how they view pitching additions, and there are some clear free agents they need to avoid.

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White Sox just experienced a Guardians fate the Tigers know all too wellTigers fans felt the White Sox's pain after Chicago blew a two-game ALDS lead and the Guardians advanced.

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Chicago Cubs history unpacked — October 12Happy Birthday, Glenn Beckert!

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National League Championship Series Game 1: Dodgers at BrewersThe teams with the top two regular season records in the NL meet to see who goes to the World Series.

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Cubs prospect Josiah Hartshorn gets MLB Pipeline recognition that surprises absolutely nobodyJosiah Hartshorn and Brooks Caple have been named MLB Pipeline's top Chicago Cubs prospects, offering a glimpse of the future in the organization.

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Today in Cubs history: An incredible ninth-inning comeback in the 2016 NLDSThis game is well worth remembering.

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Guardians Advance, White Sox Set Strike Out Record, Matt Shaw's Future, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher NationOnly four teams remain in the fight for the 2026 World Series championship, as we near the end of a rather entertaining season. October may be the best month

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ALCS & NLCS Predictions 🔮4 teams competing for a World Series berth. Brewers can stop the 3-peat 📲

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Cubs Rumors: Bringing back Carson Kelly may not be as far-fetched as it once seemedCarson Kelly is set to hit free agency, but the Chicago Cubs may make a strong play to bring him back this offseason, a move that could have huge dividends.

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A few thoughts about the White Sox/Guardians division seriesCleveland became the 11th team to overcome a 2-0 deficit in a best-of-five postseason series.

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Cubs could turn their Wild Card nightmare into offseason opportunity with Michael KingIf Michael King hits free agency, he would be an ideal target for the Chicago Cubs this offseason.

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New intel reveals a denied Braves path for Tigers in Tarik Skubal trade talksThe Braves were reportedly unwilling to give up a piece that might've given them an edge over the Dodgers in Tarik Skubal trade talks with the Tigers.

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Cubs can't rely solely on Matt Shaw and Pedro Ramirez to replace Ian Happ and Seiya SuzukiMatt Shaw and Pedro Ramirez can't be the only plan for the Chicago Cubs in their efforts to replace Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki.

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Chicago Cubs news — Ramirez, Suzuki, ImanagaPedro Ramirez played very well in the field as well as as a switch hitter. He will be a large factor in 2027 and beyond.

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4 individual Cubs storylines worth celebrating from an otherwise imperfect 2026 seasonTo say the end of the 2026 Chicago Cubs season left a bad taste in everyone's mouth would be the understatement of the century. The year, by most standards, was

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Checking in on the Tigers' prospects at finishing school in the Arizona Fall LeagueThese three Tigers prospects are all hoping to impact the major league roster very soon. What have they shown us so far in the Arizona Fall League?

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MLB Division Series Game 5: White Sox at GuardiansThe winner of tonight’s game heads to the ALCS.

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Cubs' outfield need shouldn't tempt them into Jarren Duran trade if Red Sox squeeze him outThe Chicago Cubs have a need in the outfield this offseason, but they should ignore the idea of a Jarren Duran trade.

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3 Yankees the Cubs could poach if Rays sweep forces New York into an offseason resetLike the Chicago Cubs, the New York Yankees made a quick exit from the MLB playoffs and could re-tool this offseason through free agency and the trade market.

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Today in Cubs history: A five-run ninth inning rally wins a World Series gameThe Cubs came from behind to win Game 1 of the 1908 World Series.

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Cubs insider leaves little doubt about the odds of a reunion with Shota ImanagaAccording to one Chicago Cubs insider, there's little chance Jed Hoyer explores a reunion with left-hander Shota Imanaga in free agency.

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Last Chance for the White Sox, Salary Cap Arguments, Ditka's Seventh Inning Stretch, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher NationAlthough the Cubs have been eliminated for almost two weeks (somehow, it feels like yesterday, yet at the same time, several months ago?), there's still some baseball to be played. White Sox play tonight. And it's their last chance to survive.

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Jace Jung is a direct contradiction to Tigers’ bullish top prospect approachThe Detroit Tigers have hung onto prospects under Scott Harris, but Jace Jung's struggles show how that isn't always the best strategy.

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Kaima Taira wins Pacific League award while strengthening case to be Cubs' top free agent targetKaima Taira recently earned NPB's ERA title, and it's a reminder that he should be on the Chicago Cubs' radar this winter.

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Chicago Cubs news— Hartshorn, Ayers, Caple, Cabada, UsecheMLB Pipeline named Josiah Hartshorn Cubs Player of the year, one of an interesting group of players in this article.

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Trent Grisham Landing Spots 📍10 destinations for Yankees OF next season after disappointing season 📲

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5 MLB playoff stars the Cubs must target this offseason to finally end their October miseryTarik Skubal is the obvious one, but there are other MLB playoff stars the Chicago Cubs should have on their radar this offseason.

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Baseball America report card reveals Tigers buried sneaky slugger deep in 2026 draftThe Tigers may have found themselves a hidden gem in the 11th round of the 2026 MLB Draft according to Baseball America.

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Cubs would face even more pressure to dethrone Brewers thanks to MLB's latest CBA proposalThe Chicago Cubs made it clear last spring training that the path that puts them in the best position to have success in October is winning the division. Such a

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Tigers dismiss two athletic trainers after injury surge that may have doomed their 2026The Tigers fired two members of their training staff after an injury-plagued season.

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Remembering Mike Ditka's Legendary Seventh Inning Stretch at Wrigley Field - Bleacher NationThe fastest Seventh Inning Stretch in recorded history.

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The 10 Greatest MLB Divisional Series Upsets 😮Reflecting on the Cubs' most unexpected postseason triumph ➡️

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Dear White Sox Fans: We're Rooting for You ... Whether You Like It or Not - Bleacher NationLike it or not, White Sox fans, I want you to beat the Guardians and advance to the ALCS.

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MLB Pipeline Names Its Cubs Prospects of the Year - Bleacher NationIt's a close battle on the positional side, so who gets the top prospect nod for the Cubs?

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Andrew McCutchen on the Modern Day Andrew McCutchen? (Hint: It's a Cub) - Bleacher NationIf Andrew McCutchen says you remind him of himself as a young player, that's a pretty sweet compliment.

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MLB has proposed a 154-game schedule to the MLBPAThere are some intriguing ideas here. Of course, there’s a catch.

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New FA Rumors and PredictionsLanding spots for buzzing players 📲

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Tarik Skubal interview after Dodgers' NLDS clinch shows he was never coming back to TigersTarik Skubal doesn't have to admit it for Tigers fans to know he's going back to the Dodgers in 2027.

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Cubs may have already ruled themselves out of Randy Arozarena sweepstakes without saying itWith a focus on pitching, the Chicago Cubs likely won't entertain a pursuit of Randy Arozarena this offseason.

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No Clincher, No Games, No More Suzuki(?), No Acuña, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher NationThe odds are still against the Cubs retaining Seiya Suzuki.

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A blueprint for Jed Hoyer to fix Cubs pitchingThe Cubs seem to have fallen behind other teams in pitching development. Here are things they could do to change that.

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Detroit Tigers News: MLB proposes shortened regular season, Kevin McGonigle wins another awardBaseball America names Kevin McGonigle the overall Rookie of the Year.

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Aging Yankees slugger could help the Cubs offset the loss of Ian Happ and Seiya SuzukiIn need of protection against left-handed pitching on the bench, there could be a match between the Chicago Cubs and Paul Goldschmidt in free agency.

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Each Team's Biggest Roster Hole to Fix in Offseason ⚾The one personnel flaw the Cubs needs to address in 2027 📲

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Chicago Cubs history unpacked — October 9Happy Birthday, Courtney Duncan!

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MLB News Outside The Confines: The Rays are spreading the newsThe Rays sweep the Yankees. The Dodgers dispatch the Braves. CBA and lockout stuff and more MLB news.

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Tigers' solution to unlocking Framber Valdez in 2027 feels too simple to be trueCould the Tigers' solution to Framber Valdez's woes be as simple as they say?

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3 changes Cubs must finally make after another exhausting year of the Jed Hoyer experienceJed Hoyer isn't going anywhere, but that doesn't hide the reality that real changes are needed for the Chicago Cubs this offseason.

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MLB Division Series Game 4: Guardians at White SoxJust one game today, and the White Sox still can close out their series with a win.

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Cubs have a Dansby Swanson problem that's only going to get worseWith Dansby Swanson's bat hitting career lows in 2026, the Chicago Cubs must address a growing concern in their lineup.

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Colt Keith's extension is barreling toward bust status for Tigers, but there's still hopeColt Keith has a chance at living up to his Tigers contract if his game improves in this key area.

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Jazz's Best FA Fits📍Why the Tigers would be a fantastic fit for the two-time All-Star 📲

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The Qualifying Offer Number For Post-2026 Free Agents is Out - Bleacher NationThe increased Qualifying Offer number could mean tougher decisions for the Cubs.

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Wrigley Field security bollard construction begins next weekFirst preps for next year’s All-Star Game are beginning.

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Nico Hoerner on What the Cubs Can Take Away from a Two-Game Wild Card Sweep - Bleacher NationYou don't want to go too far in what you take away from just two games, but that's not the same as nothing.

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Major League Baseball Proposes Reducing the Regular Season, Postseason Structure Changes, More (UPDATE) - Bleacher NationMLB has a new proposal for the players ahead of the CBA's expiration.

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🚨MLB Proposes Less GamesReturn of 154-game season. Opponent selection in postseason. Full MLB proposal to MLBPA here 📲

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This Tigers-Phillies package could bring Bryce Harper to Detroit (but Scott Harris would never allow it)The only Tigers trade package the Phillies would accept for Bryce Harper makes it clear it'll never happen.

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This year’s MLB qualifying offer has been set. Should any Cubs be given one?Three Cubs players might rate getting a QO. Who would you give one to?

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Best Fits for Michael King and Casey Mize ⚾Why the Cubs should look to sign one of San Diego's free agents ➡️

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Heartbreaking Non-Homers, Trio of Clubs Move On, NLCS Match-Up, Streaming, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher NationTwo near home runs were the stories in a couple eliminations last night.

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MLB Has Reportedly Issued a Lengthy Memo on How Teams Are to Handle the Upcoming Lockout - Bleacher NationIn case you had any hopes whatsoever of the league and the players reaching a deal before the December 1 expiration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, I think this tells you plenty about where things stand.

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In praise of Craig CounsellSome of you don’t like the Cubs manager. I’m here to give him props for good work.

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Cubs could be forced into coaching staff change after Alex Cora spurns Phillies opportunityWith Alex Cora turning down an offer to manager the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs' bench coach Ryan Flaherty could be a name to watch.

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Chicago Cubs news — PCA, Gausman, HolmesNo, PCA is not a new member of the Chicago Bears. He was at Solider Field last Sunday to support friend Caleb Williams.

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Cubs News: International Free Agent Signings, Pete Crow-Armstrong honored, Edward CabreraThe latest Chicago Cubs news, including recent international free-agent signings, Pete Crow-Armstrong being honored, and the plan for Edward Cabrera.

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This Tigers stat helps explain why 2026 season felt like such a rollercoasterThe Tigers' streakiness and extreme scoring ultimately doomed their 2026 season.

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4 Cubs players most likely to be traded after Jed Hoyer hints at different looking 2027 rosterThe Chicago Cubs' roster will look different in 2027, and that will likely mean a trade or two along the way.

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Division Series Recap 🍿Yankees, Padres and Braves all eliminated. Tap to catch up on all the action 📲

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AL and NLDS Overreactions 🗣️Can anyone beat the Dodgers? Time to trade Acuña Jr.? 📲

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Cubs BCB After Dark: Should fielders need to stay in their spots?The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if more restrictions on fielding is needed.

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MLB Lays Out Lockout PlansNew details emerge on 34-page memo with team owners and high-ranking execs (The Athletic)

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MLB Division Series: Rays at Yankees, Brewers at PadresThe Rays and Brewers can close out their series tonight.

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Jack Flaherty's Tigers tenure is over, but he may be a starting point for Detroit's offseasonThe Tigers rotation probably only needs one arm for reinforcement, and he might look a lot like Jack Flaherty on paper.

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Cubs could take first step toward Ian Happ reunion with looming qualifying offer decisionOne of the first decisions the Chicago Cubs will need to make this offseason is determining if they are going to use the qualifying offer on any of their free a

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Tigers should consider an exception to offseason rule for ideal Matt Vierling replacementThis utility man hitting free agency could be the perfect supplement to the Tigers' existing offense.

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MLB Division Series: Guardians at White Sox, Dodgers at BravesLots of baseball today!

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Cubs' assistant GM Jared Banner among candidates to take over Athletics front officeChicago Cubs assistant GM Jared Banner, as well as former Cubs prospect Sam Fuld, are among the candidates vying to take over the Athletics front office.

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MLB Experimenting With Outfield Shift Restrictions in the Arizona Fall League - Bleacher NationWhat if outfielders had to begin a play in a small, specified zone instead of being able to position themselves wherever?

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Cubs Assistant GM Jared Banner is One of the "Top Candidates" to Get the Open A's Top Baseball Executive Job - Bleacher NationAre the Cubs going to lose an Assistant GM to the A's?

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11 Years Ago Today, the Pirates Tried to Ruffle Jake Arrieta's Feathers, Failed, and a Cooler Paid the Price - Bleacher NationI will never get tired of this collection of memories.

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Freddie Freeman fanboying over Justin Verlander might've had Tigers fans briefly rooting for LAJustin Verlander made his first foray into broadcast with an appearance on FOX Sports' coverage of the NLDS.

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Cubs should be watching Steven Kwan closely as Guardians move closer to offseason crossroadsIf the Cleveland Guardians were to consider trading Steven Kwan this offseason, the Chicago Cubs should be interested.

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Farewell Owen Miller, Antoine Kelly, and Corbin Martin - Bleacher NationA trio of Cubs fringe roster guys are moving on.

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An update on the looming MLB owners’ lockoutThings have been happening even while the postseason goes on. Here are some things you should know.

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MLB experiments with outfield positioning restrictions in the Arizona Fall LeagueYes, the league is experimenting with even more ways to manipulate the game.

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Predicting the Outcome for Each Team's Top Free Agent 🔮How the Tigers will decide to keep or let go of their most coveted available player ➡️

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Brewers Tie a Record Losing Streak, Dodgers Go Up, Happ, Dombrowski, Launch Angle, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher NationThe Brewers "matched a dubious Major League record set by the Senators and Twins that spanned 62 years from 1925-1987 and a move from Washington to Minnesota."

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Cubs' offseason plans could hinge more on Matt Shaw, Pedro Ramirez than anyone expectsThe Chicago Cubs could rely heavily on Matt Shaw and Pedro Ramirez in 2027, with Jed Hoyer's comments offering a major clue about the team's offseason plans.

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MLB News: MLB Postseason, Mason Miller tipping pitches, White Sox, Shohei Ohtani slumpingPlus, so much more postseason chatter.

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Detroit Tigers News: Riley Greene Hank Aaron Award, MLB Postseason, Mason Miller tipping, Shohei OhtaniPlus, so much postseason chatter.

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4 Cubs players who emerged as the biggest individual disappointments of 2026The Chicago Cubs got disappointing performances from several key players this season - led by offseason trade acquisition Edward Cabrera.

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Chicago Cubs history unpacked — October 7Happy Birthday, Jose Cardenal!

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Grading Tigers’ 2026 starting rotation in the aftermath of the Tarik Skubal tradeEven in the aftermath of the Tarik Skubal trade, the Tigers’ starting rotation found a way to get the job done in the final two months.

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Cubs BCB After Dark: Matt Shaw or Pedro Ramírez?The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks which young infielder should the Cubs trade.

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Chicago Cubs Make a Series of International Free Agent Signings Official - Bleacher NationThe Cubs have struggled badly in International Free Agency on the pitching side for a very long time.

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Possible Playoff Winning in Chicago, Pitch-Tipping, Postseason Memories, Surgeries, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher NationPerhaps not the playoff win you were hoping for in this city.

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Tommy Pham Says He's Going to Get a Reporter Banned Because the Reporter Reported a Report - Bleacher NationTommy Pham is not happy.

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Ian Happ Doesn't Yet Know What Will Come Next - Bleacher NationFree agency looms for Ian Happ, but what actually comes next?

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Baseball America's 2026 Player of the Year? Oh Come On, You Know Who - Bleacher NationPete Crow-Armstrong will be receiving a whole lot of flowers this fall.

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Cubs still appear open to Clay Holmes reunion after his season ended on an awkward noteDespite not being a factor for the Chicago Cubs during the playoffs, Clay Holmes will be on the team's radar this offseason.

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Why Tigers can't take the easy way out again with Gleyber Torres after Qualifying Offer announcementThe Tigers can't extend the qualifying offer to Gleyber Torres, but they probably won't try to keep him anyway.

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The greatest MLB player from every stateBaseball is America’s pastime for a reason. It remains the one sport kids play from a young age and remain active in through high school in many cases. There ar

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Build a World Series Champ 🎮Tap to play. Share your record in the comments ⬇️

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Tigers watching White Sox ruin GuardsBall for second straight year has been an ALDS joyIt's impossible not to love the Guardians' devil magic abandoning them in their ALDS vs. the White Sox.

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How every MLB owner made their fortune, from Stan Kroenke to Steve CohenMLB owners are worth billions of dollars. This is nothing new. While most are in the business of private equity or even gain net worth courtesy of their team al

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Completely forgotten member of the 2026 Cubs elects minor league free agencyOwen Miller appeared in just one game for the 2026 Chicago Cubs and will take his defensive versatility into free agency this offseason.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong is named Baseball America’s MLB Player of the YearOne of many awards likely to come PCA’s way.

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A review of the first year of ABS challengesWe’ve now got a full season’s worth of data, so let’s take a deep dive.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong's Hank Aaron Award nod comes with a warning Cubs can't ignore in 2027Pete Crow-Armstrong is a Hank Aaron Award finalist but there's also a warning hiding in plain sight for the Chicago Cubs.

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Ranking MLB's Top 50 Rookies 🔢Where Detroit's first-year players stand among the best in the league 📲

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Chicago Cubs news — Suzuki, Hoyer, RickettsWill Seiya stay or go? He’s one of several Cubs’ free agents that the front office need to make a tough decision on.

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Brewers beating Padres could finally settle one score Cubs fans have held against MilwaukeeThe Milwaukee Brewers look like the best National League team remaining in the playoffs, and that's a somber reality for the Chicago Cubs.

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3 biggest steals among Tigers' arbitration-eligible players, 2 not worth the moneyMLB Trade Rumors released their annual arbitration projections, and some Tigers players are looking like better deals than others.

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4 Cubs players who should survive the offseason but enter 2027 with everything to proveThe Chicago Cubs have a numbers of players who will be back in 2027, but have to produce more than they did in 2026.

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Cubs BCB After Dark: Would you give Ian Happ a qualifying offer?The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if Ian Happ should get a qualifying offer.

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Eduardo Valencia's 2026 Tigers success might not have been a fluke, but is it sustainable?An impact right-handed bat of this caliber could be crucial for the Tigers' offense going forward. Is Eduardo Valencia for real?

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Pete Crow-Armstrong reaches another level of stardom with staggering $1 million card salePete Crow-Armstrong's 1/1 rookie debut patch card sold for $1.098M at auction, cementing the Chicago Cubs center fielder’s status as a true MLB superstar.

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Projecting a Max Clark extension as Tigers continue to prioritize homegrown talentPredicting a Max Clark-Tigers contract extension that could start off of 2027 with a bang.

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MLB Division Series: White Sox at Guardians, Yankees at RaysThe American League series continue with the White Sox and Rays leading.

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Cubs Prospect Notes: AFL, Bailey, Cabada, Snell, Reid, Cabral, Meyer, More - Bleacher NationA whole bunch of Chicago Cubs prospect notes to get into as we begin the post-season (not the "postseason").

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MLB Playoffs Divisional Round: White Sox at Guardians, Yankees at RaysYour best source for quality Detroit Tigers news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Players Worse Than You Think 😖Analyzing which names were massive disappointments this year 📲

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Every Playoff Team's October X-Factor ❌Each squad's key to crushing the MLB postseason

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Realistic Offseason Trade Ideas 💡Assessing how the Guardians and Cubs could make a move ➡️

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Pete Crow-Armstrong is (Obviously) a Finalist for the 2026 Hank Aaron Award - Bleacher NationPete Crow-Armstrong was the best hitter in the NL this year by a country mile.

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Mesa Solar Sox: The Arizona Fall League is underwayThe Boys of Autumn take the field for the Mesa Solar Sox in the Arizona Fall League. Here are the Cubs in Mesa.