Cubs Eye Pitching Overhaul as Lockout Looms
Chicago's front office heads to the MLB GM meetings in Las Vegas as the Cubs' rotation enters free agency.
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November 7, 2026
Cubs Earn Two Gold Gloves Including BregmanChicago's Cubs were named to the National League Gold Glove team for a second straight year, led by Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman.
November 7, 2026
Crow-Armstrong Wins NL Platinum Glove AwardThe Chicago Cubs outfielder took the fan-voted honor Friday as the Cubs also claimed the NL team Gold Glove.
November 6, 2026
White Sox Release 13 Minor Leaguers to Free AgencyThirteen Chicago White Sox minor league players elected or entered free agency ahead of an expected MLB lockout beginning December 1.
November 5, 2026
White Sox Name Matt Roffe Amateur Scouting DirectorThe Chicago club hired the 30-year-old Brewers assistant director of domestic scouting to replace Mike Shirley, who resigned in September.
November 3, 2026
Cubs Outright First Baseman Tyler AustinChicago moved Austin, who missed the 2026 season after knee surgery, off its 40-man roster and to Triple-A Iowa.
November 2, 2026
White Sox Claim Graham Pauley off WaiversChicago adds the 26-year-old infielder from Miami while outrighting two players to Class AAA Charlotte.
November 2, 2026
Cubs Eye Holmes, Peterson to Rebuild RotationESPN's Jesse Rogers names Clay Holmes and David Peterson as possible Chicago Cubs reunion candidates as the team looks to rebuild its starting staff.
November 2, 2026
Cubs' Caleb Thielbar Elects Free AgencyChicago reliever Thielbar becomes a free agent after the Cubs declined his $6 million mutual option.
November 2, 2026
Cubs Decline Colin Rea's $7.5M OptionChicago declines pitcher Colin Rea's contract option for next season, sending him to free agency with a $1 million buyout.
November 2, 2026
Meidroth Misses Out on AL Gold GloveThe White Sox second baseman finished as a finalist behind Seattle's Cole Young for the American League honor.
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