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Winter meetings: MLB eagerly awaiting Shohei Ohtani’s decision

The Cubs are among a handful of teams reportedly in the running to land Ohtani.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2023

Cubs must be aggressive at winter meetings as division threatens to improve

So far this winter, speculation about the top free agents, including Shohei Ohtani, has time and again included the Cubs as contenders. That’s a good start. But free agent and trade action should pick up at winter meetings next week.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 2, 2023

Cody Bellinger honed his consistency with the Cubs, making him a top free agent

As expected, Bellinger rejected a qualifying offer from the Cubs this week.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 18, 2023

GM meetings: How Cubs are approaching pitching market

President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said the bullpen would be a “huge” priority this offseason.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 11, 2023

David Ross reflects after Cubs firing: ‘I get mad from time to time’

Ross said he is looking forward to the future, both professionally and personally, as he deals with emotions from Monday’s turn that stunned the baseball world.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 9, 2023

GM meetings: How Brewers’ managerial search could affect Cubs’ coaching staff

Notes: Jed Hoyer reminisces about the Cubs’ 2017 meeting with Shohei Ohtani.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 9, 2023

Cubs expected to take a swing at bolstering lineup — but how aggressive will they be?

Jed Hoyer says Cubs will have financial flexibility but won’t promise ‘some crazy-aggressive offseason’

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 9, 2023

GM meetings: Craig Breslow speaks glowingly of Cubs after leaving to lead the Red Sox’ baseball operations

Breslow’s departure opens front office questions.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 8, 2023

Cubs president Jed Hoyer explains decision to fire David Ross, hire Craig Counsell

Hoyer spoke publicly about the move for the first time on Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 8, 2023

Firing of Cubs manager David Ross shows even ‘legend’ wasn’t safe

By dismissing Ross and replacing him with former Brewers manager Craig Counsell, the Cubs shoved sentimentality aside.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 7, 2023