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Cubs Eye Trades and Free Agents to Revamp Roster

12/12/2025

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Summary

Cubs Explore Pitching

Jed Hoyer, president of the Chicago Cubs, said the team is exploring pitching options, including potential trades for Edward Cabrera and MacKenzie Gore.
The Cubs are considering signing free agents Alex Bregman and Eugenio Suárez to bolster the lineup, given Kyle Tucker's anticipated loss.
Despite speculation, no significant moves have occurred yet, leaving fans anxious about the offseason while the team blends youth with veteran pitching.

Summary

Cubs Retain Hoerner

The Chicago Cubs are unlikely to trade Nico Hoerner, the Cubs' second baseman.
Hoerner posted a .297 batting average this season.
Hoerner earned a Gold Glove Award this year.
The Cubs prioritize pitching improvements to bolster the rotation.
The Cubs are interested in free agent Alex Bregman to strengthen the roster.

History

Historical Context

The Chicago Cubs ended a 108-year World Series drought by winning the championship in 2016, their first since 1908. Managed by Joe Maddon, the Cubs finished the regular season with a franchise-record 103 wins. Key players like Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo led the team, culminating in a dramatic seven-game victory over the Cleveland Indians, marking a historic moment in Major League Baseball.

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Cubs Explore Pitching

Jed Hoyer, president of the Chicago Cubs, said the team is exploring pitching options, including potential trades for Edward Cabrera and MacKenzie Gore.
The Cubs are considering signing free agents Alex Bregman and Eugenio Suárez to bolster the lineup, given Kyle Tucker's anticipated loss.
Despite speculation, no significant moves have occurred yet, leaving fans anxious about the offseason while the team blends youth with veteran pitching.

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