The Chicago Cubs are almost certain to lose Kyle Tucker in free agency this offseason. Since the Cubs' front office has made it clear that they don't intend to

Chicago Cubs start spending but still miss the one move that changes everything originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Chicago Cubs made their first significant move of the offseason this week. Still, it left their fanbase wondering what the front office is thinking.

The Chicago Cubs made their first major move of the offseason by signing Phil Maton, here's everything you need to know.

The Chicago Cubs have begun reshaping their bullpen after several relievers hit free agency following the 2025 season. Right-hander Phil Maton is the first addition, reportedly signing a multi-year deal that includes an option for a third season.

Names in the news today: Rob Refsnyder, Michael King. Several places have discussed both. Refsnyder looks like Turner-lite and that probably doesn’t have legs. Signing King would add a brisker pace to the offseason.

The truth is, the Cubs have a surplus of outfielders at the moment, and if Chicago isn’t going to part ways with Ian Happ, Seiya Suzuki or Pete Crow-Armstrong, which nothing suggests that they will, then Owen Caissie may be the odd man out.

The Chicago Cubs reportedly did not choose to tender a contract to Reese McGuire after a successful stint with the team.

The Chicago Cubs enter the offseason needing to fill three major holes in the roster: starting pitching, signing a couple of relievers, and finding a suitable replacement for outfielder Kyle Tucker.

The Chicago Cubs didn’t face many decisions at Friday’s tender deadline, but they made the two easy ones, tendering contracts to pitchers Justin Steele and Javi