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roster will look different in 2027, and that will likely mean a trade or two along the way. </description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5622,h_3162,x_689,y_166/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/9/01m494j6yjn2az99r9rx.jpg" caption="National League Wild Card Series: Chicago Cubs v San Diego Padres - Game Two | Matt Dirksen/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jordan Campbell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Cubs could take first step toward Ian Happ reunion with looming qualifying offer decision</title><link>https://cubbiescrib.com/cubs-could-take-first-step-toward-ian-happ-reunion-with-looming-qualifying-offer-decision?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jordan Campbell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m48j9mjzc1</guid><description>The qualifying offer is expected to be around $23.1 million this offseason, giving the Chicago Cubs an easy option for Ian Happ&#39;s return. </description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5490,h_3088,x_1061,y_201/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/9/01m48jg182dtgwmv5n9v.jpg" caption="National League Wild Card Series: Chicago Cubs v San Diego Padres - Game Two | Matt Dirksen/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jordan Campbell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Completely forgotten member of the 2026 Cubs elects minor league free agency</title><link>https://cubbiescrib.com/completely-forgotten-member-of-the-2026-cubs-elects-minor-league-free-agency?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jake Misener</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m48x9awdg5</guid><description>Owen Miller appeared in just one game for the 2026 Chicago Cubs and will take his defensive versatility into free agency this offseason.</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:51:42 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4620,h_2598,x_685,y_200/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/9/01m48xfp9wybwqvgzdk0.jpg" caption="Matt Dirksen/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jake Misener"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Cubs&#39; assistant GM Jared Banner among candidates to take over Athletics front office</title><link>https://cubbiescrib.com/cubs-assistant-gm-jared-banner-among-candidates-to-take-over-athletics-front-office?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jake Misener</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4bwb13fm4</guid><description>Chicago 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.</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:32:14 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4836,h_2720,x_0,y_96/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/9/01m4bws9abrz50gbcjfb.jpg" caption="Mark Cunningham/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jake Misener"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Cubs should be watching Steven Kwan closely as Guardians move closer to offseason crossroads</title><link>https://cubbiescrib.com/cubs-should-be-watching-steven-kwan-closely-as-guardians-move-closer-to-offseason-crossroads?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jordan Campbell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m491p499ke</guid><description>If the Cleveland Guardians were to consider trading Steven Kwan this offseason, the Chicago Cubs should be interested. </description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4364,h_2454,x_480,y_96/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/9/01m491v6wh0sp8frm044.jpg" caption="American League Division Series: Chicago White Sox v Cleveland Guardians - Game One | Nick Cammett/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jordan Campbell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>4 Cubs players who emerged as the biggest individual disappointments of 2026</title><link>https://cubbiescrib.com/4-cubs-players-who-emerged-as-the-biggest-individual-disappointments-of-2026?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jake Misener</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m47axarj9z</guid><description>The Chicago Cubs got disappointing performances from several key players this season - led by offseason trade acquisition Edward Cabrera.</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4463,h_2510,x_0,y_350/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/9/01m47azfwbavp4bkeace.jpg" caption="Jim McIsaac/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jake Misener"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Cubs still appear open to Clay Holmes reunion after his season ended on an awkward note</title><link>https://cubbiescrib.com/cubs-still-appear-open-to-clay-holmes-reunion-after-his-season-ended-on-an-awkward-note?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jordan Campbell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m46mbvjkj2</guid><description>Despite not being a factor for the Chicago Cubs during the playoffs, Clay Holmes will be on the team&#39;s radar this offseason.</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6197,h_3485,x_0,y_180/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/9/01m46ms46my9x1fx9f2z.jpg" caption="Pittsburgh Pirates v Chicago Cubs | Matt Dirksen/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jordan Campbell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The greatest MLB player from every state</title><link>https://cubbiescrib.com/the-greatest-mlb-player-from-every-state?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nick Villano</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m49jd22grq</guid><description>Each of the 50 states has produced MLB talent, but it ranges in value from Babe Ruth and Willie Mays to Brandon Nimmo and Mo Vaughn. 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Kevin Gausman decision into question</title><link>https://cubbiescrib.com/tyler-mahle-wild-card-brilliance-calls-cubs-kevin-gausman-decision-into-question?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jake Misener</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m3vpg14dme</guid><description>The Chicago Cubs had interest in Tyler Mahle at the trade deadline, but instead acquired Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes in moves that have come into question following the team&#39;s NL Wild Card loss and quick exit from the MLB playoffs.</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:02:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3246,h_1825,x_1227,y_146/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/9/01m3vps5q55dc64mpn04.jpg" caption="Edward M. Pio Roda/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jake Misener"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Cubs&#39; Kevin Gausman plan for Game 2 vs. Padres may require an unusually quick hook</title><link>https://cubbiescrib.com/cubs-kevin-gausman-plan-for-game-2-vs-padres-may-require-an-unusually-quick-hook?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Brandon Glick</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m3saswnqdb</guid><description>Kevin Gausman has gotten battered around by the Padres&#39; best hitters in previous outings, putting the pressure on Craig Counsell to manage his pitching staff aggressively if the Cubs hope to survive another day.</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3834,h_2156,x_0,y_75/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/9/01m3sb5bvdg1fck70tmq.jpg" caption="Chicago Cubs pitcher Kevin Gausman. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Brandon Glick"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Cubs may already need to shift focus to offseason after history delivers brutal Wild Card truth</title><link>https://cubbiescrib.com/cubs-may-already-need-to-shift-focus-to-offseason-after-history-delivers-brutal-wild-card-truth?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nick Deeds</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m3sgy68tcb</guid><description>History isn&#39;t on the Chicago Cubs&#39; side after losing Game 1 of their Wild Card series against the San Diego Padres. </description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4974,h_2797,x_0,y_515/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/9/01m3sheg8pdahx07w35r.jpg" caption="Sep 24, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA;  Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell (11) is seen in the dugout before the game against the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field.  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