As the Cubs try to put together a playoff worthy roster for the 2025 season, Chicago has made an intriguing addition to their pitching staff.

The San Diego Padres and New York Mets have reportedly discussed a trade involving starting pitcher Dylan Cease. According to Jon Heyman of the New York

The Chicago Cubs have made impactful additions for 2025. They could use another starting pitcher. Is San Diego Padres hurler Michael King a realistic target?

The Cubs may sign Alex Bregman in free agency but only if he changes one of his key requests before Spring Training begins.

The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a minor league contract with right-hander Brad Keller that includes an invitation to big league camp for spring training.

The Baltimore Orioles acquired infielder Luis Vazquez from the Chicago Cubs on Friday for cash considerations.

According to MLB Network insider Jon Paul Morosi, the Cubs have emerged as a “team to watch” in the trade market for Padres right-hander Dylan Cease, who has been involved in trade rumblings for much of the offseason and remains a candidate to be dealt.

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Chicago Cubs fans have been feeling bright and sunny in recent days, after the trade for former Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly. The deal comes a little over a month after another swap with the Astros that brought the team all-star right fielder Kyle Tucker.

The Chicago Cubs have made noise this offseason by adding players from the Houston Astros. Kyle Tucker moved to the Windy City in a December trade followed by January’s addition of Ryan Pressly. But Chicago may not be done and a face of Houston’s dynasty is still available.

Madrigal hit .221 with 10 RBIs in 51 games for the Chicago Cubs last year. He was non-tendered by the team in November.