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Kyle Tucker could re-sign with the Cubs if market offers align with his comfort and trajectory for a multi-year run.
Bregman could stay with the Red Sox if they offer a long-term deal that matches his five-year expectations.
Schwarber’s leadership and power keep him in demand, with the Phillies hoping to bring him back.
Bichette’s Blue Jays future hinges on market and positional fit, with a potential move depending on defense positioning.
Bellinger could stay with the Yankees if ownership commits to a competitive multi-year offer.
Alonso remains a Mets favorite, but Stearns’ moves could push him to explore other suitors for a longer deal.
Tucker’s Arizona home preference and Spring Training proximity could influence his decision if offers lag.
Red Sox must consider multi-year security for Bregman if they want to retain him past age 32.
Schwarber’s leadership and power could drive competitive offers from multiple teams beyond Philly.
Mets’ Alonso situation hinges on run-prevention goals and non-qualifying offer dynamics this offseason.

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sports15h ago

A single Cubs photo from 1972 is used to deduce the exact game Burt Hooton started after his no-hitter.
Uniform clues show the road Cubs jersey with a front centered number worn only in 1972.
The photo is identified as a day game, narrowing the 1972 road starts from five to two.
Grass-field pitch conditions exclude artificial turf, further narrowing the date options.
Final two candidates are April 21 and August 6, 1972 at Shea Stadium based on clues.
Temperature and sun angle suggest April 21 as the more likely date for the start.
Climax ties the deduction to Hooton’s first start after the no-hitter on April 16, 1972.
The Mets’ 2–0 Cubs loss on April 21, 1972, feature Seaver’s four-hit shutout accompanying Hooton’s seven innings.
The piece frames historical sleuthing as dependent on multiple old records and photos to support a conclusion.
Author Al Yellon shares his tentative conclusion and invites agreement from readers.

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sports14h ago

Cubs eye Kyle Finnegan as a cost-efficient bullpen option for 2026.
Finnegan shifted to a split-finger heavy mix in Detroit, boosting his performance.
His fastball sits at 96–97 mph with a plus shape, but the split finger reduced against metrics in Detroit.
The Tigers helped Finnegan change his pitch usage, influencing his breakout.
The Cubs view Finnegan as a potential back-end piece alongside Palencia and Maton.
Finnegan could be a steal of the offseason if momentum continues.
Finnegan's move to Detroit altered Cubs' perception of his value.
Wrigley Field's park factors are noted as favorable for Finnegan's potential value.
Finnegan's 2025 season featured improved numbers outside hard-hit rate.
Cubs would likely pursue Finnegan without a long-term multi-year deal.

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sports11h ago

MLB.com identified Nico Hoerner as an “ideal trade candidate” for the Cubs amid ongoing contract and roster considerations.
Hoerner is in the final year of his three-year, $35 million extension and could be traded before 2026.
Moving Hoerner could allow the Cubs to add an elite third baseman if the market favors that move this winter.
Dansby Swanson is expected to stay with the Cubs through 2029 due to a long extension.
Cubs could trade Hoerner this offseason to avoid losing him in free agency without return.
The report notes that the Cubs could target an improved infield by moving Shaw to second base.
The analysis ties the potential Hoerner trade to market conditions on the third-base market being stronger.
The piece comes from On SI Chicago Cubs writer Grant Young who provides context on the Cubs' 2025 defensive strengths.
The article frames the trade discussion as a strategic, not definite, move for the Cubs this offseason.
The analysis mentions the potential impact on the Cubs' long-term core with Hoerner possibly leaving.

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The Cubs are weighing a potential reunion with Kyle Schwarber as they pursue top free-agent targets this off-season.
Schwarber hit 56 home runs last season for the Phillies and could fit as a premium left-handed bat in Chicago.
The Phillies reportedly prioritize re-signing Schwarber, influencing his market with the Cubs and others.
Schwarber began in the Cubs' organization and helped them win the 2016 World Series, making a potential reunion appealing.
The Cubs face competition from multiple MLB teams, given Schwarber’s high home-run tally and left-handed profile.
The article notes the possibility of the Cubs signing a different Kyle in free agency this winter.
Grant Young authored the piece, serving as On SI’s Cubs' staff writer.
The article frames Schwarber’s potential move as a strategic fit for the Cubs' lineup.
Chicago’s decision hinges on whether they can outbid or outmaneuver other suitors for Schwarber.
The update was published by On SI’s Chicago Cubs site, referencing broader MLB hot stove dynamics.

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