The Chicago Cubs have plenty of options when deciding how to improve their lineup this offseason. Most fans feel like the first option should be re-signing Kyl

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Shota Imanaga is now a free agent after a series of contract decisions initiated by the Chicago Cubs, league sources confirmed Tuesday, leaving the Japanese pitcher to weigh his future options.

The offseason has officially begun for the Chicago Cubs, and they will be hoping to build upon what was a strong year in 2025.  Last winter, the Cubs were extre

The Cubs declined their club option on the left-hander, who then declined his player option to become a free agent.

The Chicago Cubs are coming off of a season that saw them go a respectable 92-70, but fall to the team with Major League Baseball’s best record, the Milwaukee Brewers, in the National League Division Series.

The Chicago Cubs have until Thursday to extend left-hander Shota Imanaga a $22.025 million qualifying offer for 2026.

The Milwaukee Brewers have declined the mutual option for a 14-year veteran who started 24 games this past season.

A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that left-hander Shoto Imanaga became eligible for free agency when the Chicago Cubs declined an option to keep his contract by guaranteeing $57 million for the 2026-28 seasons and he turned down a $15.

It was about this same time nine years ago that the Chicago Cubs won the World Series. Ben Zobrist was a huge part of that championship. He drove in the two go ahead runs in the top of the tenth inning in game seven in Cleveland.

Sunday's Gold Glove Award announcement saw the Chicago Cubs take home the award at three positions for the second time ever.