It still feels like the Chicago Cubs are one move away. After their massive trade acquisition of outfielder Kyle Tucker, it would be hard to argue that the Cubs have the most talented lineup in the National League Central.

Since winning the World Series in 2016, the Chicago Cubs have made three playoff appearances, but two have resulted in being swept in the wild-card round. The Cubs missed the postseason for a fourth straight year in 2024 after finishing with a record of 83-79 and second in the National League Central.

Former New York Yankees reliever turned San Diego Padres starter Michael King has reportedly been discussed in trade talks this winter. Michael Brauner of Chicago Cubs on Sports Illustrated wrote Tuesday that the Cubs would be an ideal fit to trade for King.

But the Cubs have also been linked to third baseman and two-time All-Star Alex Bregman, who was teammates with both Tucker and Pressly last year. Jon Heyman of the New York Post stated that the Astros connections could be the key to the Cubs potentially signing Bregman.

The Chicago Cubs 2024 season could be summed up in one word; disappointing. That is how owner Tom Ricketts described things in his end-of-year letter to the fan

With Kyle Tucker on board, the Chicago Cubs are favored to win the NL Central, though few give them a chance to hang with the Los Angeles Dodgers come October.

The Chicago Cubs could be the perfect candidate to swing a massive offseason trade for San Diego Padres ace Dylan Cease.

For a team in a market like Chicago and with the revenue streams the Cubs have, their projected payroll doesn’t strike a lot of fans as enough.

The Chicago Cubs will head into Spring Training after ... making them a true threat to win the National League Central.

The Chicago Cubs acquired right-hander Ryan Pressly and cash from the Houston Astros on Tuesday for minor league pitcher Juan Bello.

Alex Bregman remains a free agent, and both Chicago and Houston ... given the lackluster state of the National League Central and the short-term moves the Cubs have already made to try to return ...

The Chicago Cubs have been in the market for a bullpen addition. Their relief corps struggled mightily in 2024 and served as a major reason for them missing the postseason in finishing in third place in the National League Central.