Last week at the MLB General Managers Meetings, the Chicago Cubs laid the groundwork for a pivotal offseason — and pitching was at the center of their plans.

Cubs president Jed Hoyer made it crystal clear: their top offseason goal is to add arms. They've reportedly shown interest in Dylan Cease, Tatsuya Imai, and Michael King. The Cubs declined Shota Imanaga's option, he proceeded to decline the player option and now he has to decide if he will accept the qualifying offer. Hoyer didn’t rule out re-signing him, but the FO seems open to exploring other pitching options too. The Cubs used the GM Meetings to signal a very active offseason, with a laser focus on pitching.

Cody and Blake break it all down based on reporting done by The Athletic.

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It's Guest Friday and this week Cody is joined by a special guest — Drew Richards, co-host of The Baseballer Show! Drew stops by to break down everything happening with the Chicago Cubs’ offseason, including potential moves, areas of need, and the front office’s mindset heading into a pivotal year.

We also dive into one of the hottest topics in Cubs circles: Is Dylan Cease a real fit for Chicago? Drew gives his thoughts on Cease’s upside and how he would slot into the Cubs’ rotation. Plus, we hit on rumors, roster strategy, prospects, and more.

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FOLLOW NEW TWITTER ACCOUNT: https://x.com/wrigley_foreverFOLLOW NEW INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wrigleyville.forever/In This edition of Wrigleyville Forever, Cody and Blake react to Cade Horton NOT being named Nl Rookie of the Year and Pete Crow-Armstrong NOT winning NL Platinum Glove. Who truly deserved the honor — the electric Cubs right-hander or the Braves’ breakout catcher?Also the hot stove is heating up with the latest rumors having the Cubs linked to Framber Valdez and Dylan Cease. Which of the two starters should the Cubs invest in?We round out the show with an ode to Kyle Hendricks, who officially retired today.WATCH/LISTEN TO WRIGLEYVILLE FOREVER: https://linktr.ee/Wrigleyville.ForeverSUPPORT CODY: https://linktr.ee/cody_cubs

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Cody, Blake and Friday guest Setup Man Kyle Stanley discuss the Cubs season, the ups and downs of Kyle Tucker’s season. Finally, we debate the big question on every fan’s mind: should the Cubs bring back Kyle Schwarber? We’ll go over the pros, cons, and what his fit would look like on the 2026 Cubs.

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Shota Imanaga has officially opted out and become a free agent after a disappointing second half with the Chicago Cubs. Now the big question is — will the Cubs extend the qualifying offer to keep him in Chicago for 2026 and beyond and if not, how will the Cubs proceed in free agency or trade market?Also, Andrew Kittredge is headed back to the Orioles in a trade for THE missing piece: CASH CONSIDERATIONS!Cody and Blake close out the show grading Jed Hoyer on the construction of the 2025 Cubs. Stay tuned for all the latest Cubs offseason updates, rumors, and analysis!

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In this edition of Wrigleyville Forever, Cody and Blake dive into the major moves of the 2025-26 MLB offseason, focusing on big-leaguers who opted out of their contracts and are now hitting the free-agent market — and we ask: will the Chicago Cubs try to make a splash by signing one of them?We highlight the key players who exercised opt-out or mutual opt-out clauses — including Alex Bregman of the Boston Red Sox and Michael King of the San Diego Padres. Robert Suarez, Pete Alonso, and Edwin Diaz re also available now after opting out of their deals.Also, the Cubs have three gold glove winners from the 2025 campaign - Nico Hoerner, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Ian Happ. Does one of them have a shot at a platinum glove?

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This week, we’re joined by Greg Huss from the Cubs On Deck Podcast to break down all the excitement around the Chicago Cubs prospects who made their MLB debuts in 2025! 🎉⚾

Greg shares his insights on how young players like Matt Shaw, Moises Ballesteros, Owen Caissie, and Cade Horton transitioned from the minors to the big leagues, what their development says about the Cubs’ farm system, and which names fans should keep an eye on heading into next season.

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🚨FOLLOW NEW INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT🚨https://www.instagram.com/wrigleyville.forever/In this edition of Wrigleyville Forever, Cody and Blake react to the recent news related to Shohei Ohtani's contract reported by Jon Heyman, break down the top starting pitchers predicted contracts available in free agency this offseason by Jim Bowden and grade Pete Crow-Armstrong's 2025 season. Will the Cubs give him an extension this winter? MLB Trade Rumors believes he's a great extension candidate.Let us know below which starter you think the Cubs should go after (or avoid) this offseason — and why. Also share your ideal contract for them!

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22:33 Tatsuya Imai

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🚨FOLLOW OUR NEW INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT! 🚨 Could a reunion between Dylan Cease and the Chicago Cubs actually happen in 2026? Bruce Levine of 670 The Score reported over the weekend that the Cubs plan to pursue Cease this offseason.In this video, Cody Delmendo breaks down why Cease — one of MLB’s most electric right-handers — could be a dream fit for the Cubs’ rotation. From his elite strikeout stuff to the Cubs’ need for a true ace, and where he would set up in the Cubs rotation.We’ll cover:✅ Cease’s pitching profile and advanced metrics✅ The Cubs’ 2026 rotation outlook✅ Possible contract or trade scenarios✅ How he’d impact a playoff run on the North Side📈 Don’t forget to leave a 5-star rating and a positive review, and comment your thoughts — should the Cubs sign Dylan Cease this winter?WINDY CITY SPORTS CARDSWATCH/LISTEN TO WRIGLEYVILLE FOREVERSUPPORT CODYBECOME A SICKO