The Chicago Cubs reportedly sat down with superstar first baseman Pete Alonso during this year’s Winter Meetings. Alonso agreed to a 5-year $155 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles today, but what did the Cubs have in mind IF they had signed him and could a similar path still be possible for Jed Hoyer and comany?Cody and Blake discuss that and recap Day 3 in Orlando.

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The 2025 Winter Meetings are in full swing — and the Cubs’ name keeps popping up in trade chat, free-agency whispers, and bullpen speculation. In this episode of Wrigleyville Forever, Cody digs into the hottest rumors from Day 2 of the Winter Meetings surrounding Chicago as the front office tries to reshape the roster for 2026.Kyle Schwarber and Edwin Diaz are off the board. How does those signing impact the market? The Cubs reportedly had a zoom meeting with Alex Bregman a few weeks ago, so could hey actually trade Matt Shaw?Tune in with Cody and let him know your thoughts.WATCH/LISTEN TO WRIGLEYVILLE FOREVER: https://linktr.ee/Wrigleyville.ForeverSUPPORT CODY: https://linktr.ee/cody_cubsBECOME A SICKO: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3o0PdEC26RXDwejTCRUd7w/join

The Chicago Cubs enter the Winter Meetings with big expectations and even bigger rumors swirling around the league. Not the Cubs though. Is Jed Hoyer treading lightly or are the Cubs not really going to make a huge addition this offseason? We dive into the report that claims the Cubs were in on Dylan Cease but not for more than $200 million.Meanwhile, another familiar face is making headlines — but not for a Cubs return. Rumors suggest Kyle Schwarber could be heading to the division rival Cincinnati Reds. If that deal happens, it would not only reshape the NL Central but bring the former Cubs slugger back into Wrigley multiple times a year… wearing red.

Cody and Blake break it down on EP 52.

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The 2025 MLB Winter Meetings are here — and the Chicago Cubs are ready to make noise. In this episode of Wrigleyville Forever, Cody and Blake welcome Cubs Insider Jacob Zanola to the show to break down the top moves and players the Cubs are targeting as they try to reload and contend in 2026.

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The Chicago Cubs enter the Winter Meetings with big expectations and even bigger rumors swirling around the league. Not the Cubs though. Is Jed Hoyer treading lightly or are the Cubs not really going to make a huge addition this offseason? We dive into the report that claims the Cubs were in on Dylan Cease but not for more than $200 million.

Meanwhile, another familiar face is making headlines — but not for a Cubs return. Rumors suggest Kyle Schwarber could be heading to the division rival Cincinnati Reds. If that deal happens, it would not only reshape the NL Central but bring the former Cubs slugger back into Wrigley multiple times a year… wearing red.

Cody and Blake break it down on EP 52.

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With Ryan Helsley off the board and Dylan Cease landing elsewhere, Jed Hoyer’s front office suddenly finds itself searching for tier two options on the starting pitching front. From a bullpen standpoint, perhaps Devin Williams and Pete Fairbanks are still options.

In this episode, Cody and Blake break down:⚾ Why the Cubs came up short on Helsley and Cease⚾ The ripple effect on the rotation and bullpen⚾ Potential trade targets still available⚾ Free-agent options Jed Hoyer could pivot to⚾ What this means for the Cubs’ 2025 expectations

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Over the weekend, the Chicago Cubs have landed veteran right-handed reliever Phil Maton on a reported two-year deal (with a club option for a third year), according to multiple sources.

Maton is coming off a breakout 2025 season, posting a 2.79 ERA over 63 games split between the Cardinals and Rangers. He’s known for a four-pitch mix — cutter, curve, sweeper, and sinker — and has elite swing-and-miss stuff, despite not blowing hitters away with sheer velocity.

Reports suggest the Cubs aren’t done. They’re expected to add more impact relievers, especially another experienced arm to round out the late-inning group.

Cody and Blake discuss this signing and more on Episode 50 of Wrigleyville Forever

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In this edition of Wrigleyville Forever, Cody and Blake break down two surprising moves that caught fans off guard:

Shota Imanaga Accepts the qualifying offer
The left-hander is staying put—at least for now. We take a closer look at why Imanaga chose to accept the qualifying offer, what it means for his future, and how this move impacts the Cubs offseason plans.

⚡ Christopher Morel Designated for Assignment by the Rays
After trading him to Tampa Bay right before the 2024 trade deadline, the Rays have DFA’d Christopher Morel. We discuss if the Cubs should take a flyer on Morel and see if he could reignite some of that 2023 magic in 2026 in Chicago.

Were you surprised by either move? Where do you think Morel ends up next?

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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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