The Chicago Cubs fell one game short of reaching the NLCS, but 2025 marked a step in the right direction for the organization. Chicago returned to the postseason for the first time since 2020, advancing past the NL Wild Card round before falling in the NLDS to the NL Central rival Milwaukee Brewers.

Will the rich get richer? The Dodgers are expected to make a play for No. 1 free agent Kyle Tucker, who’d fit nicely into the National League’s best lineup.

Kyle Tucker trade rumors heat up as 5 teams emerge as top favorites, with a steep price tag shaping the offseason buzz

In listening to separate end-of-season reflections from Tucker and president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer, both sides sound detached.

We’re hearing, however, that they’re not confident that they’ll be successful because the years and money could soar far above their comfort zone with Scott Boras representing the former MVP and several other big-market clubs likely to be all in on a signing,

Will superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker be back with the Chicago Cubs next season? Here's one insider's take on the situation.