Meghan Montemurro
@mmontemurro.bsky.social
Cubs beat writer at The Chicago Tribune. Previously: The Athletic. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign alumna.
Cubs begin remaking the bullpen with veteran Phil Maton in what's their biggest offseason challenge.
“The good news is we have somewhat of a blank canvas back there. We’re not saddled by any underperformers.”
How the Cubs will approach building their ‘pen: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/25/c...
“The good news is we have somewhat of a blank canvas back there. We’re not saddled by any underperformers.”
How the Cubs will approach building their ‘pen: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/25/c...
Chicago Cubs begin remaking the bullpen with veteran Phil Maton in what’s their biggest offseason challenge
Jed Hoyer and the Chicago Cubs front office are charged with trying to reload a bullpen that returns only Daniel Palencia from its high-leverage arms.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Cubs begin remaking the bullpen with veteran Phil Maton in what's their biggest offseason challenge.
“The good news is we have somewhat of a blank canvas back there. We’re not saddled by any underperformers.”
How the Cubs will approach building their ‘pen: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/25/c...
“The good news is we have somewhat of a blank canvas back there. We’re not saddled by any underperformers.”
How the Cubs will approach building their ‘pen: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/25/c...
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In other NEWS: Masked agents took at least 15 street vendors from Chicago during Operation Midway Blitz. “Worst of the worst,” they aren’t. Story by @lauranrodriguez.bsky.social & @zareensyed.bsky.social about neighbors rallying to support culture under attack www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/25/c...
As ICE detains longtime Chicago street vendors with no criminal history, neighbors rally with emergency funds
As longtime vendors quietly disappear from the corners they’ve held for years, community organizations and neighbors are scrambling to support those taken, their families and those still working on…
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November 25, 2025 at 2:54 PM
In other NEWS: Masked agents took at least 15 street vendors from Chicago during Operation Midway Blitz. “Worst of the worst,” they aren’t. Story by @lauranrodriguez.bsky.social & @zareensyed.bsky.social about neighbors rallying to support culture under attack www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/25/c...
The Cubs have non-tendered catcher Reese McGuire and reliever Eli Morgan.
Left-hander Justin Steele and right-hander Javier Assad were tendered contracts for 2026.
The Cubs’ 40-man roster is now at 30 players.
Left-hander Justin Steele and right-hander Javier Assad were tendered contracts for 2026.
The Cubs’ 40-man roster is now at 30 players.
November 21, 2025 at 10:57 PM
The Cubs have non-tendered catcher Reese McGuire and reliever Eli Morgan.
Left-hander Justin Steele and right-hander Javier Assad were tendered contracts for 2026.
The Cubs’ 40-man roster is now at 30 players.
Left-hander Justin Steele and right-hander Javier Assad were tendered contracts for 2026.
The Cubs’ 40-man roster is now at 30 players.
The Cubs have added infielder James Triantos, left-hander Riley Martin and infielder Pedro Ramirez to their 40-man roster, protecting them from the Rule 5 draft.
With their additions and Shota Imanaga returning on the qualifying offer, the Cubs' 40-man roster is now at 32 players.
With their additions and Shota Imanaga returning on the qualifying offer, the Cubs' 40-man roster is now at 32 players.
November 19, 2025 at 12:09 AM
The Cubs have added infielder James Triantos, left-hander Riley Martin and infielder Pedro Ramirez to their 40-man roster, protecting them from the Rule 5 draft.
With their additions and Shota Imanaga returning on the qualifying offer, the Cubs' 40-man roster is now at 32 players.
With their additions and Shota Imanaga returning on the qualifying offer, the Cubs' 40-man roster is now at 32 players.
Shota Imanaga accepted the Cubs' qualifying offer, a source confirmed to the Tribune, and will earn $22.025 million in 2026.
An interesting decision by Imanaga to return to the Cubs rather than try to land a multi-year deal elsewhere.
An interesting decision by Imanaga to return to the Cubs rather than try to land a multi-year deal elsewhere.
November 18, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Shota Imanaga accepted the Cubs' qualifying offer, a source confirmed to the Tribune, and will earn $22.025 million in 2026.
An interesting decision by Imanaga to return to the Cubs rather than try to land a multi-year deal elsewhere.
An interesting decision by Imanaga to return to the Cubs rather than try to land a multi-year deal elsewhere.
As one of the NL MVP voters, here was my ballot:
1. Shohei Ohtani
2. Geraldo Perdomo
3. Kyle Schwarber
4. Juan Soto
5. Trea Turner
6. Pete Crow-Armstrong
7. Fernando Tatís Jr.
8. Corbin Carroll
9. Cristopher Sánchez
10. Francisco Lindor
1. Shohei Ohtani
2. Geraldo Perdomo
3. Kyle Schwarber
4. Juan Soto
5. Trea Turner
6. Pete Crow-Armstrong
7. Fernando Tatís Jr.
8. Corbin Carroll
9. Cristopher Sánchez
10. Francisco Lindor
November 14, 2025 at 1:16 AM
As one of the NL MVP voters, here was my ballot:
1. Shohei Ohtani
2. Geraldo Perdomo
3. Kyle Schwarber
4. Juan Soto
5. Trea Turner
6. Pete Crow-Armstrong
7. Fernando Tatís Jr.
8. Corbin Carroll
9. Cristopher Sánchez
10. Francisco Lindor
1. Shohei Ohtani
2. Geraldo Perdomo
3. Kyle Schwarber
4. Juan Soto
5. Trea Turner
6. Pete Crow-Armstrong
7. Fernando Tatís Jr.
8. Corbin Carroll
9. Cristopher Sánchez
10. Francisco Lindor
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Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said he isn’t closing the door on left-hander Shota Imanaga returning next season.
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As the GM Meetings kick off, the Chicago Cubs to prioritize pitching — regardless of Shota Imanaga’s future
Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said he isn’t closing the door on left-hander Shota Imanaga returning next season.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said he isn’t closing the door on left-hander Shota Imanaga returning next season.
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Matt Shaw received one 3rd-place vote and one 5th-place vote for NL ROY.
Cubs righty Cade Horton finishes 2nd for NL Rookie of the Year behind Braves catcher Drake Baldwin.
Horton received 9 of 30 votes and finished with 139 points while Baldwin got 21 votes and 183 points.
Horton received 9 of 30 votes and finished with 139 points while Baldwin got 21 votes and 183 points.
November 11, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Matt Shaw received one 3rd-place vote and one 5th-place vote for NL ROY.
Cubs righty Cade Horton finishes 2nd for NL Rookie of the Year behind Braves catcher Drake Baldwin.
Horton received 9 of 30 votes and finished with 139 points while Baldwin got 21 votes and 183 points.
Horton received 9 of 30 votes and finished with 139 points while Baldwin got 21 votes and 183 points.
November 11, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Cubs righty Cade Horton finishes 2nd for NL Rookie of the Year behind Braves catcher Drake Baldwin.
Horton received 9 of 30 votes and finished with 139 points while Baldwin got 21 votes and 183 points.
Horton received 9 of 30 votes and finished with 139 points while Baldwin got 21 votes and 183 points.
The Cubs have extended qualifying offers to Kyle Tucker and Shota Imanaga.
The QO is worth $22.025 million for the 2026 season.
While Tucker will obviously decline his, Imanaga faces an interesting decision.
The QO is worth $22.025 million for the 2026 season.
While Tucker will obviously decline his, Imanaga faces an interesting decision.
November 6, 2025 at 10:13 PM
The Cubs have extended qualifying offers to Kyle Tucker and Shota Imanaga.
The QO is worth $22.025 million for the 2026 season.
While Tucker will obviously decline his, Imanaga faces an interesting decision.
The QO is worth $22.025 million for the 2026 season.
While Tucker will obviously decline his, Imanaga faces an interesting decision.
The Cubs have agreed with RHP Colin Rea on a one-year contract with a club option for 2027.
The 40-man roster currently stands at 27 players.
The 40-man roster currently stands at 27 players.
November 6, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The Cubs have agreed with RHP Colin Rea on a one-year contract with a club option for 2027.
The 40-man roster currently stands at 27 players.
The 40-man roster currently stands at 27 players.
The Cubs have traded reliever Andrew Kittredge to the Orioles for cash considerations.
Kittredge, who the Cubs acquired from Baltimore at the trade deadline, had a $9 million club option for 2026.
Kittredge, who the Cubs acquired from Baltimore at the trade deadline, had a $9 million club option for 2026.
November 4, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The Cubs have traded reliever Andrew Kittredge to the Orioles for cash considerations.
Kittredge, who the Cubs acquired from Baltimore at the trade deadline, had a $9 million club option for 2026.
Kittredge, who the Cubs acquired from Baltimore at the trade deadline, had a $9 million club option for 2026.
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ICE pushes Chicago restaurants in immigrant neighborhoods into survival mode: ‘We are dying a slow death’
ICE pushes Chicago restaurants in immigrant neighborhoods into survival mode: ‘We are dying a slow death’
The Tribune spoke to several restaurant owners about the impact of immigration enforcement on their businesses and on diners. The blow to foot traffic is widespread across the city, but was felt mo…
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November 3, 2025 at 7:53 PM
ICE pushes Chicago restaurants in immigrant neighborhoods into survival mode: ‘We are dying a slow death’
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NEWS: Federal agents crashed with woman’s car, pointed guns at her, dragged her out by legs, tossed her in a minivan, held her and (eventually) let her go without charges. This as Chicagoans say the immigration blitz is out of control. (DHS blames her.)
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Chicago woman dragged out of her car after colliding with ICE demands accountability
The arrest of Dayanne Figueroa highlights growing concerns about the use of force against U.S. citizens and due process. She was released after a few hours without charges.
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November 3, 2025 at 1:26 PM
NEWS: Federal agents crashed with woman’s car, pointed guns at her, dragged her out by legs, tossed her in a minivan, held her and (eventually) let her go without charges. This as Chicagoans say the immigration blitz is out of control. (DHS blames her.)
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/03/c...
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The Cubs have 3 Gold Glove award winners:
CF Pete Crow-Armstrong (1st)
2B Nico Hoerner (2nd)
LF Ian Happ (4th consecutive)
CF Pete Crow-Armstrong (1st)
2B Nico Hoerner (2nd)
LF Ian Happ (4th consecutive)
November 3, 2025 at 2:17 AM
The Cubs have 3 Gold Glove award winners:
CF Pete Crow-Armstrong (1st)
2B Nico Hoerner (2nd)
LF Ian Happ (4th consecutive)
CF Pete Crow-Armstrong (1st)
2B Nico Hoerner (2nd)
LF Ian Happ (4th consecutive)
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COLSTON LOVELAND TD FOR THE BEARS
November 2, 2025 at 9:33 PM
COLSTON LOVELAND TD FOR THE BEARS
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The Bears allowing 15 points in 49 seconds plus failing to recover the onside kick is something.
November 2, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The Bears allowing 15 points in 49 seconds plus failing to recover the onside kick is something.
The MLB offseason is officially underway. These 10 Cubs are now free agents: Kyle Tucker, Willi Castro, Aaron Civale, Brad Keller, Drew Pomeranz, Taylor Rogers, Carlos Santana, Mike Soroka, Caleb Thielbar and Ryan Brasier
November 2, 2025 at 6:12 PM
The MLB offseason is officially underway. These 10 Cubs are now free agents: Kyle Tucker, Willi Castro, Aaron Civale, Brad Keller, Drew Pomeranz, Taylor Rogers, Carlos Santana, Mike Soroka, Caleb Thielbar and Ryan Brasier
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NEWS: Trump administration’s Chicago immigration raids are coming to a city near you as Homeland Security sidelines old ICE leadership. “What we’re seeing now is what the rest of the nation can expect. This is the new model.” Our story on what that means www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/02/b...
Border Patrol’s strong-arm tactics are the new norm in Chicago as Trump moves to sideline ICE leadership
“What we’re seeing now is what the rest of the nation can expect,” said Fred Tsao, senior policy counsel at the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights.
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November 2, 2025 at 1:35 PM
NEWS: Trump administration’s Chicago immigration raids are coming to a city near you as Homeland Security sidelines old ICE leadership. “What we’re seeing now is what the rest of the nation can expect. This is the new model.” Our story on what that means www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/02/b...
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto:
First pitcher to win 3 games in a single World Series since 2001 Randy Johnson
First pitcher with 3 road wins in a single WS
4th P to win G6+7 in a WS, joining ‘01 Johnson, 1946 Harry Brecheen, 1925 Ray Kremer — FIRST to do it on road
First pitcher to win 3 games in a single World Series since 2001 Randy Johnson
First pitcher with 3 road wins in a single WS
4th P to win G6+7 in a WS, joining ‘01 Johnson, 1946 Harry Brecheen, 1925 Ray Kremer — FIRST to do it on road
November 2, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Yoshinobu Yamamoto:
First pitcher to win 3 games in a single World Series since 2001 Randy Johnson
First pitcher with 3 road wins in a single WS
4th P to win G6+7 in a WS, joining ‘01 Johnson, 1946 Harry Brecheen, 1925 Ray Kremer — FIRST to do it on road
First pitcher to win 3 games in a single World Series since 2001 Randy Johnson
First pitcher with 3 road wins in a single WS
4th P to win G6+7 in a WS, joining ‘01 Johnson, 1946 Harry Brecheen, 1925 Ray Kremer — FIRST to do it on road
The level of adrenaline I feel right now watching this Game 7
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November 2, 2025 at 3:45 AM
The level of adrenaline I feel right now watching this Game 7
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Miguel Rojas homers and it's a new ball game in Toronto, 4-4
November 2, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Miguel Rojas homers and it's a new ball game in Toronto, 4-4
Postseason baseball is awesome, Game 7s are amazing — holy cow!
November 2, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Postseason baseball is awesome, Game 7s are amazing — holy cow!