Corey and Brendan Friday: Cubs' first-week offseason plans

The Chicago Cubs will have a chance to make big moves with free agency additions or trades. How soon will it happen? Patrick Mooney from the Athletic and the North Side Territory podcast joins the guys for today's convo. Plus, are the Cubs realistically in the race for Roki Sasaki? Hang out with Luke Stuckmeyer and Ryan Herrera the CHGO Cubs Podcast.

Are the Chicago Cubs focused on the mid-tier free agent market? MLB Network's Siera Santos joins the guys to talk free agency, the Cubs and covering baseball's postseason. And did you see Matt Shaw's play at 3rd base last night? Join Luke Stuckmeyer and Ryan Herrera for the CHGO Cubs Podcast.

Fix 'em. The Chicago Cubs have won 83 games in back-to-back seasons. How will they move forward? Who are the building blocks for the franchise? Pete Crow-Armstrong and pick four more. Plus, Shota Imanaga gets snubbed by the NL Cy Young Award voters. Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Ryan Herrera and Patrick Norton for the CHGO Cubs Podcast.

Sounds like the Chicago Cubs won't be trying to land top free agents Corbin Burnes or Juan Soto. What about pitcher Roki Sasaki? Can Shota Imanaga and Seiya Suzuki help recruit the Japanese star? Plus, Cubs prospect Matt Shaw walks it off for Team USA! Join Luke Stuckmeyer and Ryan Herrera for the CHGO Cubs Podcast.

Is Max Fried a fit for the Cubs? What makes him stand out? Who else might the Cubs consider? Will they prioritize pitching over hitting?

Major League Baseball's GM meetings in San Antonio could be laying the groundwork for free agent signings and trades on the horizon? One expert says Chicago Cubs top 100 prospect Owen Caissie is getting mentioned in a lot in trade buzz. Is Caissie the right or wrong prospect to part with this winter? Plus, the St. Louis Cardinals are making Willson Contreras and other key players available. Are the Birds making room for something bigger?Join Ryan Herrera, Luke Stuckmeyer and Kevin Wells for the CHGO Cubs Podcast.

A year ago today the Chicago Cubs signed Craig Counsell and shoved aside David Ross. Now Ross may have a new home. Will Counsell have a bigger impact this offseason? Plus, Kyle Hendricks may have found a landing spot in the American League. The Latest from the GM meetings on how the Cubs may alter the starting rotation and an update on Ben Brown. Join Ryan Herrera, Luke Stuckmeyer and Kevin Wells for the CHGO Cubs Podcast.

MLB free agency is officially here. We basically know who they won’t be going after. But which free agents could (and should) the Cubs realistically target? Plus, the Cubs made some roster moves, and one of them is — they brought back old friend Rob Zastryzny! Join Ryan Herrera, Nate Poppen and Patrick Norton for the CHGO Cubs Podcast.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger is reportedly opting into his 2025 player option. That means Belli is back for $27.5 million. What’s it mean for the offseason and the future of the franchise...aka is the Juan Soto dream officially dead now? Also, congrats to Ian Happ on his third straight Gold Glove! But did Dansby Swanson get snubbed? Ryan Herrera and Nate Poppen are in the hot seat on the CHGO Cubs Podcast.

Corey and Brendan discuss the first week "action items" of the offseason. Will Cody Bellinger opt in? And if so, how does that change the course of the offseason?