Cubs Weekly: Offseason updates and 2026 outlook

Lance Brozdowski is joined by play-by-play announcer Alex Cohen on this week's episode of Cubs Weekly and they discuss free agent targets, Tatsuya Imai's looming deadline, an why Alex thinks the longer Kyle Tucker holds out, the limier he returns to the Cubs. They also identify what trade targets make the most sense for 2026.

Keith Law joins Lance Brozdowski as they discuss the state of the Chicago Cubs' farm system, Owen Caissie's potential impact in 2026, how different Triple-A talent compares to 10 years ago, and much more, including a hypothetical trade package for Washington Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore.

Bruce Levine and Lance Brozdowski recap an active few days at the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla., including who among the free-agent crop of Tatsuya Imai, Michael King, Alex Bregman and others makes sense for the Cubs to pursue, on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust.

Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun Times joins Lance Brozdowski on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, to discuss if the Cubs will add pitching through trades or free agency, if the offense will regress in 2026, and how active next week's MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla., will be.

Alex Cohen joins Lance Brozdowski on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, as they recap the Phil Maton signing, debate whether Dylan Cease or Michael King make sense for the Cubs, and consider what right field could look like in 2026.

Patrick Mooney of The Athletic joins Lance Brozdowski on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, to chat about how Shota Imanaga accepting his qualifying contract offer affects the Cubs' offseason spending, potential pitching additions, payroll targets, offensive upgrades and more.

Lance Brozdowski brings in Bruce Levine from the MLB GM meetings in Las Vegas on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, to discuss Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer and general manager Carter Hawkins' comments at the annual gathering, including thoughts on payroll, how much the team will spend in free agency and identifying potential trade candidates. 

Jon Heyman joins Lance Brozdowski on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, to talk through the Chicago Cubs' offseason outlook, including the chance that they will land Alex Bregman or Kyle Schwarber, how the 2026 CBA might impact spending, and how important it is to upgrade their rotation with Dylan Cease or Michael King.

Cespedes Family BBQ's Jake Mintz joins Lance Brozdowski on Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, to chat about his experience covering the World Series, gives us a preview of the upcoming offseason and tells us one move he believes the Cubs should make.

670 The Score's Matt Spiegel joins Lance Brozdowski on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, to discuss what needs the team must address this offseason, including the possibility of an Alex Bregman signing, whether Shota Imanaga should be extended, and which free-agent relievers fit the back end of the bullpen.