Cubs Make Clear Tarik Skubal Decision Amid $352 Million Prediction

1 contender has no plans to pursue Tarik Skubal

Tarik Skubal figures to be the top priority for a number of contending teams with the financial means to pursue him, but at least one team that could fit into that category is reportedly not interested. The Chicago Cubs are considered unlikely to pursue Skubal in free agency, according to Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic. …

Cubs Giving Up on Tarik Skubal Pursuit Gives Us Some More Offseason Clarity

According to a recent report, the Chicago Cubs have no plans to join the Tarik Skubal sweepstakes anymore.

Cubs make clear Tarik Skubal decision amid $352 million prediction

Is this the best decision for the Cubs?

REPORT: The Chicago Cubs Are “Unlikely” to Enter a Bidding War for Tarik Skubal

I think I’ll choose not to get too upset about this report, since it tracks with everything we’ve already been saying about Tarik Skubal and the Chicago Cubs. Namely, that it would be shocking to see them actually sign him, since they’ve never signed a free agent remotely within the ballpark of the kind of contract he’s going to get. Which, to be sure, is very much a reason to be upset about the Cubs not landing one of the most perfect free agen…

New Tarik Skubal Rumors on Cubs' Pursuit amid Dodgers, Mets Buzz Entering MLB Free Agency

<p>The Chicago Cubs have no plans to enter the Tarik Skubal sweepstakes, according to The Athletic's <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7764521/2026/11/09/cubs-tarik-skubal-pitching-needs-offseason/?unlocked_article_code=1.PFE.dHbl.fFZOVgQ4m7rh&source=emp_shared_article∣=ta-ios-share" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sahadev Sharma</a>.</p>

Cubs out of Skubal chase, but targeting three starting pitchers, insider says

The Chicago Cubs have a lot to do this offseason, and very little time in which to do it. They have to find a way to replace both corner outfielders—Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ—who will likely be leaving via free agency, along with catcher Carson Kelly. More News: Cubs’ No. 1 prospect could reach the big leagues sooner than expected They need at least one dominant closer-capable arm in the bullpen. And, of course, they need to pretty much complete…