Cubs BCB After Dark: Which free agent pitcher is the best fit?

The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks you to pick between three free agent starters.

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Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 3:41 AM

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Bleed Cubbie Blue assesses which prospective free agent starting pitcher would best fit the Chicago Cubs.
Tarik Skubal was cited by The Athletic, but the writer considers him a financially improbable signing.
Michael King is expected to opt out of his three-year, $75 million deal after posting a 3.21 ERA.

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Bleed Cubbie Blue examines potential free agent pitching targets for the Chicago Cubs ahead of the 2027 season, drawing on reporting from The Athletic's Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma. While acknowledging ace Tarik Skubal as an expensive long shot, the article evaluates three realistic starting pitching candidates: Michael King, Freddy Peralta, and veteran Sonny Gray.

The writer notes King is expected to opt out of his contract following an effective 2026 campaign, while Peralta boasts ties to manager Craig Counsell and earned ALCS MVP honors with Tampa Bay. Gray presents a low-risk option who posted an 18-win, 2.72 ERA season at age 36.

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