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Cubs Have To Move Forward After New Cade Horton Injury

After only 17 pitches in his second start of the season, there’s already concern over how the rest of 2026 will look for Cade Horton. Against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday, Horton worked a clean, 10-pitch first inning.

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Cubs roster moves: Cade Horton to IL, Riley Martin called up, Ethan Roberts 27th man for doubleheader

Yes, I know that for any Cubs fan, the words “Cade Horton to injured list” in a headline gives feelings of dread. But here we are. Horton was placed on the injured list today, the move retroactive to Saturday.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 5

Chicago Cubs farm system receives disappointing ranking

The Chicago Cubs do not have a deep prospect pool in terms of top talent. They have made some trades to improve the MLB team using prospects, weakening the minor league system.

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Chicago Cubs news and notes — Horton, Martin, Palencia, Wiggins

Sources say that Riley Martin is heading to Chicago. Colin Rea and Ben Brown are the leading candidates to sub for Cade Horton, with southpaw middle/long man Martin standing in for one of them in the ’pen.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

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Cubs, Guardians set for Easter doubleheader after rainout

The Chicago Cubs were not going to waste an opportunity to take batting practice Saturday, even after their scheduled game at the Cleveland Guardians was postponed due to impending thunderstorms.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 5

Former MLB pitcher believes Chicago Cubs will have to chase this team in NL Central

The 2026 MLB season is just over a week old and while there is a long ways to go until October, we can still learn some things. For the Chicago Cubs, they are the only NL Central team below .500 as they enter Sunday’s double-header at Cleveland with a 3-4 record.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 4

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Iowa silences the Bats, 8-6

The Iowa Cubs burned the Louisville Bats (Reds), 8-6 in a game that ended in the sixth inning because of rain. Jaxon Wiggins had a rough start today, going four innings and giving up four runs on five hits.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 4

Cubs, Guardians postponed; makeup as part of a doubleheader Sunday

If you were hoping to see a Cubs game tonight… you won’t: This is the same storm front that stopped the Cardinals/Tigers game in Detroit this afternoon after eight innings.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 4

Cubs To Promote Riley Martin

The Cubs will promote left-hander Riley Martin from Triple-A Iowa to their active roster before today’s game with the Guardians, according to Bleacher

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Cade Horton News / ChiCitySports / April 4

Chicago Cubs, post-Cade Horton injury, tied to still-available veteran starter

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton looked distraught Friday afternoon in Cleveland when he walked off the field in the second inning of his start against the Guardians, suffering from what was described as “forearm discomfort.” Moments earlier, he had indicated to the dugout that things didn’t feel right, physically.

Riley Martin News / ChiCitySports / April 4

Cubs callup lefty pitcher Riley Martin from Iowa

To no surprise, the Chicago Cubs made a roster move with Cade Horton heading to the IL. It’s not the Jaxon Wiggins promotion some hoped for, but rather calling up lefthanded pitcher Riley Martin.

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Colin Rea News / ChiCitySports / April 4

Chicago Cubs: Is it already time to sound the starting pitching alarm?

The Chicago Cubs entered the 2026 season with significant depth in the area of starting pitching. While analysts weren’t blown away with the high-end potential of the rotation as a whole, most everyone agreed that the team’s strength was in its depth.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 4

Cubs vs. Guardians Game 2: Predictions, Picks & Odds, April 4

Cubs vs. Guardians: Saturday night in Cleveland has got sneaky intrigue written all over it. The Chicago Cubs are looking to bounce back, while the Cleveland Guardians want to keep control of the series.

Colin Rea News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 4

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 7

Breathe. It’s a rough day to be a Cub fan. Don’t borrow trouble. You don’t know. First and foremost, you don’t know the extent of Cade Horton’s situation.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 3

Cade Horton Exits Start Due To Forearm Discomfort

Cubs righty Cade Horton exited today’s start after calling for a trainer in the second inning. The Chicago Tribune’s Meghan Montemurro points out that Horton’s final pitch was a fastball that clocked in about two miles per hour shy of his season average.

Michael Busch News / Athlon Sports / April 3

Cubs’ Michael Busch Announces Personal News Before Guardians Game

The Chicago Cubs have built one of the most dangerous lineups in the National League over the past few seasons. A major reason for their success has been the emergence of first baseman Michael Busch, who was traded to Chicago from the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of the 2024 MLB season.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 3