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Cubs Star Seiya Suzuki Exits Game With Injury at World Baseball Classic

The Chicago Cubs had a collective panic on Saturday night when star outfielder Seiya Suzuki was removed from Team Japan's World Baseball Classic semifinal game against Team Venezuela.

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Seiya Suzuki Battling Right Knee Discomfort

During yesterday’s quarterfinal game between Samurai Japan and Team Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki limped off the field during the first inning after getting caught stealing second base (as noted by Yakyu Cosmopolitan on social media).

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Ben Brown’s new sinker came from training with 2x All-Star

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MLB Injury News: Cubs Await Seiya Suzuki Return After WBC Mishap, Blue Jays Receive Disturbing News on Jose Berrios & More

Seiya Suzuki is one of the several MLB superstars on the Team Japan roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The Chicago Cubs slugger will return to their spring training camp very soon.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / March 15

Venezuela eliminates defending WBC champion Japan with stunning bullpen effort

There will be a new champion in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

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Seiya Suzuki News / ChiCitySports / March 15

Seiya Suzuki exits WBC Quarterfinals vs Venezuela early with apparent injury

One of the more intriguing players this season for the Chicago Cubs is outfielder Seiya Suzuki. He is expected to be an everyday starter in the outfield and is coming off a strong 2025 season.

Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / March 14

Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki suffers concerning injury during Japan-Venezuela WBC game

Chicago Cubs fans watched in agony as Seiya Suzuki limp off the field during Saturday’s World Baseball Classic game between Japan and Venezuela. Suzuki was caught stealing second base to end the first inning at loanDepot park in Miami, Fla.

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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.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 14

This is the 2026 Chicago Cubs breakout player, per ESPN

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Rockies 4, Cubs 3: Ben Brown shines

One day, I will be able to write up a Cubs recap and present a lot of highlights from the game. Today is not that day. (Though I do have SOME video to show you.) The Cubs lost to the Rockies 4-3 at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale Saturday afternoon, another very warm day in the Phoenix area (84 degrees at game time, likely warmer tomorrow).

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 14

Chicago Cubs: Will Shōta Imanaga have a short leash in 2026?

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Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / March 14

Pete Crow-Armstrong center point of Team USA’s success at World Baseball Classic

Team USA punched their tickets to the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic after beating Canada 5-3 on Friday night. They will now face off against the Dominican Republic on Sunday night.

Matt Shaw News / ChiCitySports / March 14

Chicago Cubs: Matt Shaw rolling with punches, killing it this spring

The Chicago Cubs’ Matt Shaw had every reason to walk into spring training bitter and discontent. The young talent, who fought his way to the starting third base gig over the course of a tough rookie season, had been outright replaced by incoming free agent Alex Bregman.