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Craig Counsell Issues Stern Ultimatum to Cubs Players in Spring Training

Cubs’ manager Craig Counsell is a fairly reserved guy. He’s usually not one to yell, but that wasn’t the case Monday morning in Mesa during the Cubs’ less-than-satisfactory base running drills.

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MLB News: Chicago Cubs’ Matt Shaw politics may have prevented him from being traded after 2025 seasom

In 2025, the Chicago Cubs were pleasantly surprised by the defense and production of infielder Matt Shaw. He finished ninth in National League Rookie of the Year voting after hitting .226/.295/.394 with 13 home runs, 44 RBI, and 17 stolen bases.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 3

Italy 9, Cubs 4: The Cubs defeat the Cubs

MESA, Arizona — The Cubs wore their white pinstripe home jerseys for the exhibition game against Team Italy, and that was more than just a pleasant view.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 3

Three Biggest Losers from the Cubs' Spring Training Games So Far

The Chicago Cubs have played 11 spring training games so far with numerous players departing camp over the weekend for World Baseball Classic preparations.

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The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers to lead the American League in wins since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

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Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / March 3

Moises Ballesteros, Jaxon Wiggins Top MLB Pipeline’s Updated Top 30 Cubs Prospects List

MLB Pipeline has slowly been rolling out its updated top 30 lists, and several teams still have “Coming soon…” displayed. The Cubs are no longer one of those, however, as Pipeline dropped those rankings on Tuesday.

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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.

Moises Ballesteros News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 3

Cubs Insider Suggests Bold Lineup Spot for Moises Ballesteros — Not Everyone Agrees

The Chicago Cubs face an interesting dilemma as the calendar gets closer to opening day. It isn't who will start at any position, and it's also not who will be in the starting rotation.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 3

Chicago Cubs Opening Day roster projection features a pair of shockers

The Chicago Cubs currently have few question marks en route to Opening Day. Unless something shocking happens from now until the end of spring training, all eight starting position spots are settled, the starting rotation is set, and the bullpen, for the most part, is pretty locked in.

Colin Rea News / ChiCitySports / March 3

Chicago Cubs: A trade deadline shocker could become reality, per analyst

The Chicago Cubs are heading into the 2026 season with great expectations and a feeling that this year could most definitely be their year. Part of the reason for such optimism is in the fact that their starting rotation is so deep and locked in.

Hoby Milner News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 3

2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Hoby Milner

Today we look at the Cubs’ new left-handed reliever. Hoby Milner came to the Cubs as a free agent after spending a year as a Texas Ranger, where he had a little success, as he has had during a long career, previously with the Phillies, Rays, and Brewers.

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 3

2026 Cubs: Know your enemy, AL East

Today, we have a look at the five series the Cubs will play against AL East clubs this year. One of those series will be the last three games of the regular season!

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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 / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 3

Chicago Cubs news and notes — Busch, Steele, Taillon

View Link The Cubs were in Goodyear, west of the Valley, to face the Reds. The Reds’ outfield was kind enough to allow the Cubs plenty of extra bases on balls they should have caught and/or corralled, and surely Jameson Taillon was thankful for the support.

Ian Happ News / ChiCitySports / March 3

MLB News: Chicago Cubs’ Ian Happ drops interesting quote about pending free agency

As Spring Training continues on, the concerns of a work stoppage this offseason still loom. It could impact free agency and where players could end up in terms of the open market come next Winter.

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 2

Jed Hoyer reveals how Cubs finally landed Alex Bregman

After a solid season in 2025 capped off with an NLDS loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, the Chicago Cubs reloaded their roster in a major way, replacing a departing Kyle Tucker with his former Houston Astros teammate Alex Bregman, the do-it-all third baseman the team was reportedly interested in before last season, too.

Ian Happ News / Athlon Sports / March 2

Cubs Facing Big Decision After Ian Happ's Comments

Chicago Cubs star outfielder Ian Happ is set to enter MLB free agency following the 2026 MLB season. The 31-year-old has spent his entire career in Chicago with the Cubs, but there is a chance that 2026 will be his final year with the ball club.

Alex Bregman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 2

How 1 Alex Bregman accomplishment with Cubs can change everything

The Houston Astros won the World Series in 2017. They featured an exciting young core of players that included a third baseman by the name of Alex Bregman.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 2

The Team USA star Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong is most excited to chop it up with at WBC

As Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong prepares for his first World Baseball Classic, he’ll be surrounded by plenty of superstars on Team USA. However, there is one name atop his list that he is most excited to be around.

Justin Steele News / Athlon Sports / February 28

Justin Steele's Injury Update Leaves Cubs With Decision

The Chicago Cubs were spoiled by starting pitcher Justin Steele's production from 2022 to 2024, but they didn't make the playoffs over that span. Ironically, they then made it to Game 5 of the NL Division Series last season despite the southpaw missing almost the entire campaign due to elbow surgery.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Total Apex Sports / February 28

Chicago Cubs Star Pete Crow-Armstrong Not Worried About Getting Paid

Pete Crow‑Armstrong didn’t hesitate. When the Cubs’ young center fielder was asked this week about extension talks, he didn’t posture, didn’t hint at frustration, and didn’t try to leverage the moment.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 25

Cubs' Tyler Austin out 'months' following knee surgery

First baseman/outfielder Tyler Austin recently underwent a debridement procedure on the patellar tendon in his right knee, which will leave him sidelined for “months."

Pete Crow-Armstrong takes a swipe at Dodgers fans

Cubs will give outfield candidates a good look during WBC

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