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Cubs Top Prospects in 2026 and Where They'll Likely Start Season

The Chicago Cubs are one of the best organizations in baseball at drafting well and developing young talent to eventually use on their roster, with recent examples including Pete Crow-Armstrong, Nico Hoerner, and Cade Horton.

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2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Colin Rea

Today we look at the Cubs’ veteran swingman. Cascade, Iowa-born Colin Rea is a well-traveled player, having had stints as a Padre, Marlin, Cub, Brewer, and Cub again.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 6

Chicago Cubs manager marvels at surprise 20-year-old prospect: 'Wow'

The Chicago Cubs are focused on winning big this year and would seemingly have all the horses in place right now to do that. But they still have an eye on the future…and that future is making some big noise in spring training.

Dansby Swanson News / ChiCitySports / March 6

Chicago Cubs: Dansby Swanson is killing the ball after rewired hitting approach

The Chicago Cubs have no questions at shortstop. Their guy, barring any sort of unforeseen injury, is Dansby Swanson. They knew this was going to be the case when they signed him to a 7-year, $177 million deal prior to the 2023 season.

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 6

Chicago Cubs Next Superstar Slugger is Already on the Roster

The Chicago Cubs will begin the 2026 season in just a few short weeks with Opening Day coming at the end of the month, and they'll do it with as much excitement in Wrigleyville as there has been in some time now.

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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.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 6

A few thoughts about the lack of televised Cubs games this spring

As you certainly know, the Cubs are televising very few games this spring. The good news, such as it is, is that going forward there are just two spring games remaining that will have no TV or radio coverage — Tuesday, March 10 at the Rangers, and Wednesday, March 11 vs.

Craig Counsell News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 6

Cubs Notes: Top Prospect Primed for Debut, PCA's 2026 Season, Counsell's Sweet Moment

There are just 20 days until the Cubs play their first game of the 2026 MLB season, a home game at Wrigley against the Washington Nationals. As Craig Counsell fine-tunes his team for the remainder of Spring Training, plenty of storylines are starting to emerge.

Dansby Swanson News / ChiCitySports / March 6

Chicago Cubs: Dansby Swanson lands spot near the bottom of ESPN’s top 100 list

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is entering Year Four of the seven-year contract that he signed with the team ahead of the 2023 MLB season. Since arriving in Chicago, Swanson has made an All-Star team, won a Gold Glove, and has provided stability at one of the most important defensive positions on the field.

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 6

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — March 6

The Hawk* signs a blank check, Kirby Puckett departs this vale, and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow the various narrative paths.

Alex Bregman News / ChiCitySports / March 6

Chicago Cubs: Alex Bregman gets power boost prediction on ESPN top 100 list

The Chicago Cubs are one of the best young teams in Major League Baseball. They are one of baseball’s best teams when it comes to developing their own talent.

Craig Counsell News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 5

Craig Counsell Shares Heartwarming Family Moment in Cubs Game vs Diamondbacks

When 22-year-old utility player Brady Counsell was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 10th round of the 2025 MLB June Amateur Draft, there was always a small possibility he’d come to face his father on the major league stage.

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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.

Michael Busch News / ChiCitySports / March 5

Chicago Cubs: Michael Busch gets bitter-sweet prediction on ESPN’s top 100 list

The Chicago Cubs have put together a roster that, if all goes according to plan, will compete for a World Series in 2026. Coming off of a year in which they went 92-70, the Cubs may have gotten even better with the addition of Alex Bregman at third base.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 5

Cubs 8, Diamondbacks 1: Dansby Swanson and Carson Kelly homer

MESA, Arizona — It was a windy day in the Valley of the Sun Thursday, but neither Cubs home run needed any help from the wind. Dansby Swanson homered in the third and Carson Kelly added one in the fifth and the Cubs defeated the Diamondbacks 8-1.

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 5

Cubs Top Pitching Prospect Reportedly in Prime Position for MLB Debut

Pitching is one of the many things Cubs fans should have confidence in as the team approaches the 2026 season. The organization currently boasts a pitching

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 5

MLB Insider Predicts Shift in Pete Crow-Armstrong’s 2026 Stats

Cubs’ center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has appeared in just five of 12 Spring Training games so far this year, recording two hits, two strikeouts and a walk. As we look toward Opening Day later this month, there’s a lot of room for improvement, especially considering his current slash of .154/.214/.154.

Moises Ballesteros News / ChiCitySports / March 5

Chicago Cubs: Top prospect proving doubters wrong with instincts behind the plate

The Chicago Cubs know that no. 1 ranked prospect Moises Ballesteros can hit. The experts and analysts almost universally agree that the kid’s bat will carry over into major league play.

Craig Counsell News / ChiCitySports / March 5

Chicago Cubs manager’s hilarious reaction to son playing in Diamondbacks game

The Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks will meet up for another spring training matchup, which will have a fun little twist to it, with Craig Counsell’s son Brady on the Diamondbacks gameday roster.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 5

Cubs top prospect sounds off on critics

The Chicago Cubs continue shaping their future around a new wave of prospects, and one rising star is already addressing the spotlight. Top prospect Moises Ballesteros recently responded to criticism surrounding his defense and conditioning as the organization evaluates his role during spring training 2026.