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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 23
Cubs 15, Yankees 6: Michael Busch, Alex Bregman and Matt Shaw all go deep 
The Cubs met the Yankees in an Arizona spring game for the first time in 75 years and left the visitors wishing they hadn’t bothered. In front of a full house at Sloan Park that included many Yankees fans, the Cubs exploded with three home runs in an 18-hit attack that defeated the visitors 15-6.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 23
Chicago Cubs crack top 5 in Bleacher Report’s recent power rankings
The Chicago Cubs are looking to have a special 2026 season with the roster they curated. This team is in a position to be a major contender, and the World Series aspirations are not far-fetched.
The 'Active 40-homer MLB seasons' quiz
There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?
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 / Yardbarker / March 23
Cubs to be without OF Seiya Suzuki for beginning of season
The Chicago Cubs will begin the season without one of their most powerful bats.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 23
Chicago Cubs manager provides status update for two key players
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell made the news official on where outfielder Seiya Suzuki and right-hander Javier Assad will begin the season. According to Counsell, via Marquee Sports Network, Suzuki will start the season on the injured list (knee), and Assad got optioned to Triple-A.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23
Cubs To Place Seiya Suzuki On Injured List, Option Javier Assad
The Cubs are placing outfielder Seiya Suzuki on the 10-day injured list to begin the season, manager Craig Counsell confirmed to reporters Monday (link via Patrick Mooney of The Athletic).
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.
Craig Counsell News / ChiCitySports / March 23
Chicago Cubs: Former Counsell charge named as possible surprise roster addition
The Chicago Cubs, for the longest time, appeared to be all set when it came to position players. The thought was that, maybe, just one bench spot (and two at the most) would be up for grabs in the spring.
Chicago Cubs News / Total Pro Sports / March 23
Chicago Cubs Make Important Roster Decision Right Before Opening Day
Opening Day is almost here, and the Chicago Cubs are tightening every screw. A dominant 12-0 spring win over the Milwaukee Brewers set the tone. However, behind the scenes, it’s all about final calls – two exhibition games left, and no room for uncertainty.
Alex Bregman News / ChiCitySports / March 23
Chicago Cubs: MLB analyst says Alex Bregman signing may not be enough in 2026
The Chicago Cubs did not even really attempt to bring back outfielder Kyle Tucker once the 2025 season ended. He ended up signing a massive four-year $240 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, a contract the Cubs certainly could not afford.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 23
Cubs’ Final Bullpen Spot Coming Down to Two Pitchers
The Chicago Cubs are just days away from Opening Day, with game week officially arriving and the start of the regular season upon them. With two more spring
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 23
Chicago Cubs 2026 record prediction sees them finishing in an all-too-familiar position
The Chicago Cubs are starting the 2026 MLB regular season this week as they wrap up Spring Training. Indeed, there is a great deal to like about this year’s roster, including the fact that top prospect, Moises Ballesteros, has already been told he made the Opening Day roster.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 23
Chicago Cubs get interesting lineup ranking from former exec
The Chicago Cubs ended last season, publicly declaring their goal to focus on pitching in the offseason. They lived up to their words with a deep investment in restocking a depleted bullpen via four solid free agent acquisitions.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 23
Introducing BCB This Morning: How do you feel about the Cubs this year?
In the spirit of BCB After Dark, done ably by Josh and Sara (and Sara promises to return to After Dark this season), I am today beginning a new occasional feature: BCB This Morning.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 23
Chicago Cubs Starting Rotation Heading Into Opening Day
Opening Day for the 2026 season is just a few days away, and the Chicago Cubs are easily looking like the frontrunner for the NL Central title. With Spring Training nearly over, their starting rotation is looking pretty solidified.
Chicago Cubs News / New Baseball Media / March 22
2025-26 MLB Offseason Recap: Chicago Cubs
Even though the Cubs had their season cut short by the Brewers, Chicago broke a five-year playoff drought and delivered postseason baseball back to the Second City.
Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / March 22
Three Chicago Cubs Prospects to Keep an Eye on in 2026
As Spring Training winds down, young players begin heading back to minor league camp. However, for the Chicago Cubs, this spring felt different. The organization showcased an impressive wave of young talent, with several prospects making the most of extended opportunities.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / March 19
10 MLB teams eyeing Team Italy star after World Baseball Classic run
The 2026 World Baseball Classic was a smashing success, with Team Venezuela being crowned the champions after defeating Team USA in the final game. However, the biggest story was the run by Team Italy.
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