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On YouTubeChicago 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.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 19
MLB Insiders Deliver Concerning Outlook for All-Star Cubs Pitcher
When the Cubs reached contract decisions with left-hander Justin Steele and right-handers Javier Assad and Edward Cabrera back in January, the team’s pitching seemed to be in a good place heading into the 2026 season.
Ian Happ News / ChiCitySports / March 19
The Chicago Cubs Ian Happ considered a top-10 left fielder entering this season
The Chicago Cubs have a lot of talent throughout its roster heading into the 2026 season. They are expected to do well this season, and one player in particular is in the spotlight.
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?
Matt Boyd News / ChiCitySports / March 19
Chicago Cubs: Matthew Boyd and rotation get shocking poor assessment
The Chicago Cubs took a gamble in signing oft-injured starter Matthew Boyd prior to the 2025 season on a 2-year, $29 million contract. The veteran lefty was coming off Tommy John surgery in mid-2023 and had just gotten back into the swing of things at the very end of the 2024 season.
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 19
Jefferson Rojas and Pedro Ramirez will lead the Cubs Spring Breakout team 
You’ve already seen Jefferson Rojas and Pedro Ramirez play for the Cubs this Spring Training. Both have hit well and Ramirez, in particular, has flashed some glove at third base, shortstop and second base.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / March 19
Cubs 4th OF Battle 2026: Conforto vs McCormick Fantasy Outlook (Suzuki Injury)
Seiya Suzuki’s mild PCL sprain in his right knee may have satisfied Cubs fans who feared a long absence, but it has put a bright spotlight on the team’s fourth outfielder situation.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 19
Chicago Cubs: Counsell hints at worries over Daniel Palencia WBC usage
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell turned some heads earlier in the spring when he flat-out told reporters that Daniel Palencia would be the team’s closer.
Matt Shaw News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 19
Cubs May Have Major Outfield Problem Amid Matt Shaw's Defensive Struggles
The Chicago Cubs are just a week away from Opening Day, and while there are a ton of questions surrounding the team, none are more pressing than what they are going to do in the outfield.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 19
Chicago Cubs get picked in the top 3 of annual 'World Series' draft
The Chicago Cubs are entering the 2026 MLB season with one goal in mind: winning the World Series. With so many players not under contract for the 2027 season, the 2026 season is likely going to be the last go around for many on the roster.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 18
Diamondbacks 16, Cubs 8: Jefferson Rojas hit a grand slam, but Edward Cabrera gets hit hard
Wednesday was a very hot afternoon in the Phoenix area. The temperature reached 101 degrees, breaking the record for the month: “Hot” also described the Cubs bats, at least early in the game.
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 / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 18
Wild New Food Items Coming to Wrigley Field for Cubs Fans
Many MLB stadiums will be introducing new concession menu items before the 2026 season. The Chicago Cubs are a big part of this. Stadium food provider Levy Restaurants provided a preview on Wednesday of new foods coming to concession stands during the upcoming season, and they look very interesting, to say the least.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 18
Venezuela wins their first World Baseball Classic championship
MIAMI, Florida — We’re going to need an entirely new lexicon to describe the celebration that unfolded at loanDepot Park as Cubs closer Daniel Palencia struck out one of Team USA’s hottest hitters, Roman Anthony to end a legendary final in the World Baseball Classic.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 18
Two Chicago Cubs named to star-studded All-Under-25 team, another gets honorable mention
The Chicago Cubs enter the 2026 season with a unique roster makeup. There are a number of veterans on the team (Dansby Swanson, Ian Happ, Matthew Boyd, Jameson Taillon, etc.), but there are also a lot of young, 20-something stars (Pete Crow-Armstrong, Michael Busch, Cade Horton, and Daniel Palencia, among others).
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 18
Pete Crow-Armstrong Shines for Team USA in WBC Tournament
The World Baseball Classic was an incredible showcase of the sport, and as the tournament has now come to a close, it is interesting to see which players have performed the best for their home country.
Chicago Cubs News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 18
Cubs' Top Prospect Crushes Two Moonshots for First Homers of Spring
The Chicago Cubs' top prospect has officially added a tally to the home run column of his spring training stat sheet—and he did so in impressive fashion.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / March 18
Pete Crow-Armstrong Might Be MLB’s Biggest X-factor
As a whole, 2025 was a great year for Pete Crow-Armstrong. He won his first Gold Glove in center field, became the second Cub to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in one season — joining Sammy Sosa — and cemented himself as a building block in the Chicago Cubs core as they look to contend for a World Series.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 18
2 reasons why Cubs won’t win 2026 World Series
The Chicago Cubs should be one of the better teams in the National League in 2026. Chicago has enough talent to stay relevant all season and enough depth to handle the grind of 162 games.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 17
Cubs’ Craig Counsell reveals Seiya Suzuki’s official injury diagnosis
The Chicago Cubs do not have perfect clarity when it comes to the injury status of Seiya Suzuki, but they can at least take solace in knowing that he avoided the worst-case scenario.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / March 15
Team USA Makes Alex Bregman Decision at World Baseball Classic
The Chicago Cubs signed a new veteran leader to their 40‑man roster for the upcoming MLB season in third basemanAlex Bregman. The club inked him to a five‑year, $175 million contract that includes a full no‑trade clause, a major factor in his decision to leave the Boston Red Sox for Chicago.
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.
Seiya Suzuki 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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