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Cubs Boss Craig Counsell Jokingly Dodges Question About His Staff Ace

Want to see a Major League manager dodge a question, even with good humor? Ask him at the end of February who his staff ace will be. Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell couldn’t get out of the way of that question fast enough.

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Chicago Cubs news and notes — Cabrera, Conforto, Steele

It’s chock-full Sunday. You’ll need at least a coffee. The Cubs Spring Training Crew approaches the .500 threshold. Good news about Justin Steele heads up the list — he’s ready to shove.

Chicago Cubs News / NY Fights / February 28

CM Punk Pushes To Bring WWE To Chicago’s Iconic Wrigley Field

CM Punk wants to bring WWE to Wrigley Field in Chicago. In recent years, WWE has done numerous shows in baseball stadiums, such as last year’s Survivor Series: WarGames at Petco Park in San Diego or the Royal Rumble 2024 event at Tropicana Field in St.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / February 28

Pete Crow-Armstrong discusses possible contract extension with the Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs have one of the most talented rosters in all of Major League Baseball. They have young stars like Pete Crow-Armstrong and Moises Ballesteros, as well as veterans like Alex Bregman and Dansby Swanson.

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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?

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

The 'American League Cy Young winners' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game starting pitchers' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 28

Cubs 6, Dodgers 2: Colin Rea, Ben Brown and Javier Assad throw blanks

The Dodgers were a split squad Saturday, but many of their regulars played against the Cubs, among them Freddie Freeman, Will Smith, Max Muncy and Teoscar Hernández.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Justin Steele News / ChiCitySports / February 28

Chicago Cubs: Justin Steele delivers great news on rehab

Cubs fans got a nice bit of good news Saturday when Justin Steele gave an important update on his UCL reconstruction surgery rehab via Twitter(X). https://x.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 28

3 Chicago Cubs players predicted to be National League All-Stars in 2026

The Chicago Cubs have assembled one of the most talented rosters in Major League Baseball. That is, at least, on paper. A full 162-game season has to be played in order to get a full understanding of just how good (or bad) any team is.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 28

Cubs Announce Lineup for Spring Training Game Against World Champion Dodgers

The Chicago Cubs will face a potential playoff matchup when they head to Glendale, Ariz., to face the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday. The game is a split-squad matchup for the Dodgers (6-1), who are coming off their first spring training loss, a 12-2 blowout at the hands of the San Francisco Giants.

Craig Counsell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 28

1 question Cubs’ Craig Counsell refused to answer in recent interview

Many managers and players are participating in numerous interviews throughout spring training as the MLB world prepares for the 2026 season. Many questions and answers feel similar for the most part, but Cubs manager Craig Counsell recently refused to answer a specific question.

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The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz

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

The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

Edward Cabrera News / ChiCitySports / February 28

Chicago Cubs: Edward Cabrera shocks and awes in spring debut– 'He’s the real deal'

The Chicago Cubs gave up a lot to get Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins. In the deal to acquire the right-handed power pitcher, Chicago had to give up their no.

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 / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 28

Here are a few Cubs Spring Training questions — and maybe answers

We are now a bit over a week into Spring Training games and at last, Friday’s game featured just about everyone who will be in the Opening Day lineup March 26 (except Seiya Suzuki, who’s already back in Japan for the start of the World Baseball Classic).

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 28

This Chicago Cubs rookie is most likely to make an impact in 2026

The Chicago Cubs are in a position where they have a lot of young talent ready to take a massive step in how the team will do in 2026. There are some key players who will be impactful, and some that are going to need to begin their career at the big league level with the abilitiy to be a formidable bat in the lineup.

Chicago Cubs News / Total Pro Sports / February 28

Former Chicago Cubs Pitcher Sentenced For Life In Shocking First-Degree Murder

Daniel Serafini spent seven years in the MLB as a left-handed pitcher. The former Chicago Cubs and Minnesota Twins hurler now faces a lifetime behind bars.

Jaxon Wiggins News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 28

Jaxon Wiggins’ First Spring Outing Was Rough — But the Future Remains Bright

With Spring Training in full effect, the Chicago Cubs are getting a close look at some of their top prospects in the farm system. The organization's top prospect in pitcher Jaxson Wiggins made his spring debut this week.

Dansby Swanson News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 27

Cubs Star Dansby Swanson Blasts First Spring Training Home Run

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson has been getting the veteran ramp-up at spring training in Mesa, Ariz. Friday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians gave him just his third, fourth and fifth at-bats of spring training.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 27

Analyst reveals completely honest reality of Cubs’ rotation

With the Chicago Cubs preparing for Opening Day with the team in the midst of spring training, there is no denying the expectations that the ball club has heading into the 2026 season.

Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / February 26

Top 4 Chicago Cubs Spring Training Storylines to Follow

Spring training is well underway, and it will not be long until the first pitch is being thrown on Opening Day at Wrigley Field. The Chicago Cubs are coming off of their first “successful” season since 2017, winning 92 games and a playoff series, before being defeated in the NLDS.

Craig Counsell News / Athlon Sports / February 25

Craig Counsell Announces Troubling News Amid Spring Training

The Chicago Cubs appear to be the team to beat in the National League Central with Opening Day only weeks away. Although the Milwaukee Brewers won the division last year, Chicago’s eventful offseason has reshaped the outlook of the race, even with outfielder Kyle Tucker departing in free agency.

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

The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / February 25

5 Greatest Chicago Cubs Pitchers of All Time

Picking a team’s best five pitchers of all time is a difficult task under the best of circumstances. When a team has been around as long as the Chicago Cubs, it’s tougher.