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Three Takeaways from Cubs’ Spring Training Loss to Rangers

MESA, Ariz. — The Chicago Cubs are now 0-2 on the exhibition slate after a 3-2 loss to the Texas Rangers on Saturday at Sloan Park. The Cubs went with left-hander Matthew Boyd on the mound to start the game.

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Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong, Carson Kelly share hilarious moment during interview

Although they are in different stages of their respective MLB careers, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Carson Kelly both enjoyed breakout campaigns in 2025. The Chicago Cubs teammates each made drastic improvements offensively and helped the franchise end a four-year playoff drought.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 21

Rangers 3, Cubs 2: Well, there were a lot of strikeouts

MESA, Arizona — Cubs pitchers struck out 14 Rangers hitters Saturday afternoon on another gorgeous day at Sloan Park. For whatever that’s worth. A few Cubs regulars and a bunch of minor leaguers couldn’t put together much offense, though, and so the Cubs lost their second straight Spring Training game, 3-2 to Texas.

Nico Hoerner News / ChiCitySports / February 21

Nico Hoerner’s future with the Cubs just received a devastating update

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner is preparing to enter his final year of club control with the Chicago Cubs before hitting the free-agent market, where his contract could end up tipping the scales.

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Moises Ballesteros News / ChiCitySports / February 21

Chicago Cubs GM puts Moises Ballesteros on notice with 'high expectations' comment

At long last, Chicago Cubs top prospects Moises Ballesteros is reporting to 2026 Major League Spring Training. The native of Venezuela had been delayed in reporting due to issues with his visa.

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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.

Seiya Suzuki News / ChiCitySports / February 21

Chicago Cubs: Seiya Suzuki gets brutally honest about future with team entering final contract year

The Chicago Cubs are entering the 2026 MLB season with one goal in mind: winning the World Series. After going 92-70 in 2025 and getting eliminated in the NLDS by the Milwaukee Brewers, the Cubs signed slugging third baseman Alex Bregman in free agency.

Seiya Suzuki News / ChiCitySports / February 21

Chicago Cubs face big dilemma in Seiya Suzuki

The Chicago Cubs kicked off Spring Training 2026 with an ugly 8-1 curb stomping at the hands of the crosstown rival Chicago White Sox. Of course, there’s not a lot to be learned from the first game of Spring Training.

Ian Happ News / ChiCitySports / February 21

Ian Happ Stats, Bio & Profile | Chicago Cubs LF | ChiCitySports

#8 LF Chicago Cubs Left Fielder Active 2025 Season Stats .243 AVG 23 HR 79 RBI .762 OPS ChiCitySports › Chicago Cubs › Ian Happ Ian Happ is a left fielder for the Chicago Cubs, wearing number 8.

Justin Dean News / ChiCitySports / February 21

Justin Dean Stats, Bio & Profile | Chicago Cubs CF | ChiCitySports

#1 CF Chicago Cubs Center Fielder Active 2025 Season Stats .000 AVG 0 HR 0 RBI .000 OPS ChiCitySports › Chicago Cubs › Justin Dean Justin Dean is a center fielder for the Chicago Cubs, wearing number 1.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / February 21

Pete Crow-Armstrong Stats, Bio & Profile | Chicago Cubs CF | ChiCitySports

#4 CF Chicago Cubs Center Fielder Active 2025 Season Stats .247 AVG 31 HR 95 RBI .768 OPS ChiCitySports › Chicago Cubs › Pete Crow-Armstrong Pete Crow-Armstrong is a center fielder for the Chicago Cubs, wearing number 4.

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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

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

Kevin Alcantara News / ChiCitySports / February 21

Kevin Alcantara Stats, Bio & Profile | Chicago Cubs RF | ChiCitySports

#13 RF Chicago Cubs Right Fielder Active 2025 Season Stats .364 AVG 0 HR 1 RBI .780 OPS ChiCitySports › Chicago Cubs › Kevin Alcantara Kevin Alcantara is a right fielder for the Chicago Cubs, wearing number 13.

James Triantos News / ChiCitySports / February 21

James Triantos Stats, Bio & Profile | Chicago Cubs 2B | ChiCitySports

#95 2B Chicago Cubs Second Baseman Active ChiCitySports › Chicago Cubs › James Triantos James Triantos is a second baseman for the Chicago Cubs, wearing number 95.

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Dansby Swanson News / ChiCitySports / February 21

Dansby Swanson Stats, Bio & Profile | Chicago Cubs SS | ChiCitySports

#7 SS Chicago Cubs Shortstop Active 2025 Season Stats .244 AVG 24 HR 77 RBI .717 OPS ChiCitySports › Chicago Cubs › Dansby Swanson Dansby Swanson is a shortstop for the Chicago Cubs, wearing number 7.

Matt Shaw News / ChiCitySports / February 21

Matt Shaw Stats, Bio & Profile | Chicago Cubs 3B | ChiCitySports

#6 3B Chicago Cubs Third Baseman Active 2025 Season Stats .226 AVG 13 HR 44 RBI .690 OPS ChiCitySports › Chicago Cubs › Matt Shaw Matt Shaw is a third baseman for the Chicago Cubs, wearing number 6.

Pedro Ramirez News / ChiCitySports / February 21

Pedro Ramirez Stats, Bio & Profile | Chicago Cubs 2B | ChiCitySports

#75 2B Chicago Cubs Second Baseman Active ChiCitySports › Chicago Cubs › Pedro Ramirez Pedro Ramirez is a second baseman for the Chicago Cubs, wearing number 75.

Nico Hoerner News / ChiCitySports / February 21

Nico Hoerner Stats, Bio & Profile | Chicago Cubs 2B | ChiCitySports

#2 2B Chicago Cubs Second Baseman Active 2025 Season Stats .297 AVG 7 HR 61 RBI .739 OPS ChiCitySports › Chicago Cubs › Nico Hoerner Nico Hoerner is a second baseman for the Chicago Cubs, wearing number 2.

Michael Busch News / ChiCitySports / February 21

Michael Busch Stats, Bio & Profile | Chicago Cubs 1B | ChiCitySports

#29 1B Chicago Cubs First Baseman Active 2025 Season Stats .261 AVG 34 HR 90 RBI .866 OPS ChiCitySports › Chicago Cubs › Michael Busch Michael Busch is a first baseman for the Chicago Cubs, wearing number 29.

Alex Bregman News / ChiCitySports / February 21

Alex Bregman Stats, Bio & Profile | Chicago Cubs 3B | ChiCitySports

#3 3B Chicago Cubs Third Baseman Active 2025 Season Stats .273 AVG 18 HR 62 RBI .821 OPS ChiCitySports › Chicago Cubs › Alex Bregman Alex Bregman is a third baseman for the Chicago Cubs, wearing number 3.

Tyler Austin News / ChiCitySports / February 21

Tyler Austin Stats, Bio & Profile | Chicago Cubs 1B | ChiCitySports

#17 1B Chicago Cubs First Baseman Active 2026 Season Stats .188 AVG 9 HR 24 RBI .705 OPS ChiCitySports › Chicago Cubs › Tyler Austin Tyler Austin is a first baseman for the Chicago Cubs, wearing number 17.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 21

Cubs Top Prospect Finally Arriving to Camp Following Frustrating Visa Issue

The Chicago Cubs have been dealing with a situation surrounding their top prospect which has kept him away from camp with the team to this point, but it sounds like things are being resolved.

Colin Rea News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 21

What We’re Actually Learning About Cubs Pitching Staff So Far

For the Chicago Cubs, this spring training is all about building up to something bigger and better after reaching the NLDS last season. The Cubs are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their last World Series title in 2016.

Seiya Suzuki News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 20

Seiya Suzuki Shares Concern About His Cubs Future as He Heads Into Contract Year

Spring Training is officially underway for the Chicago Cubs and with that comes exposure to players entering the final year of their deal. Playing well needs to start immediately and impending free agent outfielder Seiya Suzuki is well aware.

Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / February 20

Matt Shaw Will Have His Versatility Tested in 2026

With the addition of Alex Bregman this winter, exactly how the Chicago Cubs will deploy Matt Shaw in 2026 remains a bit unclear. That’s not a big issue right now, considering the Cubs are barely more than a week into spring training.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 19

Cubs Hire Dixon Machado As Minor League Manager

The Cubs announced they’ve hired Dixon Machado to manage their Arizona Complex League affiliate. That seemingly brings an end to his playing career after 17 seasons in pro ball.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 17

Happ, Suzuki: No Recent Extension Talks With Cubs

It’s common for baseball teams to spend the winter focusing on new acquisitions and then pivot to extensions during spring training. Nothing seems urgent with a couple of Cubs, as outfielders Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki both tell Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times that they have not yet heard from the club on the extension front.