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Cubs Ace Shota Imanaga’s Velocity Shows Huge Rebound in Spring Debut

The Chicago Cubs took on the San Diego Padres in their fifth spring training game on Tuesday afternoon in Arizona, and a lot of eyeballs were fixated on the beginning of the showdown.

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Cubs will give outfield candidates a good look during WBC

Cubs camp will look a bit different for a few weeks as a handful of key players will soon join their World Baseball Classic teams. Among the many Cubs playing in the tournament are outfielders Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki.

Carson Kelly News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 24

Cubs 6, Padres 5: Carson Kelly homers and drives in two

MESA, Arizona — The Cubs defeated the Padres 6-5 on a very warm February afternoon at Sloan Park, thanks to some timely hitting by Cubs catcher Carson Kelly.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / February 24

Chicago Cubs trade for Pete Crow-Armstrong will haunt New York Mets for years to come

The Chicago Cubs have begun Spring Training and are busily figuring out what players will be included on their 2026 Opening Day roster. One player that is a certified lock is All-Star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.

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The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

How many Cy Young winners from both leagues since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'AL & NL strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 24

Two Cubs Pitchers Poised to Benefit Big From New ABS System

The Chicago Cubs are barreling towards Opening Day with spring training now fully underway and games being played. When Opening Day does officially come

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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.

Ben Brown News / ChiCitySports / February 24

Chicago Cubs pitching depth makes Ben Brown a 'dark horse' for 2026 Opening Day Roster

The Chicago Cubs are well underway in Spring Training as they prepare for the start of the 2026 season. One of the questions that they are trying to answer is what pitchers they will carry onto their Opening Day roster.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / February 24

Chicago Cubs: PCA gets deep and honest on the internal pressure he feels

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is most definitely not the only player to feel extreme stress and strain under major league pressure. He may be, however, the most open about it.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 24

Chicago Cubs: Matt Shaw trade buzz revived after Michael Conforto signing

The Chicago Cubs spent some significant time and money this offseason crafting a solid roster built for a deep postseason run, centered around impact, stability, and depth.

Shota Imanaga News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 24

Cubs Start Shota Imanaga, Announce Lineup for Padres Spring Training Showdown

The Chicago Cubs needed four tries to win a spring training game, but they finally claimed that first victory by beating the Kansas City Royals on Monday.

Gavin Hollowell News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 24

2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Gavin Hollowell

Today we look at the Cubs’ right-handed sometime reliever. Gavin Ernest Hollowell was born in Somerset, NJ, 11/04/1997. He’s a 6’7”, 215 pounder, a sixth-round pick by the Rockies in the 2019 Amateur Draft, a graduate of St.

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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

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 24

Cubs Again Urged to Trade Away Young Star Before Season Begins

The Chicago Cubs have had a huge offseason of bringing in new talent. However, this has also led to current talent being thrown into trade rumors as the winter shake-up continued.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 24

Pete Crow-Armstrong Talks Contract Extension — and Reminds Fans What Baseball Should Feel Like

The Chicago Cubs have high hopes for their star outfielder, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and he is already a fan favorite in Chicago. He has a way with fans and young players that resonates with them and brings back the passion and joy of the game that has been lacking.