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Chicago Cubs: Ian Happ named best dual threat LF in Major League Baseball

The Chicago Cubs are preparing for a 2026 season that, they hope, will see them compete for a World Series title. While their young talent is widely expected to form the basis for their success, as it did last year, they are also going to rely on the continued contributions of left fielder Ian Happ.

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Cubs 9, Royals 8: Nico Hoerner and Pedro Ramirez homer, and the Cubs bat out of order

MESA, Arizona — Matt Halbach doubled in Scott Kingery with one out in the ninth and the Cubs had a walk-off 9-8 win over the Royals on a beautiful afternoon at Sloan Park.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 11

Cubs Ace Gets Disrespectful MLB Ranking After All-Star Campaign

It’s safe to say Matthew Boyd was a huge benefit to the Chicago Cubs last season. Signed to a two-year contract last offseason, the left-hander turned in the best season of his career.

Hunter Greene News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 11

How Hunter Greene Injury Could Give Cubs Boost in NL Central Race

The Chicago Cubs reached the playoffs last year, but they’re hoping for more, perhaps their first National League Central title since 2020. That was the COVID-shortened 2020 season.

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How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / March 11

Chicago Cubs: Pete Crow-Armstrong declared the 2nd-best centerfielder in Major League Baseball

The Chicago Cubs have put together a roster of players that are widely considered to be among the best at their respective positions. Pete Crow-Armstrong, their centerfielder, is certainly one of them.

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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 / ChiCitySports / March 11

Chicago Cubs: Rival scout labels Cubs rookie a future 'RBI machine'

Chicago Cubs top prospect Moises Ballesteros came into Mesa late, held up with visa issues from his native Venezuela for 10 crucial early spring training days.

Cade Horton News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 11

Cubs Ace Cade Horton Gets Honest About Ugly Spring Training Performance So Far

The Chicago Cubs have just two weeks until they are ready to go with their regular season campaign, and one player who fans are most looking forward to seeing back at Wrigley Field is young ace Cade Horton.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 11

Chicago Cubs opening day opposing pitcher revealed

With just over two weeks until the start of the 2026 MLB season, Spring Training is wrapping up and teams are getting a more clear idea of their lineup and pitching rotation.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 11

The Cubs will be featured three times on Apple TV through June

Apple TV announced its national baseball schedule through the end of June Wednesday, and three Cubs games will be featured on the streaming channel: Friday, April 24: at Dodgers, 9:15 p.m.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 11

Cubs Again Named as Trade Deadline Fit for Top Ace

The Chicago Cubs entered the offseason with the intention of rebuilding their pitching staff after a tough end to the 2025 campaign, culminating in their playoff elimination.

Nico Hoerner News / ChiCitySports / March 11

Chicago Cubs‘ Nico Hoerner has lofty goal for the 2026 season

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner is one of the most underrated players in baseball and doesn’t work outside of his skill set to be great. “I was really proud of last year throughout,” Hoerner said to Jordan Bastain of MLB.com earlier this spring.

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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.

Caleb Thielbar News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 11

2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Caleb Thielbar

39-year-old Caleb Thielbar defied Father Time to be effective for the Cubs in 2025 and is returning, hoping for more of the same. At some point he’s bound to run out of gas, but maybe not yet.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 11

Andre Dawson is getting his Hall of Fame cap changed

Three years ago, Cubs Hall of Famer Andre Dawson told the Cooperstown institution that he wanted the cap on his plaque changed. From Paul Sullivan in the Tribune: But more than 13 years after his induction, Dawson has had a change of heart.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 11

Chicago Cubs: Mark DeRosa reveals major mistake he made managing Team USA vs Italy

The Chicago Cubs are well-represented in the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC). Pete Crow-Armstrong, Alex Bregman, and Matthew Boyd all are on Team USA, and many other players are representing their own home countries.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 11

Team USA Manager Speaks on Pete Crow-Armstrong's Monster Performance vs Italy

Team USA was back in action Tuesday night, following a close 5-3 win Monday against Mexico. Although he had been benched earlier in the tournament in favor of Byron Buxton, Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong got the start in center field for the stars and stripes, batting ninth in the lineup.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 11

The Chicago Cubs have a prime candidate for this end of season award

The Chicago Cubs are coming off a season in which the team made the postseason and was very competitive. While they were able to do well, they lost right fielder Kyle Tucker as a free agent during the offseason.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 11

Chicago Cubs history unpacked, March 11

Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday, Rich Hill* and other stories. Today in baseball history: 1901 – The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that Baltimore Orioles manager John McGraw has signed a Cherokee Indian named “Tokohama” to play second base.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 10

Pete Crow-Armstrong’s clutch 3-run homer has Team USA dreaming of a WBC comeback

Although he fizzled in the second half of the 2025 season, Pete Crow-Armstrong injected the Chicago Cubs and the Wrigley Faithful with an abundance of energy.

Alex Bregman News / Athlon Sports / March 10

Team USA Makes Alex Bregman Decision at World Baseball Classic

The Chicago Cubs made a major splash this winter, swooping in to sign third basemanAlex Bregman. After opting out of his contract with the Boston Red Sox in November, Bregman secured an even better deal just two months later, a five‑year, $175 million contract with a full no‑trade clause, something Boston was unwilling to offer.

Alex Bregman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 9

Alex Bregman leaves Mark DeRosa surprised after speaking Spanish

So far, Team USA is off to a good start in the World Baseball Classic. They trounced Brazil in their opener, 15-5. On Saturday, they won their second over Great Britain by a score of 9-1.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 8

Porter Hodge, Jordan Wicks likely to begin season on Cubs' IL

Right-hander Porter Hodge and left-hander Jordan Wicks are each dealing with arm problems and will probably start the season on the 15-day injured list, Cubs manager Craig Counsell told reporters (including MLB.com’s Jordan Bastian).

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / March 8

Cubs Lose Two Players to Injury Before Opening Day

Over the last couple of seasons, bullpen issues have been a thorn in the side of the Chicago Cubs bids for serious contention, with manager Craig Counsell scrambling to piece together a patchwork collection of healthy and reliable arms where there were few.