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Edward Cabrera Praises Chicago's Star-Studded Defense After Second Shutout

The Chicago Cubs went all-in this winter, signing Alex Bregman to a five-year contract. Afterward, they traded for right-hander Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins, a move that cost them one of their top prospects, Owen Caissie.

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Three up, three down: An update on the Cubs, April 6 edition

Welcome to our first full-week version of this feature. The Cubs played six games over the past week and split them. In fact, they alternated wins and losses for the week, and in fact, have done so for the entire season to date.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 6

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Games 8 & 9

What to make of this weekend of Cubs baseball? We talked about Friday. That game was enough of a downer just on another early loss without adding the insult of Cade Horton’s injury.

Seiya Suzuki News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 6

Cubs Reveal Seiya Suzuki's Return Date From Injured List

The Chicago Cubs are off to an up-and-down start to a 2026 season. A season they've entered into with so much hope that they could contend for their first World Series in a decade.

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The 'Active MLB wins leaders' quiz

How many of the active pitchers to win at least 80 games can you name in five minutes?

The '2026 Opening Day starting pitchers' quiz

The 'Most MLB Opening Day K's by team' quiz

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

Ben Brown News / ChiCitySports / April 6

Ben Brown’s struggle doomed Easter Sunday for the Cubs

Easter Sunday should have been a celebration for the Chicago Cubs. Instead, it turned into another painful reminder of the team’s most glaring flaw. After taking a 3–0 lead in Game 2 of their doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians (The Cubs barely won 1-0 in Game 1), the bullpen unraveled.

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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.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 6

Chicago Cubs history unpacked, April 6

Free of charge for the discerning reader. This one has a work stoppage, and other stories. Kerry Wood and his coach The Vulture, a birthday boy. Today in baseball history: 1891 – The International League changes its name to the Eastern Association because it no longer has any Canadian clubs.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 5

Cubs Aiming To Activate Seiya Suzuki On April 10

Seiya Suzuki is three games into a minor league rehab stint with Double-A Knoxville, and his return to the Cubs’ lineup is now on the horizon. As manager Craig Counsell told MLB.com’s Jordan Bastian and other reporters today, the plan is for Suzuki to be activated from the 10-day injured list before Friday’s game with the Pirates.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / April 5

Cubs' Craig Counsell Shares Seiya Suzuki Injury Update After Guardians Game

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki will continue his rehab assignment for the next few days, according to manager Craig Counsell. The 31-year-old is expected to rejoin the team in Chicago on Friday.

Cade Horton News / ChiCitySports / April 6

Chicago Cubs officially place Cade Horton on Injured List

The Chicago Cubs have a doubleheader on Sunday due to inclement weather, but they also made some news. Cade Horton is one of the team’s bright young pitchers, and he left Friday’s start with right forearm discomfort.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 5

Guardians 6, Cubs 5: Wonky relief work ruins a good Shōta Imanaga outing

The Cubs had three home runs in this game, the second time they’ve gone deep three times in the early going in 2026. Matt Shaw, Dansby Swanson and Ian Happ homered for the Cubs.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 5

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Iowa wins fifth straight

Right-hander Ryan Jensen joins the I-Cubs to take Riley Martin’s spot. The Iowa Cubs won their fifth-straight game, 6-2 over the Louisville Bats (Reds).

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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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 5

Four Cubs pitchers combine for 1-hitter in Game 1 win over Guardians

Four Chicago Cubs pitchers limited the host Cleveland Guardians to one hit as the visiting Cubs squeaked out a 1-0 victory in the first game of a doubleheader on Sunday.

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The 'NCAA men's basketball champions' quiz

The 'NBA two's leaders by season' quiz

The 'Active 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 5

Cubs 1, Guardians 0: A 1968 throwback game

During the Marquee Sports Network broadcast of the Cubs’ 1-o win over the Guardians in Game 1 of Sunday’s doubleheader, Jim Deshaies referred to it as the headline reads: “a throwback from 1968.” That year was known as “The Year of The Pitcher,” with runs down all across MLB.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 6

Chicago Cubs: Justin Steele throws off Wrigley mound as Horton awaits imaging on forearm

The Chicago Cubs got a bit of good pitching news on Saturday, to slightly counter some concerning pitching news from the day before. Ace Justin Steele pitched off the Wrigley Field mound and, apparently, looked pretty darn solid throwing live BP.

Alex Bregman News / ChiCitySports / April 5

Chicago Cubs: Alex Bregman’s insane 2026 stat is almost the stuff of fiction

The Chicago Cubs went to an uncomfortable place to sign free agent three-time All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman this past offseason. They not only gave

Cade Horton News / Just Baseball / April 5

Cubs Have To Move Forward After New Cade Horton Injury

After only 17 pitches in his second start of the season, there’s already concern over how the rest of 2026 will look for Cade Horton. Against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday, Horton worked a clean, 10-pitch first inning.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 4

Cubs To Promote Riley Martin

The Cubs will promote left-hander Riley Martin from Triple-A Iowa to their active roster before today’s game with the Guardians, according to Bleacher

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 4

Cubs vs. Guardians Game 2: Predictions, Picks & Odds, April 4

Cubs vs. Guardians: Saturday night in Cleveland has got sneaky intrigue written all over it. The Chicago Cubs are looking to bounce back, while the Cleveland Guardians want to keep control of the series.

Michael Busch News / Athlon Sports / April 3

Cubs’ Michael Busch Announces Personal News Before Guardians Game

The Chicago Cubs have built one of the most dangerous lineups in the National League over the past few seasons. A major reason for their success has been the emergence of first baseman Michael Busch, who was traded to Chicago from the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of the 2024 MLB season.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 3