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Cubs May Be Nearing Panic Button With Jameson Taillon

The Chicago Cubs are sitting about a week and a half away from Opening Day for a season that has more promise than this organization has seen in at least a decade.

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Chicago Cubs history unpacked, March 16

Free of charge for the discerning reader. Bill Veeck, Sammy Sosa, and Hee-Seop Choi. Today in baseball history: 1900 – At an American League meeting in Chicago, Ban Johnson announces that an A.L.

Jameson Taillon News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 15

Dodgers 14, Cubs 8: Jameson Taillon did not shine

MESA, Arizona — I know most of you are focused on the USA/Dominican Republic World Baseball Classic semi-final this evening, and the Cubs’ 14-8 loss to the Dodgers ran real long largely because of a ridiculous ninth inning that I’ll get to in a bit.

Alex Bregman News / Athlon Sports / March 15

Team USA Makes Alex Bregman Decision at World Baseball Classic

The Chicago Cubs signed a new veteran leader to their 40‑man roster for the upcoming MLB season in third basemanAlex Bregman. The club inked him to a five‑year, $175 million contract that includes a full no‑trade clause, a major factor in his decision to leave the Boston Red Sox for Chicago.

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MLB News / Athlon Sports / March 15

What to Make of Zach Neto and Seiya Suzuki Injuries in 2026 Fantasy Baseball

Angels shortstop Zach Neto and the Cubs OF/DH Seiya Suzuki both left spring games early on Saturday. As their clubs await test results and any recovery that is necessary, we analyze what their injuries mean for your fantasy baseball team and your draft strategies.

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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 15

Chicago Cubs: Shohei Ohtani addresses the Seiya Suzuki injury suffered in Japan’s WBC loss

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki is entering what very well may be the most important season of his MLB career. Coming off of a season in which he hit .245/.326/.478 with 32 home runs and 103 RBI, Suzuki goes into 2026 as a player scheduled to hit free agency in 2027.

Seiya Suzuki News / Field Level Media / March 15

OF Seiya Suzuki returning to Cubs with knee injury

Outfielder Seiya Suzuki is set to return to the Chicago Cubs after Team Japan's run in the World Baseball Classic ended on Saturday, but his availability moving forward is in question with a right knee injury.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 15

Forgotten Cubs Pitcher Turning Heads This Spring After Dreadful Season

The Chicago Cubs entered spring training with a new look to their pitching staff and much more starting rotation depth than they had a year ago, something which will be critical to more success in 2026.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 15

Could the Chicago Cubs revisit a rumored trade deadline target from last season?

The Chicago Cubs pulled the trigger on the big trade that had been rumored for the better part of a year when they acquired emerging powerhouse starter Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins.

Moises Ballesteros News / ChiCitySports / March 15

Chicago Cubs: Ballesteros getting rave reviews and some Rookie of the Year chatter

The Chicago Cubs don’t typically target young prospects like Moises Ballesteros. The analytics-loving Cubs staff usually goes after the thoroughbred multi-tool athletes who, visually, stand out as blue chip prospects.

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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 / MLB Trade Rumors / March 15

Seiya Suzuki Battling Right Knee Discomfort

During yesterday’s quarterfinal game between Samurai Japan and Team Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki limped off the field during the first inning after getting caught stealing second base (as noted by Yakyu Cosmopolitan on social media).

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 15

Chicago Cubs news and notes — Brown, Hoerner, Long

Thanks very much to those of you who said kind things. You are appreciated. I’m staying off the boards for now, or I’d say so directly. Another game with no TV.

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Ben Brown News / ChiCitySports / March 15

Ben Brown’s new sinker came from training with 2x All-Star

Ben Brown has showcased a new pitch to his arsenal this Spring Training. So far, he’s used a sinker exclusively against right-handed hitters, giving him another option alongside his four-seam fastball and knuckle curve.