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On YouTubePorter Hodge News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 23
2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Porter Hodge 
Today we look at the Cubs’ one-time closer, who is trying to re-establish himself. Salt Lake City native Porter Dene Hodge, one-time Cubs closer, has lost his confidence and the strike zone.
Michael Conforto News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 23
The Cubs are signing Michael Conforto
It wouldn’t seem as if the Cubs need any more outfielders at this point in Spring Training, but now they reportedly have one: This is all the information we have about the Cubs signing Michael Conforto at this time.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 23
Cubs Rotation Bringing Velocity the Franchise Hasn’t Seen in Nearly Two Decades
The Chicago Cubs' pitching rotation is getting a makeover this season, and it’s more than just new names on the roster. For the first time in nearly two decades, Chicago’s arms are bringing serious heat.
The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz
How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 23
Chicago Cubs history unpacked — February 23
On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow the various narrative paths.
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.
Michael Conforto News / Larry Brown Sports / February 23
Cubs sign 179-home run outfielder
The Chicago Cubs are taking a chance on veteran outfielder Michael Conforto. Jon Heyman of the MLB Network broke the news of Conforto’s next chapter in his career in the big leagues on Monday.
Michael Conforto News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 23
Michael Conforto agrees to contract with Chicago Cubs
A little over a month until MLB Opening Day, the Chicago Cubs have reportedly agreed to sign Michael Conforto. Baseball insider Jon Heyman posted on X, formerly Twitter, early Monday morning that Conforto, who spent last season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, was Chicago-bound.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 23
This Chicago Cubs All-Star is projected to be the team’s top player in 2026
The Chicago Cubs are one of the projected top teams entering the 2026 season. They have some major names on their roster, and they should be viewed as an upper-echelon team right now.
Daniel Palencia News / ChiCitySports / February 22
Chicago Cubs: Will 2026 be doom or bloom for Daniel Palencia?
The Chicago Cubs left spring training last year under the impression that they had their closer locked in and ready to go. The team had acquired veteran former closer Ryan Pressly from the Houston Astros that offseason after a failed bid to sign free agent closer Tanner Scott.
Nico Hoerner News / ChiCitySports / February 22
Chicago Cubs: Nico Hoerner listed as 3rd best second baseman in MLB
The Chicago Cubs have multiple players on their roster who could be considered among the best players at their respective positions. One of these is second baseman Nico Hoerner, who is a two-time Gold Glove winner at the position.
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.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 22
Giants 4, Cubs 2: Seiya Suzuki singles into a triple play
I didn’t go to this game but I kind of wish I had just because of all the weird things that happened in the Cubs’ 4-2 loss to the Giants Sunday afternoon in Scottsdale.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 22
Chicago Cubs: Justin Steele delivers great injury update news
The Chicago Cubs got hit with a stunner very early last season when ace Justin Steele went down with an elbow injury. After just his fourth start of 2025– a seven-inning blanking of the Texas Rangers– the veteran lefty was lost for the year (and beyond).
Jonathon Long News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 22
Cubs Highly Rated Prospect Dealing with Elbow Strain Following Scary Injury
The Chicago Cubs have provided an update on one of their top prospects following what was a scary exit from Saturday's Cactus League game against the Texas Rangers.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 21
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.
Alex Bregman News / Athlon Sports / February 20
Alex Bregman Drops Cubs Playoff Take on Friday
The Chicago Cubs are looking to have a big 2026 season. During the offseason, they added a number of players -- including three-time All-Star Alex Bregman.
Seiya Suzuki News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 20
Seiya Suzuki gets 100% real on Cubs future
The Chicago Cubs have high hopes heading into the 2026 MLB season. Chicago signed Alex Bregman this offseason as part of their attempt to make a run at a World Series title.
Matt Shaw 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 / Total Apex Sports / February 19
Chicago Cubs Pitching Prospect Already Turning Heads As Spring Training Nears
The Chicago Cubs enter the 2026 spring training camp with massive expectations. After an aggressive offseason that saw the front office push their chips to the center of the table—bringing in star third baseman Alex Bregman and trading for arm talent like Edward Cabrera—the focus has largely been on the big-league stars.
Dixon Machado 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.
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