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Cubs Star Pete Crow-Armstrong Reveals His One Personal Goal for the Season

The Chicago Cubs are headed into the season, fully underway with their spring training schedule, and have not had bigger hopes for the team in some time.

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Imanaga’s Increased Velocity Promising Sign for Upcoming Season

One of the biggest question marks on the Cubs’ 2026 roster is Shōta Imanaga, who is entering his third MLB season. After finishing fourth in Rookie of the Year voting after his excellent 2024 campaign, Imanaga had a rough sophomore season.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 25

Chicago Cubs Opening Day Starting Lineup and Pitcher Prediction

It seems like just yesterday that the World Series was coming to a close with the daunting Dodgers taking home another victory. But the new season is merely a month away, and the team that the Chicago Cubs will field could ultimately be the one to take down the reigning world champions.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / February 25

Chicago Cubs All-Star’s fiery comments could ignite rivalry with Dodgers

Chicago Cubs All-Star Pete Crow-Armstrong is one of the best young players in baseball and isn’t afraid to speak his mind. In a recent profile with Wayne

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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 / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 25

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — February 25

Antitrustworthiness, labor unrest, Billy the Marlin is hatched, how to use a slide rule, and other stories. Happy Birthday to Ron Santo and other Cubs!

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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.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 24

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.

Alex Bregman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 24

Alex Bregman gets brutally honest on signing with Cubs over Red Sox, other suitors

Alex Bregman was linked to multiple teams in MLB free agency. A Boston Red Sox-Bregman reunion was a possibility, while other suitors emerged throughout the offseason.

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.

Shota Imanaga News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 24

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.

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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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

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

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.