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Three Cubs Players Key to Dethroning the Los Angeles Dodgers

After the massive moves that the Chicago Cubs have made this offseason, the organization has easily emerged as the frontrunner for the NL Central as they prepare to take the crown back from the Milwaukee Brewers.

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The Cubs have five home games in March. How do you feel about that?

This year’s Cubs schedule begins with a six-game homestand at Wrigley Field. Opening Day is Thursday, March 26, so that’s five games in March, concluding on April 1.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 4

Chicago Cubs history unpacked, February 4

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.

Carlos Santana News / New Baseball Media / February 4

2026 Transactions: D-Backs Sign Santana, Minor League Moves

With one week before the first 2026 Spring Training workouts begin, some teams are adding more pieces. The Diamondbacks have reportedly agreed to sign 39-year-old first baseman Carlos Santana, a former Gold Glove winner who is coming off a down season.

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '2025 MLB hits leaders' quiz

The 'Cleveland's 1997 World Series roster' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

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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 / ChiCitySports / February 3

Starting pitcher could fall into Chicago Cubs' laps

We are just a few weeks away from pitchers and catchers reporting to Spring Training and for the Chicago Cubs, they still have the chance to add to their starting rotation.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 3

Carlos Santana finds another opportunity with Diamondbacks

Santana has bounced around the majors in recent years as he has been a part of seven different organizations since 2022. He will reportedly get to add an eighth team to that list.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder after losing out on top stars?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal

Giants CEO: Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Rebuilding St. Louis Cardinals still looking to add pieces to outfield mix

Jon Berti News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 3

Cubs position player pitchers: Jon Berti

When the Cubs signed Jon Berti as a backup infielder before the 2025 season, it seemed like a reasonable thing to do. Berti had led the National League in stolen bases in 2022 with 41, and the following year posted a .748 OPS in 133 games with the Marlins, with 16 steals and 2.2 bWAR.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / February 3

Cubs Considering Another Rotation Addition Ahead of Spring Training

Entering the offseason, the Cubs needed to bolster their starting rotation. Although Justin Steele missed almost the entire 2025 season due to injury, the Cubs got rather lucky on the health front.

Michael Busch News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 3

2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Michael Busch

Eighth in the series. Today we look at the Cubs’ third-year first baseman. Michael Busch, drafted in the first round (2019) by the Dodgers (31st overall, from UNC), and later acquired by the Cubs for second-round pick Jackson Ferris and minor leaguer Zyhir Hope, has paid dividends since being installed as the Cubs first baseman.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 3

BCB Top 25 Cubs prospects for 2026: 16 through 20

Welcome back our countdown of the top 25 prospects in the Cubs system. For an introduction and an explanation of the rankings, check out yesterday’s introduction.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 3

1 last-minute signing Cubs must make before spring training

The Chicago Cubs could still have a major signing up their sleeves. And they already added a subtle one. But here is one last-minute signing the Cubs must make before spring training.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 3

Chicago Cubs news and notes — Happ, Hoerner, Jenkins, Steele

The news keeps checking in on the checking in and so we continue to await with bated breath while the machinery spins. The Giants no longer need a second baseman and so the Red Sox are the only destination to hang speculation on.

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 2

A visit to the Cubs Sloan Park complex

MESA, Arizona — I decided to head over to Sloan Park Monday, as I heard the equipment truck that left Chicago Friday was going to arrive. You can see the truck at the top of this post; here are some more photos of Cubs staffers unloading equipment: While I was there I headed over toward Field 1, the main practice field at the Sloan Park complex.

Nico Hoerner News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 2

2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Nico Hoerner

Seventh in the series. Today we look at the Cubs’ veteran second baseman. 28-year-old Nico Hoerner, two-time Gold Glover, potential .300 hitter, team leader, is entering the last year of his contract.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / February 2

Alex Bregman Shares Off-Field Move Ahead of 1st Season With Cubs

The Chicago Cubs have had an eventful offseason as the organization looks to continue taking a step forward in 2026. The Cubs are coming off a season in which they made the MLB playoffs and have responded aggressively in free agency, with the biggest splash being the signing of third basemanAlex Bregman to a five-year, $175 million contract.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / February 2

MLB Rumors: Arizona Diamondbacks Linked To Former Chicago Cubs Star

Despite starting with high hopes, the Arizona Diamondbacks took a step back last year, finishing on a losing record after two straight winning seasons.

Carlos Santana News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 1

Diamondbacks Interested In Carlos Santana

As the Diamondbacks continue to look for first base help, the club has shown interest in Carlos Santana, MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo reports. John Gambadoro of 98.7FM Arizona Sports adds more detail, saying that Santana is just one of multiple first basemen the Snakes are exploring, and no deal appears to be close.