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$115M Star Makes Appearance At United Center During Sweet 16

The Sweet 16 always delivers big moments, but in Chicago, the buzz started before the game even tipped off. Fans poured into the United Center for a high-stakes matchup between the Michigan Wolverines and the Alabama Crimson Tide, expecting a terrific basketball game.

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Iowa Cubs Wrap: Jonny Long helps sink Clippers, 5-2

Welcome to another year of the Minor League Wrap. Although for the first week, we’ll just be the Iowa Cubs wrap as they started the season this evening and the other three affiliates wait until next Friday.

Nico Hoerner News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 27

Contract Details Emerge on Nico Hoerner's Cubs Extension

News broke yesterday that Chicago Cubs' star second baseman Nico Hoerner agreed to a contract extension yesterday with the team. We now know the details of the contract.

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The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

How many of the MLB players to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season before turning 25 years old can you name in five minutes?

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The 'Last 100-RBI season by MLB team' quiz

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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 / Cubs Insider / March 27

Quantifying Hope: Cubs Lead NL Central with 47.3% Playoff Odds

These first few QH posts inevitably draw more than a few side-eyed glances and derogatory comments, understandably so, but that’s the pitfall of a weekly post about the Cubs’ playoff odds.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / March 27

Chicago Cubs: Pete Crow-Armstrong credits fans for desire to sign 6-year contract extension

The Chicago Cubs did not get off to the start that they wanted to in 2026. They dropped their Opening Day game against the Washington Nationals by the score of 10-4.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / March 27

Cubs Pod: March 27, 2026

Cubs lose 10-4 to the Nationals on Opening Day and embarrass themselves in front of all my friends.

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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.

Jason Heyward News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 27

Former Cubs World Series Champion Announces Retirement from Baseball

Jason Heyward, who helped the Chicago Cubs end their long World Series championship drought in 2016, announced his retirement from baseball on Friday. Heyward played with the San Diego Padres last season, logging just 34 games.

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Jason Heyward News / ChiCitySports / March 27

Cubs World Series champion outfielder officially retires

Former Chicago Cubs outfielder and 14th overall pick by the Atlanta Braves, Jason Heyward, has officially retired. The man who made the famous rain delay speech in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series last played in a Major League game on May 23rd, 2025 with the San Diego Padres.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 27

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 1

That’s why you play them. That’s something you might have heard about a game like this if it occurred in August. One team expected to lose 90 plus games, the other expected to win at least that many.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 27

Two Chicago Cubs who may get left out of the extension carousel

The Chicago Cubs aren’t hesitating to lock up their talented young players, dishing out two extensions. All-Star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (six years, $115 million) received his extension as spring training ended, with second baseman Nico Hoerner also receiving one.

Matt Boyd News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 27

Cubs Opening Day Pitching Woes Expose World Baseball Classic Trend

The Chicago Cubs suffered a brutal loss to the Washington Nationals on Opening Day. After an offseason that gave hope to the Chicago fanbase, the Cubs will have to wait for their first win of the 2026 season.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 27

3 takeaways from 2026 Chicago Cubs Opening Day

Opening Day did not go as planned for the Chicago Cubs this year, losing 10-4 at home to the Washington Nationals. However, the team has some things that it can take away from Thursday’s game and fix before they take the field once again on Saturday.

Nico Hoerner News / Last Word On Sports / March 26

Report: Cubs Sign Nico Hoerner to Six-Year Extension

The Chicago Cubs are signing second baseman Nico Hoerner to a six-year extension, according to MLB Network insider Jon Heyman. The deal comes on the day of the Cubs’ season opener, a 10-4 home loss to the Washington Nationals.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 26

Report: Chicago Cubs were outbid for All-Star closer this offseason

The 2026 MLB season is finally here following Wednesday night’s showcase on Netflix between the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants. But for the Chicago Cubs, they held Opening Day on Thursday at Wrigley Field.

Nico Hoerner News / Yardbarker / March 26