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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.
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.
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?
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.
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 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.
MLB News / Total Apex Sports / March 26
Washington Nationals Power Past Chicago Cubs On Opening Day At Wrigley Field, 10-4
The Washington Nationals are not expected by many to contend for a postseason berth this season. But after a 10-4 clubbing of the Chicago Cubs on the road, the Nats, at least for one game out of 162, can shout, “How about that?!” to the naysayers.
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.
MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 26
Nationals 10, Cubs 4: That’s not the way I’ve always heard it should be
They might as well have stayed in Arizona. The Cubs got blasted 10-4 by the Nationals on Opening Day, and the weather, well, it was what you would expect for late March — 49 degrees, very windy, annoying light rain showers off and on.
Nico Hoerner News / ChiCitySports / March 26
Chicago Cubs reportedly extend second baseman Nico Hoerner
Opening Day has come and gone for the Chicago Cubs, and it looks like it is one Cubs fans would like to forget. However, there are some positive things that can come out of the first game of the season.
Matt Boyd News / ChiCitySports / March 26
Chicago Cubs SP Matthew Boyd reacts to dreadful MLB Opening Day
The Washington Nationals got on the board first, taking a 1-0 lead on the Chicago Cubs in the second inning of Opening Day. The Cubs struck back in the third, taking a 2-1 lead on a single by Pete Crow-Armstrong that allowed Michael Busch to score.
Nico Hoerner News / Yardbarker / March 26
Nico Hoerner reportedly agrees to long-term extension with Cubs
Despite a rough performance on Opening Day, Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner had a day to remember on Thursday.
Chicago Cubs News / Stadium Rant / March 26
Chicago Cubs 2026 Season Preview: Hoerner, Bregman, Crow-Armstrong Lead Core
Expectations are beginning to shift on the North Side as the Chicago Cubs head into the 2026 season with a roster that feels both purposeful and promising.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / March 26
Cubs Looking for More a Year After Ending Playoff Drought
Entering the 2025 season, the Chicago Cubs were a few years removed from their most recent postseason appearance. Prior to that, they’d made the 2020 MLB playoffs as a National League Wild Card team following the 60-game regular season.
Anthony Rizzo News / Athlon Sports / March 25
Cubs Legends Anthony Rizzo and David Ross Make Off-Field Announcement
The Chicago Cubs are marking the 10th anniversary of their 2016 World Series season throughout 2026, with a team reunion planned for July 18 after having already held one back in January.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25
Cubs Place Justin Steele On 60-Day IL, Designate Jack Neely For Assignment
The Cubs announced that left-hander Justin Steele has been placed on the 60-day injured list and right-hander Jack Neely has been designated for assignment.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / March 25
Cubs CF Pete Crow-Armstrong can celebrate birthday with unusual deal
All-Star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong agreed to a six-year, $115 million contract extension Tuesday to remain with the Chicago Cubs through his age-31 season.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / March 24
Pete Crow-Armstrong's contract extension is boom-or-bust deal for Cubs
It is the type of deal that could either be a long-term steal for the Cubs or a highly risky move that backfires.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / March 24
5 Greatest Chicago Cubs Shortstops of All Time
The Chicago Cubs franchise is one of the oldest, most beloved, and similarly, most cursed. The team's history is marked by 108 years of falling shy of a World Series title, a streak that finally ended in 2016.
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