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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.

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'It’s Not Worth It' – Alex Bregman Shuts Down Red Sox No-Trade Regrets

A year ago, Alex Bregman arrived at the Boston Red Sox spring training in Fort Myers, Florida, after signing a three-year, $120 million deal. After a solid season with the Red Sox, Bregman opted out of his contract at the end of the year to head back into free agency.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 20

This Chicago Cubs slugger is on the Fangraphs 2026 Top 100 Prospects list

The Chicago Cubs are ready to have some young talent make some major moves throughout the 2026 season. While some are going to begin the season in the minor leagues, others are projected to be on the 26-man roster coming out of Spring Training.

Seiya Suzuki News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 20

Seiya Suzuki Shares Concern About His Cubs Future as He Heads Into Contract Year

Spring Training is officially underway for the Chicago Cubs and with that comes exposure to players entering the final year of their deal. Playing well needs to start immediately and impending free agent outfielder Seiya Suzuki is well aware.

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MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 20

White Sox 8, Cubs 1: Remember, the results don’t matter

MESA, Arizona — The Cubs lost to the White Sox 8-1 in the first Spring Training game of 2026. To which I say: Who cares? Wins and losses mean nothing until March 26.

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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.

Alex Bregman News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 20

Alex Bregman’s Analytic Profile Proves He’s the Difference-Maker the Cubs Needed

When the Chicago Cubs signed Alex Bregman this offseason, it was assumed that it was merely a trade-off in that they were replacing Kyle Tucker with another superstar.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 20

Update: Chicago Cubs top prospect remains stalled over visa issues

The Chicago Cubs are all set to dive into the heat of spring training, pushing towards an expected deep playoff run in 2026. And all the pieces are in place right now, except one– projected DH and backup catcher Moises Ballesteros.

Nico Hoerner News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 20

Cubs Star Nico Hoerner Hilariously Reveals What He Does With His Gold Glove Trophy

The Chicago Cubs head into the 2026 season with their star second baseman set to receive his second Gold Glove award following an incredible 2025 campaign.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 20

Cubs’ Craig Counsell drops ‘thrilled’ response to Pat Murphy’s Brewers contract extension

Manager Pat Murphy and the Milwaukee Brewers recently agreed to a new three-year contract extension. Craig Counsell, who managed the Brewers from 2015-2023 before leaving and taking the Chicago Cubs manager job in 2024, was asked about his thoughts on the Murphy contract extension.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 20

Chicago Cubs: Power numbers way down in 2026, per projection

The Chicago Cubs had a banner offensive year in 2025. One could even argue, especially over the first half of the season, that the offense carried the team to a great extent.

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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

Hunter Harvey News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 20

2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Hunter Harvey

Today we look at the Cubs’ new flamethrowing reliever, a former first-round pick (#22 overall in 2013 by Baltimore), who has been in The Show since 2019.

Seiya Suzuki News / ChiCitySports / February 20

Cubs to play Seiya Suzuki in center field during early 2026 spring training games

The Chicago Cubs begin spring training player later today, Friday, February 20. For the first game, manager Craig Counsell made a somewhat shocking remark by saying that Seiya Suzuki will start in center field.

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 20

Here’s a complete schedule of where you can watch or listen to Cubs Spring Training games

As you know, Marquee Sports Network has cut back on its live game coverage this spring. The Score, now also on FM 104.3 in the Chicago area, will carry some games as well, but radio and TV coverage overlap for some dates.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 20

Craig Counsell shares important update on Shota Imanaga

The Chicago Cubs are set to open up their exhibition schedule on Friday when they take on the Chicago White Sox in Arizona. This will give us our first look at this Cubs roster in terms of who will make the roster and who can improve their stock.

Chicago Cubs 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.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 19

The Cubs’ player with most to prove in spring training

The Chicago Cubs have now gone 10 seasons since their historic World Series victory in the 2016 World Series. That seven-game triumph over the Cleveland Indians (now Guardians) represented a catharsis for both the franchise and their long-suffering fans.

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 15