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Edward Cabrera Sends Telling Message to the Rest of Cubs’ Rotation

When the Chicago Cubs traded for former Miami Marlins starter Edward Cabrera this offseason, the expectation was that he would strengthen the rotation for a World Series push. Chicago believes that the arm has the potential to be a defining piece of October.

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Cubs historical sleuthing: Ronny Cedeño edition

This is Cubs infielder Ronny Cedeńo, pretty clearly having been called out on strikes against the Pirates at Wrigley Field. It’s another photo from BCB reader Clark Addison.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 14

Chicago Cubs need for their gamble on this 'black cat' to pay off

The Chicago Cubs made some uncharacteristically bold moves this offseason. One of them was signing the oft-injured 31-year-old free agent reliever Hunter Harvey.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / February 14

Chicago Cubs: former 2.13 ERA reliever signs minor league deal with Minnesota Twins

The Chicago Cubs have been working all off-season on adding affordable arms ahead of Spring Training. And now that pitchers and catchers have officially reported, these pitchers are competing for spots on the Opening Day roster.

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The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 14

Cubs' Craig Counsell Gets Real About Top Pitching Prospect

Jaxon Wiggins has been a fast riser through the Cubs' farm system. Now, in his first big league camp, Wiggins is showing why. According to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com, Wiggins is impressing early in spring training.

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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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 14

1 spring training position battle that could shape Cubs’ season

The Chicago Cubs have been highly competitive in the last two seasons under manager Craig Counsell. The Cubs played well for the majority of the 2024 season before they fell short at the end of the year and missed the playoffs.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 14

Chicago Cubs: former pitcher signs with Giants after 2-year stint overseas

The Chicago Cubs saw their pitchers and catchers for Spring Training earlier this week. The process is now underway for determining which pitchers will make up their starting rotation and bullpen.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 14

How Shota Imanaga May Have Eaten Up Cubs Money for Zac Gallen

Zac Gallen remained on the free-agent market way too long. It’s possible the Chicago Cubs were waiting to see if his price would drop. Well, it didn’t.

Shelby Miller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 14

Cubs sign 2015 All-Star to multi-year deal

The Chicago Cubs secured veteran right-handed reliever Shelby Miller on a two-year major league contract on Friday. Fansided’s Robert Murray first reported the news.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 14

Chicago Cubs news and notes — Bregman, Castellanos, Horton

The above turned out to be controversial as trolls descended upon Taillon’s X-feed, prompting him to sign off for the season, as he put it. Lots of spring training interviews via Marquee, making up for lost time, I suppose, since they went almost two weeks without any new material.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / February 13

Chicago Cubs Make Another Addition Before Spring Training

The Chicago Cubs are actively working this offseason to position themselves as serious contenders for the top of the National League Central division. While recent moves have aimed at immediate improvements, their newest addition targets future bullpen depth.

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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 / ChiCitySports / February 13

3 veteran Chicago Cubs non-roster invitees who could find their way onto the Opening Day roster

The Chicago Cubs’ first spring training game of 2026 is less than a week away. As exciting as the return of baseball may be, the four to five weeks of exhibition play also serve as a critical evaluation period for the organization.

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Ben Brown News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 13

Cubs’ Ben Brown’s Reveals His Worst Baseball Experience Is Now Fueling His Breakout

With Opening Day just around the corner and the World Baseball Classic on the horizon, Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown isn’t focused on what’s to come. The pain of last year’s playoff loss has lingered with him all winter long—longer, in fact, than the winter itself.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 13

Cubs Sign Reliever Who Won't Pitch This Season To Multi-Year MLB Deal

The last month or so has been huge for the Chicago Cubs. The organization not only signed 2x Silver Slugger Award winner Alex Bregman but also traded for Edward Cabrera to add another top-caliber arm to their already strong starting rotation.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 13

The Cubs are proposing two new advertising signs facing Wrigley Field

As you know, the Cubs have added quite a bit of advertising to Wrigley Field since the recently-completed renovation. This includes ads on the pads on the left- and right-field lines, on the doors on the outfield walls and behind the plate.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 13

Chicago Cubs near agreement with former Milwaukee Brewers All-Star reliever ahead of 2026

The Chicago Cubs may have already named Daniel Palencia as their closer already, but that does not mean they are done building their bullpen. Indeed, Palencia led Chicago with 22 saves last season and posted a 2.91 ERA in 54 games.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 13

Insider Reveals Why Rival GM Believes Cubs Are Most Likely to Sign Zac Gallen

The Chicago Cubs and their potential interest in top free agent ace Zac Gallen might be the most hotly debated topic surrounding the team as spring training has officially begun.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ESPN / February 13

Cubs' Crow-Armstrong aims for consistency in '26

After an All-Star season that nearly fell off the cliff in the second half last year, Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong is hoping for both improvement and more consistency as he enters 2026 with high expectations.

Shelby Miller News / Cubs Insider / February 13

Cubs Reportedly Nearing Multi-Year Deal with Shelby Miller

According to Robert Murray of FanSided, the Chicago Cubs are nearing a multi-year deal with Shelby Miller. Miller appeared in 48 games during the 2025 season, posting a 2.74 ERA and a 35.8 percent chase rate.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 13

Chicago Cubs move on from Zac Gallen pursuit, per insider

The Chicago Cubs are expecting big things from newcomer Edward Cabrera, who many in the organization feel is right on the verge of moving from high-promise, high-upside young gun to powerhouse ace.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 13

Chicago Cubs projected to win NL Central by a ton, but…

The Chicago Cubs seem comfortable and secure in the fact that they’re all set for the 2026 campaign. Although they lost a couple of key components from last year’s squad– right fielder Kyle Tucker and surprise bullpen asset Brad Keller– there’s reason to believe that they’ll will be fielding an all-around better team this coming season.

Edward Cabrera News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 13