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The Chicago Cubs' rotation already looks menacing. Starters Edward Cabrera, Matthew Boyd, Cade Horton, Shota Imanaga and others make up one of the deepest rotations in the sport.

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Cubs Could Wind Up Regretting Blockbuster Trade as Former Top Prospect Rakes

The Chicago Cubs went into the offseason with the goal of rebuilding their pitching staff, and they did just that when they made arguably the most significant trade of the winter.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 13

Chicago Cubs encouraged to sign still-available free agent slugger

The Chicago Cubs acquired Tyler Austin this past offseason for the explicit purpose of being the designated right-handed-hitting relief for first baseman Michael Busch.

Matt Boyd News / ChiCitySports / March 13

Chicago Cubs: Matthew Boyd speaks on Opening Day gig as contract uncertainty looms

The Chicago Cubs took a gamble on Matthew Boyd prior to the 2025 season, signing the oft-injured lefty to a two-year, $29 million deal– and the bet definitely paid off.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 13

The Cubs have changed the time of a Spring Training game due to the Arizona heat

MESA, Arizona — The image at the top of this post shows the forecast weather conditions for Mesa next week. Arizona is a hot place. But in March… it’s not supposed to be THAT hot.

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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.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 13

Wrigleyville Residents Push Back on Cubs Parking & Signage Plans

Experiencing the Wrigleyville area is one of the most unique parts of attending a Cubs game. While streets directly surrounding Wrigley Field have become increasingly commercialized in recent years, the historic atmosphere of the stadium and sense of hope — hope dating back over a century — can still be felt every game day.

Jordan Wicks News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 13

2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Jordan Wicks

Jordan Wicks has been a bit of an enigma for the Cubs. When he first came up, he was an effective lefty starter, but those results haven’t been consistent, and he keeps getting hurt.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / March 13

Cubs Fan Bracket 4 Lost Boyz

Hey Cubs fan fam! The Son Ranto Ranters are teaming up with Cubs Insider to raise money for Lost Boyz! A Chicago Youth Baseball Program for at risk kids.

Edward Cabrera News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 13

Cubs New Ace Edward Cabrera is Completely Dominating in Spring Training

The Chicago Cubs went into the offseason looking to rebuild their pitching staff, and that is exactly the way president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer attacked the offseason.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Just Baseball / March 13

How Bright a Star Can Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong Be?

With Team USA in a deep hole against Team Italy in its final game of pool play Tuesday, Pete Crow-Armstrong elicited the biggest American crowd reactions of the night.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 13

Cubs Slugging Prospect Projected to Extends Franchise’s Exceptional Streak

Ethan Conrad is a player Chicago Cubs fans are familiar with by name only. After all, he hasn’t played a professional game yet. The 21-year-old was Chicago’s first-round pick in 2025 out of Wake Forest.

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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.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 13

Cubs latest roster cuts features 3 players from 40-man being optioned

On March 12, the Chicago Cubs announced another wave of “roster cuts”, or trimming of the number of players in big league camp during Spring Training.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 13

Chicago Cubs history unpacked, March 13

Free of charge for the discerning reader. Not much happened, but what did happen was important. Happy birthday to former Cubs Mark Leiter Jr. and Keegan Thompson*.

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 12

Cubs 7, Mariners 4: Edward Cabrera has a nice outing

MESA, Arizona — It’s getting hot in the Valley of the Sun — over 90 degrees Thursday, when the average high is about 77 — and Edward Cabrera is heating up, too, getting ready for his spot in the Cubs rotation.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 12

Cubs connected to new trade possibility following jarring suspension

When the Chicago Cubs signed third baseman Alex Bregman in free agency, trade rumors immediately began swirling around Nico Hoerner due to the fact that Hoerner is slated to hit free agency next offseason.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 12

Chicago Cubs worst contract for the 2026 MLB season revealed

The Chicago Cubs, over the last few years, have not been big spenders in free agency. Instead, they have relied on developing their own talent in hopes that they take them to the levels of competition at which they want to be.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 12

Cubs make plethora of roster moves as Opening Day draws near

The Chicago Cubs are currently taking part in spring training as they gear up for the upcoming 2026 season. The Cubs are looking to bounce back after losing to the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS to end their season in 2025.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 12

Chicago Cubs: Opening Day starter assignment spotlights rotation questions

The Chicago Cubs, on Thursday, named Matthew Boyd their Opening Day starter. It was the safe, reasonable choice to make considering Boyd’s 2025. The veteran lefty came to the Cubs as a bit of a free agent gamble last season, coming off a long history of injury and Tommy John surgery in mid-2023.

Matt Boyd News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 12

Matthew Boyd was given attention-grabbing WBC-Opening Day decision by Cubs

The Chicago Cubs made it back to the playoffs after a four year hiatus in 2025. But after getting ousted in the NLDS, they’re looking to go even further in 2026.

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The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

In MLB history, a player has amassed 30 or more home runs and stolen bases in the same season 79 times. How many of those players can you name in eight minutes?

Eric Hosmer News / Last Word On Sports / March 12

You’re About to See a Whole Lot More of Eric Hosmer on TV

Eric Hosmer, the former Kansas City Royals star and 2015 World Series champion, is stepping into a prominent new role in baseball media. According to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic, Hosmer is joining MLB Network as a studio analyst, bringing his championship pedigree and on-field expertise to the national stage.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 10

Pete Crow-Armstrong’s clutch 3-run homer has Team USA dreaming of a WBC comeback

Although he fizzled in the second half of the 2025 season, Pete Crow-Armstrong injected the Chicago Cubs and the Wrigley Faithful with an abundance of energy.

Alex Bregman News / Athlon Sports / March 10

Team USA Makes Alex Bregman Decision at World Baseball Classic

The Chicago Cubs made a major splash this winter, swooping in to sign third basemanAlex Bregman. After opting out of his contract with the Boston Red Sox in November, Bregman secured an even better deal just two months later, a five‑year, $175 million contract with a full no‑trade clause, something Boston was unwilling to offer.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 8

Porter Hodge, Jordan Wicks likely to begin season on Cubs' IL

Right-hander Porter Hodge and left-hander Jordan Wicks are each dealing with arm problems and will probably start the season on the 15-day injured list, Cubs manager Craig Counsell told reporters (including MLB.com’s Jordan Bastian).