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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 7
Wrigley Field historical sleuthing: Joe Mantegna edition 
BCB reader Clark Addison sent me some more photos to sleuth, and said none were easy. Well! I love a sleuthing challenge. Today, we have a photo of actor Joe Mantegna, a big Cubs fan and creator of the play “Bleacher Bums.” He’s with Cubs manager Joe Maddon, which already dates it between 2015 and 2019.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 7
Chicago Cubs news and notes — Báez, Crow-Armstrong, Shaw, Tauchman
Vince Velasquez is the latest MiLB signing for our Cubs, it has been reported. This is in addition to Owen Miller, who has officially adorned the dotted line.
MLB News / Total Pro Sports / February 6
Red Sox Linked To Chicago Cubs Infielders As Spring Training Closes In
The Boston Red Sox completed several moves in the offseason to improve their roster from last year. The Red Sox front office added Sonny Gray and Ranger Suarez to their starting rotation, along with veteran infielders Willson Contreras and Isiah Kiner-Falefa.
The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz
How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 6
Cubs Former Standout Reliever Inks Contract with American League Contender
The Chicago Cubs have seen a piece of their bullpen from the 2025 season depart for a new team. As first reported by Chris Cotillo of MassLive, veteran right-hander Ryan Brasier is signing with the Texas Rangers on a minor league deal which contains an invite to spring training, where he will compete for a spot on the big league roster.
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.
Seiya Suzuki News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 6
2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Seiya Suzuki
Eleventh in the series. Today we look at the Cubs’ veteran right fielder. 31-year-old Seiya Suzuki is a native of Arakawa, Japan, who came to the Cubs in 2022, with a reputation for good OF defense and a lively bat, after a storied career in NPB, where he played for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 6
Chicago Cubs would be wise to explore this reunion via free agency
The Chicago Cubs got aggressive this offseason. Aside from outbidding competition for the services of free agent third baseman Alex Bregman, the team also went deep in fortifying their starting rotation and restocking a depleted bullpen.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 6
Cubs Notes: Top Prospects, Hoerner And Shaw's Rising Value, MLB's Best Defense & More
With free agency dying down and the start of the new season approaching, the Chicago Cubs are now looking forward to the 2026 season. While many players can already be found in Mesa, Arizona, we're less than a week away from the official spring training reporting date for pitchers and catchers, which is February 11th.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 6
BCB Top 25 Cubs prospects for 2026: The top five
Today we’re counting down the top five prospects in the Cubs minor league system. Because of the requests of some of you, I’m going to do today’s in reverse order.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 6
Cubs Agree To Minor League Deals With Vince Velasquez, Owen Miller
The Cubs have added another pair of veterans on minor league deals, agreeing to terms with righty Vince Velasquez and infielder Owen Miller, according to the team’s transaction log at MLB.com.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 6
Former Chicago Cubs star suspended from 2026 World Baseball Classic
The Chicago Cubs will be well represented during the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC). MLB.com lists 13 players from the organization on WBC rosters,
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 / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 6
Chicago Cubs history unpacked, February 6
On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow the various narrative paths.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 5
BCB Top 25 Cubs prospects for 2026: 6 through 10
It’s our fourth day of counting down the Cubs top prospects and now we’re getting to the really interesting part. 6. Kane Kepley. OF. B:L, T:L. DOB: 2/14/2004.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 5
Chicago Cubs: 3 points of serious concern in 2026
The Chicago Cubs have a lot going for them as they head into the 2026 season. Jed Hoyer and the front office have filled in holes and fortified the roster to build upon the successes of a spirited 2025 campaign that saw them make it to Game Five of the NLDS.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 5
2026 Projection Shows Where the Cubs Defense Ranks Among the League
The Chicago Cubs fielded one of the best defenses in baseball last year. According to MLB.com's Mike Petriello, this won't change. Petriello did an exercise projecting the top five defensive teams in baseball, and he came up with the Toronto Blue Jays, Chicago Cubs, Arizona Diamondbacks, Boston Red Sox, and the Cleveland Guardians.
Alex Bregman News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 5
Chicago Cubs news and notes — Bregman, Busch, Hoerner, PCA
Sources say Owen Miller has signed an MiLB agreement with the Cubs. He’s a lifetime backup with positional versatility and a .238/.287/.342 slash, with a lifetime -0.8 bWAR (0.7 fWAR) in MLB.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 5
Cubs Lose Out on Former AL Rookie of the Year Finalist
In recent weeks, interest had been ramping up for a former AL Rookie of the Year finalist. Third baseman, outfielder, and designated hitter Miguel Andujar, coming off a big year in 2025, had many teams interested in his services.
Jeimer Candelario News / ChiCitySports / February 5
Latest Jeimer Candelario news shows Cubs dodged a major bullet
At the 2023 trade deadline, Jeimer Candelario emerged as the Chicago Cubs’ marquee acquisition. The Cubs landed him from the Washington Nationals in exchange for left-hander DJ Herz and infield prospect Kevin Made.
Carlos Santana News / New Baseball Media / February 4
2026 Transactions: D-Backs Sign Santana, Minor League Moves
With one week before the first 2026 Spring Training workouts begin, some teams are adding more pieces. The Diamondbacks have reportedly agreed to sign 39-year-old first baseman Carlos Santana, a former Gold Glove winner who is coming off a down season.
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 3
Carlos Santana finds another opportunity with Diamondbacks
Santana has bounced around the majors in recent years as he has been a part of seven different organizations since 2022. He will reportedly get to add an eighth team to that list.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 3
1 last-minute signing Cubs must make before spring training
The Chicago Cubs could still have a major signing up their sleeves. And they already added a subtle one. But here is one last-minute signing the Cubs must make before spring training.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / February 2
Alex Bregman Shares Off-Field Move Ahead of 1st Season With Cubs
The Chicago Cubs have had an eventful offseason as the organization looks to continue taking a step forward in 2026. The Cubs are coming off a season in which they made the MLB playoffs and have responded aggressively in free agency, with the biggest splash being the signing of third basemanAlex Bregman to a five-year, $175 million contract.
Carlos Santana News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 1
Diamondbacks Interested In Carlos Santana
As the Diamondbacks continue to look for first base help, the club has shown interest in Carlos Santana, MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo reports. John Gambadoro of 98.7FM Arizona Sports adds more detail, saying that Santana is just one of multiple first basemen the Snakes are exploring, and no deal appears to be close.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 31
Red Sox “Checked In” On Nico Hoerner, Matt Shaw
Alex Bregman’s decision to sign with the Cubs left the Red Sox with some uncertainty within their infield picture, as both second base and Bregman’s old
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / January 28
Bregman vs Suarez 2026 Fantasy Comparison
You’re on the clock! The commissioner has set 60 seconds per pick and it’s already counting down. Tick … tick … tick … You feel like you’ve drafted well so far.
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