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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 21
A taste of Wrigley Field highlights new concessions options for 2026 
We’re less than a week from Opening Day when the Cubs will welcome the Nationals to Wrigley Field to kick off the 2026 MLB season. It’s warming up around Wrigleyville and delivery trucks are arriving by the dozens to prepare the baseball park at Clark and Addison for millions of fans to watch baseball over the course of the season.
Moises Ballesteros News / ChiCitySports / March 21
Moises Ballesteros officially on 2026 Chicago Cubs Opening Day roster
The Chicago Cubs have some intriguing decisions to make over the next week for their 26-man Opening Day roster. There are some questions about the final few roster spots, but the team made the decision on one of them.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / March 21
Chicago Cubs: Pete Crow-Armstrong contract extension talk heats up
The Chicago Cubs realize the value of center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and seem to be acting accordingly. By all accounts, they are very willing to make a real effort to extend the soon to be 24-year-old.
The 'Active 40-homer MLB seasons' quiz
There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 21
Chicago Cubs: Assad leaves game with apparent finger injury, Taillon continues to struggle
The Chicago Cubs are moving through their last week of spring training, fine tuning some things, and hoping for the best as they head into a 2026 season where big results are expected.
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.
Miguel Amaya News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 21
Chicago Cubs news and notes — Amaya, Ballesteros, Boyd, Taillon
Game results: Reds 8, Cubs 6. A’s 6, Cubs 2. Well, that was no bueno. At least the televised game started out well. I made a bad coin flip and started out listening to the Reds game.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / March 20
Spring Roster Trimmed to 44 as Cubs Option Roberts, Hollowell
The Chicago Cubs today reduced the Spring Training roster from 46 to 44 players. Right-handed pitchers Gavin Hollowell and Ethan Roberts have been optioned to Triple-A Iowa.
Seiya Suzuki News / ChiCitySports / March 20
Chicago Cubs urged to sign WBC star after Seiya Suzuki injury
The Chicago Cubs have a lot of excitement and expectations heading into the 2026 season. While they have some important players on the roster, there is one current free agent who could help the team this season.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 20
Cubs Insider Reveals Likelihood Matt Shaw Will Play Right Field on Opening Day
Cubs fans around the world held their breath on Sunday when Seiya Suzuki limped off the field in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game between Japan and Venezuela.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 20
Cubs Reportedly Ready to Get Serious About Pete Crow-Armstrong’s Future
The Chicago Cubs are less than a week away from the regular season, with fans as excited for this campaign and Opening Day as they've been in a very long time.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 20
Another look at the Cubs’ likely Opening Day roster
It’s hard to believe, but today we stand only six days away from the Cubs’ first 2026 regular season game, which will be next Thursday at Wrigley Field against the Washington Nationals.
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 / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 20
Former Cubs Star Says WBC TItle Meant More Than 2016 World Series Win
The World Baseball Classic championship game between the United States and Venezuela broke viewership records, with Venezuela ending up victorious. The WBC has been a source of pride and passion for players, who have shown their love for their country since its inception.
Jon Berti News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 20
Team Italy star receiving free agency interest after strong World Baseball Classic
Former MLB player Jon Berti is drawing strong attention after a standout World Baseball Classic run, as his Team Italy production continues to fuel free agency buzz across the league.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / March 19
10 MLB teams eyeing Team Italy star after World Baseball Classic run
The 2026 World Baseball Classic was a smashing success, with Team Venezuela being crowned the champions after defeating Team USA in the final game. However, the biggest story was the run by Team Italy.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 19
MLB Insiders Deliver Concerning Outlook for All-Star Cubs Pitcher
When the Cubs reached contract decisions with left-hander Justin Steele and right-handers Javier Assad and Edward Cabrera back in January, the team’s pitching seemed to be in a good place heading into the 2026 season.
Ian Happ News / ChiCitySports / March 19
The Chicago Cubs Ian Happ considered a top-10 left fielder entering this season
The Chicago Cubs have a lot of talent throughout its roster heading into the 2026 season. They are expected to do well this season, and one player in particular is in the spotlight.
Matt Boyd News / ChiCitySports / March 19
Chicago Cubs: Matthew Boyd and rotation get shocking poor assessment
The Chicago Cubs took a gamble in signing oft-injured starter Matthew Boyd prior to the 2025 season on a 2-year, $29 million contract. The veteran lefty was coming off Tommy John surgery in mid-2023 and had just gotten back into the swing of things at the very end of the 2024 season.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 19
Jefferson Rojas and Pedro Ramirez will lead the Cubs Spring Breakout team
You’ve already seen Jefferson Rojas and Pedro Ramirez play for the Cubs this Spring Training. Both have hit well and Ramirez, in particular, has flashed some glove at third base, shortstop and second base.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / March 19
Cubs 4th OF Battle 2026: Conforto vs McCormick Fantasy Outlook (Suzuki Injury)
Seiya Suzuki’s mild PCL sprain in his right knee may have satisfied Cubs fans who feared a long absence, but it has put a bright spotlight on the team’s fourth outfielder situation.
Chicago Cubs News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 18
Cubs' Top Prospect Crushes Two Moonshots for First Homers of Spring
The Chicago Cubs' top prospect has officially added a tally to the home run column of his spring training stat sheet—and he did so in impressive fashion.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / March 18
Pete Crow-Armstrong Might Be MLB’s Biggest X-factor
As a whole, 2025 was a great year for Pete Crow-Armstrong. He won his first Gold Glove in center field, became the second Cub to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in one season — joining Sammy Sosa — and cemented himself as a building block in the Chicago Cubs core as they look to contend for a World Series.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 18
2 reasons why Cubs won’t win 2026 World Series
The Chicago Cubs should be one of the better teams in the National League in 2026. Chicago has enough talent to stay relevant all season and enough depth to handle the grind of 162 games.
Alex Bregman News / Athlon Sports / March 15
Team USA Makes Alex Bregman Decision at World Baseball Classic
The Chicago Cubs signed a new veteran leader to their 40‑man roster for the upcoming MLB season in third basemanAlex Bregman. The club inked him to a five‑year, $175 million contract that includes a full no‑trade clause, a major factor in his decision to leave the Boston Red Sox for Chicago.
Seiya Suzuki News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 15
Seiya Suzuki Battling Right Knee Discomfort
During yesterday’s quarterfinal game between Samurai Japan and Team Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki limped off the field during the first inning after getting caught stealing second base (as noted by Yakyu Cosmopolitan on social media).
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / March 14
Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki suffers concerning injury during Japan-Venezuela WBC game
Chicago Cubs fans watched in agony as Seiya Suzuki limp off the field during Saturday’s World Baseball Classic game between Japan and Venezuela. Suzuki was caught stealing second base to end the first inning at loanDepot park in Miami, Fla.
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