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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 12
Chicago Cubs fans not thrilled with choice of 2026 Opening Day starting pitcher
Ever since before Spring Training began, many wondered who the Chicago Cubs would name as their 2026 Opening Day starter. For a while, many thought it would be Cade Horton, who dazzled as a rookie in 2025.
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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 12
Cubs Make Seven More Cuts to Spring Training Roster Ahead of Opening Day
The Chicago Cubs are just two weeks away from Opening Day and decisions are starting to have to be made as to who is going to be on the roster and who isn't.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 12
Chicago Cubs announce 2026 Opening Day starting pitcher
The Chicago Cubs have a lot of expectations heading into the 2026 season. After a season of going 83-79 and making the postseason, the team has expectations of winning the NL Central and beyond.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 12
Chicago Cubs named one of the teams under the most pressure in 2026
The Chicago Cubs will be feeling pressure this season. Unlike the situation heading into last season, where the team was expected to contend, the expectations this year are that they will win, at the very least, the NL Central Division.
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.
Jacob Webb News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 12
2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Jacob Webb 
Jacob Webb is another well-traveled veteran reliever, having had stops with the Braves, Angels, Orioles, Rangers, and now the Cubs. He’s 32 years old, was drafted by Atlanta in the 18th round in 2014, and has been pretty dependable, throwing to ERAs in the threes for the most part.
Matt Boyd News / ChiCitySports / March 12
Chicago Cubs All-Star expected to return to camp from the WBC
The Chicago Cubs will gain a familiar face in camp, with left-hander Matthew Boyd returning. According to New York Post columnist Jon Heyman, Boyd will return to get stretched out as a starter since he didn’t get enough innings in the World Baseball Classic.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 12
We are looking for a new BCB front page writer
For various reasons, mostly to do with Duane’s continued poor health and the dismal state of the healthcare industry, he needs to step away from the virtual office and daily duties.
Matt Shaw News / ChiCitySports / March 12
Chicago Cubs Matt Shaw expands his versatility this spring
The Chicago Cubs have all nine positions in the field figured out except the bench. Infielder Matt Shaw is a prime candidate to make the Cubs bench as a super-utility player, and is adding playing first base to his repertoire.
Ian Happ News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 12
Chicago Cubs news and notes — Happ, Hoerner, Horton, PCA, Ramirez
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Cade Horton News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 11
Cubs Ace Cade Horton Gets Honest About Ugly Spring Training Performance So Far
The Chicago Cubs have just two weeks until they are ready to go with their regular season campaign, and one player who fans are most looking forward to seeing back at Wrigley Field is young ace Cade Horton.
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).
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / March 8
Cubs Lose Two Players to Injury Before Opening Day
Over the last couple of seasons, bullpen issues have been a thorn in the side of the Chicago Cubs bids for serious contention, with manager Craig Counsell scrambling to piece together a patchwork collection of healthy and reliable arms where there were few.
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