It isn't anything uncommon for players to be optioned at this time of year. Opening Day is two days away, and roster moves have to be finalized for every organization, including the Chicago Cubs.
The Chicago Cubs take on the New York Yankees in their spring training finale today. The team has announced two roster moves ahead of today’s game with New York.
The Cubs are going to select outfielder Dylan Carlson to their roster before Opening Day, reports Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. Carlson will unlock the $2MM salary on his deal by getting the call.
We got the unofficial word yesterday that Javier Assad would be optioned to Triple-A as Ben Brown took the last bullpen spot, but there were still questions about the bench.
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.
The Chicago Cubs’ Opening Day roster is all set. For the most part, the spring played out exactly as expected, except for the WBC knee injury of Seiya Suzuki which shouldn’t be too much of an early setback.
The Chicago Cubs are just a couple of days away from kicking off their 2026 season with a home series against the Washington Nationals, marking the beginning of the most anticipated campaign in some time.
The Chicago Cubs have many bright young stars on their roster. Perhaps none of them are as bright, though, as center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Last year, he became the first Cubs player since Sammy Sosa to have a 30-home run and 3-stolen base season.
The Chicago Cubs have a pretty deep roster in the starting rotation and throughout the lineup. This level of depth is good to have. However, with bona fide big leaguers getting relegated to the minors, the Cubs should look to trade these players to get some value back.
Breaking news late Monday night: Pete Crow-Armstrong is signing a long-term extension to remain a Cub. Josh has details. The Opening Day 26 has just about solidified.
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.
The Chicago Cubs franchise is one of the oldest, most beloved, and similarly, most cursed. The team's history is marked by 108 years of falling shy of a World Series title, a streak that finally ended in 2016.
MLB’s Opening Day is this week and on Monday, the Chicago Cubs made a flurry of moves to cut their roster down ahead of the start of the season. While the injury news to Seiya Suzuki and Ben Brown making the roster stole the headlines, one move went under the radar.
Pete Crow-Armstrong reportedly is receiving a present ahead of his 24th birthday on Wednesday. The center fielder and the Chicago Cubs are completing a long-term contract extension, multiple media outlets reported Monday night.
The Chicago Cubs are keeping a core piece for a long time. On Monday night, the Cubs and center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong agreed to a long-term contract extension, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
The Chicago Cubs have backed up the Brinks truck for Pete Crow-Armstrong. Several reporters confirmed on Monday that the Cubs are now in agreement with Crow-Armstrong on a new contract expected to keep him in Wrigley Field for the foreseeable future.
There’s always a buzz around a first-round pick, especially one like Ethan Conrad. For the Chicago Cubs, he’s been one of the most anticipated young players in their system since last summer.
The Chicago Cubs are entering the upcoming MLB season with high expectations, aiming not only to return to the postseason but to do so convincingly and potentially win the National League Central.
The Cubs are placing outfielder Seiya Suzuki on the 10-day injured list to begin the season, manager Craig Counsell confirmed to reporters Monday (link via Patrick Mooney of The Athletic).
Opening Day is almost here, and the Chicago Cubs are tightening every screw. A dominant 12-0 spring win over the Milwaukee Brewers set the tone. However, behind the scenes, it’s all about final calls – two exhibition games left, and no room for uncertainty.
Even though the Cubs had their season cut short by the Brewers, Chicago broke a five-year playoff drought and delivered postseason baseball back to the Second City.
As Spring Training winds down, young players begin heading back to minor league camp. However, for the Chicago Cubs, this spring felt different. The organization showcased an impressive wave of young talent, with several prospects making the most of extended opportunities.
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.