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Cubs Make Series of Roster Moves as Suzuki Returns and Maton Heads to IL

The Chicago Cubs outfield is back in business with the return of a much-needed outfielder from injury. With that comes a flurry of moves. According to Jesse Rogers of ESPN, the Cubs activated outfielder Seiya Suzuki from the IL and placed reliever Phil Maton on the 15-day IL with right knee tendinitis.

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Cubs OF Suzuki set for season debut vs. Pirates

Cubs OF Seiya Suzuki has has been activated from the IL after missing the start of the season with a sprained knee and in the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Pirates.

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Top Pitching Prospect Jaxon Wiggins Scratched from Start, Dealing with Sore Arm

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OF Seiya Suzuki returns as Cubs lose reliever Phil Maton to IL

The Chicago Cubs reinstated outfielder Seiya Suzuki from the injured list before Friday afternoon's series opener against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 10

Cubs To Activate Seiya Suzuki, Designate Dylan Carlson For Assignment

Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki is back from the injured list after missing the first two weeks of the season with a knee sprain, according to multiple reports.

Lucas Giolito News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 10

Cubs Insider Reveals Why Competition for Lucas Giolito Will Be Fierce

The Chicago Cubs have some potentially very problematic pitching issues with two of their starters on the injured list. While Cade Horton is going to miss the entire year with elbow surgery, Matthew Boyd is a bit more of a mystery as he deals with a bicep issue.

Shota Imanaga News / CBSSports.com / April 10

MLB parlay: Cubs positioned to win first Friday matinee of season with Shota Imanaga taking on Pirates

The Pirates visit the Cubs at Wrigley Field in Friday's lone MLB afternoon game, and Matt Severance has a same-game parlay

Jefferson Rojas News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 9

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Jefferson Rojas leads giant Smokies comeback win

Rained out. Doubleheader starting at 5:08 tomorrow. The Knoxville Smokies knocked the Rocket City Trash Pandas (Angels) out of orbit, 8-7. The Trash Pandas jumped all over Smokies starter Luis Martinez-Gomez with two runs in the first, one in the second and two more in the third.

Phil Maton News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 9

Cubs Reliever Phil Maton Opens Up About Early Season Struggles

The Chicago Cubs spent a big portion of their offseason retooling their bullpen. Early on, most of these signings have not pitched well. Hunter Harvey and Jacob Webb have each had less-than-desirable results.

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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.

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Cubs looking to continue recent success vs. Pirates

It's not often the Cubs are looking up at the Pittsburgh Pirates in the National League Central standings, but that's the case ahead of Friday's series opener in Chicago.

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Nico Hoerner’s hilarious take on hitting home run vs. Rays

It’s been a rough go at the outset for the Chicago Cubs. They are currently 6-6 and dealing with a lagging offense and a lack of depth on the mound, and as a result are in last place in the NL Central.

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Nico Hoerner Assumes Full-Time Leadoff Role, Bolsters MVP Case with Leadoff Homer

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Ian Happ News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 8

Cubs’ Ian Happ receives crucial injury update

The Chicago Cubs are playing the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night. Ian Happ is dealing with a heel injury, however. Taylor McGregor shared an update on Happ’s status ahead of Wednesday’s contest.

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Craig Counsell Announces Ian Happ News After Removal From Cubs Lineup

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The Chicago Cubs have stumbled out of the gates in a discouraging fashion during the early weeks of the 2026 Major League Baseball season. Positioned at the very bottom of the National League Central standings, the team is grappling with both on-field struggles and significant roster challenges that threaten to linger.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / April 8

Pitching-strapped Cubs turn to Colin Rea to start against Rays

The Chicago Cubs are dealing with pitching injuries they've been handed this week, losing starters Matthew Boyd and Cade Horton. Boyd is dealing with a left biceps strain that led to the team placing him on the 15-day injured list on Monday.