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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 19
Fun with Cubs 2026 photo day 
One of the rituals for Major League Baseball’s players every spring is to pose for team and media photographers. These shots get used in a variety of ways; you’re probably most used to seeing them on player pages on various websites, or in the pitcher previews I do here at BCB.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 19
Cubs’ Kevin Alcántara Knows the Power Is There — Now He’s Chasing Something Else
Spring Training is just around the corner for the Chicago Cubs, and everyone is watching the team’s young players. One player to watch this year is outfielder Kevin Alcántara.
Seiya Suzuki News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 19
Chicago Cubs news and notes — PCA, Shaw, Suzuki
Tom Ricketts is making World Series noises, which ring like endorsing a manager before changing faces. There’s a real spring game tomorrow. Kris Bryant is having a hard time with his chronic pain condition.
The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz
How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 19
Cubs Hire Dixon Machado As Minor League Manager
The Cubs announced they’ve hired Dixon Machado to manage their Arizona Complex League affiliate. That seemingly brings an end to his playing career after 17 seasons in pro ball.
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 / ChiCitySports / February 18
Cubs announce starting pitchers for first 2 spring training games
The Chicago Cubs are just days away from opening Cactus League play against the Chicago White Sox. Friday’s matchup will serve as their first spring training contest of the year, with the Texas Rangers scheduled for the following day.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 18
Young Chicago Cubs outfielder makes key adjustment in offseason
The Chicago Cubs didn’t give up on their core of prospects last season at the MLB Trade Deadline, opting to hold on to them. In the offseason, they did move outfielder and top prospect Owen Caissie to get some more pitching.
Alex Bregman News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 18
MLB Insiders Poll Reveals Why Alex Bregman Is Such a Key Cubs Signing
Spring Training is upon us, and that means a few different things. While it's an opportunity for players to brush the rust off, it is also a time for new teammates to start building chemistry with one another before Opening Day.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 18
Chicago Cubs MLBPA meeting spells doom for the 2027 season
The Chicago Cubs are one of 30 Major League Baseball teams wondering what will happen to the game after this season, as the CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement) is up in December.
Jameson Taillon News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 18
Chicago Cubs Announce Starter for Spring Training Opener vs White Sox
Jameson Taillon will be the starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs when they open their spring training exhibition slate on Friday against the Chicago White Sox.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 18
What is #This, Cubs?
Chicago is finally thawing out after an interminable winter that saw a brutally cold January transition straight to a just as frigid February. While Chicago shows signs of emerging from its long winter slumber pitchers and catchers have already reported to Arizona.
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.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / February 18
Cubs Looking to Begin New Stretch of Annual Contention
Certain truisms in life stretch into the world of sports and beyond, one of which is that success breeds desire, and desire breeds sustainability. Following a 92-win season, the Cubs enter the 2026 campaign fresh off spending the second-highest amount of any team on free agency this past offseason.
Javier Assad News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 18
2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Javier Assad
Today we look at the Cubs’ younger right-handed swingman. The Cubs have restocked the bullpen and added a starter. So far, we’ve covered the starting five and the entire batting/fielding group (as it stands).
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 18
Cubs Owner Tom Ricketts Makes Team's Ambitions Loud and Clear
The Chicago Cubs are back in playoff form, claiming their first series win since 2017 and showing they still have championship ambitions nearly a decade after their World Series title.
Owen Caissie News / ChiCitySports / February 18
Chicago Cubs: Owen Caissie on being 'blocked' in Chicago and the Marlins’ more competitive mindset
The Chicago Cubs’ first big move of the offseason made big-time headlines and signaled that the team was serious about competing for a championship in 2026.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / February 18
Cubs Announce 2026 Minor League Coaching Staffs
As usual, this one will get the media release treatment… The Chicago Cubs today announced their minor league managers and coaching staffs for the 2026 season.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 18
Cubs announce 2026 minor league coaching staffs
Here are the managers and coaching staffs for the Cubs minor league affiliates: Iowa Cubs, Knoxville Smokies, South Bend Cubs, Myrtle Beach Pelicans, the Arizona Complex League Cubs and the team in the Dominican Summer League.
Rob Manfred News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 18
Some thoughts about the Cubs, Rob Manfred and local TV rights
Commissioner Rob Manfred has made no secret that he would like to have all 30 MLB teams’ local TV rights to be able to sell to prospective buyers after the 2028 season, along with national rights.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 18
This Chicago Cubs pitcher is on Fangraphs Top 100 prospect list
Having some top-tier prospects in the organization is something the Chicago Cubs are used to. Whether it be being able to use the prospect capital to be reinforcements for the major-league club or trading prospects to get MLB talent, the Cubs have the depth to do either.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 18
Way Too Early Predictions of the 2026 NL Central Standings
It had been a quiet offseason for the Chicago Cubs until the last month. Now, the Cubs have an additional arm for their pitching staff with a trade for Edward Cabrera, and have arguably one of the best all-around third basemen in the league in Alex Bregman.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 18
Chicago Cubs history unpacked — February 18
So long, Harry, and other stories. 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 / ChiCitySports / February 19
Cubs' Ian Happ, Jameson Taillon speak on untimely Tony Clark resignation
The Chicago Cubs, along with teams across Major League Baseball, are grappling with the unexpected resignation of MLB Players Association executive director Tony Clark.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 17
Happ, Suzuki: No Recent Extension Talks With Cubs
It’s common for baseball teams to spend the winter focusing on new acquisitions and then pivot to extensions during spring training. Nothing seems urgent with a couple of Cubs, as outfielders Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki both tell Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times that they have not yet heard from the club on the extension front.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 16
The wild move Seiya Suzuki wants to see Pete Crow-Armstrong do in WBC
The 2026 World Baseball Classic is scheduled from March 5 to the 17. Among those participating will be three members of the Chicago Cubs: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Seiya Suzuki, and Alex Bregman.
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 15
Red Sox exec angers fans with comment about Alex Bregman
The Red Sox lost one of their best players this offseason when they failed to re-sign Bregman in free agency.
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