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Cubs Notes: Top Prospect Primed for Debut, PCA's 2026 Season, Counsell's Sweet Moment

There are just 20 days until the Cubs play their first game of the 2026 MLB season, a home game at Wrigley against the Washington Nationals. As Craig Counsell fine-tunes his team for the remainder of Spring Training, plenty of storylines are starting to emerge.

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Chicago Cubs: Dansby Swanson lands spot near the bottom of ESPN’s top 100 list

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is entering Year Four of the seven-year contract that he signed with the team ahead of the 2023 MLB season. Since arriving in Chicago, Swanson has made an All-Star team, won a Gold Glove, and has provided stability at one of the most important defensive positions on the field.

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 6

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — March 6

The Hawk* signs a blank check, Kirby Puckett departs this vale, 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.

Alex Bregman News / ChiCitySports / March 6

Chicago Cubs: Alex Bregman gets power boost prediction on ESPN top 100 list

The Chicago Cubs are one of the best young teams in Major League Baseball. They are one of baseball’s best teams when it comes to developing their own talent.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Craig Counsell News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 5

Craig Counsell Shares Heartwarming Family Moment in Cubs Game vs Diamondbacks

When 22-year-old utility player Brady Counsell was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 10th round of the 2025 MLB June Amateur Draft, there was always a small possibility he’d come to face his father on the major league stage.

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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.

Michael Busch News / ChiCitySports / March 5

Chicago Cubs: Michael Busch gets bitter-sweet prediction on ESPN’s top 100 list

The Chicago Cubs have put together a roster that, if all goes according to plan, will compete for a World Series in 2026. Coming off of a year in which they went 92-70, the Cubs may have gotten even better with the addition of Alex Bregman at third base.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 5

Cubs 8, Diamondbacks 1: Dansby Swanson and Carson Kelly homer

MESA, Arizona — It was a windy day in the Valley of the Sun Thursday, but neither Cubs home run needed any help from the wind. Dansby Swanson homered in the third and Carson Kelly added one in the fifth and the Cubs defeated the Diamondbacks 8-1.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 5

Cubs Top Pitching Prospect Reportedly in Prime Position for MLB Debut

Pitching is one of the many things Cubs fans should have confidence in as the team approaches the 2026 season. The organization currently boasts a pitching

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 5

MLB Insider Predicts Shift in Pete Crow-Armstrong’s 2026 Stats

Cubs’ center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has appeared in just five of 12 Spring Training games so far this year, recording two hits, two strikeouts and a walk. As we look toward Opening Day later this month, there’s a lot of room for improvement, especially considering his current slash of .154/.214/.154.

Moises Ballesteros News / ChiCitySports / March 5

Chicago Cubs: Top prospect proving doubters wrong with instincts behind the plate

The Chicago Cubs know that no. 1 ranked prospect Moises Ballesteros can hit. The experts and analysts almost universally agree that the kid’s bat will carry over into major league play.

Craig Counsell News / ChiCitySports / March 5

Chicago Cubs manager’s hilarious reaction to son playing in Diamondbacks game

The Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks will meet up for another spring training matchup, which will have a fun little twist to it, with Craig Counsell’s son Brady on the Diamondbacks gameday roster.

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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 / March 5

Chicago Cubs: Jed Hoyer opens up about parting ways with Kyle Tucker

The Chicago Cubs made huge headlines in the offseason prior to the 2025 season when they traded for Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker. In return for just one guaranteed year of the free agency-bound All-Star, they would send over their no.

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 5

Cubs top prospect sounds off on critics

The Chicago Cubs continue shaping their future around a new wave of prospects, and one rising star is already addressing the spotlight. Top prospect Moises Ballesteros recently responded to criticism surrounding his defense and conditioning as the organization evaluates his role during spring training 2026.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 5

Chicago Cubs president comments on targeting 'really nasty' Edward Cabrera

The Chicago Cubs had been angling to acquire righty powerhouse pitcher Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins since the end of the 2024 season. They finally pulled the trigger this offseason.

Daniel Palencia News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 5

2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Daniel Palencia

Daniel Jesus Palencia, the 26-year-old Venezuelan native, is the Cubs’ current closer. It’s his second year in the top spot, and so far he looks like he plans to stay there.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 5

How to Watch Cubs Players in World Baseball Classic Pool Play Games

The Chicago Cubs have plenty of chances for their players to come home with a World Baseball Classic championship as the tournament starts this week. A dozen players are participating in the tournament, with the highest concentration of players on the United States and Panama, with three players each.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 4