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Chicago Cubs Make Important Roster Decision Right Before Opening Day

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.

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Cubs’ Final Bullpen Spot Coming Down to Two Pitchers

The Chicago Cubs are just days away from Opening Day, with game week officially arriving and the start of the regular season upon them. With two more spring

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 23

Chicago Cubs get interesting lineup ranking from former exec

The Chicago Cubs ended last season, publicly declaring their goal to focus on pitching in the offseason. They lived up to their words with a deep investment in restocking a depleted bullpen via four solid free agent acquisitions.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 23

Introducing BCB This Morning: How do you feel about the Cubs this year?

In the spirit of BCB After Dark, done ably by Josh and Sara (and Sara promises to return to After Dark this season), I am today beginning a new occasional feature: BCB This Morning.

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The 'Active 40-homer MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

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

The 'Last 200-K pitcher by MLB team' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 23

MLB writer predicts the Chicago Cubs will win the NL Central in 2026

The Chicago Cubs are projected to have one of their better seasons since that famous 2016 season. After making the postseason as one of the NL Wild Card teams, they are hungrier than ever.

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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.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 23

Chicago Cubs Starting Rotation Heading Into Opening Day

Opening Day for the 2026 season is just a few days away, and the Chicago Cubs are easily looking like the frontrunner for the NL Central title. With Spring Training nearly over, their starting rotation is looking pretty solidified.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 23

Chicago Cubs history unpacked, March 23

Free of charge for the discerning reader. Today in baseball history: Gary Matthews Jr. is traded to the Cubs, and other stories. 1938 – Commissioner Landis frees 74 St.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 22

Chicago Cubs’ latest 1st round pick already facing injury setback

Chicago Cubs personnel and fans will have to stay patient a bit longer before 2025 first-round pick Ethan Conrad makes his professional debut. The 21-year-old out of Wake Forest slid to No.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 22

Bleacher Report names this Chicago Cubs player to their All-Breakout team

The Chicago Cubs have a lot of excitement heading into the 2026 season. They were aggressive in the offseason of getting quality talent, but others seemed to have develop into better players on the roster.

Chicago Cubs News / New Baseball Media / March 22

2025-26 MLB Offseason Recap: Chicago Cubs

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.

Cade Horton News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 22

Cubs 12, Brewers 0: Cade Horton is ready for the season

Cubs right-hander Cade Horton, who shapes up to be the No. 2 starter after Matthew Boyd begins the season, had an excellent six-inning outing against the Brewers Sunday at Sloan Park.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Jonathon Long News / Cubs Insider / March 22

Jonathon Long Among Cuts as Cubs Trim Spring Roster to 38

Apologies for the lack of content this weekend, but I’m taking a little break to recharge my mental battery. Pretty bad timing with the news about Seiya Suzuki‘s health and Michael Conforto making the roster, but I should be back at it on Monday.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 22

Chicago Cubs shed 2 pitchers, 1 infielder from major league roster

The Chicago Cubs have a busy week ahead of them. The Cubs roster stands at 38 on Sunday, meaning the team will need to shed a total of seven players from their major league roster before opening day.

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The 'NCAA basketball tournament mascots' quiz

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Active multi-TD-catch NFL games' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / March 22

Three Chicago Cubs Prospects to Keep an Eye on in 2026

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.

Colin Rea News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 22

Cubs 7, Mariners 1: Colin Rea’s ready

Colin Rea threw four efficient innings Saturday night in Peoria, Arizona and the Cubs defeated the Mariners 7-1. Rea threw 77 pitches (50 strikes) and generally looked like the solid pitcher he was for the Cubs most of last year.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 22

Bleacher Report considers this Chicago Cubs player their top prospect for 2026

The Chicago Cubs have some exciting young talent throughout their pipeline to help supplement the veteran players on the roster. The goal is to have quality prospects that either can elevate to the majors or be used in trades.

Daniel Palencia News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 22

Chicago Cubs news and notes — Palencia, PCA, WBC

Ryan Brasier needs a job. This is said to be a blister issue: View Link There was some weirdness with the MLB.TV signal. Ended up watching the Mariners telecast.

Chicago Cubs News / Total Pro Sports / March 22

Cubs Share Discouraging Update On Key Slugger For Opening Day Lineup

The Chicago Cubs had strong representation at the recently concluded 2026 World Baseball Classic. Seiya Suzuki was among the Cubs players taking part in the tournament with Team Japan.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 21

Cubs Manager Craig Counsell Delivers Unfortunate Seiya Suzuki Update

The Chicago Cubs were set to bring back one of the best outfields in the game. Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki are an elite trio. However, one of those players will be missing opening day, and potentially more time.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 20

Cubs Insider Reveals Likelihood Matt Shaw Will Play Right Field on Opening Day

Cubs fans around the world held their breath on Sunday when Seiya Suzuki limped off the field in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game between Japan and Venezuela.

Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / March 19

10 MLB teams eyeing Team Italy star after World Baseball Classic run

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.

Team USA's big bats come up small in WBC championship loss to Venezuela

Trey Yesavage to miss start of season; can Blue Jays’ rotation hold up?

Five MLB players facing important walk years

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / March 19

Cubs 4th OF Battle 2026: Conforto vs McCormick Fantasy Outlook (Suzuki Injury)

Seiya Suzuki’s mild PCL sprain in his right knee may have satisfied Cubs fans who feared a long absence, but it has put a bright spotlight on the team’s fourth outfielder situation.

Chicago Cubs News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 18

Cubs' Top Prospect Crushes Two Moonshots for First Homers of Spring

The Chicago Cubs' top prospect has officially added a tally to the home run column of his spring training stat sheet—and he did so in impressive fashion.