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Cubs' Craig Counsell Shares Seiya Suzuki Injury Update After Guardians Game

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki will continue his rehab assignment for the next few days, according to manager Craig Counsell. The 31-year-old is expected to rejoin the team in Chicago on Friday.

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Guardians 6, Cubs 5: Wonky relief work ruins a good Shōta Imanaga outing

The Cubs had three home runs in this game, the second time they’ve gone deep three times in the early going in 2026. Matt Shaw, Dansby Swanson and Ian Happ homered for the Cubs.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 5

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Iowa wins fifth-straight

Right-hander Ryan Jensen joins the I-Cubs to take Riley Martin’s spot. The Iowa Cubs won their fifth-straight game, 6-2 over the Louisville Bats (Reds).

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 5

Four Cubs pitchers combine for 1-hitter in Game 1 win over Guardians

Four Chicago Cubs pitchers limited the host Cleveland Guardians to one hit as the visiting Cubs squeaked out a 1-0 victory in the first game of a doubleheader on Sunday.

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MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 5

Cubs 1, Guardians 0: A 1968 throwback game

During the Marquee Sports Network broadcast of the Cubs’ 1-o win over the Guardians in Game 1 of Sunday’s doubleheader, Jim Deshaies referred to it as the headline reads: “a throwback from 1968.” That year was known as “The Year of The Pitcher,” with runs down all across MLB.

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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

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Alex Bregman News / ChiCitySports / April 5

Chicago Cubs: Alex Bregman’s insane 2026 stat is almost the stuff of fiction

The Chicago Cubs went to an uncomfortable place to sign free agent three-time All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman this past offseason. They not only gave

MLB News / ChiCitySports / April 5

MLB Scores: Chicago Cubs vs. Cleveland Guardians – April 5th, 2026; Edward Cabrera vs Slade Cecconi | Live Cubs-Guardians Score, Play-by Play, Chat, & More

Game time: 1:10 p.m. ET TV channel: CleGuardians.TV and MARQ Location: Cleveland, Ohio Stadium: Progressive Field George Valera 10 Day Injury List (CALF)

Cade Horton News / Field Level Media / April 5

Cubs place RHP Cade Horton (forearm) on 15-day IL

The Chicago Cubs placed right-handed starter Cade Horton on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a right forearm strain. The move is retroactive to Saturday for Horton, who exited Friday's start against the host Cleveland Guardians after one-plus inning and 17 pitches.

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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.

Cade Horton News / Just Baseball / April 5

Cubs Have To Move Forward After New Cade Horton Injury

After only 17 pitches in his second start of the season, there’s already concern over how the rest of 2026 will look for Cade Horton. Against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday, Horton worked a clean, 10-pitch first inning.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 5

Chicago Cubs farm system receives disappointing ranking

The Chicago Cubs do not have a deep prospect pool in terms of top talent. They have made some trades to improve the MLB team using prospects, weakening the minor league system.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 5

Chicago Cubs news and notes — Horton, Martin, Palencia, Wiggins

Sources say that Riley Martin is heading to Chicago. Colin Rea and Ben Brown are the leading candidates to sub for Cade Horton, with southpaw middle/long man Martin standing in for one of them in the ’pen.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 5

Cubs, Guardians set for Easter doubleheader after rainout

The Chicago Cubs were not going to waste an opportunity to take batting practice Saturday, even after their scheduled game at the Cleveland Guardians was postponed due to impending thunderstorms.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 5

Former MLB pitcher believes Chicago Cubs will have to chase this team in NL Central

The 2026 MLB season is just over a week old and while there is a long ways to go until October, we can still learn some things. For the Chicago Cubs, they are the only NL Central team below .500 as they enter Sunday’s double-header at Cleveland with a 3-4 record.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 4

Cubs To Promote Riley Martin

The Cubs will promote left-hander Riley Martin from Triple-A Iowa to their active roster before today’s game with the Guardians, according to Bleacher

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 4

Cubs vs. Guardians Game 2: Predictions, Picks & Odds, April 4

Cubs vs. Guardians: Saturday night in Cleveland has got sneaky intrigue written all over it. The Chicago Cubs are looking to bounce back, while the Cleveland Guardians want to keep control of the series.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 3

Cade Horton Exits Start Due To Forearm Discomfort

Cubs righty Cade Horton exited today’s start after calling for a trainer in the second inning. The Chicago Tribune’s Meghan Montemurro points out that Horton’s final pitch was a fastball that clocked in about two miles per hour shy of his season average.

Michael Busch News / Athlon Sports / April 3

Cubs’ Michael Busch Announces Personal News Before Guardians Game

The Chicago Cubs have built one of the most dangerous lineups in the National League over the past few seasons. A major reason for their success has been the emergence of first baseman Michael Busch, who was traded to Chicago from the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of the 2024 MLB season.