The Chicago Cubs ended up with Shota Imanaga for a third season after all. Now, he’s revealing why he believes he took a downturn last season. Chicago offered him the one-year qualifying offer of $22 million in November, and he accepted, deferring free agency for one more season.
Jed Hoyer held a press conference yesterday. I didn’t see all of it, as I don’t live in Chicagoland but those who do and did view it assured me that Jed didn’t say anything that amounted to anything.
On the first official day of Spring Training, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell was asked by Jesse Rogers at ESPN about who would get the first chance at being the teams closer.
Major League Baseball pitchers and catchers began reporting to their respective facilities in Arizona and Florida on Tuesday to begin 2026 Spring Training. The Chicago Cubs pitchers and catchers held their first practice on Wednesday, but three players were delayed due to visa issues, per manager Craig Counsell.
In this edition, we look at the Cubs’ Japanese southpaw. Shōta Imanaga, the ‘throwing philosopher’, has been with the Cubs for two interesting seasons now.
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.
The Chicago Cubs are going to have a defined closer heading into the season rather than the by-committee approach they relied upon through large portions of the 2025 season.
The Chicago Cubs pulled from their farm system once again this offseason in pursuit of help in the here and now. In the trade to bring over young, team-controlled pitcher Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins, they offered up their no.
Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer and General Manager Carter Hawkins met with media in Mesa, Arizona Wednesday, which was also the day that Cubs pitchers and catchers officially reported for Spring Training at the Sloan Park complex, though many players have been in camp already for a couple of weeks.
Including split-squads, international scrimmages, and the Spring Breakout prospect showcase, the Cubs have 33 games scheduled for spring training. A total of 15 of those games will be broadcast by either Marquee or 104.3 The Score, with the former carrying 11 and the latter taking 10.
The Chicago Cubs picked up some solid starting rotation insurance when they traded for emerging powerhouse pitcher Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins.
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Marquee Sports Network dropped its 2026 Cubs Spring Training schedule this morning. Without further ado, here it is: For those keeping score, that’s 11 of the 34 spring games.
Spring Training has finally come. Players all over baseball who have yet to officially join their club's roster are headed south for their chance to prove that they have what it takes to step onto a major league field this season.
I’ll have a more detailed look into the other four teams in the NL Central coming up soon. But today, I simply want you to give your gut feelings about the Brewers, Reds, Pirates and Cardinals.
Last season, Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong emerged as one of the most exciting young stars in Major League Baseball. He rode a hot first half of the season to his first career NL All-Star nod.
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.
The Chicago Cubs have added a lot of pitching this offseason. From Edward Cabrera to bullpen arms, the Cubs have improved their staff enough to contend in a strong National League.
The Chicago Cubs added more pitching depth Tuesday by signing right-handed pitcher Kyle Wright to a Minor League deal, per Jon Heyman. Wright (30) last pitched in the Majors in 2023 with the Atlanta Braves, the team that drafted him 5th overall in 2017 out of Vanderbilt.
The Chicago Cubs are ready to start Spring Training as they prepare for the 2026 MLB season. Of course, this is the first time fans will get to see their newest star, Alex Bregman, take the field in a Cubs uniform.
The Chicago Cubs will have several marquee prospects going to 2026 Spring Training as non-roster invites with the big club. Chief among them are two prospects, Jaxon Wiggins & Jonathon Long, who could potentially make their MLB debut this upcoming season.
The Chicago Cubs enter the 2026 season with expectations firmly set for October. Coming off a 92-win campaign and a calculated offseason approach, Chicago has positioned itself as a legitimate National League contender.
The Boston Red Sox completed several moves in the offseason to improve their roster from last year. The Red Sox front office added Sonny Gray and Ranger Suarez to their starting rotation, along with veteran infielders Willson Contreras and Isiah Kiner-Falefa.
The Cubs have added another pair of veterans on minor league deals, agreeing to terms with righty Vince Velasquez and infielder Owen Miller, according to the team’s transaction log at MLB.com.
Santana has bounced around the majors in recent years as he has been a part of seven different organizations since 2022. He will reportedly get to add an eighth team to that list.