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Cubs Ace Shota Imanaga Reveals Reason Behind Command Issues Last Season

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.

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What weakness could doom the Cubs this year?

It appears, to me at least, that Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer has put together a pretty strong 40-man roster. This Cubs team should be a World Series contender and, at the very least, be the NL Central champion.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 12

Chicago Cubs news and notes — Brown, Hoyer, Wiggins

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.

Daniel Palencia News / ChiCitySports / February 12

Daniel Palencia locked in as Cubs’ Opening Day closer

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.

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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?

The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

The ''MLB: The Show' cover athletes' quiz

The 'Active 200-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 11

Multiple Cubs Players Miss Camp Arrival Due to Visa Issues

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.

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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.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 11

2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Shōta Imanaga

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.

Craig Counsell News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 11

Cubs Manager Craig Counsell Reveals Who Team's Closer Will Be

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.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 11

Chicago Cubs: A look at farm system strengths amid dire assessments

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.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 11

Jed Hoyer and Carter Hawkins meet the media on pitcher/catcher report day

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.

Daniel Palencia News / ESPN / February 11

Cubs name Palencia closer for Opening Day

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell on Wednesday named right-hander Daniel Palencia as the team's closer for Opening Day.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / February 11

Cubs Announce 2026 Spring Training Broadcast Details, Only 15 Games Will Have Local Coverage

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

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.

Shota Imanaga News / ChiCitySports / February 11

Chicago Cubs’ Shota Imanaga on 2025 struggles: 'I felt ashamed I let the fans down'

The Chicago Cubs picked up some solid starting rotation insurance when they traded for emerging powerhouse pitcher Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 11

Marquee Sports Network will broadcast 11 Cubs Spring Training games

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.

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The 'Super Bowl winning QBs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl MVPs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl coaches since 2000' quiz

The 'Super Bowl halftime show artists' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 11

3 Cubs Prospects Worth Keeping an Eye on During Spring Training

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.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 11

Rank the Cubs’ NL Central opponents

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.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / February 11

Chicago Cubs: Pete Crow-Armstrong gets dire prediction for 2026 from MLB analyst

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.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 11

Chicago Cubs history unpacked, February 11

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 / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 10

Cubs Sign Former 20-Win Pitcher To Minor-League Deal

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.

Kyle Wright News / ChiCitySports / February 10

Chicago Cubs take flier on former 20-game winner

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.

Chicago Cubs News / New Baseball Media / February 9

Cubs 2026 Spring Training NRI List Includes Wiggins, Long

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.