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Will Cubs be able to add payroll at trade deadline?

The Chicago Cubs have stayed active throughout the offseason in their pursuit of a deep playoff run. But as the season goes on, especially near the trade deadline, the Cubs may be forced to add more to their roster.

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2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: James Triantos

Today we look at the Cubs young second baseman, who is in the utility infielder derby this spring. 23-year-old James Douglas Triantos has dealt with high

Cade Horton News / Cubs Insider / February 17

Cubs Release 2026 Promo Calendar Featuring Several Bobbleheads, Cade Horton Graphic Tee, Replica Jerseys

The Cubs released their 2026 promotional schedule on Tuesday, featuring a variety of fun giveaways for fans to enjoy throughout the year. Here is the Cubs’ media release regarding these giveaways: The wait is over, Chicago Cubs fans!

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 17

Cubs’ Tom Ricketts says quiet part out loud about World Series expectations

With the Chicago Cubs in the midst of spring training to prepare for the 2026 season, there is no doubt high expectations for the ball club after what was a successful year in 2025.

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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

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 17

Top Cubs Prospect Faces Spring Training Setback Amid Visa Delay

The Chicago Cubs are set to rely on a decent amount of their impressive young talent to start this season as they begin spring, but there is one name in particular who is in line to occupy a major role.

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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 / February 17

The Chicago Cubs’ risky plan for right field laid out by MLB insider

The Chicago Cubs made a good problem for themselves when they signed free agent third baseman Alex Bregman to a 5-year, $175 million contract this offseason.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 17

MLB Insider Drops Surprising News About the Cubs’ Right Field Plans

The Chicago Cubs' Opening Day starting outfield seemed set in stone all offseason long. Seiya Suzuki, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Ian Happ would lead one of the best outfields in all of baseball, playing the majority of their games in the outfield.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 17

The Cubs’ 2026 promotional schedule features two key anniversaries

The year 2026 has two significant anniversaries for the Cubs: The 10th anniversary of the 2016 World Series championship, and The 150th anniversary of

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 17

Cubs Lose Out on Reunion as Veteran Outfielder Signs with Mets

The Chicago Cubs missed out on a possible reunion Monday, as former Cubs and White Sox outfielder Mike Tauchman agreed to a minor league contract with the New York Mets, as first reported by Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic.

Owen Miller News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 17

Chicago Cubs news and notes — Counsell, Davis, Miller, Ricketts

“If you look at baseball right now, there’s a lot of really nice tailwinds. Attendance is up, ratings are up. There’s a lot of things going in the right direction.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / February 17

Cubs add longtime Reds catcher on MiLB deal amid starters visa issues

Chicago Cubs players have reported to camp to begin spring training, well almost all of them. Both Moisés Ballesteros and Christian Bethancourt have been delayed due to visa issues, with their expected arrival not being until the end of the month.

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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 / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 17

Cubs Manager Craig Counsell Explains Seiya Suzuki's Role This Season

Seiya Suzuki is entering the final season of his 5-year, $85 million deal with the Cubs. Though the Cubs and Suzuki have yet to work out a contract extension,

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 16

The wild move Seiya Suzuki wants to see Pete Crow-Armstrong do in WBC

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is scheduled from March 5 to the 17. Among those participating will be three members of the Chicago Cubs: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Seiya Suzuki, and Alex Bregman.

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Jefferson Rojas News / ChiCitySports / February 17

This Chicago Cubs player cracks Fangraphs Top 100 Prospect list

The Chicago Cubs have been one of the top teams in terms of developing their farm system and having players be productive in the majors. They have some elite talent currently in the minor leagues, but there is still some seasoning needed before they get called up.

Alex Bregman News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 16

Fangraphs' Alex Bregman Projection Would be a Tough Pill for Cubs Fans to Swallow

The Chicago Cubs' signing of third baseman Alex Bregman has brought hope to a franchise that hasn't done much in the playoffs since their World Series win in 2016.

Cade Horton News / ChiCitySports / February 17

Cade Horton seeing a boost in velocity early in Spring Training

Chicago Cubs pitcher Cade Horton broke onto the scene in 2025 with a big rookie season. Horton was a finalist for the NL Rookie of the Year award, asserting himself as a dominant pitcher in the rotation.

Chicago Cubs News / Sports Media Watch / February 16

News: Paramount-WBD, MLB, Chicago Cubs and more

The following article "News: Paramount-WBD, MLB, Chicago Cubs and more" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly “considering reopening” talks with Paramount; MLB broadcasts will have some changes with the introduction of ABS; and Tom Ricketts discusses Marquee Sports Network.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 16

Cubs Prospect Focus Shifts to Exciting Shortstop As Four Players Crack Top 100 List

For more than a year, the focus for the Chicago Cubs organizationally had been on outfielder Owen Caissie, their top prospect. Chicago searched for potential ways to get him to the Majors, finally promoting him late in the season when Kyle Tucker was injured.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 16

Despite the Chicago Cubs spending, two OFs have not seen the bag

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Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / February 13

Top Chicago Cubs Prospects Who Could Contribute in 2026

During the Chicago Cubs’ transition from their 2016 championship core to their current roster, they have relied heavily on young talent. Players like Cade Horton, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Michael Busch and Matt Shaw were all prospects just two years ago.