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The World Baseball Classic and Spring Training are right around the corner, and the Chicago Cubs are heading into the season with high expectations after a productive offseason.

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Red Sox exec angers fans with comment about Alex Bregman

The Red Sox lost one of their best players this offseason when they failed to re-sign Bregman in free agency.

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Matt Shaw News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 15

Matt Shaw Taking Outfield Reps Could Solve Cubs’ Fourth Outfielder Question

The Chicago Cubs made quite the splash this offseason by signing infielder Alex Bregman to a multi-year contract. That move doesn’t just add a star to the lineup, but it also shakes up Matt Shaw’s role in the infield heading into the season.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 15

Chicago Cubs news and notes — Assad, Bregman, Imanaga, PCA

Hey now. The players are in camp, except for a couple, who (as far as I know) are still having visa trouble. They’ll actually play a competitive game this week.

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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?

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 14

Could the Chicago Cubs get another starting pitcher?

Now that the Zac Gallen free agency saga is over, one can speculate whether the Chicago Cubs still pursue one more starting pitcher. The last of the free agents are going fairly quickly as Spring Training begins.

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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

Craig Counsell News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 14

Craig Counsell Stays Tight-Lipped as Cubs’ Fourth Outfielder Battle Heats Up

The Chicago Cubs' starting position players are set in stone, barring injuries. In the outfield, especially, there is no debate as to who is. Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki form a formidable outfield that combines power and defense.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 14

Chicago Cubs called out by MLB analyst for not signing former NL MVP in free agency

The Chicago Cubs made one of the biggest moves in all Major League Baseball in free agency. Their signing of third baseman Alex Bregman to a five-year $175 million added both a solid glove and bat to their lineup.

Edward Cabrera News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 14

Edward Cabrera Sends Telling Message to the Rest of Cubs’ Rotation

When the Chicago Cubs traded for former Miami Marlins starter Edward Cabrera this offseason, the expectation was that he would strengthen the rotation for a World Series push. Chicago believes that the arm has the potential to be a defining piece of October.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 14

Cubs historical sleuthing: Ronny Cedeño edition

This is Cubs infielder Ronny Cedeńo, pretty clearly having been called out on strikes against the Pirates at Wrigley Field. It’s another photo from BCB reader Clark Addison.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 14

Chicago Cubs need for their gamble on this 'black cat' to pay off

The Chicago Cubs made some uncharacteristically bold moves this offseason. One of them was signing the oft-injured 31-year-old free agent reliever Hunter Harvey.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / February 14

Chicago Cubs: former 2.13 ERA reliever signs minor league deal with Minnesota Twins

The Chicago Cubs have been working all off-season on adding affordable arms ahead of Spring Training. And now that pitchers and catchers have officially reported, these pitchers are competing for spots on the Opening Day roster.

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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.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 14

Cubs' Craig Counsell Gets Real About Top Pitching Prospect

Jaxon Wiggins has been a fast riser through the Cubs' farm system. Now, in his first big league camp, Wiggins is showing why. According to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com, Wiggins is impressing early in spring training.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 14

1 spring training position battle that could shape Cubs’ season

The Chicago Cubs have been highly competitive in the last two seasons under manager Craig Counsell. The Cubs played well for the majority of the 2024 season before they fell short at the end of the year and missed the playoffs.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 14

Chicago Cubs: former pitcher signs with Giants after 2-year stint overseas

The Chicago Cubs saw their pitchers and catchers for Spring Training earlier this week. The process is now underway for determining which pitchers will make up their starting rotation and bullpen.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 14

How Shota Imanaga May Have Eaten Up Cubs Money for Zac Gallen

Zac Gallen remained on the free-agent market way too long. It’s possible the Chicago Cubs were waiting to see if his price would drop. Well, it didn’t.

Shelby Miller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 14

Cubs sign 2015 All-Star to multi-year deal

The Chicago Cubs secured veteran right-handed reliever Shelby Miller on a two-year major league contract on Friday. Fansided’s Robert Murray first reported the news.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 14

Chicago Cubs news and notes — Bregman, Castellanos, Horton

The above turned out to be controversial as trolls descended upon Taillon’s X-feed, prompting him to sign off for the season, as he put it. Lots of spring training interviews via Marquee, making up for lost time, I suppose, since they went almost two weeks without any new material.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 13