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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 19
Jefferson Rojas and Pedro Ramirez will lead the Cubs Spring Breakout team 
You’ve already seen Jefferson Rojas and Pedro Ramirez play for the Cubs this Spring Training. Both have hit well and Ramirez, in particular, has flashed some glove at third base, shortstop and second base.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 19
Chicago Cubs: Counsell hints at worries over Daniel Palencia WBC usage
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell turned some heads earlier in the spring when he flat-out told reporters that Daniel Palencia would be the team’s closer.
Matt Shaw News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 19
Cubs May Have Major Outfield Problem Amid Matt Shaw's Defensive Struggles
The Chicago Cubs are just a week away from Opening Day, and while there are a ton of questions surrounding the team, none are more pressing than what they are going to do in the outfield.
The 'Active 40-homer MLB seasons' quiz
There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 19
Chicago Cubs get picked in the top 3 of annual 'World Series' draft
The Chicago Cubs are entering the 2026 MLB season with one goal in mind: winning the World Series. With so many players not under contract for the 2027 season, the 2026 season is likely going to be the last go around for many on the roster.
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.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 18
Diamondbacks 16, Cubs 8: Jefferson Rojas hit a grand slam, but Edward Cabrera gets hit hard
Wednesday was a very hot afternoon in the Phoenix area. The temperature reached 101 degrees, breaking the record for the month: “Hot” also described the Cubs bats, at least early in the game.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 18
Wild New Food Items Coming to Wrigley Field for Cubs Fans
Many MLB stadiums will be introducing new concession menu items before the 2026 season. The Chicago Cubs are a big part of this. Stadium food provider Levy Restaurants provided a preview on Wednesday of new foods coming to concession stands during the upcoming season, and they look very interesting, to say the least.
Daniel Palencia News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 18
Daniel Palencia's Incredible WBC Performance Proves the Cubs Made the Right Decision
If anyone was paying attention to the World Baseball Classic, they saw a pitching showcase in both the semis and the finals, but one pitcher in particular put on an absolute clinic — Chicago Cubs closer Daniel Palencia.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 18
Venezuela wins their first World Baseball Classic championship
MIAMI, Florida — We’re going to need an entirely new lexicon to describe the celebration that unfolded at loanDepot Park as Cubs closer Daniel Palencia struck out one of Team USA’s hottest hitters, Roman Anthony to end a legendary final in the World Baseball Classic.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 18
Two Chicago Cubs named to star-studded All-Under-25 team, another gets honorable mention
The Chicago Cubs enter the 2026 season with a unique roster makeup. There are a number of veterans on the team (Dansby Swanson, Ian Happ, Matthew Boyd, Jameson Taillon, etc.), but there are also a lot of young, 20-something stars (Pete Crow-Armstrong, Michael Busch, Cade Horton, and Daniel Palencia, among others).
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 18
Pete Crow-Armstrong Shines for Team USA in WBC Tournament
The World Baseball Classic was an incredible showcase of the sport, and as the tournament has now come to a close, it is interesting to see which players have performed the best for their home country.
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 / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 18
Cubs' Top Prospect Crushes Two Moonshots for First Homers of Spring
The Chicago Cubs' top prospect has officially added a tally to the home run column of his spring training stat sheet—and he did so in impressive fashion.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 18
Chicago Cubs: Counsell talks to team, addresses huge issue ahead of 2026 run
The Chicago Cubs have the team in place to make a big push to a championship. On the flip side of that big opportunity, though, is the reality that much of this current roster will not be back to make a second run at a title.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / March 18
Pete Crow-Armstrong Might Be MLB’s Biggest X-factor
As a whole, 2025 was a great year for Pete Crow-Armstrong. He won his first Gold Glove in center field, became the second Cub to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in one season — joining Sammy Sosa — and cemented himself as a building block in the Chicago Cubs core as they look to contend for a World Series.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 18
Cubs Young Infield Prospect Poised for Breakout After Strong Spring
The Chicago Cubs are just about a week away from Opening Day as they prepare for a 2026 campaign, which promises to be extremely exciting and potentially their best chance to win a title since 2016.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 18
2 reasons why Cubs won’t win 2026 World Series
The Chicago Cubs should be one of the better teams in the National League in 2026. Chicago has enough talent to stay relevant all season and enough depth to handle the grind of 162 games.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 17
Cubs’ Craig Counsell reveals Seiya Suzuki’s official injury diagnosis
The Chicago Cubs do not have perfect clarity when it comes to the injury status of Seiya Suzuki, but they can at least take solace in knowing that he avoided the worst-case scenario.
Alex Bregman News / Athlon Sports / March 15
Team USA Makes Alex Bregman Decision at World Baseball Classic
The Chicago Cubs signed a new veteran leader to their 40‑man roster for the upcoming MLB season in third basemanAlex Bregman. The club inked him to a five‑year, $175 million contract that includes a full no‑trade clause, a major factor in his decision to leave the Boston Red Sox for Chicago.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 15
Venezuela eliminates defending WBC champion Japan with stunning bullpen effort
There will be a new champion in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / March 14
Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki suffers concerning injury during Japan-Venezuela WBC game
Chicago Cubs fans watched in agony as Seiya Suzuki limp off the field during Saturday’s World Baseball Classic game between Japan and Venezuela. Suzuki was caught stealing second base to end the first inning at loanDepot park in Miami, Fla.
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