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Cubs Starting Pitcher Cade Horton Leaves Game With Apparent Injury

The Chicago Cubs have already stumbled to a 3-3 record going into today's game. They may have just suffered their worst loss yet. Cubs starter Cade Horton has exited today's game with right forearm discomfort, per Taylor McGregor of Marquee Network.

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Cade Horton Exits Start Due To Forearm Discomfort

Cubs righty Cade Horton exited today’s start after calling for a trainer in the second inning. The Chicago Tribune’s Meghan Montemurro points out that Horton’s final pitch was a fastball that clocked in about two miles per hour shy of his season average.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 3

Chicago Cubs: Base thievery may be low-key secret to 2026 success

The Chicago Cubs made a lot of moves this past offseason and are now about a week into a 2026 campaign where big things are expected. The biggest move, of course, was the signing of three-time All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman to a 5-year, $175 million contract.

Michael Busch News / Athlon Sports / April 3

Cubs’ Michael Busch Announces Personal News Before Guardians Game

The Chicago Cubs have built one of the most dangerous lineups in the National League over the past few seasons. A major reason for their success has been the emergence of first baseman Michael Busch, who was traded to Chicago from the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of the 2024 MLB season.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 3

Is Chicago Cubs manager tipping new Dodgers-style late-season pitching strategy?

The Chicago Cubs, early this season, appear to be very cognizant of what their postseason should look like and how best to optimize a run at a championship.

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Cubs Manager Offers High Praise for Embattled Young Pitcher Amid Hot Start

The Chicago Cubs are just a week into the season, which means that evaluations of performances to this point should be taken with a little bit of a grain of salt.

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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.

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Cubs Notes: Seiya Suzuki Return Timeline, Owen Caissie Regret, Fan Optimism & More

The Cubs have closed out the first two series of the year, going 3-3 in thier first six games. Chicago sits third in the NL Central, and while it may not be the start fans have expected, the season's only just begun.

Edward Cabrera News / ChiCitySports / April 3

This Chicago Cubs pitcher impressed with his team debut

The Chicago Cubs have gotten off to a slower start than they had hoped, but there have been some impressive showings. One pitcher made his team debut earlier this week and impressed.