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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 29
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 2 
The Cubs bounced back in a significant way after a disappointing Opening Day performance. Cade Horton got them on the right foot with three perfect innings to start, on his way to 6.1 innings and only two runs allowed.
Jack Neely News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 29
Cubs Outright Jack Neely
The Cubs have outrighted right-hander Jack Neely to Triple-A, according to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score. Neely was designated for assignment by the club prior to Opening Day in a move that made room for Michael Conforto on the team’s 40-man roster.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 29
Chicago Cubs news and notes — Hoerner, Horton, PCA
I admit that I have my PCA jersey on. We had Chicago dogs for lunch and I have one Old Style left from a trip to Rocco’s a bit ago. Much more noise has been made about his deal than Nico Hoerner’s, as Pete has been anointed the new ‘face’.
The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz
How many of the MLB players to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season before turning 25 years old can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 28
Iowa Cubs Wrap: I-Cubs fall late to Columbus, 4-3
The Iowa Cubs were broadsided by the Columbus Clippers (Guardians), 4-3. Iowa scored three runs in the bottom of the first inning and then didn’t score again.
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.
MLB News / Total Apex Sports / March 28
Washington Nationals Grounded Back To Earth In 10-2 Pounding To Chicago Cubs
As elated as the Nationals had to be feeling at the end of Thursday’s victory over the Cubs, it would be safe to declare the team is feeling the absolute opposite after today’s game.
MLB News / Cubs Insider / March 28
Watch: Home Plate Ump at Wrigley Complains That ‘Damn Crowd’s Too Damn Loud’
With Nico Hoerner batting in the top of the 2nd during the Cubs’ win over the Nationals on Saturday, home plate umpire Jim Wolf thought Nats Drew Millas had called for a review of a ball call.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / March 28
Miguel Amaya, Ian Happ home runs lift Cubs over Nationals
Miguel Amaya and Ian Happ homered while Cade Horton pitched effectively into the seventh inning as the host Chicago Cubs routed the Washington Nationals 10-2 on Saturday to earn their first win of the season.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 28
Chicago Cubs: Matt Shaw’s options running out after Hoerner extension
The Chicago Cubs made early-season headlines when their extension of second baseman Nico Hoerner hit the news, seemingly out of nowhere. The deal for Hoerner is a nice, fat one—befitting one a player of his caliber deserves, actually.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 28
Every Move Cubs Made in $488M Winter — From Alex Bregman to Nico Hoerner
The Chicago Cubs have been unaffectionately seen as penny-pinchers by their fan base. Not anymore. As the Cubs started the 2026 season on Thursday, news of Nico Hoerner’s contract extension came out.
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 / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 28
What the Cubs Opening Day Loss Told Us—And What It Didn’t
Opening Day has come and gone, and the 2026 season is now in full swing. The Chicago Cubs started their year at Wrigley Field against the Washington Nationals, and it did not go well.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 28
Chicago Cubs news and notes — Boyd, Heyward, Hoerner, PCA.
No game Friday. Today Cade Horton matches up against our old friend Miles Mikolas, trying to put a bow tie on the series. Mikolas isn’t quite what he used to be, but he still has moxie and tenacity.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 28
Chicago Cubs lineup ranks outside of top 5 in MLB, per Bleacher Report
The Chicago Cubs have been one of the best teams in adding talent this offseason. As a result, their lineup is projected to be one of the premier lineups in the sport.
Jonathon Long News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 27
Iowa Cubs Wrap: Jonny Long helps sink Clippers, 5-2
Welcome to another year of the Minor League Wrap. Although for the first week, we’ll just be the Iowa Cubs wrap as they started the season this evening and the other three affiliates wait until next Friday.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / March 27
$115M Star Makes Appearance At United Center During Sweet 16
The Sweet 16 always delivers big moments, but in Chicago, the buzz started before the game even tipped off. Fans poured into the United Center for a high-stakes matchup between the Michigan Wolverines and the Alabama Crimson Tide, expecting a terrific basketball game.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 27
Cubs’ Jed Hoyer gets brutally honest on Pete Crow-Armstrong $115 million contract extension
Star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong recently signed a six-year, $115 million contract extension with the Chicago Cubs. While there is some risk involved in the long-term contract, the Cubs feel confident that Crow-Armstrong can perform at a high level for years to come.
Nico Hoerner News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 27
Contract Details Emerge on Nico Hoerner's Cubs Extension
News broke yesterday that Chicago Cubs' star second baseman Nico Hoerner agreed to a contract extension yesterday with the team. We now know the details of the contract.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / March 26
Nico Hoerner reportedly agrees to long-term extension with Cubs
Despite a rough performance on Opening Day, Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner had a day to remember on Thursday.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / March 26
Cubs Looking for More a Year After Ending Playoff Drought
Entering the 2025 season, the Chicago Cubs were a few years removed from their most recent postseason appearance. Prior to that, they’d made the 2020 MLB playoffs as a National League Wild Card team following the 60-game regular season.
Anthony Rizzo News / Athlon Sports / March 25
Cubs Legends Anthony Rizzo and David Ross Make Off-Field Announcement
The Chicago Cubs are marking the 10th anniversary of their 2016 World Series season throughout 2026, with a team reunion planned for July 18 after having already held one back in January.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25
Cubs Place Justin Steele On 60-Day IL, Designate Jack Neely For Assignment
The Cubs announced that left-hander Justin Steele has been placed on the 60-day injured list and right-hander Jack Neely has been designated for assignment.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Yardbarker / March 25
Cubs CF Pete Crow-Armstrong can celebrate birthday with unusual deal
All-Star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong agreed to a six-year, $115 million contract extension Tuesday to remain with the Chicago Cubs through his age-31 season.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Yardbarker / March 24
Pete Crow-Armstrong's contract extension is boom-or-bust deal for Cubs
It is the type of deal that could either be a long-term steal for the Cubs or a highly risky move that backfires.
Dylan Carlson News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 24
Cubs To Select Dylan Carlson
The Cubs are going to select outfielder Dylan Carlson to their roster before Opening Day, reports Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. Carlson will unlock the $2MM salary on his deal by getting the call.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / March 24
5 Greatest Chicago Cubs Shortstops of All Time
The Chicago Cubs franchise is one of the oldest, most beloved, and similarly, most cursed. The team's history is marked by 108 years of falling shy of a World Series title, a streak that finally ended in 2016.
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