The gloves are still on. But the Cubs are ‘going for it’, and there aren’t so many kids playing. Maybe Kevin Alcantara breaks camp with the big kids. Otherwise, it’s pretty much a veteran squad.
The Chicago Cubs received an encouraging sign Saturday as right-hander Cade Horton shared clear visual proof that his offseason build has moved into a full-go phase following the rib injury that cut his 2025 rookie season short.
After a rather quiet offseason, the Chicago Cubs finally ramped things up on Wednesday with a blockbuster trade.
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The Chicago Cubs are still finding ways they can improve their roster this offseason. While some big-name players have been signed, there are still major free agents available that can fit the team well.
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.
The Chicago Cubs are one of many teams in baseball this winter looking to improve their starting pitching core. To help ensure that they make it to the MLB Playoffs for a second season in a row for the first time this decade, the team re-signed Shota Imanaga on a one-year qualifying offer.
Relatively speaking, MLB players do not make much money during their pre-arbitration years, before they can negotiate salary increases with their teams as they approach free agency.
The Chicago Cubs' organization and fan base have had high hopes for Cade Horton ever since he was selected with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft.
There was very little, if any, surprise a week ago when Cade Horton was named a National League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year finalist. The rookie right-hander was phenomenal in 2025 as he became a key contributor in the Chicago Cubs‘ rotation.
The Chicago Cubs had a shining star on their pitching staff this season, and the best thing about him was that it was his first season in the majors. It doesn't come as a surprise that Cade Horton is up for National League Rookie of the Year, because the way he performed on the mound in 2025 showed the sky is the limit for the rookie.
There was little to no surprise as MLB announced the top three vote-getters for the major postseason awards.
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Major League prospects are chasing velocity every year. Coaching staffs are helping those prospects try to get every last bit out of each pitch. The Chicago Cubs are no different.
The Chicago Cubs were dealt a brutal blow when it became clear that star pitcher Cade Horton had suffered a fractured rib at the end of September, which ended Horton's fantastic rookie campaign.
As the postseason continues on for the Chicago Cubs the organization (and all of their fans) feel the loss of Cade Horton. Horton became a monstrous part of the starting rotation as an ace that the pitching staff desperately needed, especially after Justin Steele went down with an injury of his own.
Cade Horton was stellar in his rookie campaign in 2025. At 24 years old, Horton was far and away the Chicago Cubs‘ best starting pitcher for the majority of the season.
The Chicago Cubs are heading into October with a cloud of uncertainty hanging over their rotation. Their rookie pitcher, Cade Horton, who had been a no-brainer for them, revealed that he would miss time with a fractured rib.
The Cubs are already starting behind the eight-ball.
The Chicago Cubs placed rookie right-hander Cade Horton on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with a fractured right rib. The timing is terrible for the playoff-bound Cubs, with Horton's earliest potential return coming during the National League Championship Series -- should they advance that far.
The Cubs will be without one of their top starters for at least the first round of the playoffs.
The Chicago Cubs are playoff-bound no matter what. Where they’ll play in the opening series of the playoffs, however, is still up in the air. As of right now, their magic number for clinching the top Wild Card seed– and home field advantage throughout the three-game Wild Card series– remains at 2.
Chicago Cubs rookie right-hander Cade Horton underwent an MRI exam on his back Wednesday, manager Craig Counsell told Chicago's 670 The Score. Horton left his Tuesday start against the New York Mets after three innings due to back tightness.
The Chicago Cubs have an elite-level asset in Cade Horton and the young pitcher has not only worked his way to betting-favorite status in the Rookie of the Year race, but is also busting out historical feats along the way.
The Chicago Cubs have an elite-level asset in Cade Horton and the young pitcher has not only worked his way to betting-favorite status in the Rookie of the Year race, but is also busting out historical feats along the way.
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton has emerged into an NL Rookie of the Year candidate this season. Now, Horton is the odds-on favorite for ROY.
Chicago Cubs right-hander Cade Horton, who didn't give up a hit in his last start against Atlanta, gets another shot on Tuesday when the visiting Cubs face the Braves in the second game of their three-game series.
Chicago Cubs rookie Cade Horton has been pitching on an entirely different level during the second half of the season. After entering the All-Star break with a 4.45 ERA, he’s posted a dominant 0.77 ERA over his last 46 innings, bringing his season ERA down to an impressive 2.78.
With the Cubs holding the top wild-card spot in the National League, the development of Cade Horton has been a big key for Chicago's success this season.
Unlike the AL Rookie of the Year race, which has been led by one of two young Athletics stars for the majority of the season, the NL ROTY battle hasn't seen a true front-runner.
Despite a rough start to his rookie season, Cade Horton has established himself as more than just a reliable starting option for the Cubs. He’s also a serious contender for Rookie of the Year in the National League.
Chicago Cubs rookie right-hander Cade Horton has been downright stingy of late. After logging three consecutive scoreless outings and four in his past five, Horton will look to help the Cubs salvage the finale of their three-game series against the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday afternoon.
Cade Horton took the mound at Wrigley Field for the first time Friday afternoon. It was just his second time getting the ball in the big leagues, and this was his first chance to start a game for the Chicago Cubs.
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