MESA, Ariz. -- Miguel Amaya was among a group of Cubs players who headed to Field 1 on Tuesday morning for a casual round of batting practice. It had to be a welcome sight for the small gathering of fans watching from beyond the chain link fencing.

MESA, Ariz. -- The Cubs’ first official workout of the spring is not scheduled to take place until Wednesday, but the team’s complex is already a hive of activity. It looked like camp was in full swing on Monday morning, as a large number of players moved about the facilities

MESA, Ariz. -- The Cubs spent this offseason building up depth for their starting staff, creating a foundation that should allow pitching prospect Jaxon Wiggins the ability to focus on development. The goal would be for Wiggins to force Chicago’s hand, rather than having the Cubs forced into a situation

CHICAGO – The Cubs have not claimed the National League Central crown in a full season since winning back-to-back division titles in the 2016 and ‘17 campaigns. The North Siders believe that this year’s cast has the potential to end that drought. With the signing of third baseman Alex Bregman,

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CHICAGO – The Cubs were one of baseball’s busiest teams this offseason after falling one win shy of reaching the National League Championship Series in October. Getting into the playoffs was an important step last year, but Chicago hopes to experience a deeper run in the 2026 campaign. That process

CHICAGO -- There are plenty of players who will attract the spotlight during Spring Training for the Cubs. New additions like third baseman Alex Bregman and righty Edward Cabrera will garner ample attention, while center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong’s blossoming stardom will generate steady headlines in the buildup to Opening Day.

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CHICAGO -- The Cubs addressed their wish to add an impact bat earlier this month with the signing of star third baseman Alex Bregman. Chicago also found its impact rotation piece via trade in Edward Cabrera. The front office made a pile of signings this winter to fill the multiple

On Tuesday, MLB.com senior reporter Jordan Bastian held an “Ask Me Anything” on Reddit with Cubs fans at r/CHICubs. This mailbag features questions and answers from the AMA, the full version of which can be read here. Questions and responses have been lightly edited for clarity. Who is a breakout

CHICAGO -- Justin Steele hopped on social media and shared a video of himself throwing off a mound at the Cubs’ Arizona complex earlier this week, adding the caption “Movin and a groovin” to the post. It was another positive sign for a pitcher who has a chance to impact

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CHICAGO -- Roughly a three-hour drive separates the towns of Norman and Roland in Oklahoma. Cubs righty Cade Horton played high school and college baseball in the former, located south of Oklahoma City, while prospect Jaxon Wiggins was in the latter as a prep star, closer to the Arkansas border.

Brewers president of baseball operations Matt Arnold admitted that his phone call with ace pitcher Freddy Peralta on Wednesday night was an emotional one. After Peralta helped Milwaukee reach the doorstep of the World Series last fall, the Brewers made the difficult decision to deal him to the Mets. This

CHICAGO -- The video clip quickly made its way across social media platforms on Monday night. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams -- one night after a tough loss to the Rams in the NFL playoffs -- was sitting in the front row at the United Center for a Blackhawks game. As

CHICAGO -- The legacy of the Cubs team that hoisted the World Series trophy a decade ago extends beyond just ending the franchise’s 108-year title drought. That group not only shook off the perceived curses around the team, but created a shift in culture. Winning became the expectation. A large

CHICAGO -- Jameson Taillon was able to watch one of Cade Horton’s recent bullpen sessions while the pitchers have been in Chicago for Cubs Convention this weekend. The veteran righty also got a look at new rotation mate Edward Cabrera playing catch. “All these guys just make me feel bad

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CHICAGO -- A group of Cubs players -- including new third baseman Alex Bregman -- spent part of Friday morning at Wrigley Field, doing some light hitting in the batting cage, but mostly hanging out and talking. Nico Hoerner did take a moment to head up the tunnel, braving the

CHICAGO -- Dansby Swanson was attending the wedding of one of his closest friends when the news broke on Saturday night that the Cubs had signed star third baseman Alex Bregman. The Cubs shortstop excitedly sent Bregman a text message right away and they soon had a quick phone call.

CHICAGO -- When the Cubs tried to land Alex Bregman in free agency a year ago, there was a clear vacancy at third base. Matt Shaw had no plate appearances in the big leagues at the time, making a star like Bregman an obvious fit. One year later, the infield

CHICAGO -- Alex Bregman has made a statement with the number he has donned on his uniform throughout his baseball career. That continued on Thursday morning, when the star third baseman tried on his new Cubs jersey at Wrigley Field, showing off No. 3 as his new digit during his

CHICAGO -- So much history has taken place at Wrigley Field, but only a select few franchise icons have been honored with their likeness forged in bronze. Outside of the Friendly Confines, the Cubs established “statue row” during 2022 to display the effigies of the franchise’s all-time great players. Tributes

CHICAGO -- Alex Bregman received his first unofficial welcome from Chicago fans on Monday night, when he was in attendance at the United Center -- wearing a Blackhawks jersey -- to take in a hockey game. The newest Cub smiled wide and flashed a thumbs-up as the crowd cheered when

The Guardians have more than a century's worth of history, making for a long list of crucial transactions throughout the franchise's annals. Trades, in particular, have been prevalent for Cleveland and critical to the clubs that piled up wins and contended for a championship. There are so many important swaps