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10 years after historic title, are Cubs ready to be back on top?

January 18, 2026

This October, it will have been 10 years since the Cubs accomplished what generations of baseball fans and Chicagoans had long thought impossible: They won the World Series. It remains remarkable that that happened. I was there in Cleveland the night Anthony Rizzo caught that ball in his glove, and

Newfound pitching depth has Cubs hurlers hyped for '26

January 17, 2026

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

Curse-breaking Cubs reunite for 10-year anniversary of '16 WS

January 18, 2026

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

Retooled Cubs' goal for 2026? Look no further than '16 glory

January 17, 2026

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

Lester called to Cubs’ Hall to get '16 anniversary rolling

January 17, 2026

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'Irreplaceable' Hoerner, teammates tuning out trade buzz 

Swanson, Shaw play up infield mix at Cubs Convention
January 16, 2026

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.

Why did Bregman change his number? No. 3 has a nicer ring to it

January 15, 2026

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

Latest Cubs injuries and transactions

January 17, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the offseason with all the latest Cubs injury news and transactions.

New Cub Bregman re-ups with USA for World Baseball Classic

@Spokes_Murphy
January 15, 2026

On the same day he was introduced as the Cubs’ new third baseman, Alex Bregman announced Thursday that he will be playing for a second team in 2026: Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.

Hoerner chatter creates buzz in wake of Bregman deal

January 15, 2026

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

Cubs add 3 shortstops to open international signing period

@JesseABorek
January 15, 2026

The excitement still permeates throughout the Cubs organization after news came down last weekend that three-time All-Star Alex Bregman will be joining the club on a five-year pact, further bolstering one of the National League’s premier offensive units for seasons to come. And as the 2026 international signing period gets

Here are the Top 10 first base prospects for 2026

@SamDykstraMiLB
January 16, 2026

MLB Pipeline will reveal its 2026 Top 100 Prospects list at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 23, with a one-hour show on MLB Network and MLB.com. Leading up to the release of the Top 100, we'll examine baseball's top 10 prospects at each position.

Here are each team's first workout dates of Spring Training 2026

January 14, 2026

Following are the first workout dates, subject to change, for pitchers and catchers as well as full squads of the 30 Major League clubs for 2026 Spring Training.

Bregman is exactly the type of hitter the Cubs wanted. Here's why

January 13, 2026

The Cubs' lineup has a type. And Alex Bregman is it. One of the biggest keys to the Cubs' transformation from a middle-of-the-pack offense in 2024 to a powerhouse playoff offense in 2025 was the way the team adopted a pull power approach up and down the lineup. With Chicago's

New teammates Alex Bregman, Dansby Swanson linked since prospect days

January 13, 2026

With Alex Bregman set to join Dansby Swanson on the left side of the Cubs infield, after reportedly agreeing to a five-year, $175 million free agent contract last week, it sets them up to become the fifth pair of teammates taken first and second in the same Draft. The D-backs

How addition of Bregman will affect Cubs' roster picture

January 12, 2026

CHICAGO -- Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong was among the bundled-up fans at Soldier Field to witness the Bears’ wild, comeback playoff win over the Packers on Saturday night. As Da Bears were beginning to rally in the third quarter, news broke that the Cubs had reached a deal with

Here are the Top 10 catching prospects for 2026

January 14, 2026

MLB Pipeline will reveal its 2026 Top 100 Prospects list at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 23, with a one-hour show on MLB Network and MLB.com. Leading up to the release of the Top 100, we'll examine baseball's top 10 prospects at each position. Even with National League Rookie

International signing period is open: Here's where top prospects are going

@JesseABorek
January 16, 2026

Today's opening of the international signing period means amateur prospects from across the world can officially put pen to paper and call themselves professional ballplayers. It’s a testament to years of hard work not only for the players, but their families, their coaches and the extensive network of scouts and

Bregman signs 5-year, $175 million deal with Cubs

January 14, 2026

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

A look at each club's top international prospect

@SamDykstraMiLB
January 12, 2026

MLB's 2026 international signing period opens on Thursday, and its importance can't be understated. While the vast majority of players are teenagers years away from reaching the big leagues, history tells us that the impact some of them make once they get there will be enormous. In 2025, four players

Here are the Top 10 right-handed pitching prospects for 2026

@SamDykstraMiLB
January 12, 2026

MLB Pipeline will reveal its 2026 Top 100 Prospects list at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 23, with a one-hour show on MLB Network and MLB.com. Leading up to the release of the Top 100, we'll examine baseball's top 10 prospects at each position.

Bregman deal sets up 5th pair of teammates who were top 2 picks in same Draft

@Spokes_Murphy
January 11, 2026

In 2015, Dansby Swanson and Alex Bregman stood right next to each other, metaphorically speaking, in the MLB Draft. Swanson was that year's No. 1 overall selection by the D-backs, and Bregman was chosen at No. 2 by the Astros. Eleven years later, they will be standing right next to

The best Cubs to wear each uniform number

January 12, 2026

CHICAGO -- The flags that fly atop the foul poles at Wrigley Field feature the most recognizable numbers in Cubs history -- digits no player will don again on the North Side. There is No. 10 for Ron Santo and No. 14 for Ernie Banks. Ryne Sandberg's No. 23 ripples