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Cold doesn't bother Boyd anyway as he K's 10 in Cubs' win

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4:18 PM CDT

CHICAGO – The Cubs’ series against the Angels opened with perfect baseball weather and ended with the polar opposite, pun slightly intended. After both teams enjoyed the summer-like warmth of Monday’s opener, Wednesday’s game-time temp came in at 39 degrees. Add in the 21 mph gusts that kept every flag

Suzuki (knee) scheduled to begin Double-A rehab assignment 

12:51 PM CDT

CHICAGO -- Seiya Suzuki put on a show in batting practice during Monday’s pregame workout, peppering the bleachers at Wrigley Field with a pile of impressive home runs. That checked the box of looking very much like a hitter who was ready to step back into the heart of the

Brown dazzles in relief, shows signs of potential 2026 breakout for Cubs

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9:34 AM CDT

Albeit in a pair of losses, Cubs right-handed pitcher Ben Brown has commanded some attention in his first two appearances of the season. Brown has gone 6 2/3 innings in long relief, split evenly between the season-opening 10-4 loss to the Nationals and Monday night’s 2-0 loss to the Angels.

For Cubs, a cold night for bats meets rare off night for gloves

March 31, 2026

CHICAGO -- With a black ski mask leaving only his eyes exposed to the frigid conditions at Wrigley Field, Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong sprinted in pursuit of a fly ball off the bat of Jeimer Candelario in the sixth inning on Tuesday night. The catch soon became trickier than

Here's 1 must-visit Minor League spot from every farm system for 2026

March 31, 2026

Which Minor League ballparks are worth visiting? The answer, of course, is "all of them." Minor League Baseball's 120 teams operate out of a wide variety of locales, within a wide variety of locations, and all of them offer their own unique charms. And every year, there are different reasons

Cabrera shows why he was so coveted by Cubs

March 30, 2026

CHICAGO -- The Cubs have had their eyes on Edward Cabrera for a few years. He was a pitcher who looked poised to find another level as a Major League starter and one who could perhaps seize on that potential under the watch of Chicago’s pitching infrastructure. On Monday night,

Latest Cubs injuries and transactions

12:54 PM CDT

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

'Tough love' from this Cubs exec earned PCA's respect

March 30, 2026

This story was excerpted from Jordan Bastian’s Cubs Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Bregman uses Wrigley wind for 1st Cubs HR. He didn't need it for his 2nd

March 29, 2026

CHICAGO -- The way that Nationals center fielder Jacob Young slowly drifted back, it was not clear initially if Alex Bregman was about to have his milestone homer. The Wrigley Field crowd buzzed in anticipation and then the winds over the old ballpark took care of the rest.

Beloved Hoerner gets 6-year extension as Cubs map out their future

March 29, 2026

CHICAGO -- The more one watches Nico Hoerner play, the more the appreciation grows for what the Cubs’ second baseman can do on a diamond. Fans on the North Side have witnessed him turn into the heart and soul of the ballclub over the better part of a decade and

Not so fast, kid! Better wear the right gear when angling for souvenirs

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March 30, 2026

Baseball has finally returned for the 2026 season. So, too, have the ample opportunities to make a lifelong memory in and around the ballpark. That could be from a batted ball that finds the stands, a warmup ball tossed to a fan, a signed piece of memorabilia or a photo

Suzuki (knee sprain) making progress, nearing rehab assignment

March 29, 2026

CHICAGO -- The goal for Seiya Suzuki during the Cubs’ first homestand was to make notable progress in his comeback from a right knee sprain. The right fielder has been checking off some important boxes, including during Sunday’s pregame workout at Wrigley Field. Suzuki went through a variety of defensive

Horton's stellar start shows how crucial he is for Cubs' '26 hopes

March 28, 2026

CHICAGO -- This week has not only been about the beginning of the Cubs’ quest to return to the postseason after last fall’s October experience. In light of the six-year extension with center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and the reported long-term agreement with second baseman Nico Hoerner, it has also been

PCA caps birthday week with press conference on record extension

March 27, 2026

CHICAGO – As fast as Pete Crow-Armstrong is on the bases and in center field, the speed at which Cubs fans have embraced the budding star has been just as spectacular. His jersey is easy to spot in the stands in every ballpark he visits and chants of his initials

Despite tough start, Cubs hungry for big things in '26

March 26, 2026

CHICAGO -- The last time Wrigley Field was packed with fans prior to Thursday’s season opener, the Cubs pulled off a needed win to keep their October dreams alive. The North Siders nabbed a victory over the rival Brewers to force a decisive Game 5 in the National League Division

Teammates celebrate PCA's extension ... and confirm dinner's on him now 

March 26, 2026

CHICAGO -- Pete Crow-Armstrong made a quick stop at his locker ahead of Thursday’s Opening Day game against the Nationals, then weaved swiftly through the gathered reporters and headed out the clubhouse door. His time to talk about his new extension will be coming soon. That did not stop the

How Bregman's 3-year-old son became best 'buds' with Crow-Armstrong

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March 27, 2026

A lot more goes into signing with a new team than most fans think about. It involves learning new teammates and coaches, getting around a new city and moving the family with you. In the case of Alex Bregman and his new five-year, $175 million deal with the Cubs, he

Bregman excited for new chapter, chance to play Opening Day at Wrigley

March 26, 2026

This story was excerpted from Jordan Bastian’s Cubs Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Ohtani leads way for most popular jersey. How does rest of list shake out?

March 26, 2026

After helping lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a second consecutive World Series championship and electrifying crowds in the Tokyo Dome at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Shohei Ohtani’s global superstar status continues as he opens his third straight MLB season with the most popular player jersey in the Majors.

PCA agrees to 6-year, $115 million extension with Cubs

March 26, 2026

MESA, Ariz. – On his walk from the Cubs’ hitting facility to the team’s clubhouse on a recent Arizona morning, Pete Crow-Armstrong was met by a group of six kids on the back patio of the complex. They scrambled over and lined up – a couple wearing his jersey –

Cubs set 2026 Opening Day roster

March 25, 2026

CHICAGO – Cubs manager Craig Counsell has emphasized that the Opening Day roster is exactly that and nothing more. It is the group that departed Spring Training to begin the 162-game journey, and the cast of characters will inevitably change throughout the team’s quest for the postseason. “There’s going to

One prospect to keep tabs on at Triple-A from each team

March 25, 2026

The Major Leaguers get to have their Opening Day fun on Wednesday and Thursday. Come Friday, it’ll be Triple-A ballplayers’ turn. The International and Pacific Coast League regular seasons both begin on March 27 this year, meaning MLB hopefuls from coast to coast will take their first throws and hacks

Today is Opening Day for all Triple-A teams! Here's everything to know

March 27, 2026

The Major League season kicked off Wednesday night, but for fans of prospects, the real fun begins today as Triple-A action returns with a full slate of games around the International and Pacific Coast Leagues. Over a quarter of MLB's Top 100 prospects are starting the season at the Triple-A