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Cubs, Crow-Armstrong reportedly reach deal on contract extension

By Patrick Mooney
Mar 23, 2026 10:40 pm - In a highly anticipated move, the Chicago Cubs reached an agreement with Pete Crow-Armstrong on a contract extension, league sources told The Athletic on Monday, a deal that will cement the young center fielder as a foundational player at Wrigley Field.
Spring breaks: A few early concerns for Cubs, Sox

By Mike McGraw
Mar 23, 2026 8:29 pm - As Opening Day approaches, here’s a look at some spring concerns for the Cubs and White Sox. What to make of Jameson Taillon’s rough spring, and how do the Sox sort out their prospects?
MLB season preview: Robot umpires, Dodgers try for 3 in row, Rays return to Trop as lockout looms

By RONALD BLUM
Mar 23, 2026 5:37 pm - NEW YORK — Baseball is changing at a dizzying speed in 2026 with the arrival of robot umpires, the return home of the Tampa Bay Rays and an alphabet soup of networks tele...
Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki to start the season on injured list after tweaking knee during WBC

Mar 23, 2026 4:59 pm - MESA, Ariz. — Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki will start the season on the injured list as he recovers from a sprained right knee sustained while playing for Japan in the Wo...
After WBC, Cubs’ Crow-Armstrong looking ahead to 2028 Olympics

By Patrick Mooney
Mar 21, 2026 11:44 pm - Still processing Team USA’s loss in the World Baseball Classic, Pete Crow-Armstrong stood in front of his locker at the Cubs’ training complex, weary and disconnected.
Ten bold predictions for the MLB season

By Eno Sarris
Mar 21, 2026 9:51 pm - The Athletic’s Eno Sarris makes 10 bold predictions about the upcoming Major League Baseball season.
Suzuki won’t be ready for Opening Day, Cubs confirm

By Mike McGraw
Mar 21, 2026 8:54 pm - After suffering a right knee sprain in the World Baseball Classic, Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki won’t be back in time for Opening Day and could start the season on the injured list.
Counsell to Cubs hitting coaches: Don’t mess with Ballesteros

By Patrick Mooney
Mar 20, 2026 12:10 am - As Craig Counsell addressed members of his coaching staff, the Cubs manager gave them specific instructions regarding Moisés Ballesteros, a naturally talented 22-year-old prospect from Venezuela. This way, nothing would be lost in translation.
Playing for Team USA shouldn’t bring so many potential pitfalls

By Mike McGraw
Mar 17, 2026 9:42 pm - While the United States faced Venezuela for the WBC championship on Tuesday, it’s worth asking if the national team sideshows can come to an end.
Cubs encouraged by Suzuki diagnosis on injured knee

By Mike McGraw
Mar 17, 2026 6:50 pm - After an MRI exam, the Cubs were encouraged with the prognosis of outfielder Seiya Suzuki. He injured his right knee while sliding into second base in a WBC game last Saturday.

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