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March 09, 2026

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As the Cubs gear up for their next spring training game against the San Francisco Giants, the roster is starting to take shape, though the injury to Jordan Wicks adds a layer of uncertainty. Wicks has been placed on the injured list due to nerve irritation, leaving fans concerned about his status heading into the season. Meanwhile, the lineup showed promise in yesterday's loss to the Giants, scoring five runs and featuring several players who will likely be part of the Opening Day roster. With key players like Dansby Swanson and Ian Happ stepping up, the competition is fierce as the team finalizes its decisions. However, the early roster cuts, including top prospect Jaxon Wiggins, remind us that not everyone will make the cut, emphasizing the ongoing battle for positions as the Cubs strive for another strong season.

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BCB After Dark: What banned instrument should be permitted at the World Baseball Classic?

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BCB After Dark: What banned instrument should be permitted at the World Baseball Classic?

Welcome back to your indie, boozy coffee shop or maybe today we should call it el bar con café today. We’re coming at you from San Juan, Puerto Rico where I’ll be reporting from the World Baseball Classic over the next ten days. Grab a cerveza with a lime if you’re so inclined or un […]

Giants 9, Cubs 5: A tale of two games

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Giants 9, Cubs 5: A tale of two games

MESA, Arizona — The Cubs who played in this game who will actually be on the Opening Day roster did very well. They got five runs out of (most) of the starting lineup and three relievers who will be in the Opening Day bullpen threw scoreless innings (and so did Luke Little, which is a […]

With Opening Day looming, Cubs' roster coming into focus

With Opening Day looming, Cubs' roster coming into focus

MESA, Ariz. – While a group of the Cubs’ stars are taking part in the World Baseball Classic, the team has the ongoing task in Arizona of evaluating the group and thinking about ways to build its Opening Day roster. Coming off a 92-win season that ended with a run

1 position battle still undecided for each team

1 position battle still undecided for each team

There's so much on the line every Spring Training as all 30 MLB teams work to finalize their rosters for Opening Day. While some positions are set long before the season begins, each club is still trying to nail down at least one key aspect of its roster -- and

Jordan Wicks outlook grows murky after troubling Cubs spring training injury update

Jordan Wicks outlook grows murky after troubling Cubs spring training injury update

The Chicago Cubs have placed former first-round pick Jordan Wicks on the IL, revealing the diagnosis of nerve irritation.

Cubs' first spring training cuts include Jaxon Wiggins, pair of ex Yankees' rejects

Cubs' first spring training cuts include Jaxon Wiggins, pair of ex Yankees' rejects

Chicago Cubs top pitching prospect Jaxon Wiggins was among the players included in the team's first wave of spring training roster cuts.