Chicago Cubs News & Updates

March 20, 2026

Chicago Cubs Headlines

Jefferson Rojas and Pedro Ramirez continue to make waves in Spring Training, with Ramirez impressing at multiple infield positions and posting a stellar .357 average with two home runs and 11 RBIs in just 14 games. As the Cubs prepare for Opening Day, Seiya Suzuki's injury status looms large, raising concerns about the outfield depth heading into the season. Meanwhile, the Cubs' farm system is in a state of flux, with only two Top 100 Prospects remaining as their talent pool transitions, leaving fans wondering how the team will restock for the future. In the broader MLB landscape, discussions around potential expansion and realignment are heating up, hinting at a seismic shift in the league's structure that could impact the Cubs down the line.

Sources

Jefferson Rojas and Pedro Ramirez will lead the Cubs Spring Breakout team

Bleed Cubbie Blue

Jefferson Rojas and Pedro Ramirez will lead the Cubs Spring Breakout team

You’ve already seen Jefferson Rojas and Pedro Ramirez play for the Cubs this Spring Training. Both have hit well and Ramirez, in particular, has flashed some glove at third base, shortstop and second base. In 14 MLB spring games this year, Ramirez is batting .357/.429/.607 (10-for-28) with a double, two home runs, 11 RBI and […]

Here’s a possible MLB expansion and realignment idea that would work well

Bleed Cubbie Blue

Here’s a possible MLB expansion and realignment idea that would work well

Last week, I wrote this article on how MLB could reduce its regular season schedule. That’s almost certainly going to happen in conjunction with expansion, which Commissioner Rob Manfred has said is likely to come after the A’s and Rays get their stadium situations settled. Which might now actually happen within the next 3-4 years! […]

2025 Draft picks key to Cubs restocking prospect pool

2025 Draft picks key to Cubs restocking prospect pool

MESA, Ariz. -- The Cubs system is going through a transition right now. Their stockpile of Top 100 Prospects has dwindled from seven a year ago to two: catcher Moisés Ballesteros and right-hander Jaxon Wiggins, who both should graduate to the Majors this season. Chicago also has slipped from No.

Seiya Suzuki's timeline is the biggest Cubs' injury concern ahead of Opening Day

Seiya Suzuki's timeline is the biggest Cubs' injury concern ahead of Opening Day

Seiya Suzuki is the biggest Chicago Cubs' injury question ahead of Opening Day, but there will be some expected IL moves.

MLB insider gives hopeful Cubs fans a 1-2 haymaker in his latest column

MLB insider gives hopeful Cubs fans a 1-2 haymaker in his latest column

MLB insider Robert Murray sees the possibility of a Konnor Griffin extension from the Pirates and a Kyle Harrison breakout in a batch of Cubs fans' nightmares.

Arizona Diamondbacks 2, Chicago White Sox 4

Arizona Diamondbacks 2, Chicago White Sox 4

Record: 12-13-1. Change on 2025: -1. 5-inning Record: 9-15-2. The Diamondbacks’ five-game unbeaten streak came to an end tonight at Camelback Ranch. But it wasn’t without merit. In particular, an excellent outing by starting pitcher Michael Soroka, who was almost untouchable in his first start back from the World Baseball Classic. He went five scoreless […]