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March 22, 2026

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The Cubs' prospects lit up Sloan Park, launching four solo home runs to secure a 7-5 victory over the Padres, showcasing their power and potential as we gear up for the regular season. Will Sanders impressed on the mound with a fastball averaging 95 mph, hinting at a bright future for this young arm. Meanwhile, buzz around Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to grow, with whispers of potential extensions for him and Nico Hoerner, signaling the front office's commitment to their young core. With Michael Conforto now officially on the Opening Day roster, the Cubs face a tough start to the season without Seiya Suzuki, leaving fans wondering how this lineup will hold up. As the excitement builds for Opening Day, it's clear the Cubs are banking on their prospects to make an impact right away.

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Cubs prospects power past Padres in Spring Breakout Game, 7-5

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Cubs prospects power past Padres in Spring Breakout Game, 7-5

The Spring Breakout game may be the most fun game of Spring Training and the Cubs prospects hit four solo home runs to beat the Padres prospects, 7-5 at Sloan Park. Will Sanders started for the Cubs and he was impressive, throwing his fastball at an average 95 miles per hour, which is about 2.5 […]

Ramírez caps impressive camp with Spring Breakout -- and more hard-hit rockets

Ramírez caps impressive camp with Spring Breakout -- and more hard-hit rockets

MESA, Ariz. -- It is one thing for a young player experiencing his first Major League camp to impress with his performance on the field. Pedro Ramírez took things a step further this spring, opening eyes among his veteran peers both in the clubhouse and during workouts. “I’ve had multiple

Ranking the Top 10 lineups in baseball

Ranking the Top 10 lineups in baseball

Something I’ve noticed among the younger crop of front-office executives in casual conversation is that some of them talk about their teams putting “points on the board.” Note that this is not a confused misnomer. They are all well aware that baseball is oriented around runs, not points. They know

New Pete Crow-Armstrong, Nico Hoerner extension rumors paint a clear picture

New Pete Crow-Armstrong, Nico Hoerner extension rumors paint a clear picture

The latest Chicago Cubs rumors around potential Nico Hoerner and Pete Crow-Armstrong extensions don't exactly deliver a sense of urgency.

The one player who could define Cubs' entire season starts with Opening Day

The one player who could define Cubs' entire season starts with Opening Day

Pete Crow-Armstrong will define the Chicago Cubs' 2026 season and it will start on Opening Day.

Cubs To Add Michael Conforto To Opening Day Roster

Cubs To Add Michael Conforto To Opening Day Roster

Veteran outfielder Michael Conforto has been informed he will be on the Cubs’ Opening Day roster, according to Patrick Mooney of the Athletic. In related news, outfielder Seiya Suzuki will not be ready for Opening Day, according to manager Craig Counsell (link via Mooney). The club has not decided if Suzuki will start the year […]