Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis Archives

Evan AltmanFebruary 12, 2026

The Rundown: Bregman Showing Leadership Immediately, Castellanos Done with Phils, Anthony’s Gains Spark Debate

The world doesn’t need another Total Recall reboot, but maybe I’ll interpolate some of the plot and give it a…

Evan AltmanFebruary 11, 2026

Including split-squads, international scrimmages, and the Spring Breakout prospect showcase, the Cubs have 33 games scheduled for spring training. A…

Evan AltmanFebruary 11, 2026

With all due respect to big guys called Tiny or Morgan Freeman playing Red in The Shawshank Redemption, I like…

Evan AltmanFebruary 10, 2026

Valentine’s Day isn’t until Saturday, but Edward Cabrera got an early start by wearing a glove featuring a white heart…

Evan AltmanFebruary 10, 2026

Justin Verlander has warded off Father Time for much longer than most professional athletes, and he’s got a shot to…

Evan AltmanFebruary 10, 2026

Though many of us first heard it in English director Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight, the proverb, “It’s always darkest…

Evan AltmanFebruary 9, 2026

Keeping it simple by just sharing the media release… The Chicago Cubs have invited the following 18 non-roster players to…

Evan AltmanFebruary 7, 2026

The sun is shining and we’re expecting balmy 50-degree weather next week, so my thoughts are naturally turning to the…

Evan AltmanFebruary 6, 2026

There’s frustrating and then there’s just plain stupid. Even though Javier Báez hasn’t been a Cub for several years, now,…

Jacob ZanollaFebruary 5, 2026

Javier Assad is the latest Chicago Cub to announce his commitment to play in the World Baseball Classic. He will…