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Thursday, April 2, 2026
Here is what the Cubs’ lineup should look like once Seiya Suzuki returns

Projecting the Chicago Cubs' starting lineup once Seiya Suzuki completes his minor-league rehab assignment.

Anthony Rizzo reveals jaw-dropping 2016 World Series story that ignited the Cubs' comeback

Anthony Rizzo reveals a wild untold story from the 2016 World Series that ignited the Chicago Cubs’ legendary Game 7 performance

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
MLBTR Podcast: Lots Of Extensions And Big-Picture Topics

The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this...

Ian Happ hint reveals Cubs may be done with surprise contract extensions

With Ian Happ revealing there's been no change in contract talks with the Chicago Cubs, it's a reminder that his future with the team is in doubt.

Discussion Points

After a much-needed early-season Cubs series victory, and of course we would’ve liked more, and also seeing what’s been going on around the league, I had some random thoughts that could be fun to...

Seiya Suzuki return timeline becoming clear after Craig Counsell update

Craig Counsell confirmed that Seiya Suzuki is starting a minor-league rehab assignment this Friday, and should be back with the Chicago Cubs soon.

Edward Cabrera's electric debut with Cubs has expert dreaming about what’s next

Cubs analyst makes a bold prediction for Edward Cabrera after his impressive debut—what it means for Chicago and how he could impact the Cubs moving forward.

Jaxon Wiggins is already making the case for a Cubs promotion after Triple-A season debut

Top Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Jaxon Wiggins got his Triple-A season off to a fantastic start on Sunday and is setting himself up for a promotion.

Kyle Tucker's start with Dodgers is exactly what Cubs fans knew would happen

Kyle Tucker is off to a slow start with the Los Angeles Dodgers that Chicago Cubs fans know all too well.

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Seiya Suzuki injury timeline could force Cubs to make an early call on bench project

As Seiya Suzuki's stay on the IL is extended, the Chicago Cubs might be close to seeing enough of the Michael Conforto experiment.

The Cubs' most underappreciated player is leading by example in the early going

Ian Happ is the longest-tenured Chicago Cubs player for a reason - and his hot start at the plate this year shows how he's become a staple over the last decade.

Edward Cabrera silences his early skeptics with a dazzling Cubs debut

Young right-hander Edward Cabrera was brilliant in his Chicago Cubs debut, leading the team to a series-opening win over the Los Angeles Angels.

Cubs get early warning from Brewers that NL Central race won't be easy

The Chicago Cubs got an early-season wake-up call from the Milwaukee Brewers in a reminder that the path to a National League Central title won't be easy.

Monday, March 30, 2026
Poll: Which Recent Cubs Extension Will Age Better?

The Cubs have made a huge splash on the extension front over the past week by locking up a pair of their core position players long-term. Center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and second baseman Nico...

It only took one series for Owen Caissie to fill Cubs fans with regret

Owen Caissie is off to a blistering hot start with the Miami Marlins, increasing the pressure on Edward Cabrera ahead of his Chicago Cubs' debut.

Insane statistic shows Alex Bregman has lived up to the hype in just three games

New Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman clubbed two homers this weekend and put together a strong first impression this weekend at Wrigley Field.

An uneven first start from Shota Imanaga shows Cubs fans' worries are warranted

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga was up and down in his first start of the year, and did little to calm fans' worries about what he'll offer in 2026.

Sunday, March 29, 2026
Series Preview: Anaheim Angels of Anaheim (2-2) vs Chicago Cubs (1-2)

Sporadic previewing is even more sporadic due to travel, natch. The Angels are coming off a split in Houston, and like the Nats they are not projected to be particularly good this year. Case in...

Final Nico Hoerner contract detail kills offseason rumors before they can even begin

If you were worried the Chicago Cubs might eventually trade Nico Hoerner, despite his new contract extension, you can take solace in this one detail.

1 Cubs player whose future got a lot murkier with the Nico Hoerner contract extension

The Chicago Cubs' nullified their Opening Day loss with a Nico Hoerner extension, but that contract did raise some questions about Matt Shaw's future with the team.

Cubs, Nico Hoerner Agree To Extension

The Cubs and infielder Nico Hoerner have agreed to a six-year contract extension. Hoerner was slated for free agency after this year, with 2026 being the final season of his previous extension....

Hilarious umpire hot mic moment proves how bought-in Cubs fans are this season

MLB umpire Jim Wolf found himself confused during the Chicago Cubs' win on Saturday at Wrigley Field - thanks to a raucous home crowd that brought the energy.

Cubs farm director has exciting praise for one of the team's hottest prospects

As Spring Training draws to a close, Chicago Cubs third base prospect Pedro Ramirez has earned some lofty praise from the team's farm director.

Saturday, March 28, 2026
Opening Day roster decision should force the Cubs to do right by Javier Assad

Javier Assad failed to make the Chicago Cubs' Opening Day roster. Is it finally time to question his future with the franchise?

Best known for 2016 World Series speech, former Cubs star Jason Heyward retires

Jason Heyward, a key figure in the Cubs’ 2016 championship, has officially retired. Relive his legacy and impact on the franchise

Pete Crow-Armstrong and Nico Hoerner make their mark on Cubs' all-time contract list

Pete Crow-Armstrong and Nico Hoerner's massive new extensions already have them approaching some of the highest-paid players in Chicago Cubs history.

Cubs fans have serious questions about The Athletic's wonky ace rankings

The Chicago Cubs' duo of Edward Cabrera and Matthew Boyd being compared to back-end starters in The Athletic's ace rankings has fans confused.

Friday, March 27, 2026
Cubs, By Extension

OK, so by now you know that PCA got extended and at some point the Cubs will also officially announce that Nico Hoerner was extended. These aren’t exactly cheap either, and through both inflation...

Nico Hoerner contract extension details reveals Cubs used the Alex Bregman playbook

Nico Hoerner's contract extension with the Chicago Cubs is worth $141 million but includes deferrals, following a blueprint the team used with Alex Bregman.

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Cubs Opening Day 2026

So I guess the roster decisions weren’t a complete surprise relative to what I figured most of the offseason since the Cubs brought most of the band back. The only real monkey wrench was Seiya...

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
PCA, Cub For Life (For Now)

I’ve started reading Project Hail Mary (I guess I’ll watch the movie eventually, everyone seems to like it so far) and I find it to be a fun science fiction tale though I’m only about a fifth of...

Monday, March 16, 2026
World Baseball Classic and the Future of International Baseball

So Team USA defeated Team Dominican Republic last night, but it was not without controversy. It would seem most folks agree they’ll implement ABS challenges in the next WBC in 2029, and while I...

Monday, March 9, 2026
World Baseball Classic 2026 Reset

It’s not often that you get to credit Ken Griffey Jr. for something that isn’t a baseball feat, but like his former teammate Randy Johnson, Griffey has become a photographer and the featured image...

Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Early March Cubs Roster Ponderings

On the last pod, other than the part where we can’t watch a fun WBC exhibition between Team Italy and the Cubs (but for some reason could watch the Reds broadcast of the destruction yesterday on...

Sunday, February 22, 2026
Giga-TOOTBLAN triple play appreciation post

I’m not even mad, just impressed (dying laughing). The short version: Suzuki is batting with Shaw on 2B and Bregman on 1B. Seiya bloops one to right that falls in. Shaw slows down thinking it...

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Solve today's Cubs trivia puzzle
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Boredom-Fueled Cubs Thoughts

With very little having been done since the Cubs got their last couple big pieces (there were a few minor league signings that were intriguing for the bench though), it would appear that the club...

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Hall of Fame 2026

This coming July, we already found out that Jeff Kent will be joining the hallowed halls of Cooperstown. Manny Ramirez is going to drop off the ballot, and some other steroid era guys are running...

Friday, January 16, 2026
Pre-Convention Cubs Roster Outlook

I swear to some deity if the Cubs trade Nico Hoerner or whatever right after I publish this… Anyway, we talked on the last pod about the addition of a couple of key pieces (berselius wrote it up...

Sunday, January 11, 2026
Diving into the Edward Cabrera trade and Alex Bregman signing

After just missing out on Japanese SP Tatsuya Imai, the Cubs offseason finally emerged from its slumber with two big moves. The TLDR versions: My brain has not fully processed these deals, as I’ve...

Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Cubs Alive!

There was a claim today as the Cubs finally seemed to make some use of their roster space, as Chicago North claimed pitcher Ryan Rolison off waivers from the South Siders. Far be it for me, a...

Friday, January 2, 2026
Having Nothing to Report Doesn’t Necessarily Mean They’re Doing Nothing…Right?

Here we are in 2026 (barely), and very little has happened since we discussed all the things that the Cubs should probably do in the last podcast. We do know that the Cubs got beat out for Tatsuya...

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Merry Christmas

Here we are at another holiday break, and as we talked about on the last pod, there really is no incentive for teams and players to sign early, so that’s why we’ve only really seen relievers go...

Thursday, September 11, 2025
Cubs Minor League News: Iowa’s 10-game winning streak ends, Knoxville rallies late
Game Recap: Taillon returns as Cubs earn series win against Braves
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Cubs Minor League News: Iowa and Knoxville toss shutouts, Myrtle Beach drops game one
Anthony Rizzo to retire as member of Cubs, join organization as team ambassador
Game Recap: Horton impressive as Cubs take down Braves
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Roster Moves: Cubs place Kyle Tucker on IL, recall catcher
Cubs Minor League News: Iowa wins 9th straight, Knoxville and South Bend close strong
Best Father's Day Gifts for the Cubs Dad

Top gift ideas for the sports dad — from jerseys to collectibles, find the perfect present.

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