The Chicago Cubs are days away from kicking off the 2026 MLB season with a three-game series against the Washington Nationals. They have spent the past several weeks in Arizona for Spring Training.

CHICAGO (AP) — Alex Bregman, welcome to the NL Central. Welcome back, Eugenio Suárez. Bregman is hoping to lead the Chicago Cubs to their first Central title since 2020 after signing a $175 million, five-year contract with the North Siders in free agency.

Before the Cubs opener at Wrigley Field, a two-game exhibition series against the Yankees awaits. The White Sox wrap up their time in Arizona with Monday’s finale before heading to Milwaukee.

We are nearly there for first pitch on the 2026 campaign, and with that the Chicago Cubs are set for another playoff bid. The biggest storyline to follow for the ensuing season is their big-time free agent addition in Alex Bregman.

The PCL strain Seiya Suzuki suffered on Sunday could keep him from Opening Day, meaning the Cubs have a spot to fill in right field.

Baseball is back this week, and though it’s not as good as the sport we grew up with, it’s still “the game” for many of us.

The closer got the last three outs to seal Venezuela’s upset victory in the WBC, but at what cost to the Cubs?

Former Chicago Cubs catcher and first baseman Willson Contreras said his WBC title for Venezuela was more meaningful than the 2016 World Series win.

The Cubs met the Yankees in an Arizona spring game for the first time in 75 years and left the visitors wishing they hadn’t bothered. In front of a full house at Sloan Park that included many Yankees fans,