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Chicago Cubs 2024 record: 83-79 (2nd place, NL Central) He gone: RHP Adbert Alzolay, OF-IB Cody Bellinger, 3B Isaac Paredes, RHP Kyle Hendricks, 3B Patrick Wisdom, RHP Hayden Wesneski, LHP Drew Smyly, OF Mike Tauchman.

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Watch: Chicago Cubs Japanese Star Hilariously Addresses Team at Event in Tokyo

The Chicago Cubs are just days away from kicking off their 2025 season with a two-game set in Tokyo against the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / 6 hours ago

Chicago Cubs manager addresses pitching rumors amid awkward situation

Per Bob Nightingale of USA Today, the Chicago Cubs have started negotiations with free agent starting pitcher Lance Lynn. Lynn and Kyle Gibson are two veteran pitchers who are reportedly on the Cubs’ radar as the regular season is set to kick off on Tuesday.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / 7 hours ago

Chicago Cubs Have Reportedly Inquired About San Diego Padres Ace

The Chicago Cubs starting rotation isn't a weakness, but that hasn't stopped them from looking into making it even better. It is no secret that the San Diego Padres have been shopping starting pitcher Dylan Cease around with him set to enter free agency after the season.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / 10 hours ago

Chicago Cubs Flamethrower Named Sleeper Spring Training Breakout Star

The Chicago Cubs were supposed be a part of the year's first Spring Breakout game, giving fans an early look at the future of the franchise. The Cubs' matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers ended up getting rained out, which also happened last season, but the good news is that they have a second game to work with.

Colin Rea News / ChiCitySports / 10 hours ago

Chicago Cubs: Could there be another great purge at the 2025 trade deadline?

The Chicago Cubs made a lot of moves this offseason, all in the name of making postseason play for the first time since the abbreviated 2020 season. The biggest move, of course, was adding multi-tool all-star right fielder Kyle Tucker to the team via trade with the Houston Astros.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / 11 hours ago

Chicago Cubs Need To Aggressively Pursue Extension With Newly Acquired Superstar

The Chicago Cubs pulled off arguably the most surprising blockbuster of the MLB offseason when they acquired Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker. They paid a premium price, sending veteran third baseman Isaac Paredes, versatile pitcher Hayden Wesneski and top prospect Cam Smith to the Astros to get the deal done.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 12 hours ago

Cubs-Dodgers Tokyo Series 2025: Who's starting for each club?

We're just days away from the soft launch of the 2025 MLB season in Tokyo, where the defending world champion Los Angeles Dodgers will face off against the Chicago Cubs.

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MLB News / Fastball on SI / 13 hours ago

Fans Flood Tokyo Dome For Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs' Open Workouts

First pitch of the Tokyo Series is still a few days away, but the festivities are already in full swing. The Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers held workouts at the Tokyo Dome on Friday, leaving the door open to fans for their run-of-the-mill practices.

Lance Lynn News / ChiCitySports / 13 hours ago

Chicago Cubs fans have strong reactions to Lance Lynn report

The Chicago Cubs are in Tokyo before they start their regular season against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday. Following their two-game series, the Cubs will return to spring training for several days before they resume their regular season against the Arizona Diamondbacks on March 27.

Colin Rea News / Chicago Cubs on SI / 15 hours ago

Chicago Cubs Starting Rotation Giving Organization Reasons for Concern

As the Chicago Cubs settle into life in Japan for their upcoming series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, it provides an opportunity to step back from the chaos of spring training and evaluate the team prior to Opening Day.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / 23 hours ago

Watch Seiya Suzuki take batting practice with a freaking samurai sword

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki recently took some swings in the batting cage—just not with a bat. In preparation for next week’s Tokyo Series, the Japan native stepped into the right-handed batter’s box holding a samurai sword.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 13

Highly anticipated Chicago Cubs game cancelled

The Chicago Cubs big league team is currently overseas in Japan, where they will play a pair of exhibition games followed by regular season games. The exhibition games will be against the Hanshin Tigers and Yomiuri Giants whereas the MLB games against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 13

Should Chicago Cubs Entertain Trading Former Ace to AL Rival Before Opening Day?

The Chicago Cubs were looked at going into the offseason as a team that was going to upgrade their pitching staff both in the starting rotation and bullpen.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / March 13

Cubs Close to Signing 143-Game Winner Days Before Shohei Ohtani Showdown

The Chicago Cubs appear interested in making amends with an old rival. USA Today reported Thursday night that the Cubs are negotiating a one-year contract with longtime St.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 13

Chicago Cubs Top Prospect Proving He Should Make Opening Day Roster in Japan

The Chicago Cubs played their final spring training game stateside on Tuesday afternoon before their official start of the season, falling 9-7 to the Milwaukee Brewers.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 13

Chicago Cubs in talks for World Series-winning starting pitcher: Report

The Chicago Cubs are in Japan getting ready to open the regular season against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday at the Tokyo Dome. The Cubs will play two games and then head back to the United States to resume spring training before their “domestic” opening day against the Arizona Diamondbacks on March 27.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / March 13

Cubs Starters Set for Tokyo Series

The Chicago Cubs have their starters for the two-game series in Tokyo. Shota Imanaga will get Game 1, and Justin Steele will take Game 2, the MLB X account announced: This should come as no surprise to Cubs fans.

Anthony Rizzo News / Athlon Sports / March 13

Yankees Predicted to Land Former Cubs' World Series Champion

There are few Chicago Cubs players who have captured the hearts of the fans more than Anthony Rizzo did during his time with the organization. Even after not playing for the Cubs since the 2021 season, fans in Chicago love the former star slugger.

Lance Lynn News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 13

Cubs have reportedly had talks with Lance Lynn

The Cubs and veteran righty Lance Lynn are in talks on a potential one-year deal, reports USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, who adds that the Cubs are eyeing some further rotation depth.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 13

Chicago Cubs Close to Signing Coveted Veteran Free Agent Starting Pitcher

The Chicago Cubs may still have another huge free agency move up their sleeve. According to USA Today MLB insider Bob Nightengale, the Cubs are in discussions with veteran right-hander Lance Lynn on what would be a one-year MLB contract if it gets done.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / March 13

Cubs' Former NPB Superstars Arrive in Japan for Tokyo Series

The Chicago Cubs have arrived in Japan for the 2025 MLB Tokyo Series. The trip should be an exciting experience for the Cubs and their players, especially for two organization members returning to their home country.

Keegan Thompson News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 11