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‘Regret’: Chicago Cubs receive wake up call before opening day against Dodgers

For the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers, the MLB regular season is here. For at least two games. The Cubs and Dodgers will play their opening day at the Tokyo Dome in Japan on Tuesday and will have one more contest on Wednesday before traveling back to the United States to finish spring training.

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Insider Makes Bold Prediction About How Chicago Cubs Rookie Will Perform This Year

Matt Shaw looks the part for the Chicago Cubs. He always has. After being taken 13th overall in the 2023 draft out of the University of Maryland, the infielder has turned heads every step of the way, dominating the minors in his first full season of professional baseball last year with a .284/.379/.488 slash line, 21 homers and 71 RBI.

MLB News / Action Network / 2 hours ago

MLB NRFI & YRFI Model Picks for Dodgers-Cubs — 3/18

Meaningful baseball is back in our lives for the first time in more than four months as the Dodgers and Cubs meet in the two-game MLB Tokyo Series to kick off the 2025 season.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / 3 hours ago

Former Cubs Prospect Expected To Make Roster With Astros

It's not very often that a draft pick from just one season ago will begin his first full professional season at the Major League level. It is not, however, impossible as 2024 first-round pick Cam Smith is expected to begin the season in the majors with the Houston Astros.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / 5 hours ago

Former MLB Executive Praises Chicago Cubs for Superstar Acquisition This Offseason

The Chicago Cubs shocked the baseball world when they came away as the winners in the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes. They acquired him from the Houston Astros in exchange for third baseman Isaac Paredes, pitcher Hayden Wesneski and star prospect Cam Smith in what was the biggest trade of the offseason.

Gage Workman News / ChiCitySports / 3 hours ago

One Chicago Cubs player’s strong spring should help propel him onto the roster

A few Chicago Cubs players have had great springs, which could help them make the Team’s 26-man roster come Opening Day. The Cubs are in Japan, preparing to take on the reigning World Series Champions, Los Angeles, in the first two regular season games tomorrow and Wednesday.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / 5 hours ago

Chicago Cubs Could Make Surprising Starting Rotation Decision

Chicago Cubs prospect Ben Brown could enter the starting rotation this year. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, “The Cubs are giving serious consideration to putting hard-throwing right-hander Ben Brown in the rotation’s fifth spot.” The Cubs would make a high-risk, high-reward move by acquiring the former top prospect.

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The 'MLB strikeout leaders in 2024' quiz

How many of the MLB pitchers to strikeout at least 100 batters in 2024 can you name in seven minutes?

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / 7 hours ago

New Chicago Cubs pitcher could be 'x-factor' if healthy

The Chicago Cubs have wrapped up their two exhibition contests in Tokyo and there were plenty of positive takeaways from both games. Despite the team being shutout in the first matchup 3-0 by the Hanshin Tigers, everyone got the work out of the bullpen as a way to knock off the rust before Tuesday’s season opener against the Dodgers.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / 7 hours ago

Chicago Cubs Won't Face Los Angeles Dodgers Former MVP During Tokyo Series

The Chicago Cubs are set to start their 2025 regular season against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Tokyo Series on Tuesday. A two-game set will be played

MLB News / ChiCitySports / 8 hours ago

MLB fans saddened by Chicago Cubs-Los Angeles Dodgers illness news for Tokyo series

The Chicago Cubs were excited to start their regular season off against the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on Tuesday.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / 9 hours ago

Pressure put on Chicago Cubs All-Star veteran to be the ‘anchor’ in 2025

The Chicago Cubs enter Tuesday’s matchup against the defending World Series champions with high expectations of their own for 2025. The Cubs will play the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Tokyo Dome to begin a regular season that should end with an NL Central championship and a spot in the playoffs.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / 9 hours ago

Cubs Trade Idea Would Land Former Cy Young Winner

The Chicago Cubs struggled in 2024, finishing 83-79, and failed to reach the postseason for the fourth consecutive season. While their starting rotation pitched well as a group, they struggled to get production out of the No.5 spot as they lacked depth.

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

Watch: Chicago Cubs Star's Awesome Reaction to Fans Copying His Facial Hair

While Justin Turner is a fairly new face in the Chicago Cubs clubhouse, joining the organization this offseason as a free agent, the 39-year-old slugger has become one of the more recognizable players for baseball fans around the world during his accomplished 16-year MLB career.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / 10 hours ago

Chicago Cubs ‘giving serious consideration’ to making huge change for rotation: Report

One theme emerging from spring training for the Chicago Cubs is that the pitching rotation is a work in progress. The Cubs are monitoring veteran free agent pitchers as they prepare to begin the regular season against the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on Tuesday.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / 21 hours ago

Young star makes major change to spark breakout season for Cubs

If the Chicago Cubs are going to contend for their first full-season division title since 2017, it won’t just be about big-name additions like Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / 23 hours ago

Chicago Cubs Might Not Face Former MVP Winner During Tokyo Series

The Chicago Cubs open up their season with a two-game series in Tokyo, Japan against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Cubs have already played two exhibition games in Tokyo to get ready for the clash with the reigning World Series Champions.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 16

Chicago Cubs' Offseason Moves Highly Regarded by Former MLB Executive

With the start of the regular season for the Chicago Cubs right around the corner in Japan, the offseason has nearly come to an end. It was a busy winter for the Cubs this year.

Chicago Cubs News / Rodeo on SI / March 16

Watch: Tyler Pearson's Fastest Steer Wrestling Run of RodeoHouston

When Tyler Pearson backs in the box, people take notice. The 2017 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association World Champion steer wrestler may be a veteran of the sport, but he certainly hasn't lost his edge.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 16

Three prospects who shined in Cubs-Angels Spring Breakout game

In a matchup between some of the top prospects in the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Angels organizations, three arguably shined the brightest in Saturday's Spring Breakout matchup, eventually won by the Cubs 8-3.

Watch: Cubs' Kevin Alcantara makes immediate impact in Spring Breakout

Cubs preseason capsule: Chicago on upswing with OF Kyle Tucker

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

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The 'MLB on-base percentage leaders since 2000' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / March 15

Watch: Cubs prospect makes immediate impact in Spring Breakout

Watch: Cubs' Kevin Alcantara makes immediate impact in Spring Breakout

Chicago Cubs prospect Kevin Alcántara has been showing his skills throughout spring training. That continued on Saturday night in perhaps his biggest showcase as a prospect so far.

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

Chicago Cubs bats silent in 3-0 loss to the Hanshin Tigers

Cubs preseason capsule: Chicago on upswing with OF Kyle Tucker

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

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Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / March 14

Cubs preseason capsule: Chicago on upswing with OF Kyle Tucker

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 14

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.

Mets announce an unexpected starter for Opening Day

Rangers pitcher suffers major injury after getting hit by 106 mph line drive

Tigers CF ruled out for Opening Day

Ronald Acuna Jr. plans to make major change for 2025 season

Did Gerrit Cole opt out knowing he needed Tommy John surgery?

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