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Team USA is set to face off with the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic semifinal on Sunday. Team USA has announced its starting lineup, with Gunnar Henderson hitting fifth and starting at third base. This was a surprise to some, and Team USA manager Mark DeRosa is defending his decision to play Henderson […]

Japan lost to Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals, and they also lost one of their key players during the game. Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki left the game because of right knee soreness after he tried to steal second base in the first inning. Suzuki limped off the field as he was thrown […]

The Chicago Cubs watched one of their star representatives in the World Baseball Classic go down Saturday. Seiya Suzuki exited in scary fashion during the quarterfinal round with Team Japan against Team Venezuela. The Cubs’ designated hitter left gingerly after this slide toward second base. Seiya Suzuki limped off the field after getting caught stealing […]

The Chicago Cubs are currently taking part in spring training as they gear up for the upcoming 2026 season. The Cubs are looking to bounce back after losing to the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS to end their season in 2025. On Thursday, as spring training continues, the team announced a slew of moves they […]

The Chicago Cubs made it back to the playoffs after a four year hiatus in 2025. But after getting ousted in the NLDS, they’re looking to go even further in 2026. Chicago’s journey back to the postseason of course begins on Opening Day. And when the Cubs take to the field to take on the […]

So far, Team USA is off to a good start in the World Baseball Classic. They trounced Brazil in their opener, 15-5. On Saturday, they won their second over Great Britain by a score of 9-1. For third baseman Alex Bregman, it is his second stint at the WBC since 2017. Adding to his value […]

The Chicago Cubs will face the Arizona Diamondbacks in Spring Training. As Cubs manager Craig Counsell prepares for this battle, he will see a familiar face on the other side, as his son will be taking his first pro at-bat, according to Jesse Rogers. “Diamondbacks’ 10th-round pick Brady Counsell is on today’s game roster against […]

The Chicago Cubs continue shaping their future around a new wave of prospects, and one rising star is already addressing the spotlight. Top prospect Moises Ballesteros recently responded to criticism surrounding his defense and conditioning as the organization evaluates his role during spring training 2026. Ballesteros enters the 2026 season as the Cubs’ top prospect, […]

With the Chicago Cubs preparing for the 2026 season, manager Craig Counsell seems to have a new plan for one of the team’s former top prospects. However, the decision will force the infielder to make some big adjustments for the upcoming campaign. Reports indicate that infielder Matt Shaw is going to get some work in […]

After a solid season in 2025 capped off with an NLDS loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, the Chicago Cubs reloaded their roster in a major way, replacing a departing Kyle Tucker with his former Houston Astros teammate Alex Bregman, the do-it-all third baseman the team was reportedly interested in before last season, too. Asked about […]

The Chicago Cubs on Sunday reclaimed infielder Ben Cowles off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays, another development in a long line of roster moves involving the 26-year-old throughout the past 15 months. The Cubs freed up 40-man roster space by moving right-hander Shelby Miller to the 60-day injured list. Miller underwent UCL and flexor […]

The Houston Astros won the World Series in 2017. They featured an exciting young core of players that included a third baseman by the name of Alex Bregman. Houston looked like the next big team in baseball. A few years later, however, it was revealed that the Astros were involved in a sign-stealing scandal. The […]

As Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong prepares for his first World Baseball Classic, he’ll be surrounded by plenty of superstars on Team USA. However, there is one name atop his list that he is most excited to be around. Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper is expected to play a pivotal role for Team USA. […]

A few games into their spring training slate, the Chicago Cubs are in a bit of a slide. The Cubs dropped their third game in a row Sunday, falling to the Chicago White Sox 8-1. Although things didn’t work out against their crosstown rivals, Chicago’s marquee free agent addition, third baseman Alex Bregman, slammed his […]

Battling back from elbow surgery is never a simple process. It requires motivation, dedication and hard-work. Chicago Cubs star pitcher Justin Steele is hoping to return within the first few months of the 2026 regular season following a long injury recovery. On Saturday, the southpaw provided a heartfelt update on X, formerly Twitter. Last bullet […]

Many managers and players are participating in numerous interviews throughout spring training as the MLB world prepares for the 2026 season. Many questions and answers feel similar for the most part, but Cubs manager Craig Counsell recently refused to answer a specific question. In an interview with MLB Network, Counsell was asked who the ace […]

With the Chicago Cubs preparing for Opening Day with the team in the midst of spring training, there is no denying the expectations that the ball club has heading into the 2026 season. While the Cubs made headlines signing star Alex Bregman, the one area that this analyst believes will help the team shine is […]

The Chicago Cubs landed Alex Bregman in free agency, making up for the loss of Kyle Tucker, and seemingly replacing one of their hitters in the lineup. And after the Cubs acquired Edward Cabrera in a trade, things look better for the rotation. But with all the moves, there are still some debates about their […]

The Chicago Cubs are in the midst of spring training with their sights set on resolve. Infielder Dansby Swanson is hoping to give fans a glimmer of hope after an early exit in the NLDS to the Milwaukee Brewers. At the same time, Swanson is setting his sights beyond the upcoming season. Recently, Swanson discussed […]

The Chicago Cubs opened spring training with a significant roster development, as manager Craig Counsell confirmed that recent offseason acquisition and first baseman Tyler Austin will miss months following right knee surgery. The setback removes a projected Opening Day bench option and alters the club’s early roster outlook. Austin, 34, signed a one-year, $1.25 million […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong offered a candid snapshot of what Alex Bregman is already bringing to the Chicago Cubs, calling the veteran’s baseball mind “freaky” in a new spring training clip—an important window into where the Cubs organization wants its young center fielder to grow in 2026. On Wednesday, Foul Territory posted a video to its official […]

Veteran third baseman Alex Bregman was among the Chicago Cubs’ additions this past offseason. Meanwhile, star shortstop Dansby Swanson is an established player, yet he believes Bregman can help “enhance” his game. “Everywhere he’s ever been, he’s been successful,” Swanson said of Bregman, via Foul Territory. “He’s been able to get the most out of […]

The Chicago Cubs are looking to sustain their momentum after making it back to the MLB playoffs in 2025 for the first time since 2020, and for star shortstop Dansby Swanson, it’s a reflection of the club living up to its promise to the players. “Yeah, I mean, I think I just, I mean, I […]

It will be fair to say that Derrick Rose became the biggest name in Chicago Bulls history since the days of Michael Jordan. Until an ACL tear and subsequent injuries derailed his career, Rose was viewed as and played as a truly generational star, becoming the first player since MJ to win the MVP award […]

Spring training has kicked off in MLB, and some players are getting accustomed to their new teams. One of those players is Alex Bregman, who joined the Chicago Cubs this offseason. Now, Bregman is talking about the ribbing he is getting from his new teammate, Dansby Swanson, according to his interview on Foul Territory. Bregman […]

Los Angeles Dodgers fans have been in a tiff over Pete Crow-Armstrong after the Chicago Cubs star claimed they don’t care about their team in the same way as Chicago fans. On Wednesday, Crow-Armstrong was given the opportunity to clear the air, and he essentially double-downed on his original take. While guest appearing on “Foul […]

A huge HBCU baseball classic is set to be played in Chicago in May. The Chicago HBCU Baseball Classic, featuring Alabama A&M and Prairie View A&M, is set to take place at Wrigley Field on Saturday, May 2. The game will occur after the Chicago Cubs’ early afternoon matchup versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. The game […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers feature the best roster in baseball. As MLB fans know, however, the best team doesn’t always win the World Series. Anything can happen in October. While LA has taken care of business in each of the past two seasons, earning a three-peat may prove to be a daunting task. Without further […]

Alex Bregman was linked to multiple teams in MLB free agency. A Boston Red Sox-Bregman reunion was a possibility, while other suitors emerged throughout the offseason. Bregman ultimately signed with the Chicago Cubs, however. So, what led the 31-year-old to choose the Cubs? The third baseman was asked about his free agency decision during a […]

Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong riled up Los Angeles Dodgers fans recently after making claims they don’t care as much about the team as Cubs fans do about theirs. On Tuesday, one analyst for L.A. shared his reaction to the NSFW comments Crow-Armstrong made. During a segment on SportsNet L.A., a local sports show in […]

The New York Mets traded Pete Crow-Armstrong to the Chicago Cubs back in 2021 in exchange for Javier Baez and Trevor Williams. Since then, Crow-Armstrong has developed his game and become an emerging superstar for Chicago last season. Leading up to the 2026 campaign, Crow-Armstrong opened up about that trade back in 2021. Some believe […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong’s latest remarks have ignited a fanbase rivalry and turned the spotlight squarely on the Los Angeles Dodgers—a little over a month before Opening Day 2026. In a feature that produced a now-viral quote, the young Chicago Cubs center fielder didn’t hold back when comparing fan passion in Chicago to what he sees from […]

A little over a month until MLB Opening Day, the Chicago Cubs have reportedly agreed to sign Michael Conforto. Baseball insider Jon Heyman posted on X, formerly Twitter, early Monday morning that Conforto, who spent last season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, was Chicago-bound. At the time of writing, no further information has been reported, […]

Action is starting to heat up across the big leagues, with MLB spring training games underway. But on Sunday, that took a different meaning, at least in the early goings of the Cactus League game between the Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa, Arizona. During the first inning of […]

The Chicago Cubs’ 2025 campaign faced an early obstacle when ace Justin Steele went down with an elbow injury that required season-ending surgery, but the lefty continues to work his way back and should be ready to go some time after the start of the upcoming year. Steele gave an update on his progress during […]

Although they are in different stages of their respective MLB careers, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Carson Kelly both enjoyed breakout campaigns in 2025. The Chicago Cubs teammates each made drastic improvements offensively and helped the franchise end a four-year playoff drought. Sharing a clubhouse during a memorable season can create quite the bond. Their blossoming friendship […]

The Chicago Cubs have high hopes heading into the 2026 MLB season. Chicago signed Alex Bregman this offseason as part of their attempt to make a run at a World Series title. However, there is one looming contract situation the team still has yet to figure out. Outfielder Seiya Suzuki is heading into the final […]

Manager Pat Murphy and the Milwaukee Brewers recently agreed to a new three-year contract extension. Craig Counsell, who managed the Brewers from 2015-2023 before leaving and taking the Chicago Cubs manager job in 2024, was asked about his thoughts on the Murphy contract extension. “I’m thrilled for him. Thrilled,” Counsell said, via Bob Nightengale of […]

The Chicago Cubs have now gone 10 seasons since their historic World Series victory in the 2016 World Series. That seven-game triumph over the Cleveland Indians (now Guardians) represented a catharsis for both the franchise and their long-suffering fans. The Cubs had gone 108 years between World Series titles and it took a remarkable rally […]