Chicago Cubs

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Wed, Apr 01, 2026

6:27 PM - Daniel Palencia (ChC) worked around a hit to pitch a clean inning of relief in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Angels. He struck out one.

6:20 PM - Matt Shaw (ChC) went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Angels.

6:14 PM - Michael Busch (ChC) went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Angels.

6:10 PM - Nico Hoerner (ChC) went 3-for-5 with two doubles, an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Angels.

5:26 PM - Matthew Boyd (ChC) (1-1) earned the win Wednesday against the Angels, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits and two walks in 5.2 innings. He struck out 10.

12:47 PM - Moises Ballesteros (ChC) is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Angels.

12:17 PM - Seiya Suzuki (ChC) manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday that Suzuki (knee) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Knoxville on Friday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Tue, Mar 31, 2026

6:43 PM - Seiya Suzuki (ChC) manager Craig Counsell said Tuesday that Suzuki (knee) will begin a rehab assignment during Chicago's upcoming road trip, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

4:48 PM - Carson Kelly (ChC) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's tilt against the Angels.

Mon, Mar 30, 2026

4:58 PM - Matt Shaw (ChC) is not in the lineup for Monday's contest against the Angels.

Sun, Mar 29, 2026

5:46 PM - Shota Imanaga (ChC) (0-1) took the loss Sunday against the Nationals, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks in five innings. He struck out seven.

5:15 PM - Ian Happ (ChC) went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Nationals.

5:12 PM - Alex Bregman (ChC) went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Nationals.

2:25 PM - Matt Shaw (ChC) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.

10:05 AM - Ian Happ (ChC) went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 10-2 win over the Nationals.

10:01 AM - Miguel Amaya (ChC) went 2-for-4 with a home run, an additional run scored and two total RBI in Saturday's 10-2 win over the Nationals.

Sat, Mar 28, 2026

7:50 PM - Pete Crow-Armstrong (ChC) went 2-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored and two stolen bases in Saturday's 10-2 win over the Nationals.

7:46 PM - Cade Horton (ChC) (1-0) picked up the win Saturday, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk over 6.1 innings in a 10-2 rout of the Nationals. He struck out four.

2:42 PM - Jack Neely (ChC) cleared waivers Saturday and was sent outright to Triple-A Iowa, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

12:22 PM - Michael Conforto (ChC) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals.

12:20 PM - Carson Kelly (ChC) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Washington.

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

7:17 PM - Matthew Boyd (ChC) (0-1) took the loss Thursday against the Nationals, allowing six runs on six hits and a walk across 3.2 innings. He struck out seven.

6:26 PM - Nico Hoerner (ChC) and the Cubs agreed to terms on a six-year contract extension Thursday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

11:18 AM - Michael Conforto (ChC) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals.

10:59 AM - Matt Shaw (ChC) is starting in right field and batting ninth in Thursday's season opener against the Nationals.

Wed, Mar 25, 2026

8:29 PM - Colin Rea (ChC) will make Chicago's Opening Day roster as a long reliever, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

3:01 PM - Michael Conforto (ChC) Cubs selected Conforto's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday.

2:58 PM - Scott Kingery (ChC) Cubs selected Kingery's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday.

2:53 PM - Jack Neely (ChC) Cubs designated Neely for assignment Wednesday.

2:50 PM - Justin Steele (ChC) Cubs placed Steele (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

2:29 PM - Porter Hodge (ChC) Cubs placed Hodge (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

2:04 PM - Jordan Wicks (ChC) Cubs placed Wicks (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

2:02 PM - Seiya Suzuki (ChC) Cubs placed Suzuki (knee) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

Tue, Mar 24, 2026

8:13 PM - Dylan Carlson (ChC) was informed Tuesday that he will make Chicago's Opening Day roster, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

1:13 PM - Porter Hodge (ChC) Cubs hope Hodge (elbow) is ready to play catch around April 1, MLB.com reports.

Mon, Mar 23, 2026

8:07 PM - Michael Conforto (ChC) Cubs informed Conforto on Sunday that he would be on the team's Opening Day roster, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

1:35 PM - Ben Brown (ChC) will be on the Cubs' Opening Day roster, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

1:19 PM - Javier Assad (ChC) Cubs optioned Assad to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Marquee Sports Network reports.

1:16 PM - Seiya Suzuki (ChC) manager Craig Counsell said Monday that Suzuki (knee) will begin the season on the injured list, Marquee Sports Network reports.

Sun, Mar 22, 2026

3:07 PM - Corbin Martin (ChC) Cubs reassigned Martin to minor-league camp Sunday.

3:04 PM - Collin Snider (ChC) Cubs reassigned Snider to minor-league camp Sunday.

Sat, Mar 21, 2026

6:54 PM - Michael Conforto (ChC) Cubs plan to add Conforto to their Opening Day roster, Patrick Mooney of Athletic reports.

6:43 PM - Seiya Suzuki (ChC) Craig Counsell said Saturday that Suzuki (knee) will not be ready in time for Opening Day, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

9:40 AM - Seiya Suzuki (ChC) (knee) has resumed light throwing and hitting as the Cubs determine if an IL stint will be necessary to start the regular season, MLB.com reports.

9:33 AM - Christian Bethancourt (ChC) Cubs informed Bethancourt that he did not make the major-league roster out of camp, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Fri, Mar 20, 2026

6:08 PM - Moises Ballesteros (ChC) was informed Friday that he will be on the Cubs' Opening Day roster, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

5:12 PM - Ethan Roberts (ChC) Cubs optioned Roberts to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Patrick Mooney of Athletic reports.

5:07 PM - Gavin Hollowell (ChC) Cubs optioned Hollowell to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Patrick Mooney of Athletic reports.

Tue, Mar 17, 2026

5:42 PM - Seiya Suzuki (ChC) was diagnosed with a strained PCL in his right knee, which manager Craig Counsell described as "good news," with the Cubs waiting to make a decision on the outfielder's Opening Day availability until the weekend, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

3:44 PM - Cade Horton (ChC) allowed a run on three hits and one walk while striking out 10 in Monday's Cactus League game against the Guardians.

Mon, Mar 16, 2026

4:37 PM - Seiya Suzuki (ChC) will undergo an MRI on his injured right knee Monday, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

Sun, Mar 15, 2026

10:30 AM - Jonathon Long (ChC) (elbow) went 1-for-3 with an RBI in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Rockies.

10:23 AM - Ben Brown (ChC) allowed one run on two hits across four innings of work in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Rockies. He struck out six.

Sat, Mar 14, 2026

9:34 PM - Seiya Suzuki (ChC) exited Saturday night's World Baseball Classic quarterfinals game against Venezuela in the bottom of the first inning with an undisclosed injury, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports.

10:09 AM - Jonathon Long (ChC) (elbow) faced live pitching Friday as he continues to ramp up his activity level, MLB.com reports.

10:02 AM - Justin Steele (ChC) (elbow) faced live hitters for the first time in 11 months Friday as he continues his recovery from UCL revision surgery last April, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

3:04 PM - Luke Little (ChC) Cubs optioned Little to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday.

2:41 PM - Ryan Rolison (ChC) Cubs optioned Rolison to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday.

2:13 PM - Justin Dean (ChC) Cubs optioned Dean to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday.

12:42 PM - Matthew Boyd (ChC) Cubs have named Boyd their Opening Day starter, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Tue, Mar 10, 2026

12:26 PM - Jordan Wicks (ChC) (forearm) is slated to throw off a mound next week, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

Mon, Mar 09, 2026

9:15 PM - Michael Conforto (ChC) has a good shot at earning an Opening Day bench spot with the Cubs, particularly with Tyler Austin (knee) out of the mix for several months, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Sun, Mar 08, 2026

5:29 PM - Jonathon Long (ChC) was diagnosed with a bruise and cleared of any structural issues with his left elbow, putting him on track to potentially return to baseball activities by the end of the week, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

2:37 PM - Jordan Wicks (ChC) Cubs announced Sunday that Wicks has been diagnosed with radial nerve irritation in his left forearm and will begin the season on the injured list, Bruce Levine of 670Score.com reports.

2:32 PM - Porter Hodge (ChC) Cubs announced Sunday that Hodge has been diagnosed with a right flexor tendon strain and will be shut down from throwing for two weeks before being re-evaluated, Bruce Levine of 670Score.com reports.

2:05 PM - Jack Neely (ChC) Cubs optioned Neely to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.

2:01 PM - Pedro Ramirez (ChC) Cubs optioned Ramirez to Double-A Knoxville on Sunday.

1:59 PM - James Triantos (ChC) Cubs optioned Triantos to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.

1:56 PM - Ben Cowles (ChC) Cubs optioned Cowles to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.

1:42 PM - Riley Martin (ChC) Cubs optioned Martin to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.

Sat, Mar 07, 2026

9:49 AM - Edward Cabrera (ChC) is using his four-seam fastball more in spring training as a complement to his changeup, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

9:41 AM - Ben Brown (ChC) is experimenting with adding a sinker to his pitch mix during spring training, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Sun, Mar 01, 2026

5:19 PM - Ben Cowles (ChC) was claimed off waivers by the Cubs on Sunday.

5:11 PM - Shelby Miller (ChC) (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list by the Cubs on Sunday.

3:17 PM - Michael Busch (ChC) manager Craig Counsell suggested Saturday that Busch won't be deployed in a platoon to open the season and has earned the right to play regularly versus left-handed pitchers, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

1:04 PM - Justin Steele (ChC) (elbow) had his last visit with Dr. Keith Meister and was fully cleared for throwing Sunday, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.

Sat, Feb 28, 2026

9:52 AM - Dansby Swanson (ChC) went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in Friday's Cactus League game against the Guardians.

9:44 AM - Edward Cabrera (ChC) struck out three batters across two scoreless innings in Friday's Cactus League game against the Guardians.

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

9:49 PM - Jonathon Long (ChC) (elbow) will not join Team Chinese Taipei for the World Baseball Classic, deciding instead to stay in camp to focus on his rehab, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Wed, Feb 25, 2026

12:08 PM - Jordan Wicks (ChC) manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday that Wicks has been diagnosed with left forearm inflammation, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

12:04 PM - Tyler Austin (ChC) manager Craig Counsell said that Austin underwent a patellar tendon debridement procedure on his right knee Tuesday and will be out for "months," Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

Tue, Feb 24, 2026

3:40 PM - Jonathon Long (ChC) manager Craig Counsell said that Long (elbow) took some swings Tuesday and feels better, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Mon, Feb 23, 2026

8:01 AM - Michael Conforto (ChC) Cubs signed Conforto on Monday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Sun, Feb 22, 2026

1:00 PM - Moises Ballesteros (ChC) reported to spring camp Sunday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Sat, Feb 21, 2026

6:13 PM - Jonathon Long (ChC) exited Saturday's Cactus League game against Texas with a sprained left elbow, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

4:15 PM - Jonathon Long (ChC) was removed from Saturday's Cactus League game against the Rangers with an apparent left wrist injury, Matthew Postins of SI.com reports.

9:40 AM - Porter Hodge (ChC) allowed two runs on a hit and four walks while retiring just a single batter via strikeout in Friday's Cactus League game against the White Sox.

9:34 AM - Jameson Taillon (ChC) allowed four runs on four hits and a walk across 1.2 innings of work in Friday's Cactus League game against the White Sox. He struck out one.

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

3:55 PM - Shota Imanaga (ChC) manager Craig Counsell said Thursday that Imanaga has been throwing harder this spring, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

Wed, Feb 18, 2026

10:40 AM - Dansby Swanson (ChC) is willing to swap some power for more contact in 2026, Bruce Levine of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Tue, Feb 17, 2026

11:59 AM - Justin Steele (ChC) (elbow) has been throwing 30-pitch bullpen sessions and is targeting a return to the majors in May or June, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun Times reports.

11:31 AM - Seiya Suzuki (ChC) figures to see regular playing time in right field but will also be a top DH option, particularly against lefties, when Matt Shaw may frequently cover right field, Bruce Levine of Marquee Sports Network reports.

10:01 AM - Matt Shaw (ChC) Cubs are expected to start Shaw in right field against left-handed pitchers, Bruce Levine of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Mon, Feb 16, 2026

9:12 AM - Pete Crow-Armstrong (ChC) fading down the stretch last season, Crow-Armstrong is aiming to make his swing more consistent and compact this year in an effort to find more sustained success at the plate, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Sun, Feb 15, 2026

3:45 PM - Moises Ballesteros (ChC) manager Craig Counsell said that Ballesteros (personal) isn't expected to report to camp until next weekend at the soonest, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

2:23 PM - Ben Cowles (ChC) Cubs designated Cowles for assignment Sunday, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.

10:38 AM - Nico Hoerner (ChC) and the Cubs will likely discuss a contract extension during spring training, but it's unclear if a deal will get done, Jesse Rogers of ESPN said on the Waddle and Silvy podcast.

Sat, Feb 14, 2026

10:31 AM - Javier Assad (ChC) arrived at Chicago's spring training Thursday after a slight delay due to a visa issue, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

10:22 AM - Moises Ballesteros (ChC) has not arrived at spring training yet due to a visa issue, but Chicago manager Craig Counsell said he is "expected shortly," Sarah Barber of Sports Illustrated reports.

10:11 AM - Shota Imanaga (ChC) is working on his pitch repertoire in spring training, including tweaking his sweeper and sinker grips and adding a cutter, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

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