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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

4:18 PM - Shelby Miller (ChC) Cubs signed Miller to a two-year, $2.5 million contract Friday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

11:22 AM - Daniel Palencia (ChC) manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday that Palencia will open the season as the team's closer, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

5:59 PM - Kyle Wright (ChC) signed a minor-league contract with the Cubs on Tuesday and received an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

9:45 AM - Vince Velasquez (ChC) Cubs signed Velasquez to a minor-league contract Tuesday.

9:39 AM - Owen Miller (ChC) Cubs signed Miller to a minor-league contract Tuesday.

4:12 PM - Gabe Klobosits (ChC) Cubs signed Klobosits to a minor-league contract Monday, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.

11:43 AM - Justin Steele (ChC) (elbow) threw off a mound Jan. 16 for the first time since undergoing UCL revision surgery April 18, MLB.com reports.

9:24 AM - Dylan Carlson (ChC) Cubs signed Carlson to a minor-league contract Saturday that includes an invitation to spring training, Greg Zumach of Baseball Tribune reports.

7:37 PM - Moises Ballesteros (ChC) has a clearer path to the Cubs' starting DH job as a result of the trade that sent Owen Caissie to the Marlins for Edwin Cabrera, Jordan Bastain of MLB.com reports.

5:26 PM - Chas McCormick (ChC) signed a minor-league contract with the Cubs on Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

4:09 PM - Trent Thornton (ChC) Cubs signed Thornton (Achilles) to a contract Monday, Tread Athletics reports.

10:25 AM - Yacksel Rios (ChC) signed a minor-league contract with the Cubs on Saturday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

4:15 PM - Ben Cowles (ChC) Cubs claimed Cowles off waivers from the White Sox on Thursday.

1:36 PM - Matt Shaw (ChC) president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said Thursday that Shaw could be used some in the outfield this season, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.

4:16 PM - Justin Dean (ChC) Cubs claimed Dean off waivers from the Giants on Tuesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

2:57 PM - Corbin Martin (ChC) Cubs signed Martin to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Lance Brozdowski of Marquee Sports Network reports.

12:12 PM - Tyler Beede (ChC) agreed to a minor-league contract with the Cubs on Sunday, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.

2:24 PM - Justin Steele (ChC) Cubs and Steele (elbow) avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $6.775 million contract Thursday, Patrick Mooney of Athletic reports.

10:32 AM - Jeff Brigham (ChC) Cubs signed Brigham to a minor-league contract Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Bruce Levine of 670Score.com reports.