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CHC • Outfielder • #8
about 5 hours ago
It’s the farthest any ball has been pushed by the wind in the three years that Weather Applied has been tracking such things. Happ’s ninth-inning fly off the Nationals’ Cionel Pérez would have been projected at 435 feet under neutral conditions, but with about 30 mph of wind working against it, James Wood caught in shy of the warning track.
Source: MLB.com
CHC • Pitcher • #16
1 day ago
Boyd struck out seven and walked only one, but the contact against him was very loud. Seven of the nine balls in play against him were hard-hit, with four of those topping 105 mph. He gave up a 111-mph homer to Joey Weimer and a 111-mph shot to right to CJ Abrams that would have been a homer in 29 ballparks (Abrams wound up being thrown out at second after watching his single). Boyd’s velocity was fine today. He also had some issues with hard contact this spring, but he still seems like a fine bet at the moment. He’ll get the Angels next.
CHC • Infielder • #29
1 day ago
Neither of Busch’s first two hits were well struck, but the third was a sharp opposite-field liner. With the injured Tyler Austin no longer a threat, Busch figures to start against most lefties, adding to his fantasy value even if he’s dropped from the leadoff spot in those situations.
CHC • Infielder • #2
1 day ago
The deal, which is pending a physical, would keep Hoerner in Chicago through the 2031 season. Hoerner had been set to hit free agency following the 2026 season, which let to rampant trade speculation surrounding him throughout the winter. He’s now a piece that they will build around going forward.
Source: Jesse Rogers
CHC • Infielder • #6
1 day ago
Despite the Nationals throwing a right-handed pitcher, it will be Shaw in right field and not Michael Conforto. Shaw has struggled with his outfield defense this spring, so he may not have a long leash in the outfield, but his offensive production improved drastically in the second half of last season and carries over into spring training. Playing time in Chicago remains a mystery when Seiya Suzuki (knee) is healthy, but Shaw is worth adding in case his super utility role leads to three to four starts per week. The rest of the Cubs’ lineup is Michal Busch 1B, Alex Bregman 3B, Ian Happ LF, Pete Crow-Armstrong CF, Nico Hoerner 2B, Carson Kelly C, Moises Ballesteros DH, Dansby Swanson SS, and Matt Shaw RF.
CHC • LF
2 days ago
Conforto winds up getting a spot on Chicago’s season-opening roster following knee injuries to Seiya Suzuki and Tyler Austin. The 33-year-old veteran struggled with the Dodgers last year but he should continue to get opportunities against right-handed pitchers.
CHC • 3B-CF
2 days ago
Kingery is further proof that defensive versatility is the surest path to a bench role in the modern era. The 31-year-old utility specialist’s career didn’t play out as anticipated when the Phillies signed him to a long-term contract extension when he was one of the better prospects in the game but he’s managed to stick around on the fringes of several organizations. He’ll open the year in a limited role coming off Chicago’s bench.
CHC • Outfielder • #27
2 days ago
Suzuki doesn’t appear to be facing an extended absence since he’s already resumed baseball activities. However, he’ll require a minor league rehab stint to get his timing back after missing a couple weeks of game action. The 31-year-old corner outfielder belted a career-high 32 home runs and piled up 103 RBI over 151 games for Chicago last year. It’ll be Matt Shaw taking over in right field while he’s on the shelf.
CHC • Pitcher • #37
2 days ago
Cubs manager Craig Counsell told reporters Hodge could potentially be cleared to resume throwing in early April, which would put him on track to make it back at some point in late April or early May.
CHC • Pitcher • #36
2 days ago
Wicks could be ready to return to Chicago’s bullpen mix by mid-April after progressing to throwing bullpen sessions last week. He made eight relief appearances last year for the Cubs, finishing with an underwhelming 6.28 ERA — 3.98 xERA — and 13/1 K/BB ratio across 14 1/3 innings.
CHC • Pitcher • #35
2 days ago
Steele has already progressed to facing hitters in live batting practice and should be cleared to head out on a minor league rehab assignment at some point in April. The 30-year-old southpaw underwent Tommy John surgery last April and is on track to return to Chicago’s rotation at some point in May or June.
CHC • Pitcher • #37
2 days ago
Neely winds up losing his spot on Chicago’s 40-man roster to make room for veteran position players Scott Kingery and Michael Conforto. The 25-year-old righty hasn’t pitched in the big leagues since making six relief appearances for the Cubs back in 2024.
CHC • PH-RF
3 days ago
Carlson winds up with a spot on Chicago’s season-opening roster with Seiya Suzuki (knee) requiring a trip to the injured list. The 27-year-old former top prospect has bounced around the past couple seasons. He hit .203 with six homers in 83 games for the Orioles last year.
CHC • PH
3 days ago
Austin is facing a multi-month absence after undergoing right knee surgery last month. The 34-year-old power-hitting veteran figures to be an option for Chicago again at some point in the second half of the year.
CHC • Outfielder • #4
3 days ago
Passan adds that the long-term contract agreement, which ostensibly buys out Crow-Armstrong’s four remaining arbitration-eligible seasons and two additional free agent years, could be worth up to $133 million through performance-based escalators. The 23-year-old center fielder blossomed into a legitimate fantasy star last season, cobbling together a magnificent 31-homer, 35-steal breakthrough campaign. He’ll be at the epicenter of Chicago’s long-term roster build and projects as a perennial early-round selection in fantasy drafts as he approaches his physical prime.
Source: Jeff Passan
CHC • 3B
3 days ago
Bregman took familiar foe Gerrit Cole deep in the opening frame on a 96.1 mph sinker at the bottom of the strike zone. The 31-year-old free agent import will bat in the heart of Chicago’s lineup and projects as a top-10 range fantasy option at the hot corner heading into the year.
CHC • Pitcher • #27
3 days ago
Cabrera’s mostly excellent spring ends on a sour note after coughing up seven hits, including three home runs, on a 91-degree afternoon in the Arizona desert. He struck out three and issued a pair of walks. Fortunately, the results don’t matter here. The 27-year-old will make his Cubs debut this weekend with an extremely favorable home matchup against the Nationals.
CHC • PH-RF
3 days ago
With Seiya Suzuki (knee) landing on the injured list, there was a spot on the Opening Day roster. Carlson hit .304/.429/.413 in 56 plate appearances this spring with one home run and seven runs scored. He will strictly be a backup until Suzuki returns.
Source: Cubs Zone
CHC • Outfielder • #4
4 days ago
No word yet on the financial terms. Crow-Armstrong made the leap into full-fledged superstardom last season, delivering a 31-homer, 35-steal breakout campaign and emerging as one of the most impactful all-around contributors in the fantasy landscape. The 23-year-old center fielder is firmly entrenched as one of the core building blocks for the Cubs moving forward and projects as a perennial early-round selection in all fantasy formats as he enters his physical prime.
Source: Jeff Passan
CHC • Outfielder • #13
4 days ago
There simply isn’t a spot of Alcántara on Chicago’s season-opening roster, even with Seiya Suzuki (knee) heading to the injured list. The 23-year-old prospect offers an intriguing power/speed blend, but he’s been incredibly streaky at the highest level, which has made it tough for him to carve out a permanent role. He could wind up getting another shot if the whole Matt Shaw outfield experiment winds up backfiring.
CHC • Infielder • #2
4 days ago
It’s flown a bit under the radar fantasy-wise, but Hoerner has put together a strong spring, batting .389 (14-for-36) with six extra-base hits, including a pair of home runs, in 14 games. The 28-year-old speedster will occupy the leadoff spot in Chicago’s formidable lineup and projects as a top-10 second baseman fantasy-wise thanks to a realistic 25-steal, 80-runs scored floor to go along with a strong batting average.
CHC • Pitcher • #48
4 days ago
Palencia was named Chicago’s closer roughly a month ago by skipper Craig Counsell and he’s looked the part this spring, putting together a dominant run as Venezuela’s stopper in the World Baseball Classic before finishing Cactus League play with four shutout frames. The hard-throwing 26-year-old has the talent to blossom into an upper-echelon fantasy closer this season and looks like a borderline top-10 option already.
CHC •
4 days ago
Imanaga generated a staggering 17 swinging strikes, with nearly half of them (eight) coming on his sweeper alone. The 32-year-old’s fastball velocity was up nearly two miles per-hour in this outing as he continues to flash increased velocity this spring, leading to a 4.50 ERA and 18/3 K/BB ratio across 18 innings of work. He’s looked extremely impressive this spring, causing his fantasy stock to increase as a result, vaulting him into the top 40-50 range among starting pitchers entering the year. He’s in line to take the ball on Saturday against the Nationals to kick off the regular season.
CHC • Pitcher • #72
4 days ago
The team wants Assad to remain stretched out as a starter, so he will pitch in the rotation in Triple-A. This means that Ben Brown has made the Cubs’ Opening Day roster as a reliever. While the Cubs have not officially transitioned Brown to the bullpen, it likely remains the best fit for his skillset.
Source: Patrick Mooney
CHC • Outfielder • #27
4 days ago
We already knew that Suzuki would not be ready for Opening Day, but now the Cubs have decided to hold him out for longer. There isn’t any new information, and there was no setback or increased level of concern; the Cubs are simply being cautious with Suzuki at the start of the season. Matt Shaw figures to be the regular starter in right field until Suzuki comes back, and is worth adding in most league types given how well he played after the All-Star Break last year. How well Shaw plays and how soon Suzuki comes back could impact the playing time for Moises Ballesteros. If Shaw hits, and the Cubs want to bring Suzuki back as a designated hitter to not stress his knee, that could mean Ballesteros would lose his spot as a regular in the starting lineup.
Source: Patrick Mooney
CHC • Outfielder • #8
5 days ago
Happ’s homer was the second of the season, and it came in the third inning off Chad Patrick. The outfielder’s roundtripper came right after an Alex Bregman homer, and the two will likely be hitting near each other to open the regular season. Happ will once again be a solid — if flawed — fantasy option in 2026, because that’s what he’s been for seemingly the last 40 years.
CHC • 3B
5 days ago
Bregman and Ian Happ went back-to-back in the third inning off Chad Patrick. The 31-year-old has swung the bat well in his first spring training with the Cubs, posting a slash of .471/.550/1.000. Bregman is more of a high-floor than a high-ceiling player at this stage, but there’s still enough oompf in his bat to suggest he’s worth a starting spot in eligible formats.
CHC • Pitcher • #39
5 days ago
Conrad was the 17th pick of the 2025 MLB Draft out of Wake Forest, and while his first full professional season will be delayed, he has a chance to be a strong fantasy option in the long-term with several above-average tools.
Source: Jordan Bastian
CHC • Pitcher • #22
5 days ago
Horton is ending the spring on the right note. He followed a 10-strikeout performance Monday with this gem where he allowed just four hits and struck out three against zero walks. The 24-year-old doesn’t project as a fantasy ace, but it’s worth remembering that he was excellent in his rookie campaign in 2025, and a step up in 2026 is well within reach.
CHC •
5 days ago
Despite it being the final Sunday of spring training, there were no real surprises among this batch of cuts. The Cubs still have 38 players remaining in big league camp as they attempt to whittle down their roster in advance of Opening Day.