The Cubs had a disheartening update on one of their star sluggers for Opening Day after his injury at the 2026 WBC.

After a dominant World Baseball Classic performance, Chicago Cubs reliever Daniel Palencia could be in for a breakout season.

Donation Options Search Search Search Cubs baseball president Jed Hoyer watches batting practice at spring training Saturday in Mesa, Ariz. John Antonoff/Sun-Times Share MESA, Ariz. — Not so fast. The Cubs may wait until they break spring training Tuesday to finalize their Opening Day roster.

The Chicago Cubs sent their minor-league player of the year to minor-league camp on March 22, paving the way for him to start the season in Iowa.

Chicago Cubs' star outfielder Seiya Suzuki will reportedly miss Opening Day and potentially more.

On Saturday, the Chicago Cubs beat the Seattle Mariners by a score of 7-1 in their most recent spring training game.The Cubs will have three more exhibition games before their Opening Day showdown with the Washington Nationals on March 26.

Jonathan Long wasn’t expected to make the Chicago Cubs’ opening day roster. The 24-year-old reached the Triple-A level in 2025, but was blocked at first base — his primary position — by a healthy Michael Busch.

Chicago Cubs personnel and fans will have to stay patient a bit longer before 2025 first-round pick Ethan Conrad makes his professional debut. The 21-year-old out of Wake Forest slid to No.