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The Cubs will ease Seiya Suzuki back into the lineup after his knee injury sustained during the World Baseball Classic, using depth in right field and at DH (Matt Shaw, Michael Conforto, Moises Ballesteros) to manage his ramp-up. Suzuki is expected to appear in roughly two of every three games initially, with rotations and occasional rest days to protect him, and should return to near daily usage once he’s fully healthy.
The Cubs defeated the Rays 6-2 to win the series and move back to .500, with Nico Hoerner starting the night with a homer and Michael Conforto delivering a bases-clearing hit. Colin Rea filled in effectively, tossing five solid innings as Tampa Bay struggled with errors and decisions. The bullpen locked things down late, and Chicago’s offense appears to be finding its footing as Seiya Suzuki nears a return.
Edward Cabrera pitched six scoreless innings in his Cubs debut at Wrigley Field, allowing just one hit and one walk while striking out five as Chicago beat the Angels 7-2; Ian Happ homered for the third time this year, and Cabrera’s strong first appearance in a Cubs uniform offers an encouraging start to his tenure.
Jason Heyward announced his retirement after 16 MLB seasons with the Braves, Cubs, Dodgers and Padres, saying he’s grateful to have lived his dream. A first-round pick who debuted in 2010, Heyward earned five Gold Gloves, helped the Cubs break their 108-year championship drought, and finished his career with a .255 batting average, 186 home runs in 1,824 games and 45 postseason appearances.
The Chicago Cubs signed Pete Crow-Armstrong to a multi-year extension worth north of $100 million, locking in a 23-year-old star after his Gold Glove season and a 30-30-30 performance (31 HR, 35 SB, 37 doubles); Cubs leadership expects continued improvement as he enters his prime.
The Chicago Cubs are finalizing a long-term contract extension with Pete Crow-Armstrong, cementing him as a franchise cornerstone after a breakout 2025 season in which he became an All-Star, earned a Gold Glove, and posted 31 homers, 95 RBIs and 35 stolen bases, while showcasing elite defense; at 24, he is set to anchor Chicago’s lineup for years to come as the team builds around him and its star talents.
The Chicago Cubs have reportedly agreed to a long-term contract with outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, though final terms like length and money were not disclosed. Nightengale indicated the deal will exceed $100 million, with observers using the eight-year, $111 million Corbin Carroll deal as a benchmark though inflation has occurred since then. Crow-Armstrong has said he loves Chicago and wants to stay, and the Cubs have signaled a long-term commitment as well, with more details to come.
The Chicago Cubs have finalized a multi-year, nine-figure contract extension with center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, making him the franchise’s longest-tenured player and the face of the team. The deal is worth over $100 million and will run a minimum of six years, potentially up to nine, keeping the 23/24-year-old star with Chicago beyond 2031 as the club’s payroll climbs toward about $221 million. Crow-Armstrong, an All-Star who finished with 31 homers and 35 steals, was drafted by the Mets in 2020 and traded to the Cubs for Javier Baez; Cubs president Jed Hoyer lauded his superstar potential as the deal takes shape.
Seiya Suzuki left the World Baseball Classic quarterfinal with right knee discomfort and will be evaluated with imaging; if the injury is serious, it could impact the Cubs' Opening Day plans, given his spring surge and looming free-agent appeal. Chicago could lean on depth pieces like Carlson, Matt Shaw, Michael Conforto, or potentially promote Kevin Alcantara to cover in the outfield.
Seiya Suzuki left Japan’s World Baseball Classic game against Venezuela after a stolen-base attempt that left him limping with right knee discomfort. An update indicated the injury isn’t necessarily serious, but Cubs officials will monitor him as Opening Day approaches, with multiple outfield options available if he needs time off.
Team USA held on to beat Mexico 5-3 in World Baseball Classic pool play, remaining undefeated and delivering notable moments. Back in Cubs coverage, Cade Horton is on the mound in spring, Opening Day opponent Cade Cavalli was named, and other MLB notes surface (Hunter Greene’s injury concerns; Tarik Skubal weighing a second WBC start; Jesús Luzardo’s five-year extension with the Phillies) alongside Braves injuries and broader MLB chatter.
Team USA is stacked for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with Cubs players in the mix, and the article provides the full broadcast schedule along with Cubs spring-training notes and related updates, including interview highlights and a note that Spring Breakout will shift to a single-elimination format in 2027–28.
Bleacher Nation kicks off baseball season with Cubs-centric Spring Training updates: Alex Bregman in Cubs gear, the Cubs announce non-roster invites, and a look at Nico Hoerner’s value, alongside trade chatter (Red Sox-Brewers) and a broader roundup of Chicago sports headlines as pitchers and catchers report and the first Cactus League games loom.
FOX Sports ranks the greatest two-year turnarounds in sports, placing Indiana’s rapid 2024–25 transformation to a College Football Playoff contender (and possible national champion) at No. 1, and listing in order Leicester City (2015–16), the 1999 Rams, the 1981 49ers, the 2003 USC Trojans, the 1980–81 Boston Celtics, the 1992 Dallas Cowboys, the 1969 New York Mets, the 2001 New England Patriots, and the 2016 Chicago Cubs, with several honorable mentions.
Bleacher Nation’s Cubs bullets summarize the club’s offseason activity, including Alex Bregman officially signing with Chicago, Ballesteros and Long positioning for MLB roles after the Owen Caissie trade, and the start of the Cubs’ 10th‑anniversary celebrations with a 2016 reunion, plus related signings and rumors.