The Chicago Cubs’ offseason transaction game was strong as their opening-day roster was heavily influenced by free agency, trades and extensions.

The Chicago Cubs made one big splash in free agency while losing another, and host the still-rebuilding Washington Nationals.

The Washington Nationals battle the Chicago Cubs in the second of their three-game season-opening series on Saturday. Washington defeated Chicago 10-4 on Thursday afternoon. The Nationals (1-0), who finished fifth in the National League East in 2025 at 66-96,

This week has not only been about the beginning of the Cubs’ quest to return to the postseason after last fall’s October experience. In light of the six-year extension with center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and the reported long-term agreement with second baseman Nico Hoerner,

Cade Horton tossed 6 1/3 strong innings and Miguel Amaya and Ian Happ hit home runs Saturday, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 10-2 win over the Washington Nationals.

The Chicago Cubs this week reportedly agreed to a six-year extension with another core piece of their young roster.

Jason Heyward’s legacy with the Chicago Cubs is that of a World Series champion and unfulfilled potential.

The last time Wrigley Field was packed with fans prior to Thursday’s season opener, the Cubs pulled off a needed win to keep their October dreams alive. The North Siders nabbed a victory over the riva

Iowa scored three runs in the bottom of the first inning and then didn’t score again. First, left fielder Justin Dean walked to lead off the bottom of the inning. He then stole second, went to third on a bad throw and scored on a fielder’s choice by first baseman Jonathon Long.