The Cubs brought in Bregman Cabrera to the rotation, while core players like Dansby Swanson and Nico Hoerner emphasize a win-now mindset. Early-season reporting noted renewed urgency, with Bregman viewed as a change agent on-field spark; elbow surgery put Steele in a mid-season return plan. The club's outlook centers on depth, pitching depth, and gearing up for October to meet elevated goals in 2026.
CHICAGO -- A group of Cubs players -- including new third baseman Alex Bregman -- spent part of Friday morning at Wrigley Field, doing some light hitting in the batting cage, but mostly hanging out and talking. Nico Hoerner did take a moment to head up the tunnel, braving the
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www.si.com“I think that we all had a dose of reality of what we needed to do to get better,” shortstop Dansby Swanson said. “Everyone’s been very forward-thinking in what we need to do in order to be the best that we can. … They’ve addressed everything that needed to be addressed. I just couldn’t be more excited about getting this year going.” Hoerner said bringing Bregman into the fold was a “huge jolt” for the team. "For his immediate impact he has as a player,” Hoerner said, “but also just...
www.mlb.comAfter an NLDS exit in 2025, the Chicago Cubs are entering the 2026 season with a renewed sense of purpose and high expectations. The team's core has largely remained intact, and key offseason additions like veteran third baseman Alex Bregman and starting pitcher Edward Cabrera have raised the team's ceiling. The Cubs are hungry to take the next step and win the World Series, with players like Jameson Taillon and Matthew Boyd expressing a determination to finish the job this year.
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