Meghan Montemurro

Meghan Montemurro is in her fourth year covering the Cubs for the Tribune. She has covered Major League Baseball for the last 14 years after graduating from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Chicago Cubs' Alex Bregman starts his swing on a pitch during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees, Monday, March 23, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Will it be another big year for Alex Bregman, the Chicago Cubs’ hitting-obsessed newcomer?

March 26, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

As the Chicago Cubs open the season Thursday, Alex Bregman's performance and fit in the lineup could be what the team needs to push it into a deep October run.

The Royals' Maikel Garcia is caught stealing by Cubs second baseman Scott Kingery during a spring training game Feb. 23, 2026, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Chicago Cubs finalize opening-day roster: Dylan Carlson and Scott Kingery make it, Justin Steele to 60-day IL

March 25, 2026 at 3:32 p.m.

Three nonroster invitees earned a spot out of camp as the Chicago Cubs added outfielders Michael Conforto and Dylan Carlson and infielder Scott Kingery ahead of Thursday's opener.

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong greets the crowd as he heads out on defense in the first inning of Game 3 of the NL Division Series against the Brewers on Oct. 8, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs and Pete Crow-Armstrong are finalizing a contract extension for the All-Star center fielder

March 24, 2026 at 11:15 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs and All-Star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong are finalizing an agreement on a contract extension, pending medical exams.

Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki sits in the dugout before a Cactus League game against the White Sox at Sloan Park on Feb. 20, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs roster news: Seiya Suzuki starts season on IL — and Ben Brown will be used out of bullpen

March 23, 2026 at 1:48 p.m.

Seiya Suzuki's PCL sprain in his right knee will force the Chicago Cubs right fielder to begin the season on the injured list.

Cubs' Michael Conforto stands in to bat against the Diamondbacks during the first inning of a spring training game on March 5, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Cactus League report: Michael Conforto’s Cubs path to playing — and Sox’s Austin Hays is ‘finding the barrel’

March 23, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Before the Cubs opener at Wrigley Field, a two-game exhibition series against the Yankees awaits. The White Sox wrap up their time in Arizona with Monday's finale before heading to...

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell speaks with members of the press after practice during spring training at Sloan Park Sunday Feb. 15, 2026 in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs make camp cuts as opening-day roster starts coming into focus — but who will get a bench spot?

March 22, 2026 at 5:54 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs are also keeping an eye on transactions around the league and who might become available.

Pete Crow-Armstrong, wearing a Catapult vest, walks on the field during live batting practice during Cubs spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

How the Chicago Cubs are using biometric data to further player development and health

March 22, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs' investment in biometric data and tools over the last five years relies on trust and buy-in from players as the organization looks to find every edge.

Japan's Seiya Suzuki waits for a replay review after attempting to steal second base during a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal against Venezuela on March 14, 2026, in Miami. (Lynne Sladky/AP)

Seiya Suzuki ruled out for Chicago Cubs opener, while veteran OF Michael Conforto makes the team

March 21, 2026 at 7:06 p.m.

Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki, sidelined by a right knee injury, has been ruled out for opening day, manager Craig Counsell said Saturday.

Venezuela closer Daniel Palencia celebrates after recording the final out of the team's victory over the United States in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Miami. (Al Bello/Getty)

Daniel Palencia shows off his WBC gold medal as he rejoins Chicago Cubs: ‘I knew that moment was mine’

March 20, 2026 at 7:52 p.m.

Chicago Cubs closer Daniel Palencia, who earned the save for Venezuela in the WBC final, has plans for his gold medal: "I'm going to sleep with it."

Cubs designated hitter Moisés Ballesteros takes batting practice ahead of Game 3 of the NL wild-card series against the Padres on Oct. 2, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Moisés Ballesteros, 22, makes Chicago Cubs opening-day roster. ‘He has earned that,’ Craig Counsell says.

March 20, 2026 at 6:35 p.m.

Moisés Ballesteros has hit his way onto the Chicago Cubs opening-day roster. Manager Craig Counsell summoned Ballesteros to his office Friday to deliver the news.

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