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.

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.

Jonathon Long poses for a portrait on Cubs media day during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs notes from camp: Jonathon Long in the mix for bench spot — and Shota Imanaga is a whiff machine

March 19, 2026 at 4:20 p.m.

As the Chicago Cubs navigate building their bench, with Seiya Suzuki's PCL sprain adding a wrinkle to their decisions, first baseman Jonathon Long isn't out of the mix.

The sun rises over Sloan Park before the Chicago Cubs workout during spring training on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

‘Just feels like you’re on fire’: How Cubs and White Sox players adjust to record-breaking heat in Arizona

March 19, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

A high of 106 degrees is forecast for the Phoenix area on Friday. The Chicago White Sox and Cubs have adjusted their training and game schedules accordingly.

Marquee Sports Network signage the left field home team bullpen at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)

Marquee Sports Network reaches agreement with Hulu and Amazon Prime to stream Chicago Cubs games

March 18, 2026 at 5:04 p.m.

Chicago Cubs fans will have more direct-to-consumer streaming options to watch games this year.

Japan's Seiya Suzuki is helped off the field after being injured at second base during a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal against Venezuela on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Chicago Cubs get ‘good news’ on Seiya Suzuki, who has a PCL sprain and is questionable for opening day

March 17, 2026 at 6:53 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs might be without Seiya Suzuki to start the season, but they appear to have avoided worse news about their right fielder's injured right knee.

Cade Horton pitches in a practice bullpen during Cubs spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 18, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

3 notable performances from Chicago Cubs camp this spring, including Cade Horton showing elite stuff

March 17, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

With eight Cactus League games remaining before the Cubs depart Arizona for Chicago, three notable performances have stood out this spring.

Seiya Suzuki of Team Japan poses for photos after the 8-6 win during the 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool C game between South Korea and Japan at Tokyo Dome on March 7, 2026, in Tokyo, Japan. (Toru Hanai/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs waiting for Seiya Suzuki’s MRI results to learn severity of right knee injury

March 16, 2026 at 5:35 p.m.

Seiya Suzuki underwent an evaluation by the Chicago Cubs' doctor on Monday, after which the team felt an MRI was necessary.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon pitches in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Cactus League report: Cubs’ Jameson Taillon needs to ‘tinker’ more — and White Sox lead league in key category

March 16, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

It will be a scorching final full week of spring training, with projected temperatures over 100 degrees in the Phoenix area.

Japan's Seiya Suzuki is tagged out at second base by Venezuela's Gleyber Torres during the first inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Japan, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Chicago Cubs notes: Seiya Suzuki’s injury update — and Carson Kelly plays 1B for 1st time since high school

March 15, 2026 at 6:45 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs are awaiting clarity on Seiya Suzuki's injury.

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