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“He Hung the **** Out of It”: Canada Topples Colombia To Start WBC on Right Note On the backs of Owen Caissie, Abraham Toro, and Josh Naylor, the Canadians won their first game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

On the backs of Owen Caissie, Abraham Toro, and Josh Naylor, the Canadians won their first game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. #cubs #chicago #behereforit

07.03.2026 20:31 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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Baseball Movie Review: Little Big League (1994) Could a kid running the Minnesota Twins really be any worse than the Pohlad family?

Could a kid running the Minnesota Twins really be any worse than the Pohlad family? #cubs #chicago #behereforit

07.03.2026 16:33 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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All Rise In Houston: Judge’s Early Blast & Webb’s Dominance Power Team USA Past Brazil Team USA wins Game 1 of their WBC pool play behind great pitching from Logan Webb and an offensive explosion.

Team USA wins Game 1 of their WBC pool play behind great pitching from Logan Webb and an offensive explosion. #cubs #chicago #behereforit

07.03.2026 14:49 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Junior Caminero's Two-Run Blast Pushes The Dominican Republic Past Nicaragua An unexpected offensive shootout went in favor of Team Dominica.

An unexpected offensive shootout went in favor of Team Dominica. #cubs #chicago #behereforit

07.03.2026 14:18 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Video: Cubs Top Spring Breakout Prospects To Watch The Spring Breakout game is approaching; here are some Cubs prospects to watch!

The Spring Breakout game is approaching; here are some Cubs prospects to watch! #cubs #chicago #behereforit

07.03.2026 13:46 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Marquee's Shortcomings Have Put A Damper On Cubs' Spring Training There have been plenty of fun things happening during Cubs spring training, but we wouldn't know since we can't see most of it.

There have been plenty of fun things happening during Cubs spring training, but we wouldn't know since we can't see most of it. #cubs #chicago #behereforit

07.03.2026 13:11 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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Who To Watch In The WBC: Bregman At The Hot Corner, Bogaerts Leads The Netherlands Another full slate of WBC action is lined up on Saturday. Here are some of the players to watch.

Another full slate of WBC action is lined up on Saturday. Here are some of the players to watch. #cubs #chicago #behereforit

07.03.2026 12:35 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Javier Sanoja's Go-Ahead Homer Leads Venezuela To Victory Over The Netherlands It was all about Venezuela's offense in the first pool play game against the Netherlands.

It was all about Venezuela's offense in the first pool play game against the Netherlands. #cubs #chicago #behereforit

06.03.2026 22:29 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Cubs Spring Training News Roundup: WBC Stars Shine, Happ's Free Agency, Thoughts From Ballesteros Opening Day is less than three weeks from now. Based on the work underway in both Mesa and Tokyo in the World Baseball Classic, the North Siders look primed to start the 2026 campaign.

Opening Day is less than three weeks from now. Based on the work underway in both Mesa and Tokyo in the World Baseball Classic, the North Siders look primed to start the 2026 campaign. #cubs #chicago #behereforit

06.03.2026 21:25 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Jaxon Wiggins's Developmental Checklist is on Full Display The Cubs' top pitching prospect has made two Cactus League appearances, with the eyes of Statcast locked on his intense stuff. It's easy to see what makes him great—and what will make fans wait.

The Cubs' top pitching prospect has made two Cactus League appearances, with the eyes of Statcast locked on his intense stuff. It's easy to see what makes him great—and what will make fans wait. #cubs #chicago #behereforit

06.03.2026 12:36 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Who To Watch In The WBC: Bobby Witt Jr. Gets U.S. Started, Jackson Chourio Launches Venezuela The Americans begin their title quest against Brazil as action in the other three groups begins. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is ready to do damage for the Dominican Republic, another tournament favorite.

The Americans begin their title quest against Brazil as action in the other three groups begins. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is ready to do damage for the Dominican Republic, another tournament favorite. #cubs #chicago #behereforit

06.03.2026 11:24 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Cubs Announce 2026 Spring Breakout Roster: Prospects To Watch In Matchup With Padres Which Chicago Cubs prospects will make a name for themselves during the 2026 Spring Breakout game?

Which Chicago Cubs prospects will make a name for themselves during the 2026 Spring Breakout game? #cubs #chicago #behereforit

05.03.2026 23:28 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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North Side Baseball's Community Awards: 2025-2026 Offseason It's time to take a moment and thank all the users who made North Side Baseball great over the offseason!

It's time to take a moment and thank all the users who made North Side Baseball great over the offseason! #cubs #chicago #behereforit

05.03.2026 22:43 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Episode 44: Jameson Taillon? Shota Imanaga? What To Make Of Cubs Spring Training We're into March; let's talk spring training performances!

We're into March; let's talk spring training performances! #cubs #chicago #behereforit

05.03.2026 20:19 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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North Side Baseball's Community Awards: 2025-2026 Offseason It's time to take a moment and thank all the users who made North Side Baseball great over the offseason!

It's time to take a moment and thank all the users who made North Side Baseball great over the offseason! #cubs #chicago #behereforit

05.03.2026 18:13 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Should We Be Concerned About Shota Imanaga? Shota Imanaga has been in Cubs spring training headlines for the full spectrum of reasons. While his fastball velocity is hovering around 94 MPH at times, up from 2024 and 2025 numbers, he recently gave up some hard contact to the Cubs' crosstown rivals, the Chicago White Sox. Should we be worried a...

ICYMI: Shota Imanaga has been in Cubs spring training headlines for the full spectrum of reasons. While his fastball velocity is hovering around 94 MPH at times, up from 2024 and 2025 numbers, he recently gave up some hard contact to the Cubs' crosstown rivals, the… #cubs #chicago #behereforit

05.03.2026 17:45 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Chicago Cubs 2026 Top 20 Prospects: #9 Josiah Hartshorn The Cubs spent big on Josiah Hartshorn in the 2025 MLB Draft. Today, we explore just what makes the team so excited about their newest teenage hitter.

The Cubs spent big on Josiah Hartshorn in the 2025 MLB Draft. Today, we explore just what makes the team so excited about their newest teenage hitter. #cubs #chicago #behereforit

05.03.2026 12:35 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Colin Rea’s Very Important Job In 2026 Colin Rea may just seem like a mid-reliever or back-end rotation option on the surface. The reality is, this 35-year-old veteran has one of the most important jobs of any Cubs pitcher in 2026. In this video, we break down Rea's relation to the Cubs rotation, the moving pieces around him, what he has...

ICYMI: Colin Rea may just seem like a mid-reliever or back-end rotation option on the surface. The reality is, this 35-year-old veteran has one of the most important jobs of any Cubs pitcher in 2026. In this video, we break down Rea's relation to the Cubs rotation, the… #cubs #chicago #behereforit

04.03.2026 19:49 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Who To Watch In The WBC: Travis Bazzana Leads Australia Into Opener, Hyeseong Kim Anchors South Korea The tournament begins with three games in the Tokyo pool, with some familiar names and many more that aren't.

The tournament begins with three games in the Tokyo pool, with some familiar names and many more that aren't. #cubs #chicago #behereforit

04.03.2026 16:25 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Matt Shaw's Audition in Center Field Could Shape Cubs' Bench Decision Cubs utility man Matt Shaw started in center field against Team Italy on Tuesday, making his first appearance of the spring in that spot. His viability in center could be a pivotal question for the team's bench construction.

Cubs utility man Matt Shaw started in center field against Team Italy on Tuesday, making his first appearance of the spring in that spot. His viability in center could be a pivotal question for the team's bench construction. #cubs #chicago #behereforit

04.03.2026 16:07 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The ultimate fan guide to the World Baseball Classic Here is everything you need to know heading into the sixth edition of baseball's biggest international tournament.

The WBC is around the corner. Our friends at Fish On First put together this outstanding guide to the Classic.

04.03.2026 14:20 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Video: Should We Be Concerned About Shota Imanaga? Shota's velocity is up. What does that mean for his 2026 season?

Shota's velocity is up. What does that mean for his 2026 season? #cubs #chicago #behereforit

04.03.2026 13:47 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Chicago Cubs 2026 Top 20 Prospects, No. 10: James Triantos James Triantos didn't have the 2025 for which many Cubs fans hoped, but there's still a pathway for the infielder to make noise at the next level.

James Triantos didn't have the 2025 for which many Cubs fans hoped, but there's still a pathway for the infielder to make noise at the next level. #cubs #chicago #behereforit

04.03.2026 12:40 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Will Javier Assad Go from Team México to the Iowa Cubs? Javier Assad has to feel like he deserves better. He's run a 3.43 ERA in 331 career big-league innings, but as he prepares to represent his country in the World Baseball Classic, he knows there's a chance he'll return to a Cubs team without room for him.

Javier Assad has to feel like he deserves better. He's run a 3.43 ERA in 331 career big-league innings, but as he prepares to represent his country in the World Baseball Classic, he knows there's a chance he'll return to a Cubs team without room for him. #cubs #chicago #behereforit

03.03.2026 19:06 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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The Fastball Arms Race Might Be Slowing Down After years of velocity gains across the league, the next pitching breakthrough may not come from throwing harder.

After years of velocity gains across the league, the next pitching breakthrough may not come from throwing harder. #cubs #chicago #behereforit

03.03.2026 16:20 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Cubs' Spring Training Temperature Check: Volume Two On the verge of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, which Chicago Cubs players are hot and cold in spring training?

On the verge of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, which Chicago Cubs players are hot and cold in spring training? #cubs #chicago #behereforit

03.03.2026 16:11 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Video: Colin Rea’s Very Important Job In 2026 Colin Rea's flex role is vital to the Cubs' success in 2026.

Colin Rea's flex role is vital to the Cubs' success in 2026. #cubs #chicago #behereforit

03.03.2026 15:44 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Video: Colin Rea’s Very Important Job In 2026 Colin Rea's flex role is vital to the Cubs' success in 2026.

Colin Rea's flex role is vital to the Cubs' success in 2026. #cubs #chicago #behereforit

03.03.2026 13:47 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Moisés Ballesteros's Exceptionally Adaptable Swing is the Key to Cubs' Offense If he could stick at catcher, he'd be a borderline superstar. Even as a designated hitter, though, Moisés Ballesteros could be the X-factor of the 2026 Cubs.

If he could stick at catcher, he'd be a borderline superstar. Even as a designated hitter, though, Moisés Ballesteros could be the X-factor of the 2026 Cubs. #cubs #chicago #behereforit

03.03.2026 12:53 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Don't Assume Edward Cabrera's Fastball Usage in His Cubs Debut Was Just About Getting Work In One reading of Edward Cabrera's scouting report and career track record is that he doesn't have a good four-seam fastball. There's a better way to put that, though, with an important twist: he doesn't have a good four-seam fastball... yet.

One reading of Edward Cabrera's scouting report and career track record is that he doesn't have a good four-seam fastball. There's a better way to put that, though, with an important twist: he doesn't have a good four-seam fastball... yet. #cubs #chicago #behereforit

02.03.2026 19:11 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0