Ok, soothsayers we (probably) aren't, but 33 writers across the DiamondCentric family of sites tried their hands at predicting the season to come.

As I watched the final Cubs spring training exhibition of 2025—with very little stress and plenty of fun moments—I pondered the philosophies behind being a baseball fan in the first place.

When I'm watching a Major League Baseball game, sometimes I am watching specifically for the arm up on the bump.

In his second season with the Cubs, Dansby Swanson had very similar strikeout and walk rates to the ones he posted in his first campaign with them.

The Cubs are one of multiple teams still checking in with the Padres on Dylan Cease in the final hours before Opening Day, according to league sources.

Despite rough numbers on the surface, the Cubs' two new additions to their lineup showed some impressive fortitude in the Tokyo Series against the Dodgers.

The Cubs relied on a trio of arms last season who performed well but looked a bit suspect.

There are valid reasons to feel annoyed that the Cubs had to travel halfway around the world to play games that count in the standings of their domestic league, but let no one say that the league didn't make every effort to ease the burden for them.