Chicago Cubs Finalize Roster, Including a Few Surprises

The second opening day for the Chicago Cubs is just one day away, and that means the 26-man roster needs to be finalized as the real season gets underway.
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Chicago Cubs @ Athletics – Series Preview (March 31-April 2): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
The Cubs (2–4) split their four-game set with the Diamondbacks after a bullpen meltdown in Sunday’s finale cost them a series victory.
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Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (3/30/25): D-Backs 10, Cubs 6 – Bullpen Meltdown Spells Doom in Desert
The Cubs came into Sunday’s game against the Diamondbacks looking for their first series win of 2025.
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The Rant – Chicago Cubs Podcast: Cubs Split Series In Phoenix, Torpedo Bats Are Next Big Thing
Join Evan and Jacob as we discuss the Cubs splitting a series against the Diamondbacks and new torpedo bats that are taking the league by storm.
Sun, Mar 30
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Watch: Kyle Tucker Clobbers a Three-Run Home Run
Kyle Tucker hit his first home run as a Cub in Saturday’s win against the Diamondbacks, continuing his strong start to the 2025 season.
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Dansby Swanson, Nico Hoerner Swinging Infamous ‘Torpedo’ Bats
The Yankees homered on the first three pitches they saw from former teammate Nestor Cortes on Saturday, eventually tagging him for five dingers and hitting a total of nine in their 20-9 destruction of the Brewers.
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Watch: Seiya Suzuki’s Home Run Provides Insurance
Seiya Suzuki has struggled to start the 2025 season, entering Sunday’s game with a .095 batting average and a .279 OPS over 21 at-bats.
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