BCB’s front-page writers have done several of these roundtable discussions previewing Cubs seasons and postseasons, so here we are again to kick off the 2026 season. Sara Sanchez: I’m going to hold my judgement on Shota until after the regular season gets going. He was almost unhittable for VenezuelaJosh Timmers: I’m not worried about Palencia being able to handle the pressure of closing big games! Sara Sanchez: I’m still not sure Happ is the best left fielder in the league, but sure. Josh Timmers: Cubs starting pitching was a complete mess by the Brewers series though.

Source: New York Times March 25, 2026 17:11 UTC