Baseball is officially BACK, and the Chicago Cubs kick off the 2026 season with plenty to unpack. The Cubs dropped the season opener to Washington, but the real headline comes off the field as Jed Hoyer locks in Pete Crow-Armstrong and Nico Hoerner with key extensions, shaping the next core in Chicago. Corey Freedman and Brendan Miller break down Opening Day, including Matthew Boyd’s performance on the mound and early takeaways from the lineup. Don’t miss this full Cubs analysis covering PCA, Nico, contract implications, and what it all means for the season ahead.
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