Episode 17 of the 2026 MLB Team Preview Series breaks down the Chicago Cubs after a 92–70 2025 season, their first playoff appearance since 2018, including a Wild Card win over San Diego and an NLDS loss to Milwaukee. I’ll go over all the notable moves made in the offseason, as well as what to watch for in Spring Training. The preview highlights the projected rotation depth, infield ripple effects for Matt Shaw, a possible Shaw/Moises Ballesteros DH platoon.

00:46 2025 Recap

01:22 Notable Transactions

02:59 Spring Training

10:20 Position Battles

13:45 Player Focus

14:57 2026 Outlook

16:01 Conclusion

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