Here are our takeaways from the Cubs' opening day loss to the Nationals, as the Northsiders fell flat on Day 1 after an offseason of anticipation.

Brady House, Joey Wiemer and Jacob Young homered for Washington on opening day, and the Nationals beat Alex Bregman and the Chicago Cubs 10-4 for manager Blake Butera’s first win with the team.

The Chicago Cubs have a solid top of the farm system, and it's more likely than not that a few of them will make their debut this year.

The Chicago Cubs have released their 26-man roster for this season as they prepare for Opening Day at Wrigley Field against the Washington Nationals Thursday.

Photos from opening day for the Chicago Cubs against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on March 26, 2026. ©2026 Chicago Tribune. Visit chicagotribune.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency,

Finally, a little under six months after their return to the postseason ended in the NL Division Series last October, the most anticipated Chicago Cubs season in years begins Thursday. And it begins

On Tuesday, the Chicago Cubs will play their final spring training game when they face off against the New York Yankees. The Cubs will then open up their season on Thursday afternoon when they host the Washington Nationals.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 27, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Sports front flashback: March 28, 1939 Oregon won the first NCAA men's basketball championship on March 27,