Cubs Fans Buzz: 2026 Season Hopes High

0:00On April 2nd, Chicago Cubs fans are feeling the vibe for the 2026 season, with a survey from the athletic showing 92.4% optimism that's 6 best in Major League Baseball, trailing only the Dodgers, Blue Jays, Mariners, Tigers and Royals. The teams locked in young stars, Pete Crow Armstrong and Nico Herner, with extensions building a solid core for the long haul. Offseason moves ramped up the hype, like swapping outfielder Kyle Tucker for third baseman Alex Breggman, a big upgrade at a weak spot. Pitching got a serious boost too, with Matthew Boyd, Cade Horton, Shota Emanaga and Edward Cabrera forming one of the league's top rotations. Fans are buzzing about the star-studded lineup and the front office finally delivering on high-priced talent, echoing the 2016 championship, Core. Then after a three-and-three start, Minisee Division wins and deep playoff runs on the horizon. That said, not everyone's all in some point to last year's week-second half and limited

1:01offense beyond Breggman as potential cracks. Pessimism lingers from past struggles, but the overall hope is real. As the Cubs pushed to crack open their World Series window right now, these fan feelings set the stage for an exciting chase in the National League. Central. That's your update from MLB News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.