The Chicago Cubs open up their Cactus League slate on Friday against the White Sox, and, when they do, it’ll be Jameson Taillon making the first pitch at Sloan Park.
Jamo on the bump this Friday ? pic.twitter.com/FAlJGyou27
— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) February 18, 2026Taillon is leaving sometime after that to join Team Canada for the World Baseball Classic, so hopefully he’s feeling good and steady after Friday’s one or two innings.
Some more bits from around Cubs camp …
I will always enjoy Alex Bregman homering, even before the fake games start:
Coming soon to Wrigley Field ?Alex Bregman homered twice in live batting practice! pic.twitter.com/TqorInvgLa
— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) February 17, 2026A couple of Alex Bregman bombs, taking some BP at Sloan Park #Cubs @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/6TsCuBJHdB
— Matt Zahn (@mattzahnsports) February 17, 2026Important starting pitchers working in the bullpen:
Shota Imanaga throwing a bullpen session this morning at Cubs camp, using the strings (the highly technical term for the setup in front of the catchers) @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/qJBAwU8UAT
— Matt Zahn (@mattzahnsports) February 17, 2026Justin Steele doing some bullpen work this morning at Cubs camp @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/Zvw3nNkSfr
— Matt Zahn (@mattzahnsports) February 17, 2026Matthew Boyd throwing some live batting practice at Cubs camp today @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/1eCbGYR3PT
— Matt Zahn (@mattzahnsports) February 16, 2026New Cub Tyler Austin getting to work:
New Cub @T1721Austin doing some work at 1st Base. I don't know a lot about him yet, so he'll be an interesting player for me to watch this spring after reading some good projections. #Cubs #ST2026 pic.twitter.com/rhPIPFIxgM
— Rich Biesterfeld (@biest22) February 18, 2026Some more work on the infield:
Great seeing @nico_hoerner fully healthy this spring and able to participate in throwing and drills without limitations. #Cubs #ST2026 pic.twitter.com/K1jhEjmQZB
— Rich Biesterfeld (@biest22) February 18, 2026Shortstop @LieutenantDans7 always looks so smooth in the field! #Cubs #ST2026 pic.twitter.com/rLq9mpE19X
— Rich Biesterfeld (@biest22) February 18, 2026New Cubs 3rd Baseman @ABREG_1 at work in camp! #Cubs #ST2026 pic.twitter.com/SQxAT2lMX5
— Rich Biesterfeld (@biest22) February 18, 2026Some days Matt Shaw is working in the outfield, but on Monday it was action at 2nd and 3rd base. #Cubs #ST2026 pic.twitter.com/hOIaC1tMFC
— Rich Biesterfeld (@biest22) February 18, 2026Some great portrait photos (and a good look at the 150th anniversary patch):
A few more pic.twitter.com/kPWozgXAeZ
— armando l sanchez (@mandophotos) February 17, 2026A whole lot of live BP:
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