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Mike Axisa

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Cubs, Nico Hoerner agree to 6-year extension: Chicago reportedly locks up star infielder ahead of free agency

The Cubs have locked up Hoerner and Pete Crow-Armstrong with long-term extensions this week

Cubs, Pete Crow-Armstrong reportedly agree to $115M extension: How the All-Star outfielder found his power

Crow-Armstrong had a tale of two seasons in 2025, but the young outfielder has plenty of raw talent

The biggest question facing each MLB team as the 2026 season begins

Opening Day brings hope, and the start of the season also brings plenty of questions

Barry Bonds shares how close he was to signing with Yankees and how a George Steinbrenner call pushed him away

MLB's home run king explained how he ultimately landed with the Giants instead of the Yankees ahead of the 1993 season

What could be MLB's next rule change? Check swings, pitch clock tweaks and more possibilities

Baseball has introduced a series of rule changes recently in an attempt to liven up the game

How does MLB's ball-strike challenge system work? Explaining ABS as it makes regular-season debut

Challenges for balls and strikes are here in Major League Baseball. Here's how the new system works.

Ranking 2026 Opening Day starting pitcher matchups: Paul Skenes vs. Freddy Peralta tops list

Barring injury, every team gets to roll out their best for Game 1

Kevin McGonigle breaks camp with Tigers: Top prospect headed for MLB debut with Detroit

McGonigle should present a significant upgrade at shortstop for the Tigers

Bold predictions for every MLB team in 2026: Surprise trades, breakout seasons, no-hitters and more

Opening Day is days away, so let's check the crystal ball

MLB breakout candidates: Oft-injured pitchers, post-hype prospects and more players poised for a big 2026

Opening Day is around the bend, and these six players could make big contributions

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred teases possible schedule change for the next World Baseball Classic

The timing of the WBC has caused issues, particularly with pitchers who are not yet stretched out in March

How Yankees ace Gerrit Cole fared in first spring training start since Tommy John surgery

The Yankees star returned to game action one year and one week after undergoing elbow surgery

Three lessons Team USA can take away from World Baseball Classic loss, including to have a little fun

The American bats fell flat in Tuesday night's title game loss to Venezuela

Aaron Judge 'pissed' after Team USA loses in World Baseball Classic, vows to 'take care of business' next time

Judge went 0 for 4 with three strikeouts in the title game Tuesday night

Mike Axisa joined CBS Sports in 2013. He has been a member of the BBWAA since 2015 and has previously written about both fantasy baseball and real life baseball for MLBTradeRumors.com, FanGraphs.com, RotoAuthority.com, and YESNetwork.com. Mike is a native New Yorker.

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