South Bend Cubs Announce Game Times for 2026 Season

October 9, 2025 - SOUTH BEND, IN - In conjunction with Major League Baseball, the South Bend Cubs have announced home game start times for the 2026 season. For the first time since 2022, the Cubs will begin the season at Four Winds Field on Opening Night, against the Quad Cities River Bandits on April 3. First pitch time is set for 7:05 PM. The first road trip for the Cubs is scheduled for April 7-12, versus the Peoria Chiefs in Central Illinois. "We have all been looking forward to the 2026 season for a long ... Full Story

Former South Bend Cubs Manager Buddy Bailey Passes Away at 68

September 23, 2025 - SOUTH BEND, IN - Welby Shelton Bailey, or Buddy Bailey as most people called him, had a lifelong love for the game of baseball. Over his 45-year career in baseball, Bailey would do it all, managing at every level of the Minor Leagues, winning league championships, earning Manager of the Year awards, coaching countless players who would reach the Major Leagues, and through it all, becoming the one of the winningest managers in Minor League History. "Buddy meant so much to us, not just as part ... Full Story

South Bend Cubs Infielder Jefferson Rojas Named Postseason Midwest League All-Star

September 17, 2025 - SOUTH BEND, IN - South Bend Cubs infielder, and Chicago Cubs number-three prospect Jefferson Rojas was named to the 2025 Midwest League Postseason All-Star Team, as compiled by Minor League Baseball. The 20-year-old Rojas, who first played with South Bend in 2024, totaled 67 games with the Cubs in 2025, batting .278 with 11 home runs and 44 RBI. Due to a Spring Training injury, Rojas missed the first two weeks of the season, and was assigned to South Bend on April 15. It did not take him very... Full Story

Stu and Ivy Compete for Title of Greatest Chefs

September 10, 2025 - SOUTH BEND, IN - The South Bend Cubs furry duo are competing for the title of Greatest Chefs! Mascots Stu and Ivy have joined forces with the YMCA of Greater Michiana as a "celebrity" for their 15th Annual Greatest Chefs of Michiana fundraiser. For 15 years, Greatest Chefs of Michiana has raised funds that have allowed the Y to meet the critical needs of our community. The Y's scholarship fund provides financial assistance for memberships and programs to local children and families in need. Y... Full Story

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