Cubs PCA & Nico Extensions, Shane Baz Deal, Pratt Contract + Opening Weekend Reactions!

The 2026 MLB season is off to a wild start, and we’re breaking down the biggest contract news plus early-season takeaways! The Chicago Cubs locked up two key pieces long-term: Pete Crow-Armstrong (PCA) on a 6-year/$115M extension (no options, buys out two free-agent years — he can hit free agency at age 31, includes assignment bonus if traded, and escalators that can push the total to $133M). They also extended Nico