Photos from the Cubs Convention on Jan. 16-18, 2026, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago.

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Anthony Rizzo holds the 2016 World Series trophy as the championship team is introduced during the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
New third baseman Alex Bregman is introduced during the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
A young fan wears a replica 2016 World Series championship ring while attending the first day of the Cubs Convention on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
A young fan wears a replica 2016 World Series championship ring while attending the first day of the Cubs Convention on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Billy Williams uses a baseball bat-style cane to show off his famous swing after being introduced the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
New third baseman Alex Bregman is introduced the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Young fans looking for autographs stand by the stage during the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
New third baseman Alex Bregman high-fives fans while walking through the crowd during the first day of the Cubs Convention on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is introduced the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Manager Craig Counsell talks to the media during the first day of the Cubs Convention on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer speaks with the media during the first day of the Cubs Convention on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Joe Clark, 13, tries to get a peek at players on the blue carpet during the first day of the Cubs Convention on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Pitcher Edward Cabrera speaks with the media during the first day of the Cubs Convention on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Pitcher Edward Cabrera speaks with the media during the first day of the Cubs Convention on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Second baseman Nico Hoerner has a laugh while being interviewed during the first day of the Cubs Convention on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Manager Craig Counsell talks with the media during the first day of the Cubs Convention on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

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