Spring Training
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Marcus Stroman Named Starter for Cactus League Opener, Adrian Sampson to Piggyback
In what could be a preview of things to come, Marcus Stroman has been named the Cubs’ probable starter for…
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Christopher Morel Added Muscle, Refined Plate Approach to Make Good on ‘Growth Potential’
Christopher Morel was a ray of sunshine in a Cubs season darkened by its fair share of clouds, popping 15…
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The Rudown: Wintry Morning Thoughts of Spring, Cactus League Opens Saturday, Suzuki Should Improve Defensively
“But if your strife strikes at your sleep, remember spring swaps snow for leaves. You’ll be happy and wholesome again…
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The Rundown: Confident Recruiting Pitch Landed Fulmer, Steele Could Be Dominant, Alzolay Going to Multi-Inning Relief Role
“You’ve got the brawn, I’ve got the brains. Let’s make lots of money.” – Pet Shop Boys, Opportunities (Let’s Make…
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5 Cubs Storylines I’m Watching This Spring
With the first Cactus League games coming this weekend, it’s a good time to start focusing on a few specific…
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Watch: Justin Steele Appears to Have Mastered His Changeup
Justin Steele has been working on his changeup for a while now and he has thrown it very little to…
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Watch: Caleb Kilian Faces Matt Mervis in Live BP
The Cubs have begun full-squad workouts in Mesa, which means we’re getting little snippets of action to whet our collective…
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The Rundown: Stroman Could Be Extension Candidate, Cubs Could Pursue Machado, Ricketts Holds Court, Suzuki Wants to Recruit Ohtani
“Now I’m lookin’ to the sky to save me. Lookin’ for a sign of life. Lookin’ for somethin’ to help…
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Tom Ricketts Willing to Add at Deadline, Could Even Exceed CBT for Right Opportunity
Team chairman Tom Ricketts addressed a number of topics Monday in Mesa, several of which we covered in a previous…
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Hoerner Mum on Potential Extension, Mets Unlikely to Sign Britton
Nico Hoerner is one of those dudes who just goes about his business and lets his game do the talking,…
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