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Cubs bullpen bounceback candidate has done himself no favors this spring

9+ hour, 3+ min ago  (231+ words) A return to his 2024 form would do Porter Hodge - and the Chicago Cubs - a lot of good. With one spot conceivably open in the team's Opening Day bullpen, the hope is a high-upside arm like Hodge could make a strong…...

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Jurickson Profar suspension creates surprising but improbable Cubs trade possibility

14+ hour, 15+ min ago  (355+ words) The trade rumors surrounding Matt Shaw have quieted down since the start of spring training, but likely, the Chicago Cubs haven't closed the door on a potential deal. No, the Cubs aren't shopping Shaw, and there are reasons why he…...

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Former Cardinals first rounder stealing spotlight in Cubs spring training

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (258+ words) Again, due to the lack of games on TV, fans can only go by word of mouth when it comes to the developments for the Cubs' Opening Day roster. Short of filling out the final spots in the bullpen, the…...

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Joe Maddon despises Rob Manfred's changes to the game - with one glaring exception

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (347+ words) Since getting fired by the Angels during the 2022 season, former Chicago Cubs skipper Joe Maddon hasn't shied away from the spotlight, regularly making his thoughts on the state of the game well-known. This week, he sat down with former big…...

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MLB The Show 26 just snubbed one of the Cubs' best players in new rankings

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (361+ words) As an avid MLB The Show player, March is always an exciting time of year because the new iteration of the game drops. That's the case again this year, with MLB The Show 26 launching on March 17. Given the Chicago Cubs…...

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Yankees, division rival among early threats to steal Ian Happ away from the Cubs

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (194+ words) It's going to be a thin free-agent market for bats next offseason, and sure, the potential work stoppage will complicate matters, but if Happ posts another season where his wRC+ is around 120, he's going to be coveted. The Yankees have…...

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2 Cubs who deserve an Opening Day roster spot, 2 who lost one during spring training

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (326+ words) Through the first month of spring training, there have been players who have set themselves apart in terms of earning an Opening Day roster spot. There have also been others who may have lost a spot. One of the larger…...

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Jaxon Wiggins showing glimpses of why he could force his way into Cubs' 2026 plans

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (286+ words) After a rocky Cactus League debut, Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Jaxon Wiggins rebounded with a much sharper outing against the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday, showing why many in the game believe he could be a factor on Craig Counsell's pitching staff…...

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Former Cubs manager David Ross returns to television with a new deal

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (251+ words) This offseason didn't go as hoped for former Chicago Cubs skipper David Ross. Despite nine managerial positions being open after the 2025 season, he came up short in his bid to return to the dugout. Furthermore, The Athletic (subscription required) reported…...

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Hunter Greene injury makes a strong April more important than ever for the Cubs

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (446+ words) There's no apparent UCL damage 'for now' but Cincinnati Reds right-hander has left spring training and is headed for a pair of opinions on his ailing right-elbow - which has set off warning bells in the hearts and minds of a…...