Cubs Announce Spring Debuts for the Regular Rotation
The main crew will kick things off this coming week.
Baseball-ish Returns, Cubs Pitch Lab, Cardinals Deal, Praise for Caratini, and Other Bullets
Lots to get into on this first day of Spring Training baseball.
Spring Training Miscellany: Good Deeds Despite the Weather, Scary News in Other Camps, Manny, More
Doing good things for kids? Always a good day.
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Pitch Clock Rules Announced for Spring Training
The pitch clock – in one form, at least – has finally arrived.
Marwin Gonzalez Lands Only Two Years and $21 Million from the Twins
What might have been.
Hey, There He Is: Ben Zobrist Has Now Reported to Cubs Camp (UPDATE)
The Cubs’ veteran utility man is in the house.
Wow: Nationals Haven’t Even Heard from Bryce Harper and Scott Boras in Months
What exactly is going on?
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Cubs Giving Out Tickets, Series Lineups, Bote’s Body, and Other Bullets
It’s a good day to wear your Cubs gear, just in case. Also, Cole Hamels’ leadership showing.
Spring Training Miscellany: Reliever Usage, Montgomery Shoulder, Almora’s Shape, More
Albert Almora is getting that serious “best shape of his life” type treatment.
Tyler Chatwood to Start Cubs Second Spring Game, Will Be Stretched Out as a Starter
There’s no reason not to stretch him out right now.
Cubs Feeling Very Good About Their *INTERNAL* Projections for 2019
They are laughing at outside projections (if they consider them at all).
The Very Volumed Reliever Competition – Where Do Things Stand for the Cubs Right Now?
There are so many names to go through in the bullpen competition. But who is actually “in” right now? Who has to fight to win a job?
Just Saying: Martin Maldonado is “Holding Out Hope” for a Big League Deal
If that’s all it would take, how on earth are the Cubs not finding a way to make this happen?
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Expect More Lineup Maneuvering This Year for the Cubs and Other Bullets
No set leadoff hitter. “Series” lineups? And more.
Spring Training Miscellany: Photo Day at Cubs Camp Takes Over
Ah. All the photographic fun.
This is Fun: Yu Darvish Still Throws Lefty (VIDEO)
The Cubs’ power righty can also be a finesse lefty.
Cubs Name Jen-Ho Tseng Opening Day Starter (Spring Training Edition)
The 24-year-old righty is still getting looks.
Jed Hoyer is Ready to Bet on Kris Bryant as the MVP
Bryant is looking good so far.
MLB is Coming After You, Sign-Stealers
New rules will attempt to squash the ability to cheat electronically.
Contreras Working on Framing, TV Deal Money, Mets Counting on Chili, and Other Bullets
It is a skill that CAN be improved, DOES matter, and Contreras has one of the best voices possible in his ear.
Spring Training Miscellany: Monty’s Shoulder, Chicago Weather, Heyward’s Swing, More
Montgomery will hopefully be on the mound this weekend. And hey, it’s that time of year! Heyward’s swing!
Joe Maddon Doesn’t Believe Willson Contreras’ Second-Half Struggles Were Related to Fatigue
Maybe he’s right. But it’s hard not to connect the dots.
Yu Darvish Throws Live Batting Practice to Kyle Schwarber and Albert Almora (VIDEOS)
So far, the Darvish comeback is proceeding normally. And that’s all I want to see.
Let’s Get Crazy: The Padres Have Reportedly Signed Manny Machado (UPDATES: 10/$300M)
Wow! It’s happening out west!
Cardinals Righty Carlos Martinez Shut Down (Shoulder), May Miss Opening Day
He may also eventually just have to become a reliever.
The 79-Win Cubs? OK, Sure, Whateves, and Other Bullets
I still like projections. But it’s getting a little silly.
Spring Training Miscellany: Full Squad Works Out, Rizzo Funny and Sweaty, Norwood Praise, More
(Mostly) everyone gets in on the action today.
Joe Maddon Not Expecting Other Additions to the Roster
I mean, me too. But Joe’s perspective on the matter is probably a little more salient.