NEWSLETTER
The Cubs lost late in an offensive battle with the Rockies, and hey, lots of scoring is fun in Spring Training. In the regular season, giving up five runs in the 9th to lose by one would probably give me an aneurysm …
Quintana, whose debut was pushed back by the flu earlier this spring, said he felt good physically on the mound today. Said first inning felt more like "bullpen mode" before he got in a better rhythm.
Tested out new changeup grip (had issue elevating at times) and a new cutter.
— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) March 3, 2020
Ross on Quintana making first spring start (and @ESPNChiCubs phone goes off) pic.twitter.com/4fSPkX59Jz
— Gordon Wittenmyer (@GDubCub) March 3, 2020
Man, that Nico double to right was so beautiful. Got his arms extended, went with the pitch, and drove it with authority. pic.twitter.com/7A844ckV5w
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) March 3, 2020
https://twitter.com/mlb/status/1234992023444369409?s=21
3 run Home Run by Donnie Dewees! He's now 3-6 with a 3B, HR & 4 RBI in Spring Training. @DonnieDewees pic.twitter.com/fejgyOsjpZ
— Cubs Zone ™️ (@CubsZone) March 3, 2020
Brad Wieck played catch up to 70 feet Monday. Will continue flat-ground catch this week. Has follow-up with cardiologist Monday next week. All good news so far.
“Hopefully I can get back on the slope soon,” Wieck said.
— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) March 3, 2020
A couple of interesting random Cubs jersey sightings of the spring today at Salt River Fields: Outfielder Milton Bradley No. 21 (2009) and pitching coach Jim Hickey No. 48 (2018). Kudos to @sahadevsharma for spotting the latter. CC: @BruceMiles2112 pic.twitter.com/sXzUznYqv7
— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) March 3, 2020
Pre-workout Pop-a-shot pic.twitter.com/P3k1Nc4GtZ
— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) March 3, 2020
Maples definitely took it seriously and seemed to have a shooters' touch. PJ Higgins ends the session with a nice one.
— Sahadev Sharma (@sahadevsharma) March 3, 2020
Big sale today at the Cubs shop with the code BULLPEN – includes a bunch of new stuff, too, like the new St. Patrick's stuff: https://t.co/g1k9Fjnxzj pic.twitter.com/QXauRVDd6h
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) March 3, 2020
