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Matt Shaw is looking to win third base job with the Chicago Cubs in spring training
Matt Shaw is the favorite to start at third base for the Chicago Cubs on opening day after Alex Bregman signed with the Boston Red Sox in free agency.
3 storylines to follow as the Chicago Cubs open spring training
Cubs are eager to change that. And in an NL Central division that appears up for grabs, it’s about time that Chicago steps forward as a clear-cut contender, rather than merely a wait-and-see team. After a busy offseason that featured both a huge acquisition in Kyle Tucker and the failed pursuit of another star in Alex Bregman,
Spring training 2025: Why it's a crucial season for Cubs
After adding some big names this winter, Chicago isn't shying away from expectations as spring training begins.
Suzuki and Counsell are working on their communication in spring training with the Cubs
Chicago Cubs slugger Seiya Suzuki and manager Craig Counsell are working on their communication during spring training.
Photos: An inside look at 2025 Chicago Cubs spring training
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong plays basketball on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park Friday Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) A look inside 2025 Chicago Cubs spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa,
The Chicago Cubs to hold first full team workout of Spring Training
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Why a Cubs-Kyle Tucker extension looks doubtful after unsuccessful Alex Bregman pursuit
In a pivotal year, the Cubs are currently more than $30 million beneath the $241 million luxury-tax threshold, according to ...
Chicago Cubs Hope for Quick Recovery as Top Prospect Faces Oblique Injury
The Chicago Cubs missed out on Alex Bregman, and now their top prospect at the position is dealing with an oblique injury.
Cubs news: Cubs top prospect suffers concerning injury, but there's a silver linin
Cubs are hoping that third base prospect Matt Shaw will make quick recovery from oblique injury and start the season in Japan ...
With All-Star Ryan Tucker bringing championship mentality, Cubs hope to end playoff drought in 2025
A playoff mentality is already being practiced at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, as the Cubs seek to get back to the postseason for the first time since 2020.
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Chicago Cubs 2025 Promo Calendar is here with fan favorites and exciting new giveaways
The Chicago Cubs today unveiled the promotional calendar for the 2025 regular season which features a wide range of Special Ticket Offers, theme games and gate giveaways fans can take advantage of ...
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Chicago Cubs urged to explore free agent budget bullpen lefty
The Chicago Cubs have had a busy offseason, especially by Cubs standards. Separate trades for a pair of Houston Astros ...
Multiple Chicago Cubs Stars Are Featured Inside Top 100 Player Rankings
Coming off back-to-back 83-win seasons, the Chicago Cubs are built to contend again in 2025. After trading for All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker this winter, the ...
Dodgers Announce Likely Starting Pitchers For Japan Series Games Against Cubs
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs are set to kick off the 2025 MLB regular season in Japan with a two-game series on ...
Cubs, White Sox enter spring training with differing but modest hopes of improvement
The Cubs are hoping to win the NL Central, while the White Sox are just trying to win more games than last season.