Cubs prospect Jimenez shelved for 3 weeks
Cubs top prospect Eloy Jimenez has a bone bruise in his right shoulder, and will be shut down for at least three weeks, general manager Jed Hoyer said Monday. Read More Here (2)
Russell launches fifth spring homer
Ian Kennedy struck out seven and held the Cubs to three hits over six innings in a 6-2 victory in front of a sellout crowd of 15,497 at Sloan Park. Addison Russell led off the Chicago eighth with a home run, his fifth this spring, to avoid a shutout. Read More Here (2)
Maddon anticipates even more run production
Opening Night for the Cubs is in two weeks, and manager Joe Maddon likes what he sees, especially after getting some projections from the baseball operations department regarding the offense. Read More Here (1)
Cubs await word on Jimenez's shoulder
The Cubs hope to know more about the status of outfielder Eloy Jimenez’s right shoulder this week. Read More Here (0)
Rondon rejoins Cubs after emotional Classic
Hector Rondon’s two outings for Venezuela did not go well, but the reliever rejoined the Cubs on Sunday and said the World Baseball Classic was a good experience and he was ready to pitch in a Spring Training game. Read More Here (0)
Maddon wants to face Classic champions
After playing Team Japan on Saturday in an exhibition game, Cubs manager Joe Maddon had a proposition. He’d like to see the defending Major League World Series champs play the winner of the World Baseball Classic in a best-of-three series. Read More Here (0)
Cubs well aware of challenge facing champs
As the NCAA men’s basketball tournament just proved again, defending a championship ain’t easy. What will make the 2017 Cubs different than Villanova — or, for that matter, every World Series champion in the 21st century? Read More Here (1)
Heyward, Kawasaki contribute in Japan tuneup
Jason Heyward went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and Munenori Kawasaki scored two runs against his countrymen as the Cubs defeated Team Japan, 6-4, in an exhibition game at Sloan Park on Saturday afternoon. Read More Here (4)
Rizzo, Russell among 4 Cubs to HR vs. Crew
Anthony Rizzo and Addison Russell hit two of the Cubs’ four homers on Saturday afternoon, but Manny Pina and Kyle Wren chipped in three-run blasts for the Brewers in a 13-7 victory at Maryvale Baseball Park. Read More Here (0)
Schwarber adjusting to new spot in right field
For the second straight game, Kyle Schwarber started in right field. The move is aimed at getting him ready for the days the Cubs play at Pittsburgh’s PNC Park and other ballparks where right field may be a little smaller. Read More Here (4)
