If it seems Kyle Schwarber is trying to catch every ball hit his way in the outfield, it’s because he is. That’s part of the reason he crashed into Dexter Fowler last April. Read More Here (1)
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Hendricks eager to get Cubs' season started
In two weeks, the Cubs will break camp, and Kyle Hendricks said the players are eager to start the season and defend their World Series championship. Read More Here (3)
Zobrist, Russell go back-to-back vs. D-backs
Ben Zobrist and Addison Russell hit back-to-back home runs in the fourth inning off Taijuan Walker, who hadn’t given up a run this spring entering the game, but the D-backs rallied to post a 7-3 victory over the Cubs on Wednesday night. Walker, expected to be the D-backs’ No. 2 starter, struck out eight over […]
Maddon: 'Everyone wants to tag like Javy'
Some players have unique batting stances. Javier Baez has a tag play all his own. On Tuesday in Puerto Rico’s game against the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic, Baez made a swift swipe tag at second base to help nab Nelson Cruz, who was trying to steal. Baez took the throw from catcher […]
Pipeline report: Prospects in Cubs' camp
Every Spring Training, prospects get a chance to show what they can do as they prepare for the season ahead. Some are competing for jobs in big league camp, others are prepping for the season as they vie for spots at Minor League affiliates up and down a team’s system. MLBPipeline.com will be visiting all […]
Q&A with Cubs prospect Dylan Cease
As part of MLBPipeline.com’s visit to all 30 Spring Training facilities, we’ll be sitting down with prospects and getting to know them a little better. At Cubs camp, it was No. 4 prospect Dylan Cease. Read More Here (2)
Tag, he's it: Baez's wonderful skill unmatched
Javier Baez is the greatest tagger in baseball history. This is quite an achievement for a 24-year-old baseball player, but it’s obviously true for one simple reason: Nobody even knew that was a thing before he came along. Read More Here (2)
Rewriting history only a part of Epstein's story
Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein built a winner in Boston and then did so last fall with the Cubs. He’s been humbled by what winning in those cities did for the fan base. “Total strangers come up to you, and they say, ‘Thank you,'” he said. Read More Here (0)
Russell, Contreras pace Cubs with 2-RBI days
The Brewers’ Zach Davies tried to get his work in against the Cubs on Tuesday, but a pair of potential matchups in April loom, too. Kris Bryant and Willson Contreras each hit solo homers off the right-hander to lead the Cubs to a 6-5 victory at Sloan Park. Read More Here (2)
Maddon: Anderson's pitching style fits in with Cubs
Brett Anderson appears to be a good fit for the Cubs because of their defense. Read More Here (2)