The Cubs are represented on Team Italy, which beat Chicago, 8-7, on Tuesday, by prospect John Andreoli, a 17th-round pick in 2011, who is playing in his first World Baseball Classic. Read More Here (4)
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Uehara's goal: Pitch 10 years in Majors
Right-hander Koji Uehara is entering his ninth season in the Major Leagues after pitching 10 years in Japan. Asked how much longer he wants to pitch, Uehara, 41, didn’t need his interpreter C.J. Matsumoto. “Two more years,” Uehara said in English. Read More Here (2)
Maddon sees no better time for Classic
As much as Cubs manager Joe Maddon likes the idea of promoting the game worldwide via the World Baseball Classic, it’s difficult to find the right time in the season. Read More Here (8)
Lackey glad to get into game routine vs. Italy
It didn’t matter to Cubs pitcher John Lackey that he was facing Team Italy. “It’s Spring Training,” said Lackey, who gave up one hit over two innings against Italy, a two-out single to Alex Liddi in the second. The Cubs right-hander finished his outing by striking out Gavin Cecchini. Read More Here (3)
Cubs name 20 fans to present World Series rings
Twenty fans are the winners of the Cubs’ championship ring bearer fan contest. They will have the opportunity to present Cubs players and coaches their 2016 World Series rings on the field on April 12 at Wrigley Field. Read More Here (3)
Kawasaki plates 3 in big 4th against Halos
The Cubs erupted for seven runs in the fourth inning in a 13-10 victory over Angels on Monday afternoon at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Read More Here (3)
Arrieta's focus on helping Cubs, not contract
Jake Arrieta admitted he had a few butterflies before his first spring outing Monday, and they had nothing to do with the fact this might be his last season with the Cubs. Read More Here (0)
Sore left calf causes Almora to exit early
The Cubs’ Albert Almora Jr., who hit a grand slam Sunday, had to leave Monday’s 13-10 victory over the Angels after playing one inning in center field because of left calf soreness. Almora fouled a ball off his left leg Feb. 28, and it’s been tender since then. Read More Here (3)
Tough Cubs debut doesn't concern Davis
Last spring, Wade Davis gave up one run over nine innings in nine Cactus League outings with the Royals. In his first appearance this year Sunday with the Cubs, it was a different story as he was charged with three runs on three hits and one walk over one-third of an inning. The new Cubs […]
After 0-for-15 start, Heyward hammers HR
Jason Heyward has said he feels good at the plate this spring after spending the winter reworking his swing, and on Monday, his efforts may have finally paid off. Heyward led off the Cubs’ second inning with his first spring hit, a home run to right field, off the Angels’ Jesse Chavez. Read More Here […]
