David Ross isn’t squatting behind Willson Contreras each time the young Cubs catcher works with Jon Lester. Ross isn’t even watching throwing sessions. Contreras asserted himself and told Ross he’d like to figure out Lester by himself. Ross agreed. Read More Here (2)
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Anderson pleased with progress, new routine
Usually, Brett Anderson’s pre-start routine is fairly simple. But on Monday, the left-hander spent far more time prepping for his outing compared to the time he spent on the mound. It’s part of the new routine Anderson has to adjust to after undergoing back surgery one year ago. Read More Here (4)
Russell, Contreras go deep; Anderson debuts
Addison Russell and Willson Contreras each hit solo homers and Chesny Young added a go-ahead two-run single in the seventh for the Cubs, who battled the White Sox to a 4-4 tie on Monday at Sloan Park. Read More Here (4)
Maddon not interested in flashing Series bling
Last year’s World Series championship was Joe Maddon’s second, and this will be the third time he’ll get a ring. What will he do with the new jewelry? Don’t expect to see Maddon flashing it around Chicago. Read More Here (1)
Defense shines in Series rematch
There was no rain-delay rally on Sunday as the Cubs and Indians played to a 1-1 tie in their first meeting since Game 7 of the World Series. Read More Here (3)
Maddon likes Heyward's tweaked approach
Jason Heyward is hitless in two games this spring, but Cubs manager Joe Maddon likes what he’s seen. Read More Here (5)
Maddon plans to limit starters' workloads
Joe Maddon opened the door for criticism with his quick hook of starters and heavy reliance on closer Aroldis Chapman in the World Series. But by limiting the workload of Jake Arrieta, Jon Lester, Kyle Hendricks and John Lackey during the regular season, he gave the Cubs a huge edge against the Indians, who had […]
Young looks to follow up strong DWL showing
Chesny Young wanted to learn about another country, do some exploring, maybe even surf this offseason, so he got a spot on a team in the Dominican Republic and stayed until the end of the playoffs. The experience was worth it. Read More Here (3)
Cubs celebrate with Cactus home-opening win
The defending World Series champion Cubs displayed their trophy on the field before the game, and the sellout crowd of 14,929 at Sloan Park gave them a standing ovation as they took the field for the Cactus League opener against the Athletics. Read More Here (1)
Baez paces offense in Schwarber's return to left
Jae-gyun Hwang lined a three-run homer in the sixth inning Saturday to seal the Giants’ 8-6 Cactus League triumph Saturday over a split squad of Cubs. Read More Here (1)
