After the Theo Epstein/Jed Hoyer regime came into power following the 2011 season, the Cubs used the Draft, international market and trades to assemble the best group of position prospects in recent memory. So what’s next? Is a potential dynasty on the way? Read More Here (2)
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Jimenez out to prove himself in first camp
Newcomers like Cubs outfielder Eloy Jimenez have to feel their way, and hope that they leave the best possible impression with the team’s decision-makers. His objective is to prove himself for the future. Read More Here (1)
Cubs host young fans from Chicago hospital
Nine patients from Advocate Children’s Hospital in Chicago were treated to a day with the Cubs on Wednesday. Read More Here (3)
Bryant favors traditional intentional-walk rule
In the 10th inning of Game 7 of the World Series, the Cubs had a runner at second and one out, and the Indians opted to intentionally walk Anthony Rizzo to face Ben Zobrist. Zobrist came through with a go-ahead double, and Rizzo eventually scored. What Kris Bryant wanted to know was, what if one […]
Contreras catches on quick, earns place as backstop
Among hundreds of good decisions that allowed the Cubs to break their World Series drought, one of the best was made when Willson Contreras put on shinguards for the first time. Read More Here (6)
Cubs reveal rotation for first 4 spring games
The Cubs went 11-19 in Spring Training last year, then forgot about Cactus League play and got off to a red-hot start that ended with the franchise’s first World Series championship since 1908. On Saturday, the defending champs open Spring Training with split-squad games. Read More Here (0)
Cubs keep eye on new wave of young studs
On Tuesday, manager Joe Maddon took a good look at the Cubs’ future. He spent a lot of time during the workout watching Ian Happ and Eloy Jimenez, Nos. 1 and 2 on MLB.com’s list of the Top 30 Cubs prospects, who are in big league camp for the first time. Read More Here (4)
Montero feels great after dinner, talk with Maddon
Cubs manager Joe Maddon invited catcher Miguel Montero to dinner Monday night to discuss the veteran’s role on the club in the 2017 season. Read More Here (5)
Ferrari helps in Cubs' lesson to stay humble
The plan was for manager Joe Maddon to address the team during the first full-squad workout on Saturday about the need to stay humble after winning the Cubs’ first World Series since 1908, and then strength coach Buss would drive a Ferrari onto the field. Rain delayed that, so on Tuesday, when the field was […]
Cubs notes: Spot in rotation up for grabs
The Cubs and the city of Mesa will host a championship rally on Friday from noon to 4 p.m. MT/11 a.m-3 p.m. CT at Sloan Park, one day before the defending World Series champs open Cactus League play. Read More Here (1)
