Cubs manager Joe Maddon has his slogans ready for 2017. Get the T-shirts ready. The themes for 2017? Be uncomfortable, authenticity, and don’t forget the heartbeat. Read More Here (4)
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Baez will play 2B for Puerto Rico in Classic
Cubs infielder Javier Baez, who will be competing in his first World Baseball Classic, said he’ll play second base for Team Puerto Rico. Read More Here (9)
Schwarber to get time behind plate this spring
Kyle Schwarber may have to wear a brace on his left knee for the rest of his baseball career, but that’s not going to stop him from wanting to continue to catch, and the Cubs will give him that opportunity this spring. Read More Here (7)
Jay says Cubs remain hungry after title run
Jon Jay knows what it’s like the season after winning a World Series, having been with the Cardinals when they won the championship in 2011. He’s watching how the Cubs adjust. Read More Here (3)
Montgomery fine with starting or relief roles
Cubs lefty Mike Montgomery prepped this offseason to start, but his role may change with the addition of Brett Anderson, a free agent, who missed nearly all of last season following back surgery. Read More Here (2)
Cubs eye another ring as Spring Training arrives
With Spring Training fast approaching, MLB.com will take a look at a different aspect of this year’s Cubs squad each day this week. Today’s topic: Spring Training is here. Read More Here (1)
Strop, Cubs strike one-year deal
The Cubs avoided going to arbitration with reliever Pedro Strop, reaching an agreement on Saturday on a $5.5 million contract for the 2017 season. Read More Here (4)
How will the 25-man roster shape up?
With Spring Training fast approaching, MLB.com will take a look at a different aspect of this year’s Cubs squad each day this week. Today’s topic: Predicting the 25-man roster. Read More Here (2)
Cubs' perfect season would be WS repeat
Expect manager Joe Maddon to stress a lot of the same things this season. The Cubs need a good start, like last year’s 17-5 April. And Maddon already has hinted that rest will be emphasized. Read More Here (2)
Minor Leaguer Andreoli embracing roots in Classic
Some day, John Andreoli will travel to Florence, Italy, to learn more about his family’s background. In March, he’ll be representing Italy in the World Baseball Classic. Read More Here (2)
