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‘Winning mindset’: How Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson’s attention to detail has made itself obvious

A common theme has emerged in stories about Swanson’s preparation for his first meeting with the Cubs, pre-pitch routine and approach to batting practice.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ Drew Smyly adjusts arm path in spring training: ‘Fastball had way more carry’

Smyly final line wasn’t pretty after allowing three runs in two-plus innings against the Rockies on Sunday, but he was focused on a different set of results.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ Ben Brown, Ryan Jensen showing developmental leaps in first major-league camp

Jensen revamped his deliver last season, and Brown is adding two new pitches to his arsenal.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Willson Contreras on ‘turning the page’ from Cubs to Cardinals, who ‘operate different’

The Cardinals don’t want Contreras to change, he says, and have everyone working in the same direction.

Chicago Sun-Times

Michio Iwao, left incarceration at a U.S. internment camp and moved to Chicago to see Cubs in World Series, dies at 100

After playing baseball while incarcerated in the Arizona desert for three years, the lure or Wrigley Field was too great to resist.

Chicago Sun-Times

Paul Sullivan: Chalk talk needed on Blackhawks’ parking-lot tribute to departed star Patrick Kane

CHICAGO — As Patrick Kane settles into his new role with the New York Rangers, it’s time for some blunt chalk talk on the Lot C tribute to the longtime Chicago Blackhawks star.

Chicago Tribune

Why Cubs’ Keegan Thompson made his 2023 spring-training debut a week after the opener

Lefty reliever Brandon Hughes also has been on a later game schedule after a heavy workload last season.

Chicago Sun-Times

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How Chicago-area native Mike Tauchman fits into Cubs’ outfield picture after Seiya Suzuki’s injury

Tauchman has his sights set on playing at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Astros’ Dusty Baker — 73 years young — is still at it, and he’s one Hall of a manager

Life on a third straight one-year contract with the mega-talented Astros isn’t bad at all.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ Justin Steele back on track after efficient first spring-training start

Steele retired all six Padres batters he faced, then headed to the bullpen to throw 25 more pitches.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ spring-training camp thins as WBC participants leave for tournament

Before leaving to join Team Israel, Cubs prospect Matt Mervis shared why this WBC means so much to him.

Chicago Sun-Times

Love is in the air because of Major League Baseball’s new pitch clock

The innovation will bring more excitement to a game in dire need of it.

Chicago Sun-Times

Could Nico Hoerner end the Cubs’ revolving door in the leadoff spot?

Hoerner appears to be the frontrunner to hit first in the order for the Cubs.

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Cubs president Jed Hoyer ‘wouldn’t be shocked’ if they signed another free agent this spring

Hoyer pointed to the number of relievers still on the market.

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Cubs’ Dansby Swanson, Nico Hoerner pairing off to a smooth start

This spring training is about laying the groundwork for a pairing the Cubs will lean on for years to come.

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Cubs rotation battle too close to call in first week of spring training games

With rookie Hayden Wesneski’s start against the Mariners on Wednesday, the Cubs made it through the rotation once.

Chicago Sun-Times

MLB could take over local broadcasts for 17 teams

The Cubs and White Sox would not be affected by any broadcast reshuffling.

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Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki diagnosed with ‘moderate’ oblique strain

Suzuki officially withdrew from the World Baseball Classic on Monday evening.

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Pitch clock surprises Cubs’ Drew Smyly: ‘I didn’t think it was going to be an issue’

Smyly worked the fastest of any Cubs starter last year, but he felt sped up in the Cubs’ 6-3 loss to the Brewers on Tuesday.

Chicago Tribune

Disappointed Seiya Suzuki keeping big-picture focus for Cubs after an oblique strain diagnosis

MESA, Ariz. — Seiya Suzuki could not suppress his disappointment.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs left-hander Justin Steele ‘in a really good spot’ despite arm fatigue

Notebook: Right-hander Jameson Taillon makes his spring debut, and the pitch clock causes confusion in Scottsdale.

Chicago Sun-Times

How Seiya Suzuki’s uncertain injury timeline affects the Cubs’ roster battles

The Cubs’ medical team still was evaluating the imaging on Suzuki’s left oblique Monday.

Los Angeles Times

Cubs hoping they can get the right numbers from Cody Bellinger

The next chapter in Cody Bellinger's professional baseball career began Saturday with a mistake as he walked to the plate for his first at-bat as a member of the Chicago Cubs.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ Nick Madrigal ‘comfortable’ in first game at third base

Madrigal has played second base almost exclusively in his professional career.

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Cubs’ Javier Assad ‘crisp’ as he competes for rotation spot, Justin Steele scratched

Steele was dealing with general arm fatigue, according to the Cubs.

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