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Cubs pitchers enter spring training with head start on previous years

Lefty Justin Steele spent much of the offseason in Arizona, training at the Cubs’ complex in Mesa, something that wasn’t available to him during the lockout last year.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 15, 2023

Spring-training preview: Storylines to follow at Cubs camp

Spring training officially begins Wednesday for the Cubs, as they hold their first formal pitchers and catchers workout.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 15, 2023

The shift hits the ban

MLB outlawed extreme infield shifts, so will outfielders be used to circumvent the rule change?

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 28, 2023

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Cubs’ Dansby Swanson, Nico Hoerner expect their partnership to ‘fit like a glove’

With the regular middle infielders set, Nick Madrigal will take some reps at third base.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 21, 2023

Cubs’ Ian Happ in arbitration limbo as extension questions loom

When asked about potential extensions for Happ and Nico Hoerner, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said the club has “started the process.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 14, 2023

Cubs’ Swanson Signing Pries Open New Contention Window

Chicago may not yet have enough to qualify for the playoffs, but adding Dansby Swanson provides a clue as to how this team can succeed in the near future.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 18, 2022

Cubs agree to 7-year deal with All-Star shortstop Dansby Swanson

Swanson’s signing sends a message about the Cubs’ trajectory in 2023.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 17, 2022

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Paul Sullivan: Is one-time MVP Cody Bellinger a sleeper signing for the Chicago Cubs? Only time will tell.

It was 12 years ago that agent Scott Boras introduced us to the concept of the pillow contract.

Chicago Tribune · Dec 12, 2022

Cubs leave winter meetings happy with signings, still active on market

Only two free-agent shortstops remain among this winter’s Four.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 9, 2022

Ranking the Five Best Fits for Dansby Swanson

The former Braves shortstop has plenty of suitors. Where should he sign?

Sports Illustrated · Dec 9, 2022

Paul Sullivan: Will Jed Hoyer finally put his stamp on the Chicago Cubs at the winter meetings?

The 2022 winter meetings convene next Sunday in San Diego, where eight years ago the Chicago Cubs signed Jon Lester in what is considered the most important free-agent signing in franchise history.

Chicago Tribune · Nov 28, 2022

Cubs non-tender three players, avoid arbitration with two and claim one off waivers

The Cubs non-tendered Brailyn Marquez, outfielder Rafael Ortega and right-handed pitcher Alexander Vizcaíno at Friday’s deadline.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 19, 2022

How Cubs are approaching free-agent shortstop market

The Cubs are expected to increase their player payroll for next year.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 10, 2022

Why one Cubs coach compared Christopher Morel to Kris Bryant

Is Christopher Morel’s future in the infield, outfield or both?

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 21, 2022

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Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 15, 2022

How banning shift affects Cubs’ offseason priorities, Nico Hoerner’s future

Hoerner told the Sun-Times that he thinks the defensive shift restrictions coming to MLB in 2023 are “good for the game.”

Chicago Tribune · Oct 11, 2022

Will the Chicago Cubs pursue top-tier free agents? Jed Hoyer vows they will ‘be aggressive’ while weighing ‘intelligent spending.’

One month ago, Chicago Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts made clear the organization’s path forward in the offseason would include financial flexibility.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 10, 2022

Jed Hoyer: Cubs will be ‘aggressive’ filling holes ‘in the best way’ this offseason

Could Nico Hoerner or Ian Happ sign an extension? Could Drew Smyly or Wade Miley be back next year?

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 5, 2022

Cubs finish with 15-2 win vs. Reds, lament losing season: ‘I’m ready to play into October’

The Cubs posted a 74-88 record this season.

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Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 5, 2022

Rookie Javier Assad finishes season on high note in Cubs’ loss to Reds

Cubs notes: Willson Contreras and Nico Hoerner added homers to their season totals and Marcus Stroman chimed in on his pick for the next White Sox manager.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 29, 2022

Phillies fall to the Cubs again after Aaron Nola’s woeful fifth inning

CHICAGO — In the top of the third inning on Wednesday night, Kyle Schwarber took off from second base to third base, setting himself up to score on a sacrifice fly. He jokingly tipped his cap to the dugout, and touched home plate when Bryce Harper popped up to left…

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 25, 2022

Injuries shape Cubs pitching staff in final nine games of season

Notes: Nico Hoerner returned to the lineup, and the team gave injury updates on Justin Steele, Drew Smyly and Wade Miley.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 24, 2022

Cubs short-handed and inexperienced but ‘competing’ as season comes to a close

With a 6-5 victory Friday against the Pirates, the Cubs went up 2-0 in the four-game series.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 22, 2022

Cubs’ Nico Hoerner takes next step in rehab from strained triceps

Hoerner has been sidelined for a week and a half.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 20, 2022

Cubs’ Willson Contreras fighting to return, running out of season

Manager David Ross said Contreras (sprained left ankle) felt fine moving in straight lines, but curves were “a little bit more challenging.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 17, 2022

Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner’s return from injury uncertain

Hoerner’s mild strain of his right biceps will sideline him for at least a couple of more days. “It’s a little worse off than we thought,” manager David Ross said.

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