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CHICAGO – There is a lack of competition for starting roles around the diamond for the Cubs, but building up the depth behind the main cast has remained a priority for the front office as Spring Training looms. Injecting some experience into the bench group was going to be an

The Dodgers and Cubs will open the 2025 season with the two-game Tokyo Series from March 18-19. We’ll be counting down to that date with our annual preview series, with each story looking ahead to the coming season by breaking down a particular topic, division by division. Previously: Division champs

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CHICAGO – One thing the Cubs would very much like to accomplish before the upcoming season is adding some more experience to the back end of their bullpen. On that front, the North Siders were in on free-agent closer Tanner Scott before he reached an agreement with the Dodgers on

The 2024 season was one for the books, but as we look ahead to what's next with just weeks to go before Spring Training games get underway, it's clear that the best is yet to come. That, of course, begins with the reveal of MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects list

CHICAGO -- The Dodgers were deemed a favorite to land star international prospect Roki Sasaki from the moment he was posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball this offseason. On Friday, as Cubs Convention was just getting rolling in Chicago, the pitcher announced on Instagram that he

This roster moves and injury updates page will be updated throughout the offseason as news happens.

MLB Pipeline will reveal its 2025 Top 100 Prospects list at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 24, with a one-hour show on MLB Network and MLB.com. Leading up to the release of the Top 100, we'll examine baseball's top 10 prospects at each position.

CHICAGO -- Sammy Sosa headed up the steps and onto the stage, clutching a small American flag in his right hand. The former Cubs icon beamed as he jogged across the platform, reaching down to high-five some fans as he soaked in the cheers and familiar chants of his name.

CHICAGO -- When the Cubs acquired star outfielder Kyle Tucker last month, they shipped a pair of third basemen -- big leaguer Isaac Paredes and Top 100 prospect Cam Smith -- to the Astros as part of the blockbuster trade. Matt Shaw, ranked by MLB Pipeline as Chicago’s top prospect,

CHICAGO -- Kyle Tucker waved to the fans who packed the main ballroom at the Sheraton Grand Chicago on Friday night and could not contain a smile as the crowd serenaded him on his birthday. Standing nearby on stage, Cubs manager Craig Counsell looked amused and clapped along. Talk about

CHICAGO -- There is a long list of things that the city of Chicago has become known for around the globe. Day games at Wrigley Field certainly make the list, as would the vibrant blues scene and its part in music’s history and evolution. This summer, the Cubs plan on

CHICAGO – Kyle Tucker will get to celebrate his birthday on Friday by experiencing the rowdy opening night of Cubs Convention, giving him a taste of what fans will bring to Wrigley Field this summer. What the star outfielder will not have to worry about is a contract. On Thursday,

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The Tokyo Series is exactly two months away -- and there are already plenty of reasons to be excited about the 2025 season-opening showdown between the reigning World Series champion Dodgers and Cubs. With those two storied franchises set to kick off the season on March 18 at the Tokyo

Once upon a time, second base was not often seen as a position that would provide a ton of offensive impact. Boy, have times changed.

Another year, another pair of impact signings on international signing day for the Cubs. The club has signed shortstops Juan Cabada (MLB Pipeline’s No. 10 international prospect) and Wilfri De La Cruz (No. 13), making them the only organization to land two players from the Top 15 in the 2025

Mark your calendars. Spring Breakout is back. The official dates and times of this year’s Spring Training prospect showcase were announced by Major League Baseball on Thursday. The Red Sox and Rays will begin this year’s edition on Thursday, March 13, in Port Charlotte, Fla., and the Reds and Brewers

CHICAGO -- The Cubs believe they have created an environment that is enticing for Japanese players looking to make the jump to Major League Baseball, as evidenced by the signings of lefty Shota Imanaga and Seiya Suzuki in recent offseasons. Even so, it looks as though star pitcher Roki Sasaki

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Following are the first workout dates, subject to change, both for pitchers and catchers and full squads of the 30 Major League clubs for 2025 Spring Training.

The Dodgers understand the importance of a top catcher. While superstars Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman grab plenty of headlines, Will Smith remains one of the pillars of Los Angeles’ success. Since he debuted in 2019, Smith ranks second among all Major League catchers with an 18.5 fWAR,

CHICAGO – The Cubs still need pitching depth for the rotation and bullpen, leading the club to a reunion with right-hander Colin Rea. On Monday, the Cubs officially announced the signing of Rea to a one-year contract with a club option for 2026. The deal, which came together on Friday,