MESA, Ariz. -- On his walk from the Cubs’ hitting facility to the team’s clubhouse on a recent Arizona morning, Pete Crow-Armstrong was met by a group of six kids on the back patio of the complex. They scrambled over and lined up – a couple wearing his jersey –

After returning to the October stage last fall following a four-year hiatus from the playoffs, the Cubs are hungry for more this year. Chicago is aiming for a National League Central crown and hopes to follow that with a run to the World Series. That journey begins on Opening Day

MESA, Ariz. -- Wearing a bulky, modified brace on his right knee, Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki expressed confidence on Monday morning that he would not be sidelined for a significant amount of time at the front end of this season. Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced on Monday that Suzuki

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MESA, Ariz. – The Cubs felt fortunate to see outfielder Ethan Conrad – considered one of the more polished collegiate bats in last summer’s class – still on the board when their pick arrived in the Draft’s first-round last summer. He has the potential to swiftly climb up the system

MESA, Ariz. – When Michael Conforto arrived in camp for the Cubs earlier this spring as a non-roster invitee, the veteran outfielder expressed that he felt like a prospect all over again. This was a chance for him to fight for a job and earn a place on the Opening

MESA, Ariz. -- It is one thing for a young player experiencing his first Major League camp to impress with his performance on the field. Pedro Ramírez took things a step further this spring, opening eyes among his veteran peers both in the clubhouse and during workouts. “I’ve had multiple

MESA, Ariz. -- The Cubs are optimistic that they will not be without Seiya Suzuki for too long, but his comeback from a right knee injury will keep the right fielder out of the Opening Day lineup.

MESA, Ariz. -- Daniel Palencia walked through the Cubs' clubhouse on Friday afternoon, wearing a Venezuela jersey with his gold World Baseball Classic medal around his neck glistening with each step he took. The Cubs' closer smiled wide when he saw Pete Crow-Armstrong chatting with reporters. "What timing,” Crow-Armstrong quipped.

MESA, Ariz. -- Craig Counsell received word that rookie Moisés Ballesteros may have had some nerves when he was summoned to the Cubs manager’s office on Friday afternoon. Counsell did not want that to last too long, so he gave the catcher the good news before he even took a

MESA, Ariz. – The Cubs enter this season with World Series aspirations after their October run ended in the National League Division Series vs the Brewers last season. The Nationals head into a new era with manager Blake Butera taking the reins for a ballclub trying to build toward the

MESA, Ariz. -- The Cubs have balanced building a playoff-contending roster with creating developmental runway for prospects in the Major Leagues in recent seasons. Names like Pete Crow-Armstrong, Michael Busch, Cade Horton and Matt Shaw have jumped from Pipeline’s rankings to postseason races. Spring Breakout offers a chance to get

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Welcome to Wrigley Field, a federal landmark and affectionately referred to as the Friendly Confines for its traditional elements and neighborhood feel. Settle into a bleacher seat for a Friday afternoon game at 1:20 p.m., and enjoy one of baseball’s beloved ballparks.

MESA, Ariz. -- The fact that Seiya Suzuki was in a joking mood on Tuesday afternoon seemed to be as good a sign as any. A few days after the Cubs outfielder was forced to exit the World Baseball Classic with a right knee injury, and a day after limping

MESA, Ariz. – Seiya Suzuki walked slowly through the Cubs’ clubhouse on Monday, wearing a soft brace on the right knee that he injured in Japan’s final World Baseball Classic game. First baseman Michael Busch offered his teammate a quick hug and a few words of support, and then Suzuki

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Cade Horton took the mound at Goodyear Ballpark on Monday night, and the Cleveland Guardians saw many of the reasons why the Cubs right-hander was one of baseball’s best arms down the stretch last season. In a 5-2 Cactus League win for the North Siders, Horton filled

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MESA, Ariz. -- A video of Craig Counsell was making the rounds across social media on Saturday, showing the Cubs manager in the middle of a full proud-dad celebration. Counsell stepped away from Spring Training on Friday and Saturday to watch his daughter, Rowan, play for Whitefish Bay in the

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Ben Brown did not know Clay Holmes at all, and yet the veteran Mets pitcher’s name kept coming up in conversation. Specifically, the Cubs righty kept hearing over and over -- from multiple people – that he needed to track Holmes down when he headed home to

MESA, Ariz. – Cubs starters Matthew Boyd and Cade Horton were among a group of pitchers who found seats behind home plate in Sloan Park’s empty stands Friday morning. They were not going to miss this milestone day for lefty Justin Steele. With players and staff looking on, Steele took

MESA, Ariz. -- As Matthew Boyd walked across an agility field at the Cubs’ complex on Thursday morning, he stopped briefly to chat with fellow pitchers Justin Steele and Cade Horton. Steele was Chicago’s Opening Day starter two years ago. Horton might very well have such assignments coming in the

MESA, Ariz. -- The Cubs asked Matt Shaw recently if he was willing to try his hand at first base as part of his move to a super utility role for this season. Shaw was all in, but he would need to find the proper glove to add to his

MESA, Ariz. -- Andre Dawson was in camp with the Cubs on Wednesday morning, wearing team gear, keeping an eye on the practice fields and spending time chatting with fellow team greats Fergie Jenkins and Rick Sutcliffe. The Hall of Famer always feels at home when he is back around

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Perhaps in the past, Cade Horton would have been worked up over what took place at Surprise Stadium on Tuesday afternoon. The Cubs pitcher has learned, however, not to overreact to results, especially in a Spring Training setting. “The results, they can sometimes lie to you,” Horton