Cactus League games officially started Thursday with the Cubs and Dodgers opening the spring season, and there are six contests on Friday. Thus ends what has been quite a long offseason, at least mentally. With expectations for the Cubs higher than they’ve been for several years, there will be a lot to follow over the next few weeks Here are three of the more important … [Read more...] about Cubs Must Answer These 3 Questions During Spring Training
The Rundown: Hoyer Improving Team Incrementally, Turner Provides 1B Depth, MLB Testing Automated Ball-Strike System
Cubs GM Carter Hawkins talked about adding incremental wins back in December, and the machinations of this offseason prove that’s the team’s strategy to reach a 90-win projection. Chicago netted at least two wins by replacing Cody Bellinger and Isaac Paredes with Kyle Tucker and, presumably, Matt Shaw. The front office also replaced Kyle Hendricks with Matthew Boyd and revamped … [Read more...] about The Rundown: Hoyer Improving Team Incrementally, Turner Provides 1B Depth, MLB Testing Automated Ball-Strike System
Cubs Reportedly Inking Justin Turner to 1-Year, $6M Deal
As first reported by Patrick Mooney of The Athletic, the Cubs and Justin Turner are finalizing a one-year deal for $6 million. The 40-year-old has been on the radar for a while and makes a lot of sense as a grizzled veteran who can back up at least first base with the potential to play the hot corner in an emergency. Turner did his best work as the Dodgers’ third baseman … [Read more...] about Cubs Reportedly Inking Justin Turner to 1-Year, $6M Deal
Cubs Announce 2025 Minor League Coaching Staffs
This is another of those where it’s just much easier to share the media release. Information on the managers for each affiliate is immediately below, with a copy of the organization’s PDF release showing the full staffs following at the end. One quick note I’ll add is that CI had Rachel Folden ascending to the role of Triple-A Iowa hitting coach back in January. The Chicago … [Read more...] about Cubs Announce 2025 Minor League Coaching Staffs
Cubs Sign RHP Chris Flexen to Minors Deal
Pitching depth has been a key part of this offseason, and Jed Hoyer is holding strong to that belief even with spring training underway. Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reported on Monday that the Cubs have signed former White Sox righty Chris Flexen to a minor league deal. Sources tell @Ken_Rosenthal and me that the Cubs have added pitcher Chris Flexen on a minor-league deal … [Read more...] about Cubs Sign RHP Chris Flexen to Minors Deal