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If chaos is the confused state of primordial matter before the creation of distinct forms, then Pete Crow-Armstrong is going to produce all kinds of plays that matter this season. The Cubs may have lost the game, but PCA created yet another highlight when he scored from second on a wild pitch. And the play wasn’t even close. Pete Crow-Armstrong may be the fastest human on … [Read more...] about Watch: Pete Crow-Armstrong Scores from Second on Wild Pitch

I’m going to abbreviate this one because heavy rain across the greater Phoenix area is making it look like Cactus League games are in dire jeopardy of being banged. In the event that they do play this transplanted crosstown rivalry, Colin Rea will be on the bump for the Cubs. He’s pitched very well in two starts so far, though four walks to five strikeouts in 4.2 innings … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/7/25): Bruján Leads Off, Lopez at 2B, Rea Starting

Teams are participating in Spring Breakout games again this season, a showcase where top prospects from each team face off in an exhibition of what is to come. The Cubs have two games this spring, one each against a pair of teams that call greater Los Angeles home. They’ll face the Dodgers on March 13 at Camelback Ranch, then they’ll host the Angels on March 15 at Sloan … [Read more...] about Cubs Announce Spring Breakout Roster

As the Cubs front office prepares to send the team to Tokyo in a few weeks, several decisions still must be made as to exactly what the roster will look like. The Cubs and Dodgers are each allowed the normal 26 spots, along with a five-man taxi squad. Most of the 31 players who will travel overseas for the early start are already set it stone, so there are only a few spots open … [Read more...] about Predicting What Cubs’ 26-Man Roster Could Look Like for Tokyo Series

With several factors working both for and against him, Gage Workman is presenting a strong case to break camp with the Cubs when they head to Japan to open the season. That might seem like a bit of a no-brainer given he’s already on the 26-man roster and must remain so lest the Cubs be forced to place him on waivers and possibly lose him. Doesn’t seem like the kind of move the … [Read more...] about Gage Workman’s Complicated Case to Make Cubs’ Opening Day Roster