The Cubs had their first real challenge of the spring on Sunday, coming back from an 0-5 deficit to earn a 6-5 lead in what truly looked like an early exhibition game. Sloppy defense was evident even when errors weren’t charged, and that went for both sides. Alas, all that really matters is that the Cubs are getting more and more of their everyday players extra at-bats at a … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Lineup (2/24/25): Turner at DH, Jankowski in RF, Boyd Makes Cubs Debut on Mound
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (2/22/25): Cubs 7, White Sox 3 – Steele Sharp in First Spring Start
The Cubs welcomed the White Sox to Sloan Park on Saturday afternoon with Justin Steele getting his first action of the season. Steele was on his game and Chicago’s offense had another big inning early en route to a third consecutive win. The Cubs lefty hurler piled up five strikeouts in two scoreless frames of work. Steele was so efficient that he threw an additional inning in … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (2/22/25): Cubs 7, White Sox 3 – Steele Sharp in First Spring Start
Cubs Sign OF Travis Jankowski to Minors Deal with Camp Invite
The Cubs didn’t wait long to fill the open outfield spot created when they designated Alexander Canario for assignment. As reported Friday evening, they have signed 33-year-old outfielder Travis Jankowski to a minor league deal that includes an invite to big league camp. Jed Hoyer was probably impressed by Jankowski’s homer last year against the Cubs on Opening Day, which … [Read more...] about Cubs Sign OF Travis Jankowski to Minors Deal with Camp Invite
Cubs Must Answer These 3 Questions During Spring Training
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