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Chicago Cubs Top Prospect Dealing with Oblique Injury Early in Spring Training
Matt Shaw, one of the top prospects in all of baseball, could have an opportunity to win the starting third base on the North Side.
3 storylines to follow as the Chicago Cubs open spring training
The Chicago Cubs held their first full-squad workout on Friday, with the position players officially assembling for the first time as they begin a pivotal season for the franchise. The Cubs have not reached the postseason since 2020 and have not won a playoff game since 2017.
Matt Shaw is looking to win third base job with the Chicago Cubs in spring training
Matt Shaw is the favorite to start at third base for the Chicago Cubs on opening day after Alex Bregman signed with the Boston Red Sox in free agency.
Spring training 2025: Why it's a crucial season for Cubs
After adding some big names this winter, Chicago isn't shying away from expectations as spring training begins.
Cubs Pitcher Already Dealing With Injury in Spring Training Camp
The Cubs bolstered their rotation depth in the offseason and apparently will need it early in camp, as one of their starters is dealing with an oblique injury.
Photos: An inside look at 2025 Chicago Cubs spring training
Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg arrives before the first day of full-squad workouts during Chicago Cubs spring training at Sloan Park Friday Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) A look inside 2025 Chicago Cubs spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa,
The Chicago Cubs to hold first full team workout of Spring Training
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Why a Cubs-Kyle Tucker extension looks doubtful after unsuccessful Alex Bregman pursuit
In a pivotal year, the Cubs are currently more than $30 million beneath the $241 million luxury-tax threshold, according to ...
Cubs news: Cubs top prospect suffers concerning injury, but there's a silver linin
Cubs are hoping that third base prospect Matt Shaw will make quick recovery from oblique injury and start the season in Japan ...
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'True superstar' Tucker brings deep playoff experience to Cubs
Kyle Tucker has played on the October stage in each of the past six seasons, including running down the final out of the ...
After Losing Out on Alex Bregman, Cubs Dealing With Injury to Heir Apparent at Third Base
The Chicago Cubs got unwelcome injury news Friday, as one of their key infielders is dealing with an oblique injury at the ...
Cubs, White Sox enter spring training with differing but modest hopes of improvement
The Cubs are hoping to win the NL Central, while the White Sox are just trying to win more games than last season.
A Chicago Cubs-Alex Bregman pairing makes a lot of sense. As spring arrives, the possibility looms
Two-time All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman is one of the few remaining marquee free agents still on the market as teams ...
Multiple Chicago Cubs Stars Are Featured Inside Top 100 Player Rankings
Coming off back-to-back 83-win seasons, the Chicago Cubs are built to contend again in 2025. After trading for All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker this winter, the ...