MARCH 21•THEATHLETIC.COM
How Yu Darvish's insights inform the Chicago Cubs' plans for Shota ImanagaDarvish came to the U.S. in 2012 and had early success. Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy thought his insights would help him with Imanaga.
Blackburn no-hits Cubs for six innings as Oakland A's snap long winless streakBlackburn combines with three relievers on a 1-hitter in a 3-1 win over Cubs, ending the A’s 7-game winless streak that included three conse...
MARCH 21•MERCURYNEWS.COM
Shota's fastball is strong, but Cubs helping make it 'elite'MESA, Ariz. -- The group of Giants Minor Leaguers in the visitors’ dugout at Field 6 erupted in cheers as the ball jumped off the bat of Bry...
MARCH 21•MLB.COM
Opening day lurks as injuries to McLain, Rodriguez, Wisdom put status for next week in question
Spring training is winding down across the major leaguesMARCH 21•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rooker starting to roll as Opening Day nearsMESA, Ariz. -- After less-than-ideal results through most of the spring, Brent Rooker is starting to look like his 2023 power-hitting self....
MARCH 21•MLB.COM
Agent Scott Boras defends himself and union leadership against a faction pushing for new negotiator
Agent Scott Boras defended himself and the leadership of the Major League Baseball Players Association against a faction pushing for a change in the union’s lead negotiatorMARCH 20•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brent Rooker - Blasts three-run homer TuesdayRooker went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run and an additional run in a Cactus League tie with the Rangers on Tuesday.
ImpactThe taste of offensive success, which was highlighted by a sixth-inning homer with Zack Gelof and JJ Bleday aboard, was a much-needed respite from a spring of struggles for Rooker. The 29-year-old's round tripper was his first since Feb. 27, and he now has back-to-back two-hit efforts after a 2-for-21 funk that had encompassed his previous eight games.
MARCH 20•ROTOWIRE
