MARCH 15, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
CHICAGO CUBS 83-79 · 3RD IN NL CENTRAL
83-79 · 3RD IN NL CENTRAL
Photos: The 2023-2024 Chicago Cubs Portraits of the Chicago Cubs during spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 23, 2023.
Mets' Díaz hurts knee as Puerto Rico tops Dominicans in WBC
New York Mets star closer Edwin Díaz injured his right knee while celebrating a win that sent Puerto Rico into the next round of the World Baseball Classic and eliminated the Domin...MARCH 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cactus League report: Cubs' Julian Merryweather gets comfortable with new slider — and Leury García's hustle impresses White Sox manager Pedro Grifol Julian Merryweather hasn't had to worry about how his body feels this spring, allowing him to focus on pitching and securing a bullpen job w...
MARCH 15, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Cubs mailbag: Javier Assad, Nick Madrigal and the Opening Day roster puzzle Assad looked so good against the star-studded American lineup that his confidence should be sky-high once he's done playing for Team Mexico.
MARCH 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Billy Williams wants to be a resource for Cubs players — and it's all thanks to Buck O'Neil's influence 60 years ago MESA, Ariz. — Billy Williams found an empty table adjacent to the agility field at the Chicago Cubs spring training complex and grabbed a se...
MARCH 15, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Billy Williams wants to be a resource for Cubs players — and it's all thanks to Buck O'Neil's influence 60 years ago MESA, Ariz. — Billy Williams found an empty table adjacent to the agility field at the Chicago Cubs spring training complex and grabbed a se...
MARCH 15, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Mancini resets mind, simplifies swing MESA, Ariz. -- There are adjustments that Trey Mancini is working on behind the scenes with the Cubs' hitting group. There is a tweak to the...
MARCH 15, 2023 • MLB.COM
Lions signing RB David Montgomery: Reports The 25-year-old totaled 801 rushing yards and six touchdowns in 16 games with Chicago last season.
MARCH 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
MLB 26-and-under power rankings: Which clubs have the best young players?
Which MLB franchises have the best collection of young players? We're counting down from 30-1, ranking and analyzing each team based on its...MARCH 14, 2023
Brad Boxberger - To get regular save chances? Boxberger and Michael Fulmer are viewed by the Cubs as the primary options at closer, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.
Impact Boxberger was brought in on a one-year, $2.8 million contract in December, and Fulmer was signed to a one-year, $4 million deal in February. Those two could get the bulk of ninth-inning opportunities out of the gate, though Brandon Hughes, Rowan Wick and Adbert Alzolay also remain in the fold as high-leverage options on the North Side of Chicago. It could be a tricky situation for fantasy managers to navigate.
MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Fulmer - Primary option at closer for CHC? Fulmer and Brad Boxberger are viewed as the primary options at closer for the Cubs, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.
Impact It could ultimately wind up being more of a carousel, with Brandon Hughes, Rowan Wick and Adbert Alzolay also somewhere in the mix, but Fulmer has expressed a strong desire to claim the job and Boxberger boasts 82 career major-league saves. Fulmer, 29, signed a one-year, $4 million contract with Chicago in February after working to a 3.39 ERA with 61 strikeouts over 63.2 innings last season between the Tigers and Twins. He picked up three saves along the way.
MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
How the Cubs made their pitch to Michael Fulmer, who might become their next closer The Cubs told the righty reliever during the free agency process how they thought they could make him better.
MARCH 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
My guys: The 7 players Al Melchior is targeting most in fantasy baseball drafts Al Melchior explains why Nico Hoerner, Danny Jansen and five more players keep winding up on his 2023 fantasy baseball rosters.
MARCH 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
World Baseball Classic highlights: United States routs Canada, 12-1
The 2023 World Baseball Classic continues Monday with the U.S. facing Canada in Pool C group play. Here are the top plays!MARCH 14, 2023
Rangers finally see deGrom in a game, against minor leaguers
Two-time National League Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom finally pitched in a game for the Texas Rangers, though it was on a back field against minor leaguersMARCH 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
With Crow-Armstrong waiting in wings, Bellinger takes center stage for Cubs Two straight down years cost former MVP Cody Bellinger his job with the Dodgers. After signing with the Cubs, Bellinger is getting a chance...
MARCH 13, 2023 • DAILYHERALD.COM
#TheHobby Life: Cubs rookie Ethan Roberts chases his Topps rainbow during Tommy John rehab Turns out, it was the real Ethan Roberts who messaged me on eBay.
MARCH 13, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Cactus League report: Hayden Wesneski's strong case to make the Cubs rotation — and Michael Kopech is 'where I should be' Hayden Wesneski knows what's at stake this spring as he battles for a spot in the Chicago Cubs opening-day rotation.
MARCH 13, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Cubs see World Baseball Classic as a springboard for Matt Mervis and Owen Caissie As the Cubs try to push their next generation of hitters, the World Baseball Classic becomes another lever to pull in player development.
MARCH 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Eric Hosmer - Contact hitter so far this spring Hosmer has gone 6-for-21 (.286) in Cactus League action so far, though five of those hits have been singles.
Impact Hosmer has one double and no home runs in spring training. The consistent contact has been encouraging, but the lack of power could last into the regular season, as the first baseman hit a career-low eight long balls last year in 104 games. Hosmer should see regular playing time for the Cubs, and he'll have some fantasy value if he maintains a high average, though fantasy managers will surely want to see an uptick in home runs.
MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Adrian Sampson - Stung by home runs again Sampson allowed three runs on six hits across four innings in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Brewers. He had no walks and struck out three.
Impact After allowing three home runs over 2.2 innings in his last spring start, Sampson once again struggled with the long ball, serving up two homers Sunday. The righty is now sitting with a 14.04 Cactus League ERA, which isn't helping his cause in the battle for the team's fifth starter opening. Hayden Wesneski and Javier Assad are also in the running, so Sampson may find himself in a long-relief role if he can't turn things around.
MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ian Happ - Hits first spring home run Happ went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Brewers.
Impact Happ hit his first Cactus League home run in 22 at-bats, and he's now batting a robust .364 this spring with a 1.007 OPS. The outfielder delivered 17 long balls and a .782 OPS for the Cubs last season, and he's primed to serve as a key offensive piece for the team again in 2023. Happ may also bat leadoff on occasion this year, though he'll likely spend more time in a run-producing spot, with Nico Hoerner typically hitting first.
MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hughes ready to be bullpen's southpaw standout MESA, Ariz. -- The big leagues probably felt far away for Brandon Hughes a year ago. He was down in Minor League camp, still relatively new...
MARCH 12, 2023 • MLB.COM
Cubs manager David Ross breaks down the roster decisions looming at Camp Boring (so far) "Boring Starts Here" is not a marketing slogan to put on CTA buses or Wrigleyville billboards. But it works for Ross.
MARCH 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
