MARCH 11, 2023•MLB.COM
Wesneski making strong case for rotation: 'He knows that he belongs'Consider the depth of the mental inventory Cubs manager David Ross can draw upon from his days as a catcher when he discusses pitchers. If R...
Tucker Barnhart - Struggles continue FridayBarnhart, who went 0-for-2 with a strikeout in Friday's Cactus League game against the White Sox, is now batting just .071 this spring.
ImpactBarnhart has one hit in 14 Cactus League at-bats and has struck out three times. The catcher only batted .221 over 94 games with the Tigers last season, so the Cubs weren't expecting a ton of offense from the offseason addition, though a slight uptick in production would be welcome. Barnhart figures to split time behind the plate with Yan Gomes, though the latter could emerge as the primary option if he hits better.
MARCH 11, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Drew Smyly - Looks better FridaySmyly tossed four scoreless innings in Friday's Cactus League game against the White Sox. He allowed four hits and struck out two.
ImpactSmyly entered the contest with an 11.25 ERA across his first four innings this spring, so this was a welcome rebound. The lefty had allowed three home runs over his first two Cactus League starts, but he managed to avoid any long balls Friday. Smyly had a strong 3.47 ERA across 106.1 innings for the Cubs in 2022, and he should be able to post similar results this year if he can limit the damage from homers.
MARCH 11, 2023•ROTOWIRE
MLB won't impose discipline on Mike Clevinger, closing its investigation of allegations against the Chicago White Sox pitcherGLENDALE, Ariz. — Major League Baseball will not impose discipline on Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Mike Clevinger in connection with a...
MARCH 11, 2023•CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
What we're hearing at Cubs camp: Seiya Suzuki, Brennen Davis, Pete Crow-Armstrong and moreThe Cubs made another round of cuts — here's a rundown of the young players who will ply their trades away from the Cactus League.
MARCH 11, 2023•THEATHLETIC.COM
Schwarber's 3-run homer sends U.S. past Britain in WBC
Kyle Schwarber launched a three-run homer, Nolan Arenado had three hits and two RBIs, and the United States overcame a slow start to beat Britain 6-2 in the World Baseball Classic...MARCH 11, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bryan Ramos - Impressing in extended spring lookRamos went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run Friday against the Cubs in Cactus League action.
ImpactRamos has racked up 17 at-bats in the Cactus League this spring and has collected seven hits in that span while striking out just twice. Friday's homer came off Ryan Borucki and marked Ramos' first extra-base hit of the exhibition season. He won't challenge for a spot on the Opening Day roster, but he should start the season with Double-A Birmingham and could earn an audition in the majors by the close of the campaign.
MARCH 11, 2023•ROTOWIRE
