Switch-hitting Happ will beat leadoff for the Cubs

Crow-Armstrong is the heir apparent at the top of the order, but Cubs are in win-now mode.
Wed, Mar 26
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2025 season restart: Can Craig Counsell lead Cubs to the playoffs?
The Cubs face the Diamondbacks Thursday for their domestic opening day.
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For Cubs' Matt Shaw, two games in Tokyo were tough, but they provided important lessons
Shaw, 23, the 13th pick of the 2023 draft, said his veteran teammates didn’t give him any advice as he struggled, which he took as a vote of confidence.
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Ben Brown brings missing piece as Cubs' fifth starter
Brown represents a different option for the Cubs, whose starting pitchers have struggled to get strikeouts.
Tue, Mar 25
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Consistency is next goal for Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong
Big-league success eluded Crow-Armstrong in the first half of last season, during which he slashed .203/.253/.329.
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Mon, Mar 24
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"Boston was a blessing to my career": Cubs' Brad Keller firmly in mix for bullpen role
Last season, the Red Sox introduced Keller to drills that helped him tighten his delivery and use his legs more.
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Sun, Mar 23
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Nico Hoerner healthy enough to play second base but not shortstop just yet
Cubs notes: Shaw's defense and Imanaga's health are improving.
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Cubs' sweetest memory came in 2016
From ending 108-year World Series drought to playoff disasters, Cubs already have plenty of memories in last 25 years.
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