Cactus League report: Cubs and White Sox will finalize rosters as camp closes — and the Sox approach opening day
It’s “go time” for the Chicago White Sox and “take two” for the Chicago Cubs as the Cactus League season wraps up this week.
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Cam Smith, the Chicago Cubs’ 2024 1st-round pick, delivers donuts and key hit for Houston Astros in MLB debut
Cam Smith, traded by the Chicago Cubs in December, singled on the first pitch he saw in the major leagues to help the Houston Astros beat the New York Mets 3-1 on Thursday.
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Thu, Mar 27
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For Chicago Cubs star Kyle Tucker, simplicity works best in his hitting approach: ‘He knows what it takes’:
Chicago Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker takes a simplistic approach at the plate.
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Chicago Cubs kick off a pivotal season in Arizona — where it’s playoffs-or-bust in 2025
There is pressure on this Chicago Cubs team to get back to the postseason for the first time since 2020 and secure their first division title in a full season since 2017.
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Wed, Mar 26
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Column: End of spring training means new beginnings — and different expectations — for Cubs and White Sox
The Cubs and White Sox ended their springs in Arizona with different expectations but the same optimistic outlook.
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Chicago Cubs name RHP Ben Brown as the 5th starter while RHP Brad Keller makes the bullpen
Ben Brown, 25, will open the season as the Chicago Cubs’ fifth starter in the rotation, coming off a great rookie season that was cut short by a neck injury.
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Tue, Mar 25
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Column: Craig Counsell’s patience with Pete Crow-Armstrong paid off. Could it with Chicago Cubs rookie Matt Shaw?
Patience has been one of Craig Counsell’s strengths and has paid off with young Chicago Cubs.
