Photos: Chicago Cubs 12, LA Dodgers 4 in Cactus League opener

Photos from the Chicago Cubs’ 12-4 victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Cactus League opener at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz.
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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.
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.
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.
Mon, Mar 24
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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.
Sun, Mar 23
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Column: Cubs’ Craig Counsell shrugs off the pressure of managing in Chicago
With expectations growing, the pressure on manager Craig Counsell to win with the Chicago Cubs is mounting in 2025.
Sat, Mar 22
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Column: Different kind of journey as ‘the team of openers’ tests the Chicago Cubs’ ability to adjust on the fly
Ian Happ and his Chicago Cubs teammates lauded the Tokyo Series experience, but now it’s time to file away the memories and focus on the restart of the 2025 season.