'X factor' Boyd ready to shine for Cubs this season
After watching veteran left-hander Matthew Boyd cruise through the Yomiuri Giants’ lineup in an exhibition game at the Tokyo Dome last week, Cubs manager Craig Counsell had one prevailing thought.
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Brown nabs No. 5 spot to finalize Cubs' starting rotation
Keller secures place in Chicago's bullpen thanks to solid spring showing.
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Opening Day FAQ: Cubs vs. D-backs
For the Diamondbacks, Thursday’s Opening Day against the Cubs at Chase Field is a chance to put the disappointing end to 2024, when they missed the postseason due to a three-team tiebreaker, behind them and start fresh.
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These prospects are just a phone call away from contributing in the bigs
This story was excerpted from MLB Pipeline's newsletter.
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Starting Pitcher Power Rankings, Opening Day edition
Only 30 pitchers receive the honor of an Opening Day start every season.
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Comparing the industry's 2025 Top 100 Prospects lists
One of the joys of the offseason is poring over prospect rankings.
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Taillon, Cubs looking forward to tough early stretch
This story was excerpted from Jordan Bastian's Cubs Beat newsletter.
