Despite his veteran status, entering his 17th big-league season, Justin Turner did not use that as a reason to ease his way into Chicago Cubs camp.
Second baseman Nico Hoerner, still rehabbing from offseason surgery on his throwing arm, won’t travel with the Chicago Cubs for the Tokyo Series vs. the Los Angeles Dodger.
Back in Cubbie blue for the first time since a turbulent ending with the Chicago Cubs organization in 2004, Sammy Sosa was soaking in the opportunity to connect with players.
“I just think (velocity) can make your life a little easier,” Chicago Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon said during spring training.
Sammy Sosa’s arrival at Chicago Cubs spring training was always newsworthy — usually because he was the last player there, amid one controversy or another.
Alexander Canario had been designated for assignment by the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.
The Chicago Cubs are positioned to be a left-handed-heavy rotation with at least three southpaws currently penciled in, including a healthy Matthew Boyd.
What happened last week at Chicago Cubs’ camp? Shota Imanaga shopped for socks, Justin Turner arrived and Jed Hoyer talked about the fickle winds of Wrigley Field.
Sure, Cactus League performance isn’t a harbinger of regular-season success, but the Cubs are off to a 4-0 start and Colson Montgomery hit a home run for the White Sox.
For the first time in more than nine months, Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Cade Horton faced batters.