As Carl Edwards Jr. returns to the organization where it all started, the 32-year-old right-handed reliever is healthy and in play to make the Chicago Cubs opening-day roster.
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The Chicago Cubs rotation comes into focus with homegrown flare as Jordan Wicks and Javier Assad make the opening-day roster.
Shota Imanaga has shown an advanced understanding of how to use what he sees from both bullpen work and hitters’ swings in the game.
The Coca-Cola and Benjamin Moore signs won’t be turned on unless a game is underway, and won’t flash or use video.
The Chicago Cubs aren’t making any opening day roster decisions yet as they enter the final week of spring games.
It has taken Seiya Suzuki to Year 3 with the Chicago Cubs to experience his first normal spring training.
Adbert Alzolay is expected to again play a key role in the Chicago Cubs bullpen after posting a 2.67 ERA and 22 saves in over 64 innings in 58 games.
With right-hander Jameson Taillon expected to begin the season on the injured list, there is a scenario in which the Chicago Cubs could open with four left-handers in their rotation.
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