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Catching up with Nico Hoerner, the glue guy who holds the Cubs together

By Patrick Mooney
Feb 27, 2026 10:54 am - Between his Stanford University degree, institutional knowledge and real-world experience, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner’s education matches the resume of anyone in the front office. As the club’s union representative, he will play a leading role during the final year of the sport’s current labor deal. The Athletic caught up with him this week at the Cubs’ Sloan Park training complex for an interview.
Bruce Froemming, record-setting major-league umpire, dies at age 86

By The Associated Press
Feb 26, 2026 5:51 pm - Bruce Froemming, a major-league umpire for 37 consecutive years who worked the third-most games in big-league history and a record 11 no-hitters, died Wednesday, his son said. He was 86.
Cubs roster projection 2.0: New developments one month from Opening Day

By Patrick Mooney
Feb 26, 2026 1:13 pm - So many things can happen between now and Opening Day, especially when several of Chicago’s best players will be competing in the World Baseball Classic. Plus, there are 26 remaining exhibition games in Arizona.
Cubs lose Tyler Austin for months following procedure on his right knee

Associated Press
Feb 25, 2026 2:50 pm - Tyler Austin's return to the major leagues has been put on hold for what Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell says will be months following a procedure on his right knee.
After playoff disappointment, Shota Imanaga’s comeback tour begins with optimism

By Patrick Mooney
Feb 25, 2026 6:28 am - MESA, Ariz. — With their season on the line, the Chicago Cubs did not trust Shota Imanaga enough to give him the ball, following a careful plan that featured six other pi...
Cubs adding Michael Conforto on minor-league deal: Source

By Fabian Ardaya and Patrick Mooney
Feb 23, 2026 10:43 am - With spring training underway, the Chicago Cubs are making a late addition to their camp, reaching an agreement with veteran outfielder Michael Conforto on a minor-league deal, a team source confirmed to The Athletic on Monday.
Inside Cubs camp: How talent, data, discipline are shaping spring training

By Sahadev Sharma
Feb 22, 2026 4:28 pm - How talent, data and discipline are shaping the Cubs in spring training.
What Dansby Swanson is changing in his search for better offensive production

By Sahadev Sharma
Feb 19, 2026 7:41 am - Something inside Dansby Swanson was bothering him. The 10-year veteran, a two-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner, wasn’t satisfied with his performance during the 2025 season.
Three takeaways from Cubs owner Tom Ricketts’ spring training media session

By Sahadev Sharma
Feb 17, 2026 4:19 pm - After spending time with the team, Cubs owner Tom Ricketts met with members of the media Monday morning and talked about various topics as the 2026 season approaches.
What can the Cubs expect from Horton in Year 2?

By Sahadev Sharma
Feb 16, 2026 4:00 pm - The Cubs’ Cade Horton finished second in Rookie of the Year voting and firmly established himself as one of the league’s exciting, young and upcoming pitchers. But 23 games do not make a career. Horton understands that there’s plenty of work to do.

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