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Utility company: Spare infielders forcing Cubs into tough roster decisions ahead of Japan tripMar 05, 2025 7:42 pm - Four players in contention for the Cubs’ final roster spot -- Vidal Brujan, Gage Workman, Nicky Lopez and Ben Cowles -- have posted impressive offensive numbers this spring.
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A pair of high-velocity pitchers drawing attention at White Sox campMar 03, 2025 8:56 pm - The White Sox haven’t been hitting so far this spring, but a couple hard-throwing right-handers are creating some buzz in Arizona.
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With clock ticking on Cubs, Shaw makes spring debut at third baseMar 02, 2025 7:06 pm - Cubs rookie Matt Shaw made his spring debut at third base Sunday, after missing a few days with oblique soreness. Meanwhile, the impressive unbeaten streak came to an end.
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Former Cubs, Sox infielder Madrigal’s fractured shoulder could sideline him for the seasonFeb 28, 2025 11:43 am - Former Cubs and White Sox infielder Nick Madrigal could miss the entire 2025 season with a fractured left shoulder. Manager Carlos Mendoza says Madrigal needs surgery to repair the shoulder, which the player injured on Sunday when he fell to the ground after throwing a ball to first base.
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Cubs confirm Hoerner won’t make trip to Japan; no decision yet on ShawFeb 27, 2025 5:25 pm - Nico Hoerner won’t accompany the Cubs to Japan as he returns from wrist surgery, but Matt Shaw still has a chance to go. Meanwhile, the White Sox could be without outfielder Andrew Benintendi when the season starts.
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Oswego’s Schultz looks good in spring debut for White SoxFeb 26, 2025 6:48 pm - Oswego East High School grad Noah Schultz, the White Sox’ first-round pick in 2022, made his unofficial major-league debut Wednesday, working one scoreless inning against San Diego.
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White Sox starting rotation is long way from settledFeb 25, 2025 9:19 pm - The White Sox opened spring training with plenty of unknowns, and the starting rotation might top the list. Here’s a rundown of possibilities.
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Turner perfect in Cubs debut; Alcantara turning headsFeb 25, 2025 7:57 pm - Veteran Justin Turner went 2-for-2 with a walk in his Cubs spring training debut on Monday. Manager Craig Counsell talked about what makes the 40-year-old so valuable.
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O’Donnell: Now 89, Reinsdorf remains a two-toned tycoonFeb 25, 2025 7:12 pm - Jim O’Donnell: In the wake of his 89th birthday, Jerry Reinsdorf remains a two-toned tycoon
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Is Blue Jays-Guerrero impasse a warning to Cubs or an opportunity?Feb 24, 2025 8:26 pm - News that Toronto first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. cut off extension talks and plans to hit free-agency should resonate on the North Side, because the Cubs have their own pending free agent star to worry about.