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Supporting roles: Conforto arrival, Austin injury, change outlook on Cubs roster spotsFeb 28, 2026 8:57 pm - There wasn’t much drama expected with Cubs roster spots this spring, but Tyler Austin’s knee injury and the addition of Michael Conforto this week added some intrigue.
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Why the Cubs traded for Edward Cabrera, a good pitcher with great potential: ‘The real deal’Feb 28, 2026 10:49 am - Chicago Cubs officials talk about Edward Cabrera in the same way that people describe a binge-worthy show that hasn’t yet broken through to a wider audience, or an underground band on the verge of making it big.
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O’Donnell: Jerry Reinsdorf at 90 — wealthy titan or rich buzz kill?Feb 28, 2026 10:00 am - Columnist Jim O’Donnell writes about White Sox and Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf’s 90th birthday.
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Catching up with Nico Hoerner, the glue guy who holds the Cubs togetherFeb 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.
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Bruce Froemming, record-setting major-league umpire, dies at age 86Feb 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.
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Cubs roster projection 2.0: New developments one month from Opening DayFeb 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.
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Cubs lose Tyler Austin for months following procedure on his right kneeFeb 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.
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After playoff disappointment, Shota Imanaga’s comeback tour begins with optimismFeb 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...
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Shane Smith prepares for 2nd season with White Sox after shedding Rule 5 statusFeb 23, 2026 6:59 pm - Shane Smith was a lottery ticket for the Chicago White Sox when the team reported to spring training last year. This time around, there are expectations for big right-hander.
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Cubs adding Michael Conforto on minor-league deal: SourceFeb 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.