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Counsell to Cubs hitting coaches: Don’t mess with BallesterosMar 20, 2026 12:10 am - As Craig Counsell addressed members of his coaching staff, the Cubs manager gave them specific instructions regarding Moisés Ballesteros, a naturally talented 22-year-old prospect from Venezuela. This way, nothing would be lost in translation.
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Could rail yard sale in South Loop lead to new White Sox stadium?Mar 18, 2026 4:04 pm - On Wednesday, Crain’s Chicago Business reported that Ishbia’s private equity firm, Shore Capital Partners, was in the process of buying a 47-acre Amtrak rail yard in the South Loop, located across the south branch of the Chicago River from “The 78,” the development that will house a new Chicago Fire stadium and one the Sox have also been eyeing for years.
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Playing for Team USA shouldn’t bring so many potential pitfallsMar 17, 2026 9:42 pm - While the United States faced Venezuela for the WBC championship on Tuesday, it’s worth asking if the national team sideshows can come to an end.
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Cubs encouraged by Suzuki diagnosis on injured kneeMar 17, 2026 6:50 pm - After an MRI exam, the Cubs were encouraged with the prognosis of outfielder Seiya Suzuki. He injured his right knee while sliding into second base in a WBC game last Saturday.
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Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki goes for MRI to determine extent of WBC injuryMar 16, 2026 5:37 pm - After being examined by a team doctor on Monday, Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki went for an MRI on his right knee to determine the extent of the injury he experienced while playing for Japan in the World Baseball Classic.
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Seiya Suzuki’s uncertain status clouds Cubs’ Opening Day picture in right fieldMar 15, 2026 10:01 pm - Near the end of a relatively smooth spring training, the Chicago Cubs are dealing with potential fallout from Seiya Suzuki getting injured during the World Baseball Classic, a setback that could have ramifications for Opening Day and beyond.
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Greenberg: Team Italy standouts Kyle Teel, Sam Antonacci inspire hope for White SoxMar 14, 2026 3:58 pm - Team USA really thought it was unbeatable, didn’t it? An American colossus bent on dominating the world (in baseball). Over and over, we heard about this super-team full ...
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Is Dansby Swanson’s offseason work already paying off?Mar 14, 2026 11:22 am - Dansby Swanson, a 10-year veteran, made changes to his workout habits in the winter with the hope he’d be more athletic in the box. In eight spring games, he has a 1.297 OPS with two home runs, a triple and a double.
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Matthew Boyd earns Opening Day start, 5 years and multiple injuries after his last oneMar 13, 2026 1:07 pm - MESA, Ariz. — Early Thursday morning, sitting by Matthew Boyd’s locker at the Chicago Cubs spring training complex was a half-unpacked Team USA duffel bag. Even though hi...
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Matt Shaw adds another position to his repertoire as he embraces his super-utility roleMar 12, 2026 4:59 pm - With the offseason signing of Alex Bregman, Matt Shaw was moved to a super-utility role. Shaw has made six starts in right field, one in center (and another game where he moved from right to center), two at second, two at third and now Wednesday’s game at first.