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Dodgers pitcher Miller, suburban native, hit in the head by a line drive, walks off fieldFeb 20, 2025 5:09 pm - GLENDALE, Ariz. — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller was hit in the head by a line drive on Thursday during the team's spring training against the Cubs, but he was ...
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Cubs pitcher Cody Poteet makes first ABS challenge in spring training and winsFeb 20, 2025 3:51 pm - Cubs pitcher Cody Poteet believed the 95 mph fastball he threw to Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Max Muncy was in the strike zone. Home plate umpire Tony Randazzo disagreed and called it a ball. Instead of arguing, Poteet simply patted the top of his cap, signifying he wanted to challenge the call. After a few seconds, the verdict was ready on the video board in right-center field.
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Imanaga honored to be part of historic pitching matchup when Cubs face the Dodgers in JapanFeb 19, 2025 3:02 pm - Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga said Wednesday he was "very honored" to receive the opening day start against the Los Angeles Dodgers when the teams meet March 18 in Tokyo. It is the first of two games between the Cubs and Dodgers in Tokyo.
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Cubs reportedly set to add veteran infielder TurnerFeb 18, 2025 10:47 am - The Cubs will sign veteran infielder Justin Turner to a one-year deal, according to multiple reports.
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Can Cubs use quantity to create quality bullpen?Feb 17, 2025 8:37 pm - The Cubs missed on a couple free-agent relievers and settled for consolation prizes. So it’s natural to ask if there’s enough in the bullpen to make a strong playoff run.
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White Sox claim RHP Owen White off waivers from the YankeesFeb 17, 2025 6:09 pm - GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Chicago White Sox claimed Owen White off waivers from the New York Yankees on Monday, giving the well-traveled pitcher another new home. White was s...
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Matt Shaw is looking to win third base job with the Cubs in spring trainingFeb 15, 2025 6:25 pm - Matt Shaw is the favorite to start at third base for the Cubs on opening day after Alex Bregman signed with the Boston Red Sox in free agency. The Cubs were in the mix for the two-time All-Star before he agreed to his contract with the Red Sox. Shaw was slowed by a left oblique issue when the Cubs held their first full-squad workout of spring training.
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White Sox have a promising group of young catchers as they continue to rebuildFeb 15, 2025 6:08 pm - When it comes to the catchers for the White Sox, Korey Lee sees a common thread. Lee says, "We got a lot of hard workers." Making their way through a painful rebuilding process, the White Sox have accumulated an impressive group of young catchers that could form the foundation of the team in the future.
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Former White Sox All-Star, World Series champion Bobby Jenks undergoing stomach cancer treatmentFeb 15, 2025 5:38 pm - Former Chicago White Sox closer Bobby Jenks is being treated for stomach cancer. The two-time All-Star closer and World Series champion shared his condition from a Portugal hospital bed in an interview with MLB.com on Saturday. The White Sox later sent their best wishes via social media. The 43-year-old Jenks says he's planning to recover well enough to return for a second season as manager of the minor-league Windy City Thunderbolts in Southwest suburban Crestwood.
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Hoyer: Cubs would have gone over budget to sign Bregman, but he chose Red SoxFeb 13, 2025 5:43 pm - Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer met with reporters in Arizona on Thursday to discuss the team missing out on free agent Alex Bregman. Is the Cubs’ payroll budget where it needs to be?