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Paul Sullivan: It’s Ian Happ’s year to deal with free-agency questions. Will Cubs reach an extension this time?

MESA, Ariz. — Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant and Javier Báez spent the first half of the 2021 season answering questions about their uncertain futures as Chicago Cubs.

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How Adbert Alzolay has influenced Cubs No. 7 prospect Ben Brown

Over the past few years, Alzolay transitioned from being the young up-and-comer to a source of advice for the next wave of Cubs pitching.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Cubs are Dansby Swanson’s team — and he’s aiming to make sure of it

There are dos and don’ts in the big leagues, he says, and the biggest “do” of them all: The best players must play every day.

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Cubs notes: Bullpen competition crowded, longtime team doctor retired

For reliever Michael Rucker, building off his 2022 season began with a literal building project.

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Cubs’ top 3 prospects setting different spring training goals in big-league camp

The Cubs’ top three prospects are all outfielders, and they’re all in major-league camp.

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Paul Sullivan: Cubs and White Sox are adapting to new MLB rules, including the pitch clock. What else might Theo Epstein have in store?

The new pitch clock rule meant to speed up games has been welcomed by most Chicago Cubs and White Sox players, and we’ll begin seeing it next weekend when Cactus League games begin in Arizona.

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Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki gained 20 pounds preparing for second MLB season, WBC

Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman has also been a big proponent of the World Baseball Classic.

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Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts sheds light on team spending, sportsbook, streaming

Could the Cubs go over the luxury tax this season?

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How Nick Lovullo, son of the Arizona Diamondbacks manager, is forging his own coaching path in the Chicago Cubs system

MESA, Ariz. — Nick Lovullo always knew he wanted to stay in baseball after his professional career ended.

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Two-Time All-Star Second Baseman Jason Kipnis Retires

Nicknamed "Dirtbag," he was an All-Star for Cleveland in 2013 and 2015.

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Cubs’ Hayden Wesneski on open rotation spot: ‘I’m trying to earn it’

Wesneski Adrian Sampson, Javier Assad and some non-roster invitees are competing for the fifth spot in the rotation.

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New environment is more his speed, but can Jason Heyward make it as a Dodger?

Being stashed on the Cubs’ injured list was “definitely difficult,” Heyward said, but it wasn’t the worst part of being with the North Siders in 2022.

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Cubs turn to weighted balls to unlock ‘best version’ of reliever Rowan Wick

The closer role remains unsettled, but Wick is expected to pitch high-leverage innings this season.

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Paul Sullivan: Trey Mancini, a cancer survivor, is one of several new veterans who brings championship pedigree to Cubs

MESA, Ariz. — When the Cubs open the 2023 season March 30 at Wrigley Field, Ian Happ, Seiya Suzuki and Nico Hoerner might be the only position players back in the opening-day lineup.

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Third base position battle gives Cubs’ David Ross plenty of directions to consider

Cubs notes: Position players are getting a head start on spring training.

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Former Sun-Times baseball writer Joe Goddard dies

Goddard covered the Cubs and White Sox for 27 of his 42 years with the Sun-Times.

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Baseball quiz: ‘Come on down!’

This week’s quiz pays homage to ‘The Price is Right’ with a game of over-under about the Cubs and White Sox.

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How to gamble on Major League Baseball

Bet on it: Wagering on underdog Baltimore was profitable in 2022; now it’s time to find value for 2023 futures bets.

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Keep your eyes on Fergie Jenkins

The 80-year-old Hall of Famer remains invested in the game and in charities, such as Club 400.

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Cubs sign corner infielder Edwin Ríos, put Ethan Roberts on 60-day IL

Ríos reunites with his former Dodgers teammate Cody Bellinger.

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Pitch clock could spark drama — but at least it’ll play out in spring training

Cubs pitching prospects who experienced the pitch clock in the minors last year say the adjustment just takes time.

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How Cubs outfielder Ian Happ is approaching extension talks

Will an extension Happ-en this spring?

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Why Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon is developing a new sweeper slider

The process began in earnest after Taillon signed with the Cubs in December.

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Cubs president Jed Hoyer not setting deadline for extension talks with Ian Happ, Nico Hoerner

Cubs spring training Day 1 notes: Codi Heuer could be heading for 60-day IL, Marcus Stroman applauds WBC.

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Cubs pitchers enter spring training with head start on previous years

Lefty Justin Steele spent much of the offseason in Arizona, training at the Cubs’ complex in Mesa, something that wasn’t available to him during the lockout last year.

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