The Latest Breaking News from Willson Contreras

The Wild Things 2023 Conference drew thousands of outdoor sorts.

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.

JUPITER, Fla. — The architect behind 15 consecutive winning seasons will continue to lead the Cardinals for several more years, through the construction of a modern spring training complex, the upkeep of the big-league rotation, and the high-rise spending of National League rivals.

Bags and baskets and boxes, oh my.

Culture, continuity have led to sustained success, something that has eluded the Cubs.

Last night, MLB Network concluded its annual Top 10 Right Now list of players at every position with its ranking of the best catchers in the league entering the 2023 season. All of the positional lists are good starting points for fun baseball debates. Is Corbin Burnes really the best…

Hendricks, working back from a shoulder injury, is aiming to start throwing off a mound by March 1.

ST. LOUIS — During a recent Adam Wainwright media session that would have made for one compelling podcast, the 41-year-old veteran spoke at length about the sense he will leave the Cardinals in a good place when he walks away after this upcoming season.

Gomes is interested in managing someday and reminds skipper David Ross of a former Cub who famously made an impact as a positive influence.

“I have optimism in everything that I do and have gone in with the highest of expectations every single year that I’ve had this job,” the manager said. “But are those expectations more realistic now? Probably so.”

What’s with all the predictions? Consider it a year’s worth of precious intel.