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This free-agent class could be one of the best ever, depending on who opts in or out. Here is an early position-by-position look.
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Cubs mailbag: The Craig Counsell difference, early reads on Nico Hoerner, Cody Bellinger
Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma221
MLB Power Rankings: Astros, Mariners lose their grip and a new No. 1 ascends
The Athletic MLB Staff244
Cubs' Seiya Suzuki to 10-day IL with right oblique strain: What it means for Chicago
Sahadev Sharma81
Ken Holtzman, 4-time World Series winner and author of 2 no-hitters, dies at 78
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Drew Gilbert is on the IL for the Mets, Chase Dollander has impressed early in his debut season and other notes from all NL farm systems.
Melissa Lockard48
Cubs prospects are generating interest from readers, so let's discuss what to expect from some of the organization's top young players.
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“It’s always in the back of my head,” said Guardians pitcher Triston McKenzie.
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With key pitchers on the injured list and the defense playing below expectations, the Cubs are counting on production from their lineup.
Patrick Mooney190
Wicks worked on mechanics during the offseason with hope of improving his four-seam fastball, which he's been throwing more often in 2024.
Sahadev Sharma118
Three starts into his 2024 season, the angst level around Kyle Hendricks is nearing an all-time high.
Sahadev Sharma185
With fans already chanting Bellinger’s name at Wrigley, top Cubs business executive says the deal was all about a process of elimination.
Patrick Mooney146
For casual bettors, the attraction is more about validation and community. Sure, it's people mostly losing money but it's still a community.
Jon Greenberg349
After Mallory's knee injury and Dansby's move to Chicago, the Swansons understand the importance of hard work and gratitude.
Patrick Mooney92
Where's the fun in not drawing conclusions this early? We hand out one overreaction for each club after the season’s first fortnight.
The Athletic MLB Staff275
"All credit to the boys. We were down 8-0 and we were never out of the game," said Fernando Tatis Jr., who provided the exclamation point.
Dennis Lin115
High-profile young starters Spencer Strider, Shane Bieber and Eury Pérez are the latest to fall, and pitching experts see no end in sight.
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Multiple Dodgers echoed the concerns about the state of the field, saying it was “not good” and noting the puddles throughout the infield.
Fabian Ardaya358
The Japanese hurler looked impressive again and contained Shohei Ohtani before the weather at Wrigley Field shortened his outing.
Sahadev Sharma64
After getting benched in August, Suzuki was outstanding for the rest of last season. Early indications are that he'll continue to thrive.
The weather was cold. The bats were hot. The Cubs have won five straight, scoring a combined 30 runs in the past three games.
Sahadev Sharma106
Ohtani-mania hit Chicago on Friday. Though the Dodgers' marquee player homered, he was no match for the Wrigley winds in an exciting eighth.
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"Things are not going to go as planned. Part of what makes him a really successful manager is he’s a flatliner," Jed Hoyer said.
Patrick Mooney102
The minor-league season gets fully underway on April 5. Where are the top 50 prospects beginning their seasons?
Melissa Lockard68
The Athletic’s Cubs mailbag is returning this regular season. Submit your questions to writers Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney.
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