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Cactus League: Cubs at Padres 3/18/13

On Monday the Cubs traveled to Peoria (Arizona, not Illinois) to take on the San Diego Padres. Edwin Jackson apparently had his jersey left behind, so he took the mound in number 82. The right handed starter…Read More

Cactus League: Cubs at Athletics, Cubs vs Rangers 3/17/13

The Cubs continued the weekend slate of split squad games on Sunday afternoon. They swapped places with the Rangers from the day before, playing the role of host at Las Vegas, while the team left behind…Read More

Cactus League: Cubs at Rangers, Cubs vs Royals 3/16/13

On Saturday the Cubs had another afternoon of split squad action. The Rangers played the role of host in Las Vegas and also deployed a split squad. With St. Patrick’s Day weekend festivities in full…Read More

Javier Baez: The Monster In The Making

No doubt that everyone had eyes for a couple of players during the Cubs spring training campaign. For obvious reason, Jorge Soler, Javier Baez and Albert Almora were all under a microscope during…Read More

Cactus League: Cubs vs Japan, Cubs at White Sox 3/15/13

The Cubs kicked off their weekend by taking on Japan and the White Sox in split squad action on Friday. The team that went to pay the Sox a visit did not have much to write home about. In sort, the Cubs…Read More

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Baez Pranked, Still Playing Great Baseball

For those of you who have played on a baseball team of any level, you know the subtle rules: Rookies…Read More

Cactus League: Cubs vs Indians 3/9/13

After being rained out against the Reds on Friday, the Cubs hosted the other team from the state of Ohio.…Read More

Cactus League: Cubs vs Indians 3/4/13

On Monday the Cubs played just the one game, serving as hosts to the Cleveland Indians. The AL Central…Read More

Cactus League: Cubs vs Brewers, Cubs at Angels 3/3/13

On Sunday the Cubs participated in their first split squad games. The North Siders hosted I-94 rival…Read More

Baseball Prospectus Releases Top 101 Prospects

Another prospect list, another 4 Cubs who crack the high ranks. Just another day at the office, right? While…Read More

Spring Training 2013 Audition for 2015 Third Base Starting Job?

The Chicago Cubs are in Mesa right now preparing for the 2013 season. Whether you like it or not, veterans…Read More

What’s Your Number? Get to Know Your Cubs in Uniform

Now that camp has officially begun with position players reporting to Arizona, we are quickly approaching…Read More

Cubs Trio of Prospects in MLB.com’s 2013 Top 100

Over the past few days, Cubbies Crib has reviewed a trio of Cubs players that made Jonathan Mayo’s…Read More

Cubs Javier Baez Cracks MLB.com 2013 Top 10 Shortstop Prospect List

On MLB.com today, a list of the Top 10 shortstop prospects in all of baseball was released. Coming in…Read More

Cubs’ Top 10 Prospects – As Seen By Baseball Prospectus

Since it’s the off-season, the count down is on until pitchers and catchers report in to camp. This…Read More

Prospect Check: Soler vs Baez

Two of the Cubs’ most recent acquisitions are currently spending time in the minors developing…Read More

Smile! 100+ Losses Couldn’t Be Better For the Cubs

Yes, you read that correctly. And no, I haven’t lost my mind. I’m absolutely thrilled to…Read More

The Evolution Of Darwin Barney

The Chicago Cubs have long been in search for a long-term solution to the team’s second base position.…Read More

Mark Tuesday As Anthony Rizzo Day?

Feb 27, 2012; Mesa, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) during photo day at HoHoKam…Read More

Baseball America Places Four Cubs In Top 100 Prospects

We know the Cubs farm system is deep. We know the bulk of the talent is in the low levels of the minors…Read More