Chicago Cubs, Opening Day

Chicago Cubs hint at another starter sitting opening day after Sunday’s debut
The Chicago Cubs infielder situation for opening day looks less rosy following Sunday’s 7-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. The Cubs revealed last week that Nico Hoerner will not be starting at second base against the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18 at the Tokyo Dome in Japan as he recovers from flexor tendon surgery.
Cubs starting pitcher ruled out for Opening Day
Cubs right-hander Javier Assad has been sidelined this spring due to oblique soreness, and 670 The Score’s Bruce Levine relays on Saturday that the righty won’t be ready to pitch in time for either the Tokyo Series on March 18 or the club’s stateside opener against the Diamondbacks on March 27.
Cubs' Rule 5 pick Workman off to strong start this spring
Rule 5 addition Gage Workman has handled the Chicago Cubs’ intense spring scrutiny with flair. It showed again Monday. Workman, who can play multiple infield and outfield positions and is contending for a roster spot,
Cubs name Opening Day starter for Tokyo Series vs Dodgers
The Cubs will take on the Dodgers in their 2025 opener. And now Chicago fans know exactly who will be on the mound.
MLB: Frustrating Start! Mexican Pitcher from the National League to Miss Opening Day
After Mexican pitcher Javier Assad was sidelined during spring training, things didn't get any better. It's now official: Assad will miss MLB's Opening Day in both Tokyo and the United States. According to Bruce Levine from 670 The Score,
Cactus League report: Chicago Cubs opening day roster deadline nears, and the White Sox got an offensive boost
The Chicago Cubs and White Sox meet for the second time this spring on Friday, this time at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz ...
Cubs' Eli Morgan: Could be odd man out
Morgan may get squeezed from the Cubs ' Opening Day roster and start the season at Triple-A Iowa instead , Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
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'It's a great honor': Shota named Opening Day starter for Tokyo Series
Shota Imanaga has taken the mound inside the Tokyo Dome in the past, but his next appearance there will carry more of an ...
Cubs' Nico Hoerner 'tracking toward' domestic Opening Day, will miss Tokyo Series
Hoerner is “tracking toward” being ready for domestic opening day against the Diamondbacks on March 27. The plan is to have ...
Cubs' Javier Assad: Won't return by Opening Day
Assad is aiming to resume throwing off a mound sometime next week, but the Cubs have determined that he won't have enough time to work his way back before the beginning of the season. With Assad now ...
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Chicago Cubs Top Prospect Will Not Be Ready for Opening Day in Japan
Shaw being out throws a wrench in the Cubs plans for opening day. The platoon options are limited, so Chicago will have to get a little bit creative. When he gets healthy, though, expect Shaw to ...
Cubs' new utility players add speed to roster
Notes: Manager Craig Counsell explained why Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ have played center field the last couple days.
Multiple Intriguing Pitchers Headline List of Chicago Cubs Players Out of Options
Roster decisions for the Chicago Cubs are starting to be made with their Opening Day contest coming on March 18 in Japan against the Los Angeles Dodgers. There ...