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6:54 PM - Michael Conforto (ChC) Cubs plan to add Conforto to their Opening Day roster, Patrick Mooney of Athletic reports.
6:43 PM - Seiya Suzuki (ChC) Craig Counsell said Saturday that Suzuki (knee) will not be ready in time for Opening Day, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.
9:40 AM - Seiya Suzuki (ChC) (knee) has resumed light throwing and hitting as the Cubs determine if an IL stint will be necessary to start the regular season, MLB.com reports.
9:33 AM - Christian Bethancourt (ChC) Cubs informed Bethancourt that he did not make the major-league roster out of camp, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
6:08 PM - Moises Ballesteros (ChC) was informed Friday that he will be on the Cubs' Opening Day roster, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.
5:12 PM - Ethan Roberts (ChC) Cubs optioned Roberts to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Patrick Mooney of Athletic reports.
5:07 PM - Gavin Hollowell (ChC) Cubs optioned Hollowell to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Patrick Mooney of Athletic reports.
5:42 PM - Seiya Suzuki (ChC) was diagnosed with a strained PCL in his right knee, which manager Craig Counsell described as "good news," with the Cubs waiting to make a decision on the outfielder's Opening Day availability until the weekend, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.
3:44 PM - Cade Horton (ChC) allowed a run on three hits and one walk while striking out 10 in Monday's Cactus League game against the Guardians.
4:37 PM - Seiya Suzuki (ChC) will undergo an MRI on his injured right knee Monday, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.
10:30 AM - Jonathon Long (ChC) (elbow) went 1-for-3 with an RBI in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Rockies.
10:23 AM - Ben Brown (ChC) allowed one run on two hits across four innings of work in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Rockies. He struck out six.
9:34 PM - Seiya Suzuki (ChC) exited Saturday night's World Baseball Classic quarterfinals game against Venezuela in the bottom of the first inning with an undisclosed injury, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports.
10:09 AM - Jonathon Long (ChC) (elbow) faced live pitching Friday as he continues to ramp up his activity level, MLB.com reports.
10:02 AM - Justin Steele (ChC) (elbow) faced live hitters for the first time in 11 months Friday as he continues his recovery from UCL revision surgery last April, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
3:04 PM - Luke Little (ChC) Cubs optioned Little to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday.
2:41 PM - Ryan Rolison (ChC) Cubs optioned Rolison to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday.
2:13 PM - Justin Dean (ChC) Cubs optioned Dean to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday.
12:42 PM - Matthew Boyd (ChC) Cubs have named Boyd their Opening Day starter, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
12:26 PM - Jordan Wicks (ChC) (forearm) is slated to throw off a mound next week, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.
9:15 PM - Michael Conforto (ChC) has a good shot at earning an Opening Day bench spot with the Cubs, particularly with Tyler Austin (knee) out of the mix for several months, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
5:29 PM - Jonathon Long (ChC) was diagnosed with a bruise and cleared of any structural issues with his left elbow, putting him on track to potentially return to baseball activities by the end of the week, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.
2:37 PM - Jordan Wicks (ChC) Cubs announced Sunday that Wicks has been diagnosed with radial nerve irritation in his left forearm and will begin the season on the injured list, Bruce Levine of 670Score.com reports.
2:32 PM - Porter Hodge (ChC) Cubs announced Sunday that Hodge has been diagnosed with a right flexor tendon strain and will be shut down from throwing for two weeks before being re-evaluated, Bruce Levine of 670Score.com reports.
2:05 PM - Jack Neely (ChC) Cubs optioned Neely to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.
2:01 PM - Pedro Ramirez (ChC) Cubs optioned Ramirez to Double-A Knoxville on Sunday.
1:59 PM - James Triantos (ChC) Cubs optioned Triantos to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.
1:56 PM - Ben Cowles (ChC) Cubs optioned Cowles to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.
1:42 PM - Riley Martin (ChC) Cubs optioned Martin to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.
9:49 AM - Edward Cabrera (ChC) is using his four-seam fastball more in spring training as a complement to his changeup, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
9:41 AM - Ben Brown (ChC) is experimenting with adding a sinker to his pitch mix during spring training, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
5:19 PM - Ben Cowles (ChC) was claimed off waivers by the Cubs on Sunday.
5:11 PM - Shelby Miller (ChC) (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list by the Cubs on Sunday.
3:17 PM - Michael Busch (ChC) manager Craig Counsell suggested Saturday that Busch won't be deployed in a platoon to open the season and has earned the right to play regularly versus left-handed pitchers, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.
1:04 PM - Justin Steele (ChC) (elbow) had his last visit with Dr. Keith Meister and was fully cleared for throwing Sunday, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.
9:52 AM - Dansby Swanson (ChC) went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in Friday's Cactus League game against the Guardians.
9:44 AM - Edward Cabrera (ChC) struck out three batters across two scoreless innings in Friday's Cactus League game against the Guardians.
9:49 PM - Jonathon Long (ChC) (elbow) will not join Team Chinese Taipei for the World Baseball Classic, deciding instead to stay in camp to focus on his rehab, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
12:08 PM - Jordan Wicks (ChC) manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday that Wicks has been diagnosed with left forearm inflammation, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
12:04 PM - Tyler Austin (ChC) manager Craig Counsell said that Austin underwent a patellar tendon debridement procedure on his right knee Tuesday and will be out for "months," Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.
3:40 PM - Jonathon Long (ChC) manager Craig Counsell said that Long (elbow) took some swings Tuesday and feels better, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
8:01 AM - Michael Conforto (ChC) Cubs signed Conforto on Monday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
1:00 PM - Moises Ballesteros (ChC) reported to spring camp Sunday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
6:13 PM - Jonathon Long (ChC) exited Saturday's Cactus League game against Texas with a sprained left elbow, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
4:15 PM - Jonathon Long (ChC) was removed from Saturday's Cactus League game against the Rangers with an apparent left wrist injury, Matthew Postins of SI.com reports.
9:40 AM - Porter Hodge (ChC) allowed two runs on a hit and four walks while retiring just a single batter via strikeout in Friday's Cactus League game against the White Sox.
9:34 AM - Jameson Taillon (ChC) allowed four runs on four hits and a walk across 1.2 innings of work in Friday's Cactus League game against the White Sox. He struck out one.
3:55 PM - Shota Imanaga (ChC) manager Craig Counsell said Thursday that Imanaga has been throwing harder this spring, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.
10:40 AM - Dansby Swanson (ChC) is willing to swap some power for more contact in 2026, Bruce Levine of Marquee Sports Network reports.
11:59 AM - Justin Steele (ChC) (elbow) has been throwing 30-pitch bullpen sessions and is targeting a return to the majors in May or June, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun Times reports.
11:31 AM - Seiya Suzuki (ChC) figures to see regular playing time in right field but will also be a top DH option, particularly against lefties, when Matt Shaw may frequently cover right field, Bruce Levine of Marquee Sports Network reports.
10:01 AM - Matt Shaw (ChC) Cubs are expected to start Shaw in right field against left-handed pitchers, Bruce Levine of Marquee Sports Network reports.
9:12 AM - Pete Crow-Armstrong (ChC) fading down the stretch last season, Crow-Armstrong is aiming to make his swing more consistent and compact this year in an effort to find more sustained success at the plate, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
3:45 PM - Moises Ballesteros (ChC) manager Craig Counsell said that Ballesteros (personal) isn't expected to report to camp until next weekend at the soonest, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
2:23 PM - Ben Cowles (ChC) Cubs designated Cowles for assignment Sunday, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.
10:38 AM - Nico Hoerner (ChC) and the Cubs will likely discuss a contract extension during spring training, but it's unclear if a deal will get done, Jesse Rogers of ESPN said on the Waddle and Silvy podcast.
10:31 AM - Javier Assad (ChC) arrived at Chicago's spring training Thursday after a slight delay due to a visa issue, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
10:22 AM - Moises Ballesteros (ChC) has not arrived at spring training yet due to a visa issue, but Chicago manager Craig Counsell said he is "expected shortly," Sarah Barber of Sports Illustrated reports.
10:11 AM - Shota Imanaga (ChC) is working on his pitch repertoire in spring training, including tweaking his sweeper and sinker grips and adding a cutter, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
4:18 PM - Shelby Miller (ChC) Cubs signed Miller to a two-year, $2.5 million contract Friday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
11:22 AM - Daniel Palencia (ChC) manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday that Palencia will open the season as the team's closer, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.
5:59 PM - Kyle Wright (ChC) signed a minor-league contract with the Cubs on Tuesday and received an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
9:45 AM - Vince Velasquez (ChC) Cubs signed Velasquez to a minor-league contract Tuesday.
9:39 AM - Owen Miller (ChC) Cubs signed Miller to a minor-league contract Tuesday.
4:12 PM - Gabe Klobosits (ChC) Cubs signed Klobosits to a minor-league contract Monday, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.
11:43 AM - Justin Steele (ChC) (elbow) threw off a mound Jan. 16 for the first time since undergoing UCL revision surgery April 18, MLB.com reports.
9:24 AM - Dylan Carlson (ChC) Cubs signed Carlson to a minor-league contract Saturday that includes an invitation to spring training, Greg Zumach of Baseball Tribune reports.
7:37 PM - Moises Ballesteros (ChC) has a clearer path to the Cubs' starting DH job as a result of the trade that sent Owen Caissie to the Marlins for Edwin Cabrera, Jordan Bastain of MLB.com reports.
5:26 PM - Chas McCormick (ChC) signed a minor-league contract with the Cubs on Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
4:09 PM - Trent Thornton (ChC) Cubs signed Thornton (Achilles) to a contract Monday, Tread Athletics reports.
10:25 AM - Yacksel Rios (ChC) signed a minor-league contract with the Cubs on Saturday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
4:15 PM - Ben Cowles (ChC) Cubs claimed Cowles off waivers from the White Sox on Thursday.
1:36 PM - Matt Shaw (ChC) president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said Thursday that Shaw could be used some in the outfield this season, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.
4:16 PM - Justin Dean (ChC) Cubs claimed Dean off waivers from the Giants on Tuesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
2:57 PM - Corbin Martin (ChC) Cubs signed Martin to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Lance Brozdowski of Marquee Sports Network reports.
12:12 PM - Tyler Beede (ChC) agreed to a minor-league contract with the Cubs on Sunday, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.
2:24 PM - Justin Steele (ChC) Cubs and Steele (elbow) avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $6.775 million contract Thursday, Patrick Mooney of Athletic reports.
10:32 AM - Jeff Brigham (ChC) Cubs signed Brigham to a minor-league contract Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Bruce Levine of 670Score.com reports.
4:34 PM - Edward Cabrera (ChC) Cubs acquired Cabrera from the Marlins on Wednesday in exchange for Owen Caissie, Cristian Hernandez and Edgardo DeLeon, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
2:39 PM - Ryan Rolison (ChC) Cubs claimed Rolison off waivers from the White Sox on Wednesday, Bruce Levine of 670Score.com reports.
2:06 PM - Hunter Harvey (ChC) (groin) signed a contract with the Cubs on Saturday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
12:45 PM - Jacob Webb (ChC) Cubs signed Webb to a one-year contract Tuesday that includes a club option for 2027, Patrick Mooney of Athletic reports.
12:59 PM - Christian Bethancourt (ChC) Cubs signed Bethancourt to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
3:58 PM - Tyler Austin (ChC) signed a one-year, major-league contract with the Cubs on Thursday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
1:37 PM - Caleb Thielbar (ChC) Cubs re-signed Thielbar to a contract Tuesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
1:40 PM - Hoby Milner (ChC) Cubs signed Milner to a one-year, $3.75 million contract Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
12:49 PM - Justin Steele (ChC) manager Craig Counsell confirmed this week that Steele (elbow) will not be ready for the start of next season, Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic report.
12:43 PM - Collin Snider (ChC) Cubs signed Snider to a minor-league contract Wednesday, Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of Athletic report.
4:55 PM - Scott Kingery (ChC) Cubs signed Kingery to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training Tuesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
3:14 PM - Owen Caissie (ChC) Cubs are currently projecting regular playing time for Caissie next season, Patrick Mooney of Athletic reports.
3:53 PM - Shota Imanaga (ChC) accepted a one-year, $22.025 million qualifying offer from the Cubs on Tuesday, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.
10:01 AM - Colin Rea (ChC) Cubs re-signed Rea to a one-year, $5.5 million contract with a $7.5 million club option for 2027 on Thursday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
3:49 PM - Justin Steele (ChC) (elbow) began a throwing program Monday, the pitcher posted from his X account.
10:38 AM - Kevin Alcantara (ChC) will undergo core muscle surgery Thursday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
2:29 PM - Cade Horton (ChC) president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said Wednesday that Horton (rib) was going to be on the NLCS roster if the team advanced, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
12:49 PM - Owen Caissie (ChC) was deemed free of concussion symptoms and resumed taking part in baseball activities earlier this month, MLB.com reports.
12:29 PM - Drew Pomeranz (ChC) will serve as the Cubs' opening pitcher Saturday in Game 5 of the NLDS versus Milwaukee, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
11:53 AM - Matthew Boyd (ChC) will start Thursday's NLDS Game 4 against the Brewers, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
1:34 PM - Cade Horton (ChC) manager Craig Counsell said Tuesday that Horton's (rib) light bullpen session Monday went well and the hurler is scheduled for another bullpen session Friday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
4:28 PM - Cade Horton (ChC) (rib) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.
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