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Michigan's Jordan Nwogu dives into third base against Vanderbilt during a College World Series game June 24, 2019, in Omaha, Neb.

Jordan Nwogu, the Cubs’ 3rd-round pick, becomes the last of their 5 draftees to sign

July 21, 2020 at 6:52 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs signed the last of their five 2020 draft picks when third-round selection Jordan Nwogu announced Tuesday that he has signed. Nwogu, an outfielder from the University of...

Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester warms up during a workout at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, July 8, 2020.

3 takeaways from Cubs camp, including Jon Lester’s tentative hold on the 4th rotation spot and the possibility of carrying 16 pitchers

July 21, 2020 at 4:48 p.m.

Here are three takeaways from Chicago Cubs summer training camp Tuesday at Wrigley Field. 1. Jon Lester earns the fourth spot in the rotation — for now. Veteran left-hander Jon...

Cubs pitcher Jose Quintana walks on a practice field with an ice pack during the first full squad workout of spring training on Feb. 17, 2020.

Jose Quintana says his thumb ‘feels great,’ but it’s too early to project when he might rejoin the Cubs rotation

July 21, 2020 at 3:29 p.m.

Jose Quintana expressed a mixture of frustration and fortune regarding the cut nerve in his left thumb that has altered the back end of the Chicago Cubs rotation. Quintana said...

Cubs manager David Ross pulls starting pitcher Yu Darvish from the game.

5 takeaways from the Cubs’ 5-3 exhibition loss to the White Sox, including Yu Darvish’s struggles with the split-finger fastball

July 21, 2020 at 9:22 a.m.

Here are five takeaways from the Chicago Cubs' 5-3 exhibition loss to the White Sox on Monday night at Guaranteed Rate Field. 1. Yu Darvish is struggling with the command...

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester warms up on the field before an exhibition game between the Cubs and White Sox at Wrigley Field on Sunday, July 19, 2020.

Cubs using Jon Lester and Alec Mills as a tandem is solely for Wednesday’s exhibition game and not the regular season, David Ross says

July 21, 2020 at 8:29 a.m.

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross said pairing starting pitchers Jon Lester and Alec Mills as a tandem Wednesday night is solely for the exhibition game against the Twins in an...

Cubs pitcher Jharel Cotton walks to the dugout after allowing six runs in the fifth inning of an exhibition game against the White Sox at Wrigley Field on July 19, 2020.

4 takeaways from the Cubs’ 7-3 exhibition loss to the White Sox, including David Ross getting a ‘clearer picture’ of impending roster cuts

July 20, 2020 at 9:44 a.m.

Here are four takeaways from the Chicago Cubs' 7-3 loss to the White Sox in an exhibition game Sunday night at Wrigley Field. 1. Roster moves are imminent. The Cubs...

Anthony Rizzo warms up before an exhibition game between the Cubs and White Sox at Wrigley Field on July 19, 2020.

Anthony Rizzo believes he’ll be ready for the Chicago Cubs opener Friday after testing his ailing back: ‘It’s go time’

July 19, 2020 at 7:57 p.m.

Opening day means a lot to Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo, who believes his tight lower back has loosened to the point he could start Friday's season opener against...

Cubs outfielder Ian Happ wears a face mask before a team scrimmage at Wrigley Field Saturday, July 4, 2020, in Chicago.

5 takeaways from Chicago Cubs camp, including X factors on the roster and Victor Caratini staying ready in case Anthony Rizzo isn’t

July 19, 2020 at 8:34 a.m.

Here are five takeaways from the Chicago Cubs summer training Saturday. 1. Offensive spotlight on Ian Happ and Albert Almora Jr. The Cubs offense should be formidable at the top...

Cubs manage David Ross with his team after their scrimmage at summer camp on July 15, 2020.

David Ross is taking a players-first approach to the Chicago Cubs: ‘We’re on that field and controlling what we can control’

July 18, 2020 at 8:07 a.m.

David Ross already was bald and sported gray hairs in his beard when he joined the Chicago Cubs as a veteran catcher in 2015. So when Ross is asked repeatedly...

Cubs GM Jed Hoyer watches from the stands during a workout at Wrigley Field on July 8, 2020.

4 takeaways from Chicago Cubs camp, including COVID-19 testing in ‘burgeoning hot spots’ concerning Jed Hoyer and Jose Quintana playing catch

July 16, 2020 at 6:36 p.m.

Here are four takeaways from Chicago Cubs summer training camp Thursday at Wrigley Field. 1. COVID-19 testing delays are on Jed Hoyer's mind. Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer said he...

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