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The Cubs fell to the Angels 5-4 in Tempe, but the real highlight was Matthew Boyd's impressive rebound, retiring all nine batters he faced after a shaky first outing. As the team grapples with its identity, veteran Michael Conforto is embracing the pressure of fighting for a roster spot, while Pete Crow-Armstrong is making headlines with his confident comments on contract negotiations, signaling optimism for his future with the team. However, looming over the Cubs' ambitions is the reloaded Pittsburgh Pirates, who could prove to be a dark horse contender and complicate the Cubs' playoff plans this season. With the spring training schedule pressing on, every performance counts as the team looks to solidify its roster.
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Angels 5, Cubs 4: Matthew Boyd is perfect
The Cubs lost to the Angels 5-4 in Tempe Thursday, but the big story of this one was Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd. Boyd had allowed five hits in less than two innings in his first spring start earlier this week. Thursday afternoon in Tempe, Boyd was much better. He retired all nine Angels he faced […]
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Cubs current record, schedule, MLB standings, broadcast information
Last game: 5-4 loss to Angels Next spring training game: Friday, Feb. 27, vs. Guardians at Sloan Park, 2:05 p.m. CT. TV: None. Radio: None Next regular season game: Thursday, March 26, vs. Nationals at Wrigley Field, 1:20 p.m. CT. TV: Marquee Sports Network Cubs regular season radio: WSCR/The Score (all regular season games), Cubs […]
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'I feel like I'm a prospect': Vet Conforto embracing challenge of earning roster spot
MESA, Ariz. -- It has been a long time since Michael Conforto came to Spring Training knowing he had to try to win a spot on a roster. The outfielder has a decade’s worth of big league experience with a solid track record, but the struggles he experienced last season
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Rojas jumping at his chance to make a splash
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Pete Crow-Armstrong delivers perfect message in Cubs contract talk
Pete Crow-Armstrong struck all the right notes in his latest comments about contract extension talks between his camp and the Chicago Cubs front office.
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Dark horse playoff contender could ruin the Cubs' October plans this season
A reloaded Pittsburgh Pirates team, led by Paul Skenes and top prospect Konnor Griffin, could play spoiler to the Chicago Cubs in the National League Central.