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Edward Cabrera was nothing short of spectacular in his Cubs debut, striking out three Guardians and retiring all six batters he faced, an electrifying performance that bodes well for the rotation. The Cubs' 8-6 victory showcased a promising bullpen, although there remains room for improvement. Meanwhile, Tyler Austin's injury opens the door for prospect Jonathon Long, who could leapfrog into an Opening Day roster spot if he can recover quickly. On the extension front, the Cubs and Pete Crow-Armstrong seem to be in a holding pattern, with talks ongoing but no urgency. As the team continues to experiment with lineup configurations, Ben Brown's new sinker could emerge as a game-changer, adding depth to an already intriguing pitching staff.
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Cubs 8, Guardians 6: Edward Cabrera shines, Dansby Swanson homers
MESA, Arizona — Friday was Edward Cabrera’s first outing in a Cubs uniform and it was a great success. Cabrera retired all six Guardians batters he faced, striking out three. He threw 20 strikes in 31 pitches and had six swings-and misses. The bullpen did a good job, too — well, with one exception, I’ll […]
MLB.com
Cabrera faces 6 hitters in Cubs debut ... and sets each one down
MESA, Ariz. -- Edward Cabrera’s debut was worth the wait.
The right-hander retired all six batters he faced in his first Cactus League appearance during the Cubs' 8-6 win over the Guardians at Sloan Park, flashing the electric arsenal that enticed Chicago to acquire him from the Marlins this winter.
Cubbiescrib
Cubs prospect one injury update away from Opening Day roster leap
The injury to Tyler Austin leaves the door wide open for Chicago Cubs prospect Jonathon Long to make the team, assuming he can get healthy in time.
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Forgotten Cubs reliever might've just become Yankees pitching lab's latest success
Former Chicago Cubs prospect Michael Arias appears to be on trade to being a contributor for the New York Yankees this season.
Mlbtraderumors
Cubs Notes: Crow-Armstrong, Amaya, Rolison
Spring training is a common time for extensions but it doesn’t seem like there’s too much smoke between the Cubs and Pete Crow-Armstrong. The outfielder was asked about the topic on Foul Territory this week but downplayed the urgency. “There will be talks, there have been talks,” he said. “But at the same time, we’re […]
FanGraphs
Ben Brown Pitch-Designed a Sinker Over the Offseason
The Chicago Cubs right-hander is poised to turn the corner with a new weapon at his disposal.