Chicago Cubs betting on Pete Crow-Armstrong — with a new number and starry hair — to make an impact this season

The Chicago Cubs have let Pete Crow-Armstrong’s personality shine, and the comfortability he has experienced has helped the high-upside outfielder come into his own in the majors.

Photos: Chicago Cubs 12, LA Dodgers 4 in Cactus League opener

Photos from the Chicago Cubs’ 12-4 victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Cactus League opener at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz.

Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon says team has sense of urgency with high expectations

Taillon did not take too much time off before reporting to Cubs camp — he worked on regaining some of his pitch speed.

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Taillon did not take too much time off before reporting to Cubs camp — he worked on regaining some of his pitch speed.

What we’re hearing about the Cubs: Justin Turner, plus the shape of the roster

Turner, 40, would come at a fraction of the three-year, $120 million deal that Alex Bregman secured from the Boston Red Sox

Notes from Chicago Cubs camp: Nico Hoerner hopes to play in Japan, while Dansby Swanson wants to play every day

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson’s hernia was more painful than he initially revealed, while second baseman Nico Hoerner hopes to be ready for the season opener in Japan.

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Different faces at third base have been a norm for the Cubs over the last few seasons — eight different players were used last year alone.

Rookie Matt Shaw is on mission to be named third-base starter for Cubs

Different faces at third base have been a norm for the Cubs over the last few seasons — eight different players were used last year alone.

Pete Crow-Armstrong’s new hairdo stars at Cubs’ spring training

Crow-Armstrong made a star-studded splash to start spring training with his eye-popping Cubbie blue and blonde hairdo.

Suzuki and Counsell are working on their communication in spring training with the Cubs

Chicago Cubs slugger Seiya Suzuki and manager Craig Counsell are working on their communication during spring training.