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Duane Pesice Duane writes the Cub Tracks and Baseball history unpacked features and occasional articles. He also writes horror and science fiction, has eleven books to his credit, and has had more than 200 short stories published.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Well, that was no bueno. At least the televised game started out well. I made a bad coin flip and started out listening to the Reds game. Boyd wasn\u2019t exactly good Friday night. Taillon wasn\u2019t much better. Miguel Amaya had some juice. Al will have details at 8 a.m. CT.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI\u2019ve suggested to the hitting coaches that they stay away from him,\u201d Counsell said. \u201cI did have a meeting with the hitting coaches at one point this spring. I called them all together, and they got a little nervous. I said, \u2018You guys should stay away from Ballesteros.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u201cJoking, you know, but they got the message.\u201d \u2014 Patrick Mooney.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Four and a half games left, including the Spring Breakout Game. Cub Tracks is not in favor of ST night games. Or Eugenio Su\u00e1rez in the Central.<\/p>\n

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  • Daryl Van Schouwen (Chicago Sun-Times* {$}): Ten years later, Cubs would love to duplicate championship success. \u201cSeems like it\u2019s about time for another one.\u201d<\/li>\n
  • Jay Cohen (AP*): NL Central Preview: Loaded Cubs going for the division title, but Brewers and Reds are lurking. \u201c\u2026 Bregman is hoping to lead the Chicago Cubs to their first Central title since 2020\u2026\u201d<\/li>\n
  • Andy Koval (WGN9*): PHOTOS: Cubs unveil new food for 2026 season at Wrigley Field. The teams\u2019 respective 2026 journeys begin on March 26, when the Cubs will host the Nationals at 1:20 p.m. CT at Wrigley Field on Opening Day.<\/li>\n
  • Jordan Bastian, Jessica Camerato (MLB.com*): Nationals-Cubs Opening Day starters: Cavalli vs. Boyd.<\/li>\n
  • Meghan Montemurro (Chicago Tribune* {$}): Daniel Palencia shows off his WBC gold medal as he rejoins Chicago Cubs: \u2018I knew that moment was mine\u2019. \u201cI just don\u2019t believe it,\u201d Palencia said.<\/li>\n
  • Meghan Montemurro (Chicago Tribune* {$}): Chicago Cubs notes from camp: Jonathon Long in the mix for bench spot \u2014 and Shota Imanaga is a whiff machine. More Imanaga from Matthew Trueblood.<\/li>\n
  • Jordan Bastian (MLB.com*): Cubs\u2019 top prospect Ballesteros earns Opening Day roster spot. \u201cHe\u2019s on the team,\u201d Counsell said on Friday. \u201cI think we made Mois\u00e9s unnecessarily nervous, actually.\u201d Meghan Montemurro has more. Daryl Van Schouwen likewise.<\/li>\n
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  • Brett Taylor (Bleacher Nation*): Cubs extension updates: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Nico Hoerner. \u201c\u2026 it\u2019s generally been the case that a lot of extension negotiations end when it\u2019s time to focus on games.\u201d<\/li>\n
  • Patrick Mooey (The Athletic {$}<\/strong>): Pete Crow-Armstrong on WBC loss to Venezuela, Cubs teammate Daniel Palencia: \u2018I love Danny\u2019. \u201cHe pitched out of his mind,\u201d Crow-Armstrong said. \u201cHe was great.\u201d<\/li>\n
  • Jim Callis (MLB.com*): 2025 Draft picks key to Cubs restocking prospect pool. \u201cThe Cubs system is going through a transition right now.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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