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The Cubs entered the season with a solid roster of hardworking players and a reliable coaching staff capable of keeping things structured. With the benefit of playing in a weak division and an expanded playoff format, they were almost guaranteed to be in contention come September at Wrigley Field, which routinely draws about 3 million…
After starting their season in Tokyo, the Chicago Cubs have played more games than any other team so far. On Tuesday, Justin Steele made his third start of the year, and Shota Imanaga will do the same on Friday. Managing pitcher workloads and limiting innings is already a key concern for Cubs manager Craig Counsell.…
The Cubs began preparing for the upcoming Tokyo Series well before Spring Training officially started. Pitchers started their routines earlier than usual, knowing the season would kick off in mid-March. “This has created a sense of urgency for our players,” said Cubs manager Craig Counsell. “Our pitching staff did an excellent job during the offseason…