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As the Cubs fine-tune their roster for another potential playoff push, the shadow of off-field drama lingers with the MLBPA facing upheaval. With Bruce Meyer at the helm, players should brace for more than just competition in camp this spring.
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What’s next for the MLBPA with Bruce Meyer in charge?
After Tony Clark was forced to resign as executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association due to federal investigations and scandal, the question posed to players was: Who should take over on an interim basis? Before Clark was named head of the MLBPA in 2013, the union had always been led by a […]
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2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Ben Brown
Today we are looking at the talented but enigmatic right-hander. Ben Brown has had several lives as a Chicago Cub. He’s worked as a starter and a reliever, has ridden the Iowa bus often. His talent is undeniable, but he just doesn’t get people out as consistently as he or the Cubs would like. There […]
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3 roster battles to watch as Cubs open spring slate
MESA, Ariz. -- The Cubs have had a very businesslike camp to this point in the spring as they build toward what the ballclub expects will be a season with another October run at the end. On Friday, Chicago will turn the page from just workouts to the first game
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Never satisfied, Swanson feeling great about batting adjustments
MESA, Ariz. -- Dustin Kelly was in the middle of making dinner for his three boys one evening over the winter when Dansby Swanson began texting the Cubs hitting coach. The shortstop had just wrapped up a productive hitting session and wanted to chat things over.
“I said, ‘I’ll call
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Kevin Alcántara's attitude in spring training is drawing rave reviews from the Cubs
Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Kevin Alcántara is earning high praise from Craig Counsell in camp as he looks to lock down a spot on the Opening Day roster.
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New MLBPA boss puts Cubs players on notice with warning that feels unavoidable
The New MLBPA executive director all but told Chicago Cubs players that a lockout was coming next offseason.
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