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As spring training heats up, the Cubs are still sorting through the fallout from last season and working to ensure their pitchers are ready for success. Shota Imanaga's struggles last year were a tough pill to swallow, but it seems the club is finally getting a handle on what went wrong.
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Craig Counsell hints Cubs finally know what derailed Shota Imanaga's 2025 season
The Chicago Cubs believe Shota Imanaga's struggles in 2025 were tied to his recovery from a hamstring injury.
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Poll: Which Team Had The Best Offseason?
The offseason has more or less come to a close at this point. While a handful of players remain available in free agency and there’s always a chance of a surprise trade or two throughout Spring Training, the vast majority of the heavy lifting has been done. As Spring Training begins, it’s worth checking in…
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Cubs Hire Dixon Machado As Minor League Manager
The Cubs announced they’ve hired Dixon Machado to manage their Arizona Complex League affiliate. That seemingly brings an end to his playing career after 17 seasons in pro ball. Machado spent the majority of that time in the minors. He played nearly 1300 minor league games, more than half of which came at the Triple-A level.…
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