It took longer than he anticipated, but Andre Dawson finally came to an agreement with the Baseball Hall of Fame regarding his plaque in Cooperstown.
Simply put, "that’s where my heart is."
Dawson will indeed get a new plaque, the Hall confirmed.
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A Skokie woman claimed Homeland Security detained her for nearly 2 days before she ended up in Wisconsin — an extraordinary story disputed by Feds, two sheriff’s departments and her purported employer. A big big big yikes here www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/11/o...
Cubs minor-league prospect notes: Josiah Hartshorn impressing, Kane Kepley’s off-the-charts hit tool, catcher Owen Ayers is looking to build upon an impressive AFL performance: www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/10/c...
Shelby Miller is eying a September return from Tommy John surgery after meeting with his surgeon. He’s scheduled to start playing catch in about a week.
“I’m really optimistic about getting back this year and contributing.”
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Porter Hodge has a right flexor strain and will be shut down from throwing for a couple weeks. He felt elbow soreness after his last outing. He’ll be reevaluated in 2 weeks & will open on IL.
Jordan Wicks has nerve irritation in arm/hand & wont get off mound until middle-late March. He’ll go on IL.
Cubs camp cuts:
RHPs Riley Martin and Jack Neely and IFs Ben Cowles and James Triantos have been optioned to Triple-A Iowa.
IF Pedro Ramírez has been optioned to Double-A Knoxville.
RHPs Grant Kipp, Connor Noland, Connor Schultz and Jaxon Wiggins have been returned to minor league camp.
Infielder Scott Kingery doesn’t have a great path to making the Cubs out of spring training, but he understood that when he signed with the organization in the offseason.
Notes from Cubs camp, via @mmontemurro.bsky.social
The Cubs know they again could have some roster churn among their relievers, so development of options from within the organization will be important in the coming months.
@mmontemurro.bsky.social reporting from Mesa, Ariz.
Craig Counsell and his son Brady had a cool moment exchanging lineup cards before the game:
Craig Counsell's son Brady, who was drafted in the 10th round by the Diamondbacks last year, is on Arizona's travel roster for today's game against the Cubs.
Counsell joked he will close his eyes and watch the video later to help with nerves if Brady gets an at-bat in today's game.
Kyle Wright hasn’t pitched in MLB since 2023 because of shoulder surgery & subsequent injuries. Finally healthy, Wright believes the Cubs are the right fit to get back to the majors.
“I’m starting to trust my shoulder, trust myself and just pitch. It’s been a crazy couple of years.” trib.al/dreL13S
Who will make the Cubs roster for opening day? There are bullpen and bench spots up for grabs.
Here are @mmontemurro.bsky.social's projections.
Jefferson Rojas’ performance this spring has made him a standout in camp. An advanced hitter who reached Double A for the first time last year, being part of big-league camp and rising through the farm system has an arrival to the majors in the shortstop’s path.
Cactus League report from @mmontemurro.bsky.social and @lamondpope.bsky.social:
- Cubs' Alex Bregman slugs 1st spring home run ahead of WBC departure
- White Sox's Chase Meidroth back in the swing after productive offseason
- Week ahead for both teams
- What we're reading this morning
yes, if anything he's probably a little ahead of schedule at the moment. Had the surgery in mid April
They brought in a lot of relievers in the offseason, including NRIs
What do you mean?
Justin Steele is full go after a final check up with Dr. Meister on his left elbow. He will start throwing his curveball in bullpens. Next step will be live batting practice.
Steele is still not expected to be back in Cubs rotation until May/June.
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Dansby Swanson's first home run of the spring -- 2-run shot off Guardians' Logan Allen -- was notably over the right field fence. Going to the opposite field more is something Swanson wants to see more of this year.
Cubs' Edward Cabrera flashed good stuff in an efficient outing, his first of the spring. He tossed two perfect innings, striking out three Guardians.
Kevin Alcántara will play in first Cactus League game Saturday as DH.
He's going to get game action regularly, but Cubs are going to be a little cautious with Alcántara after offseason hernia surgery & recovery. They don't want any setbacks.
Counsell: "We've got plenty of time. He's ready to go."
What @mmontemurro.bsky.social heard at Cubs camp:
- Matt Shaw learning on the fly in right field
- Jonathon Long (left elbow sprain) withdraws from the WBC
- Matthew Boyd makes last spring start ahead of WBC
Christian Bethancourt’s visa issue is resolved and he’s in Cubs camp today. He will play in Saturday’s Cactus League game then depart to join Team Panama for the World Baseball Classic.
He’d been working out & playing with his Panama teammates while the visa stuff got worked out so he’s game ready.
Michael Conforto’s 1st WS title evoked mixed feelings. Eager for another, he's betting on himself with Cubs.
“To achieve that dream but also not be on the roster through the playoffs — super bittersweet, super conflicting feeling. ...But it leaves you hungry." www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/26/c...
‘It leaves you hungry’: Michael Conforto motivated to make the Chicago Cubs, get back to the World Series
Portraits of Cubs players on photo day at spring training.
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Shaw called this play part of the learning process in the outfield. Crow-Armstrong couldn't see the fly ball because of the sun and normally it would be his. Shaw said it was a helpful scenario in understanding to always be super aggressive in pursuing a ball in the gap until PCA calls him off.
Matt Shaw can't hold on to fly ball on the run in right-center field that falls & is ruled a double. Little bit of tough play for Shaw as ball was carrying from right to center. Ball hit off his mitt as he went to catch it, looked like he should have made the play
PCA & Shaw had brief chat after it
Mickey Moniak takes Jameson Taillon deep on the first pitch he throws. Baseball underway here in Mesa on a beautiful 83-degree day.
