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Cubs’ Hayden Wesneski on open rotation spot: ‘I’m trying to earn it’

Wesneski Adrian Sampson, Javier Assad and some non-roster invitees are competing for the fifth spot in the rotation.

Chicago Sun-Times

Catcher Yasmani Grandal feeling, swinging better at White Sox spring training

“It feels good driving the ball the way I want,” Grandal said.

Chicago Sun-Times

White Sox Sign Free Agent Elvis Andrus, per Reports

The veteran infielder returns to Chicago after arriving in a midseason trade in 2022.

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New environment is more his speed, but can Jason Heyward make it as a Dodger?

Being stashed on the Cubs’ injured list was “definitely difficult,” Heyward said, but it wasn’t the worst part of being with the North Siders in 2022.

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White Sox re-sign infielder Elvis Andrus

Andrus agreed to terms on a one-year, $3 million deal. A source confirmed he is expected to play second base.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs turn to weighted balls to unlock ‘best version’ of reliever Rowan Wick

The closer role remains unsettled, but Wick is expected to pitch high-leverage innings this season.

Chicago Sun-Times

Braves’ Vaughn Grissom wants to keep proving his believers right

NORTH PORT, Fla. — The Braves’ shortstop position is one of the most polarizing storylines in spring training. Everyone has an opinion.

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White Sox prospect posts on social media that he is gay

“This may be my most personal thing I ever share and it’s that I’m proudly and happily part of the [LGBTQ+] community,” 23-year-old pitcher Anderson Comas wrote.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blue Jays Manager Saves Life at Lunch, Receives Free Beer

It was an eventful Saturday for John Schneider.

Sports Illustrated

Recharged after the offseason, Phillies’ Nick Castellanos works to regain his power

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Nick Castellanos’ first son, Liam, was born in August 2013. It was a busy time. Nick was a 21-year-old outfield prospect with the Detroit Tigers, and a month away from his big league debut. But despite all of that, he still felt he had time to be…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

DJ LeMahieu reports to spring training ‘excited’, says foot is fully healed

Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu reported to spring training in good spirits and full health after missing the 2022 postseason due to a toe injury.

Tribune News Service

Kodai Senga gives teammates a look at signature ‘ghost fork’ during first live batting practice of spring

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Kodai Senga doesn’t quite know who started calling his forkball a “ghost fork” but he knows he heard the term about a decade ago. His signature pitch isn’t technically a splitter because he doesn’t fully grip it between two fingers, so he prefers to call…

Tribune News Service

Fellow Cubans Robert, Moncada carry on without Jose Abreu in White Sox clubhouse

“It’s going to feel strange, for sure, not having him here.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Astros Donate $1M to Texas Southern Baseball, Softball Programs

The Houston-based university has never had its own baseball and softball fields.

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Bill Madden: 6 rookies who could have a significant impact on their teams in ‘23

TAMPA, Fla. — The baseball spring is a time of great anticipation, especially for the rookies, and this year there are six of them in particular who are being counted on for various reasons to not only make the grade but to have a significant impact on their teams’ seasons.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: Trey Mancini, a cancer survivor, is one of several new veterans who brings championship pedigree to Cubs

MESA, Ariz. — When the Cubs open the 2023 season March 30 at Wrigley Field, Ian Happ, Seiya Suzuki and Nico Hoerner might be the only position players back in the opening-day lineup.

Los Angeles Times

Why some MLB players are deemed 'uninsurable' for the World Baseball Classic

LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw and Miguel Cabrera have résumés few other baseball players have ever matched. Both are former MVPs and future first-ballot Hall of Famers. Kershaw has three Cy Young Awards. Cabrera has won a Triple Crown and surpassed both 500 home runs and 3,000 hits for his…

Chicago Sun-Times

Third base position battle gives Cubs’ David Ross plenty of directions to consider

Cubs notes: Position players are getting a head start on spring training.

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White Sox pitching coach Ethan Katz, on closer Liam Hendriks: ‘The guy is unbelievable’

Hendriks, who is being treated for cancer, threw a bullpen session Friday, Katz said.

Chicago Sun-Times

White Sox’ Lucas Giolito doesn’t need contract year for incentive, but it can’t hurt

The leaner, lighter right-hander came to camp ‘‘in phenomenal shape.’’

Chicago Sun-Times

Rotation battle in focus: Keegan Thompson to bullpen, Kyle Hendricks schedules next rehab step

Hendricks’ delay created an opening in the rotation.

Chicago Sun-Times

Former Sun-Times baseball writer Joe Goddard dies

Goddard covered the Cubs and White Sox for 27 of his 42 years with the Sun-Times.

Chicago Sun-Times

How to gamble on Major League Baseball

Bet on it: Wagering on underdog Baltimore was profitable in 2022; now it’s time to find value for 2023 futures bets.

Chicago Sun-Times

Keep your eyes on Fergie Jenkins

The 80-year-old Hall of Famer remains invested in the game and in charities, such as Club 400.

Tribune News Service

Vahe Gregorian: Ned Yost enters Royals Hall of Fame as epitome of their rise from futility to glory

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A few weeks before I started at The Kansas City Star in June 2013, I was getting acclimated to the Kansas City sports scene when I read of Royals manager Ned Yost’s rant in Oakland about the struggles of young Mike Moustakas.

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