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A look at three depth options for the Cubs rotation and what they worked on this offseason to find their best selves. www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

Cade Horton was touching 98 during a live BP and Craig Counsell said he was cruising. On the high expectations in year 2 for the ROY runner-up www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...

Will the Cubs get any extensions done this spring? How healthy will their pitching be to enter the season? Any spring surprises coming? Three burning questions as we head to Mesa. www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...

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A look at three relievers in Cubs camp who are trying to bounce back and find their best form www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...

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The Cubs are back! Pitchers and catchers report to Mesa and there's a new episode of North Side Territory with Patrick Mooney and me. Subscribe on all platforms and to the YouTube channel! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n... open.spotify.com/episode/78gv... www.youtube.com/embed/hI35xD...

Craig Counsell usually avoids labels for his bullpen arms. They're all "out-getters" as far as he's concerned. But on Wednesday, he admitted that if the season were to start now, Daniel Palencia would be his guy in the ninth. www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...

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Charles Barkley at Cubs camp chatting with Rick Sutcliffe and Fergie Jenkins.

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Dansby Swanson felt an internal nudge to make changes this winter. So he attacked the offseason in a different way and believes it will allow him to find himself on offense www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

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A look into what PCA felt went wrong in the second half last summer and what he's working on to find more consistency with his offensive game. www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...

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A decade ago, Theo Epstein spent all his time obsessing about what could go wrong and coming up with solutions. Now that headache belongs to Jed Hoyer who searches for depth for a team that's built to win. www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...

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Horton proved in 2025 that he had the full package to be a dominant starter at the highest level.

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Here are three names the Cubs hope can bounce back from up-and-down seasons and contribute positively in 2026.

After a rookie campaign in which he ‘dominated’, what can Cade Horton do in Year 2?

If the Cubs' season started today, Daniel Palencia is Craig Counsell's closer

A look at what three pitchers are working on as the Cubs build rotation depth

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Nico Hoerner is a perfect fit for a Cubs team that seems poised to contend.

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Three burning Cubs questions as spring training opens

Podcast Episode · North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast · 02/12/2026 · 23m

As the Cubs continue to build their reputation as a good spot for pitchers, it only helps their case as they search for their next one.

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The Cubs are back: Day 1 report from spring training

Three relievers looking to bounce back as the Cubs look for their next surprise

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Part of the quest to avoid a late-season slide like he had in 2025 is a focus on honing in on his swing decisions.

What Pete Crow-Armstrong is focusing on in his search for consistency

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Swanson and the Cubs coaching staff have been working to address a rise in his swing-and-miss.

What Dansby Swanson is changing in his search for better offensive production

As expectations heighten, so does Jed Hoyer’s need to obsess over every detail

Last year’s postseason appearance is just the start. That’s the hope in Cubs camp, at least. Now the goals are loftier.

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