An inside look at the Chicago Cubs from spring training in Mesa, Ariz.

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Nico Hoerner, Dansby Swanson, Michael Busch, and Alex Bregman ride a golf cart during spring training at Sloan Park on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Nico Hoerner, Dansby Swanson, Michael Busch, and Alex Bregman ride a golf cart during spring training at Sloan Park on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Edward Cabrera pitches to Alex Bregman during live batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Edward Cabrera pitches to Alex Bregman during live batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Nico Hoerner, Alex Bregman, and Dansby Swanson talk during batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Nico Hoerner, Alex Bregman, and Dansby Swanson talk during batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Alex Bregman takes batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Alex Bregman takes batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Dansby Swanson and Alex Bregman leave the field after live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Dansby Swanson and Alex Bregman leave the field after live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Dansby Swanson rides a golf cart after live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Dansby Swanson rides a golf cart after live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Pitcher Shota Imanaga throws in the bullpen area during spring training at Sloan Park on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Pitcher Shota Imanaga throws in the bullpen area during spring training at Sloan Park on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Members of the press watch pitcher Shota Imanaga throw in the bullpen area during spring training at Sloan Park on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Members of the press watch pitcher Shota Imanaga throw in the bullpen area during spring training at Sloan Park on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Pitcher Shota Imanaga throws in the bullpen area during spring training at Sloan Park on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Pitcher Shota Imanaga throws in the bullpen area during spring training at Sloan Park on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Pitcher Corbin Martin throws in the bullpen area during spring training at Sloan Park Tuesday Feb. 17, 2026 in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Pitcher Corbin Martin throws in the bullpen area during spring training at Sloan Park Tuesday Feb. 17, 2026 in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Pitcher Jaxon Wiggins throws in the bullpen area during spring training at Sloan Park Tuesday Feb. 17, 2026 in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Pitcher Jaxon Wiggins throws in the bullpen area during spring training at Sloan Park Tuesday Feb. 17, 2026 in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Alex Bregman (center) laughs after watching Seiya Suzuki throw a football to Pete Crow-Armstrong before warming up during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Alex Bregman (center) laughs after watching Seiya Suzuki throw a football to Pete Crow-Armstrong before warming up during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Pete Crow-Armstrong takes batting practice during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Pete Crow-Armstrong takes batting practice during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Seiya Suzuki hits during batting practice during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Seiya Suzuki hits during batting practice during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Pitcher Eli Morgan throws during live batting practice on the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Pitcher Eli Morgan throws during live batting practice on the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Nico Hoerner watches Seiya Suzuki take batting practice during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Nico Hoerner watches Seiya Suzuki take batting practice during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Nico Hoerner leaves a practice field after taking batting practice during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Nico Hoerner leaves a practice field after taking batting practice during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Nico Hoerner watches Pete Crow-Armstrong hit during batting practice during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Nico Hoerner watches Pete Crow-Armstrong hit during batting practice during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Pitcher Matthew Boyd throws to non-roster invitee Brett Bateman during live batting practice on the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Pitcher Matthew Boyd throws to non-roster invitee Brett Bateman during live batting practice on the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Fans watch Eli Morgan pitch during live batting practice on the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Fans watch Eli Morgan pitch during live batting practice on the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park Monday Feb. 16, 2026 in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Pete Crow-Armstrong walks to home plate before batting practice during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Pete Crow-Armstrong walks to home plate before batting practice during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
President Jed Hoyer stands near a practice field during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)President Jed Hoyer stands near a practice field during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Manager Craig Counsell signs autographs for fans during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Manager Craig Counsell signs autographs for fans during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Kevin Alcantara walks to a practice field before warming up during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Kevin Alcantara walks to a practice field before warming up during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Pete Crow-Armstrong throws a football with other players before warming up during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Pete Crow-Armstrong throws a football with other players before warming up during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Seiya Suzuki looks at his glove during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Seiya Suzuki looks at his glove during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs manager Craig Counsell talks with Ian Happ during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs manager Craig Counsell talks with Ian Happ during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Matt Shaw and catcher Carson Kelly walk on the field during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Matt Shaw and catcher Carson Kelly walk on the field during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Dansby Swanson walks to a practice field before warming up during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Dansby Swanson walks to a practice field before warming up during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Matt Shaw stands with other players before warming up during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Matt Shaw stands with other players before warming up during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Miguel Amaya, center, stands with other players before warming up during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Miguel Amaya, center, stands with other players before warming up during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Pete Crow-Armstrong carries a football before warming up with other players during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Pete Crow-Armstrong carries a football before warming up with other players during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
From left, Connor Anderson, 11, his mother Molly Anderson, her husband Joe Anderson, and their daughters Callie Anderson, 7, and Crosbee Anderson, 4, watch players practice during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)From left, Connor Anderson, 11, his mother Molly Anderson, her husband Joe Anderson, and their daughters Callie Anderson, 7, and Crosbee Anderson, 4, watch players practice during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Pete Crow-Armstrong throws a football with other players before warming up during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Pete Crow-Armstrong throws a football with other players before warming up during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Dansby Swanson puts his shoes on before warming up during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Dansby Swanson puts his shoes on before warming up during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Players stretch during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Players stretch during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Players stretch during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) Players stretch during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Players stretch during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Players stretch during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs equipment sits near a field after practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 15, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs equipment sits near a field after practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 15, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell speaks with members of the press after practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 15, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell speaks with members of the press after practice during spring training at Sloan Park Sunday Feb. 15, 2026 in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
The sun rises before the Cubs first full-squad workout during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)The sun rises before the Cubs first full-squad workout during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
The sun rises before the Cubs first full-squad workout during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)The sun rises before the Cubs first full-squad workout during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Fans wait for autographs from players before the Cubs first full-squad workout during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Fans wait for autographs from players before the Cubs first full-squad workout during spring training at Sloan Park Monday Feb. 16, 2026 in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts talks with reporters during the Cubs' first full-squad workout of spring training on Feb. 16, 2026, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts talks with reporters during the Cubs’ first full-squad workout of spring training on Feb. 16, 2026, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Pitchers warm up during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Pitchers warm up during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park Monday Feb. 16, 2026 in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)