An inside look at the Chicago Cubs from spring training in Mesa, Ariz.
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Cubs players warm up on the field before a Cactus League game against the Rangers at Sloan Park on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Briggs, 8, looks at a phone while waiting in line before the Cubs play the Rangers in a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)at Sloan Park on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Abel Valeriana, 30, flys a kite before the Cubs play the Rangers in a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Fans walk outside the ballpark before the Cubs play the Rangers in a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Fans take photos outside the ballpark before the Cubs play the Rangers in a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
A Berwyn flag sits among tailgaters outside the ballpark before the Cubs play the Rangers in a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs right fielder Matt Shaw warms up before a Cactus League game against the Rangers at Sloan Park on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd delivers during the first inning of a Cactus League game against the Rangers at Sloan Park on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Rangers second baseman Sam Haggerty slides safely into second base during the first inning against the Cubs in a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs right fielder Matt Shaw stands at the plate before hitting a single during the first inning of a Cactus League game against the Rangers at Sloan Park on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs right fielder Matt Shaw, right, slaps hands with first-base coach Jose Javier after hitting a single during the first inning of a Cactus League game against the Rangers at Sloan Park on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs catcher Carson Kelly swings before grounding out during the first inning of a Cactus League game against the Rangers at Sloan Park on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs second baseman James Triantos strikes out during the second inning of a Cactus League game the Rangers at Sloan Park on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs catcher Carson Kelly gestures after hitting a double during the third inning of a Cactus League game against the Rangers at Sloan Park on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Fans sit behind the outfield while watching the Cubs play the Rangers in a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs first baseman Jonathon Long lies on the ground after he collided with Rangers left fielder Mark Canha during the fourth inning of a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
A trainer checks on Cubs first baseman Jonathon Long after Long collided with Rangers left fielder Mark Canha during the fourth inning of a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs right fielder Matt Shaw catches a flyout from Rangers designated hitter Cooper Johnson during the fourth inning of a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong walks to the dugout after popping out during the fourth inning of a Cactus League game against the Rangers at Sloan Park on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs shortstop Jefferson Rojas hits a sacrifice fly during the fourth inning against the Rangers in a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
A vendor carries drinks on his head during the fourth inning of a Cubs-Rangers Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong walks to the stadium before playing the Rangers in a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Matt Shaw steps onto the field before the Cubs play the Rangers in a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs players stand during the national anthem before a Cactus League Game against the Rangers at Sloan Park on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Fans walk through the concourse as the Cubs play the Rangers during the ninth inning of a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Rangers players celebrate after defeating the Cubs 3-2 in a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
A scoreboard displays the final score after the Rangers defeated the Cubs 3-2 in a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs outfielder Kevin Alcántara walks on the field during live batting practice at spring training on Feb. 19, 2026, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs starter Shota Imanaga pitches during live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki stands at the plate during live batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs reliever Ryan Rolison pitches during live batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs trainers check on pitcher Ryan Rolison after he was hit by a ball from Seiya Suzuki during live batting practice at spring training on Feb. 19, 2026, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
The Cubs logo sits on the field while players attend batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs outfielder Kevin Alcántara stands at the plate during live batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2026 in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Colin Snider pitches during live batting practice during Cubs spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong stands at the plate during live batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs left fielder Ian Happ walks on the field during batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs outfielder Kevin Alcántara stands on the field during batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Matt Shaws smiles while throwing in the outfield during Cubs spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Matt Shaw throws in the outfield during Cubs spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner throws while warming up during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs starter Shota Imanaga delivers against Seiya Suzuki during live batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs left fielder Ian Happ prepares for live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs outfielders Seiya Suzuki, Kevin Alcántara, and Pete Crow-Armstrong prepare for live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs manager Craig Counsell walks on the field during batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong signs autographs before live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs manager Craig Counsell walks on the field during batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs outfielders Seiya Suzuki, left, and Ian Happ walk on the field during batting practice at spring training on Feb. 19, 2026, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs left fielder Ian Happ walks off a practice field during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong rides a golf cart to batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs outfielders Ian Happ, left, and Kevin Alcántara leave a practice field during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Sarah Mackey and her 11-year-old son, Braxton Mackey, of Kansas, watch Cubs players practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs manager Craig Counsell, left, talks with President Jed Hoyer during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson, left, signs a shirt for Jacob Frank, 19, after warmups during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki leaves a practice field during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong wears a shirt with a photo of himself and Seiya Suzuki during warmups at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong wears a shirt with a photo of himself and Seiya Suzuki during warmups at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Anthony Castaldo, 12, an Advocate Children’s Hospital patient, warms up next to Cubs left fielder Ian Happ after signing a one-day contract during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Matt Shaw, from left, Miguel Amaya and Nico Hoerner warm up during Cubs spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2026 in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman, left, talks with shortstop Dansby Swanson while warming up during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs players clap for Anthony Castaldo, 12, an Advocate Children’s Hospital patient, after he signed a one-day contract during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs manager Craig Counsell signs a baseball for Advocate Children’s Hospital patients after they signed one-day contracts during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner talks with Advocate Children’s Hospital patients after they signed one-day contracts during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2026 in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs manager Craig Counsell talks with Advocate Children’s Hospital patients after they signed one-day contracts during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2026 in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya walks to a practice field at spring training on Feb. 18, 2026, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki walks to a Sloan Park practice field during spring training on Feb. 18, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner eats sunflower seeds before warming up at spring training on Feb. 18, 2026, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong walks to a practice field at spring training on Feb. 18, 2026, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs outfielders Seiya Suzuki, from left, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kevin Alcántara have a laugh during a spring training workout at Sloan Park on Feb. 18, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
A Cubs strength and conditioning coach puts Pete Crow-Armstrong’s hood up before warming up at spring training on Feb. 18, 2026, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong jumps after throwing a ball during a fielding drill at spring training on Feb. 18, 2026, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs left fielder Ian Happ flelds a ball during drills at spring training on Feb. 18, 2026, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs starter Matthew Boyd delivers in a practice bullpen area at spring training on Feb. 18, 2026, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs starter Cade Horton delivers in a practice bullpen during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 18, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs reliever Connor Noland kicks up dirt during his deliver at spring training on Feb. 18, 2026, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong fields a ball during a spring training drill at Sloan Park on Feb. 18, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki can’t reach a ground ball during fielding drills at spring training on Feb. 18, 2026, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Members of the press walk past a Cubs logo on a practice building at spring training on Feb. 18, 2026, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Nathan Kinzler, 16, of Atlanta, watches Cubs players practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 18, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Matt Shaw looks at Nico Hoerner before warmups for a spring training workout at Sloan Park on Feb. 18, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
A family walks between practice fields at Cubs spring training on Feb. 18, 2026, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitchers Riley Martin and Hunter Harvey walk on the field while workers move food over a bridge before live batting practice at spring training on Feb. 18, 2026, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs outfielder Kevin Alcántara throws a ball during fielding drills at spring training on Feb. 18, 2026, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Fans chase a ball that cleared an outfield wall during Cubs batting practice at spring training on Feb. 18, 2026, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki throws a ball during fielding drills at spring training on Feb. 18, 2026, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs reliever Riley Martin delivers during live batting practice at spring training on Feb. 18, 2026, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs reliever Hunter Harvey delivers during live batting practice at spring training on Feb. 18, 2026, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
A member of the grounds crew watches Cubs pitchers throw in a practice bullpen area during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 18, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs outfielder Chas McCormick stands at the plate during live batting practice at spring training on Feb. 18, 2026, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Caleb Thielbar delivers during live batting practice at spring training on Feb. 18, 2026, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs outfielder Dylan Carlson takes live batting practice during a spring training workout at Sloan Park on Feb. 18, 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)
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 Edward Cabrera throws during live batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
President Jed Hoyer and manager Craig Counsell watch players during 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)
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 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)
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 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)
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)
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)
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 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)