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With an extension done, Cubs and Nico Hoerner show interest in revisiting a longer commitment

Hoerner and the Cubs agreed to a three-year, $35 million extension, but they could come back to the table later in the contract.

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Nico Hoerner and Cubs make short-term bet on each other with 3-year extension: ‘This is where I want to be’

CHICAGO — Within his locker in the Chicago Cubs clubhouse, Nico Hoerner keeps a physical reminder of his connection to the organization’s most successful stretch in the modern era.

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MLB 2023: There’s a new buzz around the Cubs at Wrigley Field

In the 50th — and earliest — season-opener at Wrigley on a hot-chocolate kind of day, fans waved their W flags and pumped out their chests after a 4-0 dusting of the Brewers.

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Opening Day: Dansby Swanson drives in Cubs’ first run of 2023 in 4-0 win over Brewers

Starter Marcus Stroman held Milwaukee scoreless through six innings.

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City Council declares its independence, Opening Day arrives and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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Cubs’ Dansby Swanson follows a family tradition

With the help of his parents and older siblings — all of them athletes — the Cubs’ new shortstop found stardom.

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Wrigley Field will host the ‘start of a new journey’ on Opening Day

Cubs debuts are on deck for the players who signed this offseason.

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We’re about to see a payoff for the Cubs’ second rebuild in a decade, right? RIGHT?

The team has a shot at .500 after going 74-88 last season.

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Michael Cunningham: It’s World Series or bust for Braves

ATLANTA — My lasting memory of the 2022 Braves: Standing in the visiting clubhouse in Philadelphia while Dansby Swanson, moisture in his eyes, declared the whole season a failure. In that moment, the 101 wins and fifth straight National League East title didn’t matter much to Swanson. They’d became irrelevant…

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Paul Sullivan: Nico Hoerner’s 3-year, $35 million extension was a small step forward in Cubs’ future

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs signed second baseman Nico Hoener to a three-year, $35 million extension, according to multiple reports — a small but important step toward the team’s future.

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David Ross finally feeling settled

After the havoc of COVID, a roster teardown and a lockout in his first three years at the helm, the Cubs’ manager is ready for a normal season.

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Cubs reportedly reach extension agreement with second baseman Nico Hoerner

Hoerner has been in the organization since the Cubs drafted him in 2018.

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Baseball by the numbers: Forecast is for average

PECOTA and Fangraphs projections for the Cubs and White Sox aren’t anything to get excited about.

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Could this be their year? Cubs and White Sox enter 2023 season full of hope

The Cubs are entering year seven of their World Series drought — the White Sox are entering year eighteen. Despite this record, there could be hope for an up swing.

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Dansby Swanson hits first spring training home run as a Cub: ‘Felt great’

Swanson has been searching for his timing this spring.

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Mark Bradley: The star-spangled Braves — good value for great talent

ATLANTA — ESPN ranks eight Braves among MLB’s top 74 players. Ronald Acuna is No. 14, Ozzie Albies No. 74. In between come Austin Riley, Max Fried, Michael Harris, Spencer Strider, Matt Olson and Sean Murphy. That’s two pitchers, one catcher, three infielders and two outfielders. That’s what you’d call…

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Paul Sullivan: Dansby Swanson’s forgettable spring continues, but Cubs aren’t worried about their $177 million man

CHICAGO — After signing a seven-year, $177 million deal in December to be the centerpiece of the Chicago Cubs lineup, Dansby Swanson entered the final weekend of Cactus League play hitting .059.

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Mark Bradley: Starting at shortstop for the Braves — Orlando Arcia?

To give him his due, Orlando Arcia isn’t a journeyman. He’s 28. He has played for two MLB clubs. He has started 545 big-league games, 476 at shortstop. He was Milwaukee’s shortstop from 2016 through 2020. As a Brewer, he started 13 postseason games. The Braves acquired him in April…

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Why the Cubs are ‘not worried’ about Dansby Swanson’s spring slump

Still working to find his timing, Swanson is 2-for-28 this spring training.

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‘That’s winning baseball’: How defense became foundation for next Cubs contender

The 2016 World Series Champions had an intimidating lineup, but the Cubs also played elite defense that year.

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Hayden Wesneski making his case for fifth-starter job

Righty throws four perfect innings Saturday vs. Dodgers

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Freddie Freeman expects big things for Dansby Swanson as a Cub

“He’s got a good head on his shoulders,” Freeman said before Team Canada lost to the Cubs

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‘Winning mindset’: How Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson’s attention to detail has made itself obvious

A common theme has emerged in stories about Swanson’s preparation for his first meeting with the Cubs, pre-pitch routine and approach to batting practice.

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Larry Stone: Will Mariner’s decision to stick with J.P. Crawford at shortstop pay off?

PEORIA, Ariz. — Mariners manager Scott Servais calls J.P. Crawford “a thinker. He doesn’t get credit for that.”

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Cubs’ Dansby Swanson, Nico Hoerner pairing off to a smooth start

This spring training is about laying the groundwork for a pairing the Cubs will lean on for years to come.

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