Javier Assad came into spring training competing for a spot in the Cubs' rotation, but he has been shut down for the next few days after undergoing an MRI.

With Chicago Cubs right-hander Javier Assad currently dealing with a left-oblique injury, right-hander Colin Rea could become the favorite to win the fifth spot in the Opening Day starting rotation.

Pitchers and catchers will be reporting to camp for all 30 clubs this week, but the Cubs started a little earlier than ...

The Cubs have to map out their rotation plans for a pair of openers this season, adding an atypical layer to the Spring ...

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell spoke to the media from Mesa, Ariz. talking about Shota Imanaga named as one of the ...

Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy spoke about the progress of pitchers at the start of spring training, Javier Asaad's injury, having Shota Imanaga pitch in Jap ...

The 89 free agents who have signed, with name, position, former club if different, and contract. The contract information was obtained by The Associated Press from player and management sources. For ...

Major League Baseball season is upon us at long last. Though the Hot Stove flame still flickers while teams look to tweak ...

Old Man Winter has its icy grip on Chicagoland this week, but here’s a warm reminder that summer is inching closer: Cubs pitchers and catchers reported to camp Monday. As spring training gets underway ...