1:08 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) (illness) is feeling better and will get some throwing in at the Cubs' spring training complex Friday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

1:06 PM - Ethan Roberts (CHC) was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.

1:01 PM - Luke Little (CHC) Cubs optioned Little (lat) to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

10:05 AM - Brad Keller (CHC) Cubs are likely to add Keller to their major-league roster rather than allow him to exercise the opt-out clause in his minor-league contract, Patrick Mooney of Athletic reports.

10:02 AM - Ben Brown (CHC) Cubs are expected to keep Brown stretched out as a starting pitcher rather than move him to the bullpen at the start of the season, Patrick Mooney of Athletic reports.

9:58 AM - Matt Shaw (CHC) Cubs have not yet made a decision as to whether to carry Shaw on the roster for their two-game series versus the Dodgers in Tokyo from March 18-19, Patrick Mooney of Athletic reports.

4:17 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) was scratched from his scheduled start Thursday due to flu-like symptoms, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

2:52 PM - Vidal Brujan (CHC) plans to be more aggressive in stealing bases this season with the Cubs, mmm reports.

7:24 PM - Miguel Amaya (CHC) going 2-for-3 in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Padres, Amaya is now batting an even .500 this spring.

7:19 PM - Greg Allen (CHC) went 2-for-2 with three RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Padres and is batting .533 this spring.

6:36 PM - Yency Almonte (CHC) (shoulder) agreed to a minor-league contract with the Cubs on Tuesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

10:40 AM - Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC) (hamstring) will be back in the Cubs' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

7:55 PM - Eli Morgan (CHC) may get squeezed from the Cubs' Opening Day roster and start the season at Triple-A Iowa instead , Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

3:00 PM - Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC) was scratched from the Cubs' Cactus League lineup Monday due to right hamstring tightness, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

12:19 PM - Matt Shaw (CHC) (oblique) will start at third base and bat second in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Reds.

4:10 PM - Javier Assad (CHC) (oblique) will begin the season on the injured list, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

3:55 PM - Gage Workman (CHC) went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Friday's Cactus League game against the Rangers.

3:48 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) could incorporate his changeup more often in 2025 after throwing it 3.3% of the time last season, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

12:11 PM - Caleb Kilian (CHC) Cubs optioned Kilian to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

12:05 PM - Cody Poteet (CHC) Cubs optioned Poteet to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.

11:59 AM - Jack Neely (CHC) Cubs optioned Neely to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.

11:56 AM - Gavin Hollowell (CHC) Cubs optioned Hollowell to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.

11:26 AM - Nico Hoerner (CHC) (elbow) won't travel with the Cubs to Japan for the team's two-game, season-opening series versus the Dodgers on March 18 and 19 and will instead remain in Arizona to continue his rehab, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

11:18 AM - Matt Shaw (CHC) (oblique) is expected to be ready for his Cactus League debut in the next few days, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

2:30 PM - Owen Caissie (CHC) Cubs optioned Caissie (groin) to Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.

6:29 PM - Vidal Brujan (CHC) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks.

6:25 PM - Carson Kelly (CHC) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks.

2:09 PM - Ben Brown (CHC) Craig Counsell said Brown has hit the ground running in camp and he's being evaluated as a starting pitcher, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

9:25 AM - Javier Assad (CHC) (oblique) could throw off a mound this week, but a stint on the injured list to begin the season is possible, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

5:32 PM - Cade Horton (CHC) (shoulder) faced four batters during a brief bullpen session Sunday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

10:27 AM - Julian Merryweather (CHC) (knee) pitched a scoreless inning of relief in Saturday's Cactus League game against the White Sox. He allowed a hit and a walk.

10:22 AM - Michael Busch (CHC) went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI in Saturday's Cactus League game against the White Sox.

10:16 AM - Justin Steele (CHC) tossed two scoreless innings in Saturday's Cactus League game against the White Sox. He allowed two hits and struck out five.

6:06 PM - Travis Jankowski (CHC) signed a contract with the Cubs on Friday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

12:13 PM - Greg Allen (CHC) Cubs signed Allen to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

12:50 PM - Javier Assad (CHC) (oblique) has resumed playing catch, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

12:46 PM - Matt Shaw (CHC) manager Craig Counsell said Thursday that Shaw (oblique) is "doing great" and has resumed hitting in the batting cage and throwing, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

12:37 PM - Owen Caissie (CHC) has been shut down due to left groin tightness, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

10:56 AM - Alexander Canario (CHC) Cubs designated Canario for assignment Thursday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

8:14 PM - Cody Poteet (CHC) is in line to start Thursday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers, Jordan Bastian and Sonja Chen of MLB.com report.

4:25 PM - Jordan Wicks (CHC) (oblique) threw a live batting practice session Wednesday.

4:15 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday that Steele is lined up to start on March 19 against the Dodgers in the team's second of two games in Tokyo, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

6:20 PM - Luke Little (CHC) Cubs plan to ramp Little (lat) up slowly this spring, and the lefty appears unlikely to be ready for an Opening Day bullpen role, Patrick Mooney of Athletic reports.

5:55 PM - Kevin Alcantara (CHC) appears to be the next man up for the Cubs in center field if top option Pete Crow-Armstrong misses time due to injury or struggles to hit, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

5:39 PM - Jameson Taillon (CHC) who saw his average fastball velocity dip as the 2024 season went on, is hoping improved health helps him dial the pitch up some in 2025, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

5:21 PM - Michael Busch (CHC) the Cubs signing Justin Turner on Tuesday, he could form a platoon with Busch at first base, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

4:22 PM - Shota Imanaga (CHC) will start March 18 against the Dodgers in the Cubs' season-opening series in Tokyo.

10:25 AM - Justin Turner (CHC) Cubs agreed to terms with Turner on a one-year, $6 million contract Tuesday, Patrick Mooney of Athletic reports.

12:25 PM - Kyle Tucker (CHC) who was traded to the Cubs in December, seems unlikely to sign a long-term deal with the team during the season and could enter free agency after the year, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

10:28 AM - Matt Shaw (CHC) (oblique) said Saturday that he's been cleared to begin light hitting, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

2:42 PM - Matt Shaw (CHC) is nursing an oblique injury but is considered day-to-day, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

7:39 PM - Matt Shaw (CHC) chances of starting the season as Chicago's regular third baseman seemingly improved when the club missed out on free agent Alex Bregman, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

10:49 AM - Dixon Machado (CHC) Cubs signed Machado to a minor-league contract Wednesday.

6:02 PM - Alexander Canario (CHC) received reps at first base Tuesday as the Cubs explore their reserve options behind starter Michael Busch, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

9:43 AM - Rob Zastryzny (CHC) Cubs outrighted Zastryzny to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday.

3:07 PM - Javier Assad (CHC) manager Craig Counsell said Tuesday that Assad was diagnosed with a mild oblique strain and will be shut down from throwing for a few days, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

5:15 PM - Nico Hoerner (CHC) manager Craig Counsell said Monday that Hoerner (elbow) is "in a great spot" and is "not gonna miss much (time), if at all," Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

2:50 PM - Brandon Birdsell (CHC) is dealing with an injury to his right shoulder/lat area, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

2:46 PM - Javier Assad (CHC) is dealing with oblique soreness and will undergo imaging Monday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

5:08 PM - Shota Imanaga (CHC) will start one of the first two games of the season when the Cubs face the Dodgers in Tokyo on March 18 and 19, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

11:22 AM - Ben Brown (CHC) Brown saw some time in the rotation last season, he could be a full-time bullpen option for the Cubs in 2025, Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic report.

11:13 AM - Trevor Richards (CHC) was among 20 non-roster players invited to spring training by the Cubs on Friday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

11:10 AM - Matt Shaw (CHC) was among 20 non-roster players invited to spring training by the Cubs on Friday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

4:15 PM - James Triantos (CHC) Cubs have extended Triantos an invitation to major-league camp during spring training, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

6:52 PM - Tyson Miller (CHC) the Cubs trading for Ryan Brasier on Wednesday, per Jeff Passan of ESPN.com, and adding Caleb Thielbar, Eli Morgan and Ryan Pressly earlier in the offseason, Miller may see less high-leverage work in 2025.

5:20 PM - Nicky Lopez (CHC) and the Cubs agreed on a minor-league contract Sunday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

3:13 PM - Javier Assad (CHC) is likely vying for the Cubs' fifth rotation spot this spring, with Jordan Wicks among his top competitors, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

3:05 PM - Ian Happ (CHC) is a top option to begin the regular season as the Cubs' leadoff hitter, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic report.

2:57 PM - Jordan Wicks (CHC) said he has focused on cardio this offseason and pitching deeper into games in 2025 as he will potentially start the year in the rotation, Matt Danielewicz of Marquee Sports Network reports.

2:48 PM - Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC) manager Craig Counsell said his "gut says no" when asked about Crow-Armstrong serving as the Cubs' leadoff hitter to begin the regular season, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic report.

4:28 PM - Porter Hodge (CHC) the Cubs acquiring Ryan Pressly on Tuesday via trade, Hodge will likely slide into a setup role to start the regular season working in front of Pressly, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

4:18 PM - Matt Shaw (CHC) is considered the "leading contender" for the Opening Day starting job at third base, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

12:14 PM - Brandon Hughes (CHC) Cubs signed Hughes to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Patrick Mooney of Athletic reports.

2:55 PM - Brad Keller (CHC) Cubs signed Keller to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jacob Zanolla of Cubs Insider reports.

1:58 PM - Ryan Pressly (CHC) said at his introductory press conference with the Cubs on Wednesday that he was told by the team he would close some games this season, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

5:15 PM - Luis Vazquez (CHC) Cubs designated Vazquez for assignment Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

11:10 AM - Matt Festa (CHC) Cubs designated Festa for assignment Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

5:16 PM - Ryan Pressly (CHC) Passan of ESPN.com reported Sunday that Pressly is waiving his no-trade clause and will be traded from the Astros to the Cubs.

4:46 PM - Reese McGuire (CHC) Cubs signed McGuire to a minor-league contract Wednesday, Aram Leighton of Just Baseball reports.

10:18 AM - Dansby Swanson (CHC) (abdomen) expects to be a full participant in spring training, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic report.

1:18 PM - Cade Horton (CHC) (shoulder) has been throwing light "touch-and-feel" sessions off the mound, Ryan Herrera of Just Baseball reports.

6:29 PM - Seiya Suzuki (CHC) manager Craig Counsell said Saturday at the Convention fan event that Suzuki will be the team's designated hitter "a lot" this season, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

5:12 PM - Trevor Richards (CHC) Cubs signed Richards to a minor-league contract Monday, Aram Leighton of Just Baseball reports.

7:27 PM - Nico Hoerner (CHC) (elbow) has not resumed throwing or hitting, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

4:17 PM - Kyle Tucker (CHC) agreed to a one-year, $16.5 million contract with the Cubs on Thursday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

10:27 AM - Michael Arias (CHC) Cubs designated Arias for assignment Monday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

3:56 PM - Colin Rea (CHC) Cubs agreed to terms on a one-year, $5 million contract with Rea on Friday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

4:47 PM - Miles Mastrobuoni (CHC) Cubs designated Mastrobuoni for assignment Thursday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

4:41 PM - Matt Festa (CHC) Rangers traded Festa to the Cubs on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations.

2:14 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) Cubs and Steele avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year $6.55 million contract Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

12:59 PM - Nate Pearson (CHC) Cubs and Pearson avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.35 million contract, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

2:12 PM - Caleb Thielbar (CHC) Cubs signed Thielbar to a one-year contract Tuesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

1:12 PM - Ben Heller (CHC) Cubs signed Heller to a minor-league contract Monday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

1:43 PM - Vidal Brujan (CHC) Cubs acquired Brujan from the Marlins on Sunday in exchange for first baseman Matt Mervis, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

3:37 PM - Carlos Perez (CHC) signed a minor-league contract with the Cubs on Tuesday.

5:02 PM - Cody Poteet (CHC) Cubs acquired Poteet from the Yankees on Tuesday in exchange for Cody Bellinger and cash consideration, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

1:45 PM - Matt Shaw (CHC) president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said Tuesday that Shaw will get a "long look" at third base, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

1:40 PM - Michael Busch (CHC) president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer indicated Tuesday that Busch is not under consideration to play third base and will instead remain focused on first base, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

7:10 PM - Carson Kelly (CHC) signed a two-year, $11.5 million contract with the Cubs on Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

3:39 PM - Matt Shaw (CHC) has a path to the Cubs' third base job following the trade of Isaac Paredes, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.