The Chicago Cubs got their top prospect into the lineup for the first time on Sunday as he starts to make his case a starter at third base.

The Chicago Cubs have formalized their 2025 Spring Training schedule, which begins Thursday, Feb. 20, at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz., against the Los Angeles Dodgers, followed by the Sloan Park opener Friday,

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Carson Spiers pitched three good innings, and Jake Fraley and Blake Dunn hit back-to-back homers against the Cubs Sunday.

The Chicago Cubs have continued trimming down their spring training roster this week, sending pitcher Caleb Kilian back to the minors.

With the lineup mostly set (Assuming Shaw wins the third base job), we should focus our attention more on the bench. Things were a bit clearer before the Cubs signed Justin Turner, but now, with him and backup catcher Carson Kelly, it only leaves two spots between Alexander Canario, Jon Berti, and Vidal Brujan.

In the opener, the Cubs put up 12 runs against the Los Angeles Dodgers. They followed that with seven runs in their second game against Los Angeles. Chicago then scored seven runs against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday and six runs versus the Texas Rangers on Sunday. In total, the Cubs have scored 32 runs in their four games played.

Coming off his first season after Tommy John surgery, Boyd, 34, threw two scoreless innings Monday against the Padres, limiting them to two hits with two walks and two strikeouts. We are so glad you stay informed with the Chicago Sun-Times!

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The Chicago Cubs are weighing a few important decisions before the start of the regular season on March 18 against the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome in Japan.