The Chicago Cubs have seen their young pitcher take some huge steps this spring after an ugly season last year.

The Chicago Cubs don’t typically target young prospects like Moises Ballesteros. The analytics-loving Cubs staff usually goes after the thoroughbred multi-tool athletes who, visually, stand out as blue chip prospects.

Jonathon Long legitimized the lineup. Carson Kelly manned first base. Moises Ballesteros was behind the dish. Ah, Spring Training. Please be reminded that Cub Tracks and Bleed Cubbie Blue do not necessarily endorse the content of articles,

Chicago Cubs starter Justin Steele had an encouraging development by pitching to live hitters.

The Chicago Cubs have some moving parts this year. One player in particular could play a big role in getting them to where they hope to be.

Diehard Chicago Cubs fans will quickly recall the Most Valuable Player of the 2016 World Series. Utility player Ben Zobrist batted .357 in the Cubs' seven-game victory over Cleveland — their first championship in 108 years.

The Cubs await return of Seiya Suzuki from WBC after an injury in the semifinal, while the Blue Jays face a setback with Jose Berrios.

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Ahead of triple-digits hitting Arizona next week, the Cubs’ split-squad game on March 20, at Sloan Park has been changed to a 6:05 p.m. local start. Their other split-squad game that day against the Athletics at Hohokam Stadium has been moved to a 6:10 p.m. local start.

The Chicago Cubs optioned outfielder Justin Dean to Triple-A on Thursday, but he's likely to play a big-league role at some point.

The Chicago Cubs have a hitter that one site believes will keep alive a streak held by some of the best prospects in the franchise.