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The Chicago Cubs pulled the trigger on the big trade that had been rumored for the better part of a year when they acquired emerging powerhouse starter Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins.

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

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.

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

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.

When the Chicago Cubs acquired starting pitcher Edward Cabrera in a blockbuster trade with the Miami Marlins this offseason, many felt that he was the missing piece who could lead the team to the World Series.

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.

Matthew Trueblood (North Side Baseball*): The Cubs gambled on a healthy Hunter Harvey this winter. They’re winning. “The team spent substantial money on the high-upside arm, though, and so far, their investment is looking sound.”