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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday, April 4, 2017, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Almora’s catch aids Arrieta in Cubs 2-1 win at St. Louis

By KURT VOIGT - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 23, 2017, file photo, St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Stephen Piscotty (55) bats against the Miami Marlins in a spring training baseball game, in Jupiter, Fla. St. Louis has continued its pattern of locking up young players through the early years of their free agency by signing right fielder Stephen Piscotty to a six-year, $33.5-million contract that could possibly keep him with the Cardinals through the 2023 season with another option year. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Piscotty agrees to $33.5 million, 6-year deal with Cardinals

By KURT VOIGT - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals' Randal Grichuk celebrates after hitting a walk-off single to defeat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 in a baseball game Sunday, April 2, 2017, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Grichuk, Cardinals top Cubs 4-3 in wild opener

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs fan Bryan Rhodes leans against a post outside Busch Stadium before a baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cubs on opening day Sunday, April 2, 2017, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Cubs, Cardinals fans getting used to new normal for rivalry

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant throws out Houston Astros' George Springer during the first inning of an exhibition baseball game Friday, March 31, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/George Bridges)

Cubs begin title defense against Fowler, Cardinals

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

This image provided by Major League Baseball shows Chicago Cubs baseball players Kris Bryant, left, and Anthony Rizzo, while shooting a commercial for the mock Bryzzo Souvenir Company in Mesa, Ariz., Wednesday, February, 22 2017. Bryant and Rizzo had a big hit with their Bryzzo Souvenir Company commercials last season and are stepping up their game for this year's spots. (MLB via AP)

Behind the camera with Eddie Vedder and the Cubs’ ‘Bryzzo’

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Houston Astros starter Joe Musgrove pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of an exhibition baseball game Friday, March 31, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/George Bridges)

Hendricks, Musgrove solid as Cubs down Astros 6-3

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Las Vegas oddsmakers favor Chicago Cubs to repeat in 2017

By REGINA GARCIA CANO - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell throws out Houston Astros' George Springer during the first inning of an exhibition baseball game Thursday, March 30, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/George Bridges)

Russell returns as Cubs fall to Astros 8-6

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals' Jorge Soler is congratulated after his two-run home run in the ninth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Seattle Mariners in Peoria, Ariz., Friday, March 24, 2017. (John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star via AP)

Royals outfielder Jorge Soler likely out to start season

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Jake Arrieta warms up in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, March 23, 2017, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Now champs, stacked Chicago Cubs aim for World Series repeat

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians' Carlos Carrasco warms up during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Friday, March 24, 2017, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Carrasco sharp in latest spring start for Tribe

By JOSE M. ROMERO - Associated Press

FILE - This March 4, 2017, file photo shows Colorado Rockies first baseman Ian Desmond fields a ball during the first inning at a spring baseball game in Scottsdale, Ariz. Desmond joined the Rockies after one season at Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

Plenty of high-profile players wearing new uniforms

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks' Zack Greinke throws a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 23, 2017, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Zack Greinke has solid start against Cubs

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks' Zack Greinke warms up prior to a spring training baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Thursday, March 23, 2017, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Greinke faces Cubs in what he says was best outing of spring

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

Records: Cubs victory cost Chicago $18.8 million in overtime

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Bryant agrees to $1.05M contract with Cubs

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FILE - In this Oct. 22, 2016, file photo, Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross celebrates after Game 6 of the National League baseball championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Chicago. Ross, who retired after helping the Cubs win the World Series last year, is part of the 24th season of “Dancing with the Stars,” and his former teammates are excited to watch the ex-catcher on the show. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Swing Time: Ex-Cubs catcher Ross on ‘Dancing with the Stars’

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Chicago White Sox manager Rick Renteria talks to Tim Anderson before a spring training baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Monday, Feb. 27, 2017, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Renteria likes situation with White Sox

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Willson Contreras hits a home run during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Chicago White Sox Monday, Feb. 27, 2017, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Cubs hope to meet with city to plan 2020 All-Star bid

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