Cubs are eager to change that. And in an NL Central division that appears up for grabs, it’s about time that Chicago steps forward as a clear-cut contender, rather than merely a wait-and-see team. After a busy offseason that featured both a huge acquisition in Kyle Tucker and the failed pursuit of another star in Alex Bregman,

In the hubbub of the first day of full-squad workouts, the transition between outfield work and batting practice gave them a few minutes to just chat. “It’s been a lot of fun getting to know the guys more on a personal level and be around them every day now,