Cubs 2025 first-round pick Ethan Conrad is expected to miss one month because of a back injury, Jason Kanzler said.

It appears Brown and Assad battling for last one spot in pen, and OFs Alcantara, Carlson, INF Kingery battling for two spots if Suzuki placed on IL.

Cubs news: 1B Long, RHPs Snider and Martin reassigned to minor league camp, OF McCormick dealing with right shoulder discomfort, will hit today but not expected to make opening day roster. No decision on whether Suzuki will continue rehab when team leaves for Chicago or stay in “warm” Mesa.

Tommy La Stella duty this weekend and next for @chicago.suntimes.com

Venable: Sosa en route after birth of child. Acuna delayed by paperwork

“Mune” is here, and so am I as part of the @chicago.suntimes.com spring training coverage in a Jerry Hairston Sr. role

After twentysomething years, it’s time to bring back the Ironman award to the scribes. @MLBastian returned from Japan without an extended break to cover today’s game in Mesa.

Shota among a few Cubs under the weather. Could throw an extended bullpen session in place of exhibition start. Boyd, Kelly and BROWN to start Sunday, Monday and Tuesday

Shota to start game 3 vs. @Dbacks, BEN BROWN in mix for fifth starter, which could put Rea in pen, RHP Tyson Miller to IL with left hip impingement

Filling in for Daryl Van Schoewen on White Sox coverage today. Here’s the lineup Vs. KC at Surprise: