Porter Hodge and Jordan Wicks Set for Injured List Blow at Cubs Camp

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Porter Hodge and Jordan Wicks Set for Injured List Blow at Cubs Camp

Craig Counsell said Hodge and Wicks will likely open the season on the 15-day injured list with arm issues. Hodge has a right flexor strain and will be shut down for two weeks. Wicks is dealing with radial nerve irritation in his left forearm. Their setbacks weaken the Cubs' bullpen and rotation depth ahead of Opening Day.

By Tanish Chachra

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Carson Benge Credits Juan Soto, Mets Veterans for Early Spring Help

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“Top of the Top”: Juan Soto After Walk-Off HR Seals DR Mercy-Rule Win

Soto celebrated after the Dominican Republic routed the Netherlands national baseball team 12–1. “2019 and 2024, those were really fun teams I played with, but this has to be top of the top. You have the whole family, the whole Dominican Republic, cheering for you,” Soto said. Soto's walk-off homer helped the team mercy-rule the Netherlands.

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Peralta praised Álvarez’s mentality after working in camp. “He showed me that he wants to win. He cares about performance. That’s No. 1 for a catcher,” Peralta said. “I think that’s very important for him, for us, for the whole team.” Peralta said Álvarez communicates well, improves pitchers’ confidence and consistently helps calm the staff during high-pressure innings, too.

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Juan Soto Homers as Dominican Republic Mercy-Rules Netherlands 12-1

Soto homered and went 1-for-3 with two runs, two RBIs, two walks, a strikeout and a stolen base as the Dominican Republic routed the Netherlands 12–1 under the WBC seven-inning mercy rule. The blast capped a six-run fifth that blew the game open and capped a dominant offensive showing for the hosts. DR will play against Israel on Monday.

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