The Chicago Cubs have finalized their $6 million, one-year contract with Justin Turner. The 40-year-old Turner went through workouts with the team Thursday before its opening game of spring training.
Justin Turner discusses the importance of growing and improving each game in Spring Training, the energy he feels from the 2025 Cubs team, and more
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Cubs staff, fans, and members of the press watch Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga throw in a live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
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The Chicago Cubs once viewed their century-long championship drought as the greatest remaining quest in professional sports. But without 1908 hanging over the franchise anymore, there does not appear to be the same sense of urgency.
The Chicago Cubs are finalizing a contract with free agent infielder Justin Turner, who spent last season with the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners.
The Cubs designated outfielder Alexander Canario for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Turner.
Notes: Manager Craig Counsell already had hinted that left-hander Shota Imanaga would be the Cubs' Opening Day starter in Tokyo, but now it's official.
Dansby Swanson and Ian Happ react to the Cubs reportedly signing Justin Turner and how Turner's experience would benefit the team
One thing that Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer has accomplished in building his roster for the season ahead is adding a group of players who have extensive postseason experience. Justin Turner will be the next to join the fold.
Justin Turner and Alex Verdugo spent years together as beard brothers in arms with both the Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox, and Turner couldn't resist a dig after the New York Yankees finally changed their facial-hair policy.
The Chicago Cubs recently agreed to a contract with infielder Justin Turner. In order to make room for Turner, the Cubs reportedly designated outfielder Alexander Canario for assignment, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN.
Cubs newcomer Justin Turner made his spring debut in the blue on Monday against San Diego, collecting 2 singles and a walk in 3 at-bats. On Tuesday morning, manager Craig Counsell talked about having
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