Cubs, White Sox Report to Arizona for Spring Training

Both Chicago teams feel optimistic about their prospects for the upcoming MLB season.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox have arrived in Arizona for their respective spring training camps, with both teams expressing excitement and optimism about the upcoming MLB season. The Cubs have a new indoor hitting and pitching performance lab at their Sloan Park facility, while the White Sox made a big offseason acquisition in slugger Munetaka Murakami to bolster their lineup.

Why it matters

Spring training is a critical time for MLB teams to prepare their rosters and get players ready for the long regular season ahead. The Cubs and White Sox are both looking to build on their performances from last year and make a push for the playoffs, so a strong spring training could set the tone for their seasons.

The details

At the Cubs' camp, several position players like Nico Hoerner and Michael Busch have already reported early to take advantage of the team's new indoor training facilities. The White Sox pitchers and catchers had their first official workout, with new slugger Munetaka Murakami getting in some early swings. Both teams are expressing confidence in their rosters and the potential for success in the upcoming season.

  • The Cubs and White Sox opened their spring training camps in Arizona on February 11, 2026.
  • The Cubs' pitchers and catchers had their first official workout on February 12, 2026.
  • The White Sox pitchers and catchers had their first official workout on February 12, 2026.

The players

Nico Hoerner

A second baseman for the Chicago Cubs who has reported to spring training early to take advantage of the team's new indoor training facilities.

Michael Busch

A first baseman for the Chicago Cubs who has also reported to spring training early to work in the team's new indoor training facilities.

Munetaka Murakami

A slugger who was the Chicago White Sox's big offseason acquisition and is already getting in swings at the team's Camelback Ranch facility.

Jonathan Cannon

A pitcher for the Chicago White Sox who is expressing optimism about the team's chances and talent level heading into the new season.

Jed Hoyer

The Vice President of Baseball Operations for the Chicago Cubs.

Craig Counsell

The manager of the Chicago Cubs.

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What they’re saying

“I really think this clubhouse is already focused on winning. We know we can. We've got a lot of talent in this clubhouse. Lot of young guys, got some older guys mixed in, as well, that are very good. We went out and acquired some guys this offseason. I know we're all super excited to watch them play. I think this is just a great unit.”

— Jonathan Cannon, Pitcher (cbsnews.com)

What’s next

On Wednesday, February 12, 2026, Cubs VP of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer and manager Craig Counsell will speak to the media about the team's starting rotation and bullpen.

The takeaway

Both the Cubs and White Sox are entering spring training with a sense of optimism and high expectations for the upcoming MLB season. The Cubs' new indoor training facilities and the White Sox's offseason acquisition of slugger Munetaka Murakami have the teams feeling confident in their ability to compete and make a push for the playoffs.