New Cubs manager Craig Counsell brings optimism to Chicago

There's new optimism among Cubs fans this spring, and a lot of it involves the new manager. FOX 32's Lou Canellis got a first one-on-one interview with Craig Counsell at spring training and found out coming to Chicago is, in a way, coming home.

Why Shōta Imanaga could be a major steal for the Cubs

Multiple outlets reported that the Cubs have reached an agreement with free-agent hurler Shōta Imanaga. The 30-year-old left-hander has been one of the most dominant pitchers in Japan over the past half-decade and is projected by most of the industry as a mid-rotation option in the bigs.