Cubs' Seiya Suzuki Blasts Home Run in First Spring-Training Game, Asks for Sun to Be Moved

Cubs' Seiya Suzuki blasts home run in first spring-training game, asks for sun to be moved

MESA, Ariz. — If any doubt remained — after head-turning batting practice all spring — that Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki was ready to hit in the World Baseball Classic, he erased it with a blistered home run to left-center field in his first Cactus League at-bat Friday.Afterward, he told Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon he had gotten a little jammed on that pitch.‘‘He’s strong enough to put balls out,’’ Taillon said after his start in the Cubs’…

Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki blasts home run in first spring-training game, asks for sun to be moved

MESA, Ariz. — If any doubt remained — after head-turning batting practice all spring — that Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki was ready to hit in the World Baseball Classic, he erased it with a blistered home run to left-center field in his first Cactus League at-bat Friday. Afterward, he told Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon he had gotten a little jammed on that pitch. ‘‘He’s strong enough to put balls out,’’ Taillon said after his start in the Cub…

Cubs to play Seiya Suzuki in center field during early 2026 spring training games

The Chicago Cubs begin spring training player later today, Friday, February 20. For the first game, manager Craig Counsell made a somewhat shocking remark by saying that Seiya Suzuki will start in center field. Craig Counsell says that Seiya Suzuki will play center field in tomorrow’s Spring Training opener pic.twitter.com/b6iXEVZNqh — Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) February 19, 2026 With the departure of Kyle Tucker, who formerly occup…