The Cubs open 2025 Spring Training with a pitcher/catcher workout

Al Yellon MESA, Arizona — On a coolish (65 degrees, yes, cool for Mesa) Sunday morning, Cubs pitchers and catchers gathered for the first official Spring Training workout of 2025.

In fact, this was the first official Spring Training workout for any MLB team this year, as the Cubs are the first club to have an official report date this early. They are, as you know, beginning things early because of the trip to Japan to open the 2025 season.

I have a couple of videos to show you from the workout. First, here are the six catchers in camp taking one turn through batting practice [VIDEO].

Next, here are a few rounds of pitcher fielding practice, or as it is more commonly called, PFP [VIDEO].

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