Michael Busch gets chance to stick in Majors with Cubs

Posted Feb 23, 2024
This spring, Michael Busch and Chicago Cubs hitting coach Dustin Kelly have been reunited with the Cubs, who swung a trade with the Dodgers in January to land the highly touted hitter. In L.A., Busch’s path to the big leagues was blocked by multiple stars. With the North Siders, he is being given the chance to seize the starting job at first base. (MLB.com)

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