This article is part two of a series of articles looking at the Cubs’ not-so-distant future.





The Redsa Jay Bruce, left, breaks up a potential double play by sliding into Chicago shortstop Starlin Castro in the 10th inning.





Mesa is selling another slice of Pinal County farmland to an energy company that wants to build a solar-power array.





It’s been nearly a month since the Texas Rangers have had to bounce back from a series loss, but they’ll have a good chance to pad their lead in the AL West over the next two weeks.