"A Phoenix resident, Jon was able to go to most home games and capture live video to share via socials and posts on the site. Those things did crazy numbers and were sometimes reused by WGN and other Chicago outlets because there was no other visual evidence of what happened at the games."
"For as much as I've been bitching about the drastic reduction in coverage from Marquee and The Score, I must say that it's little more than an inconvenience. I've found myself forgetting about some games entirely, only to check the score in the evening."
"That doesn't figure to be the case with Cabrera on the bump, if for no other reason than hype. People want to see if his stuff is really as good as advertised, and I'm sure there are some quietly hoping for him to fail so the Cubs look dumb for trading Owen Caissie."
Cubs spring training broadcast availability has experienced significant cycles throughout recent decades, alternating between heavy coverage and sparse access. Currently, the team faces minimal broadcast options, with neither Marquee Sports Network nor local radio covering many games. This contrasts with earlier periods when fan-generated content from spring training filled coverage gaps and generated substantial engagement on social media and websites. The reduction in official broadcasts creates both inconvenience and opportunity, as fans increasingly miss games entirely or check scores later. Despite these limitations, certain games like Edward Cabrera's debut generate significant interest due to player performance expectations and fan curiosity about recent trades.
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