Anthony Souffle / Chicago TribuneCubs fans pour down North Michigan Avenue following the World Series celebration parade Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribunePlayers and coaches watch their children play in the confetti Nov. 4, 2016, as the Chicago Cubs celebrate their World Series championship with a rally at Grant Park.
Alyssa Pointer / Chicago TribuneA man dressed as Major League Baseball's Commissioner's Trophy walks down North Michigan Avenue following the Chicago Cubs' World Series championship parade Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago.
Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneChicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) holds the ball of the final out in Game 7 of the World Series before giving it to team co-owner Tom Ricketts at the victory rally at Grant Park in Chicago on Nov. 4, 2016.
Christian Petersen / Getty ImagesKris Bryant and his fiancé Jessica Delp at UFC 207 event on Dec, 30, 2016 in Las Vegas.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneChicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester, second from left, first baseman Anthony Rizzo and infielder Javier Baez enjoy the festivities Nov. 4, 2016, as the Chicago Cubs celebrate their World Series championship with a victory rally at Grant Park.
Zbigniew Bzdak / Chicago TribuneMetra commuters wait for a train at a crowded Van Buren station Nov. 4, 2016, after celebrating the World Series champion Chicago Cubs during a parade and victory rally at Grant Park in Chicago.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneDexter Fowler speaks Nov. 4, 2016, as the Chicago Cubs celebrate their World Series championship with a rally at Grant Park in Chicago.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneThe stage is set before sunrise Nov. 4, 2016, at Grant Park as Chicago readies for a parade and rally to celebrate the Chicago Cubs winning the World Series.
Ida Mae Astute / ABCCubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo and former Chicago meteorologist Ginger Zee chat about the World Series on "Good Morning America" on Nov. 11, 2016.
Anthony Souffle / Chicago TribuneA woman rides with a W flag on her bike after the World Series celebration procession passed through Nov. 4, 2016, in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneChicago Cubs President Theo Epstein speaks Nov. 4, 2016, as the Cubs celebrate their World Series championship with a rally at Grant Park.
Anthony Souffle / Chicago TribuneCubs fans hold flags as they wait for the start of the World Series celebration parade Nov. 4, 2016, along West Addison Street in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago.
Antonio Perez / Chicago TribuneChicago Cubs fans cheer as they wait at Wrigley Field before the start of the World Series championship celebration parade that begins at Wrigley Field and ends at a rally in Grant Park on Nov. 4, 2016.
Zbigniew Bzdak / Chicago TribuneFans celebrate the World Series champion Chicago Cubs during parade and a rally in Chicago on Nov. 4, 2016.
Anthony Souffle / Chicago TribuneA Cubs fan in a bear suit waves as fellow fans pour down North Michigan Avenue following the World Series celebration parade Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneDavid Ross during the Shoot the Puck competition at a Blackhawks-Stars game at the United Center on Nov. 6, 2016.
Zbigniew Bzdak / Chicago TribuneCannons pour confetti on the buses as fans celebrate the World Series champion Chicago Cubs during the procession to Grant Park on Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago.
Abel Uribe / Chicago TribuneChicago Cubs fans line up along Michigan Avenue to watch the 2016 World Series champion Cubs during a parade down Michigan Avenue toward Grant Park on Nov. 4, 2016.
Antonio Perez / Chicago TribuneChicago Cubs fans wait at Wrigley Field to cheer the Cubs before the start of the World Series championship celebration parade that begins at Wrigley Field and ends at a rally in Grant Park on Nov. 4, 2016.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneThe stage is prepared Nov. 4, 2016, for the Chicago Cubs' public celebration of their World Series championship title with a rally in Grant Park.
Erin Hooley / Chicago TribuneThe Chicago River is dyed blue near Michigan Avenue on Nov. 4, 2016, in honor of the Chicago Cubs' historic World Series win.
Abel Uribe / Chicago TribuneChicago Cubs fans line up along Michigan Avenue to watch the 2016 World Series champion Cubs hoist the Commissioner's Trophy during a parade down Michigan Avenue to Grant Park on Nov. 4, 2016.
Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez makes an autograph appearance at Macy's on State Street on Nov. 7, 2016.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneChicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon holds the Commissioner's Trophy on Nov. 4, 2016, as the Chicago Cubs celebrate their World Series championship with a rally at Grant Park.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneCubs catcher Willson Contreras, right, attends the Bulls-Wizards game at the United Center on Nov. 12, 2016.
Anthony Souffle / Chicago TribuneCubs fans climb a traffic signal pole on North State Street following the World Series celebration parade Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago.
Zbigniew Bzdak / Chicago TribuneFans stand on a light pole to celebrate the World Series champion Chicago Cubs during a rally in Grant Park in Chicago on Nov. 4, 2016.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneChicago Cubs outfielder Dexter Fowler checks for a tear as first baseman Anthony Rizzo turns emotional Nov. 4, 2016, as the Cubs celebrate their World Series championship with a rally at Grant Park in Chicago.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneFans pack into Grant Park before 10 a.m. Nov. 4, 2016, before the Chicago Cubs arrive to celebrate their World Series championship with a rally.
Antonio Perez / Chicago TribuneChicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo salutes the crowd in a double-decker bus during the parade honoring the World Series champion Chicago Cubs on Nov. 4, 2016.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneChicago Cubs President Theo Epstein stands onstage Nov. 4, 2016, as the Chicago Cubs celebrate their World Series championship with a victory rally at Grant Park.
Kathy Kmonicek / APDexter Fowler smiles as he is introduced to the crowd during a Knicks-Jazz game in New York on Nov. 6, 2016.
Antonio Perez / Chicago TribuneChris Greco, wearing suit, stands with his son Anthony as Chicago Cubs fans wait at Wrigley Field to cheer the Cubs before the start of the World Series championship celebration parade that begins at Wrigley Field and ends at a rally in Grant Park on Nov. 4, 2016.
NBC / NBCU Photo Bank via Getty ImagesAnthony Rizzo, David Ross, and Dexter Fowler sing with Bill Murray during Weekend Update on SNL on Nov. 5, 2016.
Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneChicago Cubs fans get to the front of the barricades on the field in Grant Park in Chicago after the gates were opened for the Chicago Cubs rally and World Series championship celebration Nov. 4, 2016.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneTheo Epstein carries the Commissioner's Trophy on Nov. 4, 2016, after the Chicago Cubs celebrated their World Series championship with a rally at Grant Park in Chicago.
Antonio Perez / Chicago TribuneChicago Cubs outfielder Ben Zobrist and his wife, Julianna, aboard a parade bus at Wrigley Field at the start of the World Series championship celebration parade on Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago.
Abel Uribe / Chicago TribuneChicago Cubs fans line up along Michigan Avenue to watch the 2016 World Series champion Cubs during a parade down Michigan Avenue to Grant Park on Nov. 4, 2016.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneKyle Schwarber, a designated hitter during the World Series, is introduced Nov. 4, 2016, as the Chicago Cubs celebrate their Series championship with a rally at Grant Park in Chicago.
Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneA Chicago Cubs fan kisses the team logo before the start of a World Series victory rally for the team in Chicago on Nov. 4, 2016.
Phil Velasquez / Chicago TribuneBuses carrying the World Series champion Chicago Cubs make their way south on Michigan Avenue on Nov. 4, 2016, during a parade held in their honor.
Phil Velasquez / Chicago TribuneBuses carrying the World Series champion Chicago Cubs make their way south on Michigan Avenue on Nov. 4, 2016 during a parade held in their honor.
Zbigniew Bzdak / Chicago TribuneA fan falls from the light pole as they celebrate the World Series champion Chicago Cubs a rally in Grant Park in Chicago on Nov. 4, 2016.
Antonio Perez / Chicago TribuneMcKinley Lucas of New Lenox naps as Chicago Cubs fans wait at Wrigley Field to cheer the Cubs before the start of the World Series championship celebration parade that begins at Wrigley Field and ends at a rally in Grant Park on Nov. 4, 2016.
Antonio Perez / Chicago TribuneChicago Cubs fans wait at Wrigley Field to cheer the Cubs before the start of the World Series championship celebration parade that begins at Wrigley Field and ends at a rally in Grant Park on Nov. 4, 2016.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneChicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant looks out at the crowd Nov. 4, 2016, with the Commissioner's Trophy in the foreground, as the Cubs celebrate their World Series championship with a rally at Grant Park.
Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez makes an autograph appearance at Macy's on State Street on Nov. 7, 2016.
NBC / Andrew LipovskyWorld Series MVP Ben Zobrist, Dexter Fowler and Anthony Rizzo on "The Tonight Show" with Jimmy Fallon on Nov. 7, 2016.
Alyssa Pointer / Chicago TribuneWorld Series MVP Ben Zobrist and his wife, Juliana, wave to the crowd during the BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Parade on Nov. 19, 2016.
David M. Russell / APKyle Schwarber bats as host Kelly Ripa wears catcher's equipment and co-host Alex Rodriguez catches her pitch on "Live with Kelly" on Nov. 10, 2016.
Jeff Siner / TNSCarl Edwards poses with Carolina Panthers mascot Sir Purr prior to the team's game against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Nov. 17, 2016.
Anthony Souffle / Chicago TribuneCubs fans and daily commuters pack Union Station where delays were over two hours following the World Series celebration parade Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago.
Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneA Chicago Cubs fan walks past a line of people prior to the start of the Cubs' World Series victory rally in Chicago on Nov. 4, 2016.
Antonio Perez / Chicago TribuneFrank Guerrero, center, wearing helmet, and fellow Chicago Cubs fans are at Wrigley Field to cheer the Cubs before the start of the World Series championship celebration parade that begins at Wrigley Field and ends at a rally in Grant Park on Nov. 4, 2016.
Alyssa Pointer / Chicago TribuneChicago Cubs fans wave and cheer as the Chicago Cubs proceed down North Michigan Avenue during the Cubs' World Series championship parade Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago.
David Banks / Getty ImagesBears Hall of Famer Richard Dent shakes hands with the Cubs owner Tom Ricketts prior to the Bears-Titans game at Soldier Field on Nov. 27, 2016.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneAnthony Rizzo and teammates in the confetti Nov. 4, 2016, as the Chicago Cubs celebrate their World Series championship with a rally in Grant Park.
Kristen Norman / Chicago TribuneCubs President of Business Operations Crane Kenny, left, Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts, center, and Cubs announcer Len Kasper are seen with the World Series trophy before the screening of the Cubs World Series documentary at the Lyric Opera House on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 in Chicago.
Zbigniew Bzdak / Chicago TribuneFans celebrate the World Series champion Chicago Cubs during parade and a rally in Grant Park in Chicago on Nov. 4, 2016.
Alyssa Pointer / Chicago TribuneChicago Cubs fans celebrate on North Michigan Avenue during the Chicago Cubs' World Series championship parade Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneChicago Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts speaks alongside siblings and fellow Cubs owners Laura Ricketts and Todd Ricketts on Nov. 4, 2016, as the Chicago Cubs celebrate their World Series championship with a rally at Grant Park in Chicago.
Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez reacts to all the fans who made it to see him and get an autograph at Macy's on State Street on Nov. 7, 2016.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneChicago Cubs outfielder Ben Zobrist speaks Nov. 4, 2016, as the Cubs celebrate their World Series championship with a rally at Grant Park in Chicago.
Antonio Perez / Chicago TribuneTheo Epstein and the Commissioner's Trophy roll past in a double-decker bus toward Wrigley Field's marquee during the parade honoring the World Series champion Chicago Cubs on Nov. 4, 2016.
Erin Hooley / Chicago TribuneThe Chicago River is dyed blue near Michigan Avenue on Nov. 4, 2016, in honor of the Chicago Cubs' historic World Series win.
Alyssa Pointer / Chicago TribuneLuke Kraushaar, 8, left, jokes around with his older brother, Joseph, 10, on North Michigan Avenue before the start of the Chicago Cubs' World Series championship parade Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago.
Antonio Perez / Chicago TribuneChicago Cubs fans wait at Wrigley Field to cheer the Cubs before the start of the World Series championship celebration parade that begins at Wrigley Field and ends at a rally in Grant Park on Nov. 4 2016.
Antonio Perez / Chicago TribuneChicago Cubs fans waiting at Wrigley Field cheer the Cubs before the start of the World Series championship celebration parade that begins at Wrigley Field and ends at a rally in Grant Park on Nov. 4, 2016.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneChicago Cubs relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr., from left, outfielder Jason Heyward, third baseman Kris Bryant and shortstop Addison Russell wait backstage Nov. 4, 2016, as the Chicago Cubs celebrate their World Series championship with a rally at Grant Park.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneKyle Schwarber (hiding behind the W Flag) walks onto the United Center ice with Jason Heyward at a Blackhawks-Stars game on Nov. 6, 2016.
Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneCountry singer Brett Eldredge sings "Go Cubs Go" with the players at a Chicago Cubs victory rally at Grant Park in Chicago on Nov. 4, 2016.
Zbigniew Bzdak / Chicago TribuneFans pass by piles of garbage at Congress Parkway and Michigan Avenue as they leave after celebrating the World Series champion Chicago Cubs at a victory rally at Grant Park in Chicago on Nov. 4, 2016.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneChicago Cubs outfielder Dexter Fowler, from left, first baseman Anthony Rizzo, pitcher Jon Lester and catcher David Ross sing "Go Cubs Go" on Nov. 4, 2016, as the Cubs celebrate their World Series championship with a rally at Grant Park.
Phil Velasquez / Chicago TribuneBuses carrying the World Series champion Chicago Cubs make their way south on Michigan Avenue on Nov. 4, 2016, during a parade held in their honor.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneThe city skyline is illuminated before sunrise Nov. 4, 2016, as the city of Chicago readies to celebrate the Chicago Cubs winning the World Series with a downtown parade and rally in Grant Park.
Chris Walker / Chicago TribuneA crowd on Michigan Avenue awaits the Cubs procession Nov. 4, 2016, on a day of festivities in Chicago to celebrate their historic World Series title.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneThe city skyline is illuminated before sunrise Nov. 4, 2016, as the city of Chicago readies to celebrate the Chicago Cubs winning the World Series with a downtown parade and rally in Grant Park.
Alyssa Pointer / Chicago TribuneChicago Cubs fans, bearing a sign that appears to allude to remarks by Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo in Game 7, gather on North Michigan Avenue to watch the Chicago Cubs' World Series parade Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago.
Alyssa Pointer / Chicago TribuneChicago Cubs third baseman and outfielder Kris Bryant smiles to the crowd during the Chicago Cubs' World Series parade down North Michigan Avenue on Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago.
Alyssa Pointer / Chicago TribuneA woman creates a makeshift W off a balcony on North Michigan Avenue before the start of the Chicago Cubs' World Series parade Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago.
Zbigniew Bzdak / Chicago TribuneRudy Toees, 5, makes an angel in the confetti as fans celebrate the World Series champion Chicago Cubs during a parade and a rally in Chicago on Nov. 4, 2016.
Alyssa Pointer / Chicago TribuneChicago Cubs fans gather on North Michigan Avenue to watch the Chicago Cubs' World Series parade Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago.
Darron Cummings / APCubs' Kyle Schwarber acknowledges the Indiana crowd before a game against North Carolina at Assembly Hall on Nov. 30, 2016.
Paul Beaty / APKyle Schwarber, Mike Montgomery and Jason Heyward with the W Flag and the World Series trophy at the Blackhawks-Stars game at the United Center on Nov. 6, 2016.
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The Cubs’ Cactus League schedule will begin on Feb. 25 with split-squad games at Sloan Park against the A’s and in Scottsdale against the Giants.
The first week of games includes a rematch of their World Series matchup against the Indians on Feb. 26 at Sloan, followed on the 27th by the first home game against the White Sox.
All in all, the Cubs will play 17 home games in spring training, and will end the schedule with a pair of games at Minute Maid Park in Houston on March 30 and 31.
























































































