Cubs negotiating with veteran pitcher Lance Lynn

The Chicago Cubs are in Japan preparing for their season opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18-19. After this series, they will return to the U.S. for spring training before their home opener on March 27. The Cubs are seeking to strengthen their pitching rotation and are in talks with veteran pitcher Lance Lynn for a one-year contract. Previously, they were also considering Kyle Gibson as a potential addition. Lynn, a former World Series champion, has a career record of 143-99 and a 3.74 ERA. The Cubs aim to finalize his addition before the regular season begins for other teams.