THE BASICS

Home stadium: Sloan Park, 2330 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Mesa, AZ 85201

Directions: From the west: Take AZ 202 loop east to Exit 10 (Dobson Road). Proceed a half-mile to the parking lot entrances on the right-hand side.

First workouts: Feb. 13 (pitchers/ catchers); Feb. 18 (full squad)

Information: 480-668-0500; Cubs.com/spring

Prospect to watch: Adbert Alzolay, RHP. Alzolay, 23, logged just eight starts at Class AAA before being shut down with a strained back. His mid-90s fastball, above-average curveball and improving changeup give him a three-pitch mix. If healthy, he’ll return to AAA, where he’ll try to find a consistent release point.

CHARLES LECLAIRE/USA TODAY SPORTS Cubs pitcher Yu Darvish signs autographs before playing the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.