MESA, Ariz. – Cubs prospect Ed Howard is well versed in ignoring social media. A star from a young age thanks to the Little League World Series, and a first-round 2020 draft pick, Howard has long bought into the “control what you can control” mantra.
Even Howard was following along Monday as Major League Baseball and the players association bargained late into the night.
“It doesn’t really affect me currently,” said Howard, who is at prospect minicamp this week and gearing up for minor-league spring training. “I’m still playing and things like that. But I do keep my eye on it.