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The Houston Astros are at least open to trading outfielder Kyle Tucker, but the price will be very high. Multiple reports emerged Wednesday suggesting that the Astros are serious about listening on Tucker, who is a year away from free agency. Joel …
The Chicago White Sox continue to pursue a trade of pitcher Garrett Crochet, and a rival team may be in the mix to acquire him. The Chicago Cubs are among the teams with interest in trading for Crochet, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. The …
Nick Madrigal’s time with the Chicago Cubs has come to an end. The Cubs have decided not to tender a contract to Madrigal, who just completed his third season with the team. Nick Madrigal has been non-tendered by the Cubs, a source tells ESPN. …
The Chicago Cubs could be looking to trade Cody Bellinger, though there may be a hurdle. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported on Thursday that the Cubs did not expect Bellinger to return to the team for 2025. Bellinger had a $27.5 million …
The Chicago Cubs have made an interesting hire to their front office. The Cubs are hiring former minor league pitcher Tyler Zombro as a special assistant. Zombro is expected to help with the performance for the Cubs’ pitchers. According to …
After taking several months to successfully land a free agent deal last offseason, a former MVP will not be going for an encore this offseason. Kiley McDaniel of ESPN reported Saturday that Chicago Cubs slugger Cody Bellinger has picked up his $27.5 …
The Chicago Cubs are wasting no time making big changes after their latest playoff-less season. Jesse Rogers of ESPN reported on Monday that the Cubs have made several coaching staff firings. First-base coach Mike Napoli (a former MLB catcher), …
Shota Imanaga was a victim of circumstance in his bid for a no-hitter on Wednesday. The Chicago Cubs lefty Imanaga dominated the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field, firing seven no-hit innings with just two walks and seven strikeouts. Imanaga still …
With just over a month to go before the start of the playoffs, a former World Series champion arm is up for the taking. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported Monday that the Chicago Cubs have placed veteran pitcher Drew Smyly on outright waivers. …
The Tampa Bay Rays moved yet another player before the Tuesday trade deadline, but the destination was something of a surprise. The Rays traded infielder Isaac Paredes to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for infielder Christopher Morel and two prospects, …
A Chicago Cubs prospect is going viral after poor timing and an incredible camera angle resulted in a hilarious video.
Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer made clear on Monday what the team will be doing ahead of the trade deadline. Hoyer told reporters that unless the team goes on a big winning streak this week, the Cubs will be sellers at the July 30 non-waiver trade …
Ippei Mizuhara isn’t the only interpreter getting shown the door this season. Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reported Thursday that the Chicago Cubs have dismissed Toy Matsushita, who had served as the interpreter for outfielder Seiya Suzuki …
The Chicago Cubs got some injury news on Thursday that could negatively impact the team in several ways, both short-term and long-term. The Cubs placed slugger Cody Bellinger on the injured list Thursday with a fractured left middle finger. Bellinger …
A Chicago Cubs pitcher apparently Zach Plesac’d himself this week. Cubs reliever Colten Brewer revealed to reporters on Sunday that he broke his hand by punching a wall in the dugout in frustration after a bad outing on Saturday against the Los …
Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele let loose on his teammates Saturday after a lackadaisical defensive inning. A leadoff double and a weak fly ball put runners on the corners with nobody out in the fourth inning of the Cubs’ game against the …
