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Jorge Lopez is back in the major leagues after his acrimonious departure from the New York Mets, and he clearly has some regrets about how his tenure ended there. The Chicago Cubs called up the veteran reliever on Friday, the first time he has been …
Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga saw his ERA skyrocket after being hammered by the New York Mets on Friday night.
The Chicago Cubs are doing some roster shuffling, specifically at the catcher position. Chicago announced Wednesday that they have designated veteran backstop Yan Gomes for assignment. The Cubs are signing fellow catcher Tomas Nido, formerly of the …
Jorge Lopez is back on his feet with a new team in the National League. Will Sammon of The Athletic reported Wednesday that the righty reliever Lopez has landed a deal with the Chicago Cubs. It will be a minor-league contract for the 31-year-old …
One noteworthy National League team may be going after Vladito at this year’s trade deadline. Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports reported Sunday that the Chicago Cubs have privately discussed the possibility of trying to acquire Toronto Blue …
A deranged send by Chicago Cubs third base coach Willie Harris did not end up paying dividends on Friday. The Cubs were trailing 5-3 in the bottom of the ninth against the Cincinnati Reds but had runners at the corners with just one out and …
The Chicago Cubs are making a tough decision with one of their veteran pitchers. Cubs manager Craig Counsell revealed to reporters on Tuesday that the team has removed right-hander Kyle Hendricks from the rotation and will place him in the bullpen. …
The Chicago Cubs walked off the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday under hugely controversial circumstances, even after a replay review. A Christopher Morel base hit scored Cody Bellinger from second in the bottom of the ninth, delivering a 1-0 walk-off …
The Chicago Cubs shored up their pitching staff with a move on Monday. The Cubs traded for Seattle Mariners right-handed reliever Tyson Miller in exchange for infielder Jake Slaughter, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Trade news: The Chicago …
As they struggle to stay above water in a competitive AL East, the Boston Red Sox are adding another bat. Chris Cotillo of MassLive reported Saturday that the Red Sox have acquired veteran infielder Garrett Cooper in a trade with the Chicago Cubs, …
One former MLB All-Star did not last for very long with the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs announced on Tuesday that they have designated veteran infielder Garrett Cooper for assignment. Fellow infielder Matt Mervis, an exciting young prospect whom Cubs fans …
The Chicago Cubs are taking a flier on a former All-Star pitcher. The Cubs are signing 2-time All-Star Julio Teheran to a minor league contract, according to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman. Julio Teheran to Cubs — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) …
Opening Day at Wrigley Field is always a big day, but the Chicago Cubs were not exactly up to the occasion with their pyrotechnics. The Cubs clearly intended for their players to take the field for introductions flanked by two rows of pyrotechnics, …
Major League Baseball has reportedly made a decision on which teams will start the 2025 season with games in Japan. The league has informed the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs that they will open the 2025 season in Tokyo, according to Bob …
Baseball fans may be in need of some eye bleach this week. A photo went viral on social media this week of retired St. Louis Cardinals great Mark McGwire wearing some unexpected attire. McGwire was in the dugout for a Chicago Cubs spring game wearing …
The Chicago Cubs on Sunday reportedly brought in some veteran help to provide depth at first base. The Cubs signed first baseman Garrett Cooper to a minor-league deal, according to Craig Mish of the Miami Herald. First Baseman Garrett Cooper is …
