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The Chicago Cubs have reportedly signed a former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder — but it might not be the one fans have been patiently waiting for. The Cubs have locked up 1-time Dodger David Peralta to a deal, according to FanSided’s MLB …
Cody Bellinger remains a free agent, and the Chicago Cubs have not closed the door on bringing him back. However, it does not sound like Cubs fans should be holding their breath for an imminent return. On Monday, Cubs owner Tom Ricketts was asked …
The Chicago Cubs are bringing out the eight-year-old humor in all of us. The Cubs signed left-handed reliever Richard Lovelady to a free-agent deal this week, according to multiple reports. Lovelady, 28, had recently thrown a showcase at Driveline …
The Chicago Cubs handed out a big contract to a veteran reliever with World Series experience on Saturday. The Cubs agreed to terms with reliever Hector Neris on a one-year deal worth $9 million, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. The deal includes a …
The Chicago Cubs are bringing back a memorable member of their 2016 World Series squad. Relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. has reportedly agreed to a minor league deal to reunite with the Cubs. MLB insider Robert Murray of FanSided reported the news of …
The waiting game continues for Cody Bellinger, but a resolution might be coming soon. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com offered an update on the free-agent slugger Bellinger in a column over the weekend. Feinsand writes that the Chicago Cubs are still viewed …
The Chicago Cubs may be trying for a moon shot to upgrade their bullpen. Bruce Levine of 670 The Score in Chicago reported this week that the Cubs are showing interest in Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase on the trade market. Levine notes …
While the bulk of offseason business has been concluded, there are still talented players on the MLB free agent market. One team is reportedly viewed as a major threat to bring some of them in, too. According to Buster Olney of ESPN, the Chicago Cubs …
Despite having a new manager in Craig Counsell and a new star pitcher in Shota Imanaga, fans of the Chicago Cubs still feel that there is one major piece of unfinished business to take care of. The Cubs hosted their annual “Cubs …
Two big fish in the National League are linking up for an exchange of goods and services. Juan Toribio of MLB.com reported Thursday that the Los Angeles Dodgers are trading reliever Yency Almonte and infielder Michael Busch to the Chicago Cubs. In …
Shota Imanaga has decided to sign with a team that is no stranger to Japanese talent. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported Tuesday that the star lefty pitcher Imanaga has reached a tentative agreement to sign with the Chicago Cubs. Imanaga will be …
Dusty Baker is not the only one who is abdicating his spot in the Houston Astros dugout. Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports this week that Astros assistant hitting coach Jason Kanzler is leaving the team to become the new director of player …
Cody Bellinger may ultimately end up going … absolutely nowhere. Appearing Friday on “B/R Walk-Off,” MLB insider Jon Heyman said that the favorites right now to sign Bellinger are the Chicago Cubs. Heyman notes the Cubs are looking …
The Cody Bellinger sweepstakes may be winding down. In a video appearance this week on the Bleacher Report app, Jon Heyman of the New York Post named the two “most likely” teams for the ex-NL MVP Bellinger — the incumbent Chicago …
The Chicago Cubs may be targeting a player who would only have to relocate a few hundred miles away. Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com reports this week that the Cubs were among the teams to show trade interest in Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh …
The Chicago Cubs are still holding onto their lottery ticket for the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes. That doesn’t mean they don’t have a Plan B. Last month, the Cubs were seen as the “most aggressive team” chasing Ohtani. But it …
