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The Chicago Cubs made an under-the-radar move on Friday to shore up their pitching staff. The Cubs signed former St. Louis Cardinals reliever Phil Maton to a two-year contract, according to reporter Michael Cerami. The deal is reportedly a two-year …
The Chicago Cubs have officially dropped a notorious name. Chicago announced on Friday that they have non-tendered catcher Reese McGuire, making him a free agent. They are also non-tendering pitcher Eli Morgan while instead tendering contracts for …
The Chicago Cubs are apparently preparing for the worst-case scenario with Kyle Tucker. Chicago “seems resigned” to their free agent outfielder Tucker going elsewhere, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported on Friday. Heyman notes that …
The Chicago Cubs may be about to take a big swing for their rotation. Chicago is expected to pursue San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease in free agency this winter, Bruce Levine of 670 The Score reported this week. According to Levine, the Cubs are …
The Milwaukee Brewers busted out the props to troll the Chicago Cubs after their NLDS victory. Milwaukee prevailed in Saturday’s winner-take-all Game 5 of the NLDS against Chicago by the final score of 3-1. The Brewers rode solo homers by …
The Chicago Cubs were facing elimination on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, and they did not get off to a good start in their decisive Game 3. Trailing 2-0 in the National League Division Series, the Cubs came out flat at Wrigley Field in …
The San Diego Padres went ballistic on the umpiring crew following the team’s season-ending loss to the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. The Cubs beat the Padres 3-1 in the deciding Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series between the two teams at Wrigley …
The Chicago Cubs got a bit of help from the man in the mask during Thursday’s winner-take-all game. Chicago met the San Diego Padres for the decisive Game 3 of their best-of-three NL Wild Card Series on Thursday. The Cubs were nursing a 3-0 …
Anthony Rizzo has chosen a great jersey to retire in. Rizzo announced this week that he is retiring from MLB. The former three-time All-Star will be retiring as a member of the Chicago Cubs, and a celebration will be held before the team’s …
The Chicago Cubs are desperate to get outfielder Kyle Tucker right at the plate, and are taking a major step with the struggling star. Cubs manager Craig Counsell said after the first game of Monday’s doubleheader that Tucker will effectively …
The Chicago Cubs dealt with some serious flooding in their clubhouse prior to Sunday’s game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Slow-moving storms caused heavy rain throughout the St. Louis area on Sunday prior to the St. Louis Cardinals’ …
Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer offered some surprisingly candid remarks about the big gamble he made at the MLB trade deadline. Despite being linked to high-end starting pitching, the only starter the Cubs traded for was veteran pitcher Michael …
Rotation help is on the way for the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs have traded for veteran right-hander Mike Soroka of the Washington Nationals, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported on Wednesday. Jesse Rogers of ESPN later added that Triple-A outfielder …
The television broadcast for the Chicago Cubs has produced some unexpected moments this season, and the latest involved a bikini. Marquee Sports Network had a segment during Thursday’s game between the Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals that showed a …
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras was ready to take on the entire Chicago Cubs team after Thursday’s game. Contreras exchanged words with Cubs reliever Daniel Palencia after Palencia closed out Chicago’s 3-0 win over St. …
For the first time in nearly 21 years, Chicago Cubs legend Sammy Sosa returned to Wrigley Field on Friday afternoon before the team took on the Seattle Mariners. Upon arrival, Sosa was greeted with a hug from Cubs owner Tom Ricketts. However, that …
