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Austin Romine, Cubs Finalize $1.5 Million, 1-Year Contract
The Cubs finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract with catcher Austin Romine on Saturday.
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Former Cubs Pitcher José Quintana Reportedly Reaches Deal With Angels
For the third time in two days, a former Chicago Cubs starting pitcher has found a new home, as José Quintana has reportedly inked a deal with the Los Angeles Angels. The report, from The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, indicates that Quintana will reunite with his former manager Joe Maddon out in Los Angeles, giving the Angels another weapon for...
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Mets Fire New GM After He Admits Sending Explicit Photos to Reporter While Working for Cubs in 2016
The New York Mets fired General Manager Jared Porter Tuesday morning, hours after a report surfaced that he had sent graphic, uninvited text messages and images to a female reporter in 2016 when he was working for the Chicago Cubs.
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Former Cubs Pitcher Tyler Chatwood Reportedly Reaches Deal With Blue Jays
Another former Chicago Cubs pitcher has found a new home, as Tyler Chatwood has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Toronto Blue Jays. The deal was first reported by Jon Heyman of MLB Network, and was confirmed by Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic: Chatwood’s reported deal is the second of the day for a former Cubs pitcher, as...
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Former Cubs Pitcher Jon Lester Reportedly Signs Contract With Nationals
Former Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester has reportedly agreed to a contract with the Washington Nationals, ending a six-year run in the Windy City. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Lester’s deal is for one year and has a mutual option for a second, and will be completed pending a physical: In 171 starts with the Cubs, Lester posted a...
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Former Cubs Slugger Kyle Schwarber Reportedly Reaches Deal With Nationals
Former Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber has reportedly found a new home, inking a one-year contract with the Washington Nationals. According to multiple reports, including from the Washington Post’s Jesse Dougherty and ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Schwarber has come to an agreement on a deal with the 2019 World Series champions after the Cubs opted not to extend him a...
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Cubs Make Yu Darvish Trade Official, Sending Him to Padres in Blockbuster Trade
Rumors have swirled throughout the offseason that the Chicago Cubs are trying to better set themselves up for the future, and the opening salvo was launched Tuesday as the team traded pitcher Yu Darvish and catcher Victor Caratini to the San Diego Padres for pitcher Zach Davies and a quartet of minor league prospects. The Cubs also sent cash considerations…
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Cubs Reportedly Trade Yu Darvish, Victor Caratini to Padres
Rumors have swirled throughout the offseason that the Chicago Cubs are trying to better set themselves up for the future, and the opening salvo was launched Monday as the team reportedly traded pitcher Yu Darvish and catcher Victor Caratini to the San Diego Padres for pitcher Zach Davies and a quartet of minor league prospects. According to multiple reports, including…
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MLB Trade Rumors: Padres Reportedly ‘Deep in Talks' for Cubs SP Yu Darvish
The Chicago Cubs are looking to make some serious changes to their roster for the 2021 season, and there’s at least one big name player who could be on the move, as the team is reportedly “deep in talks” to send pitcher Yu Darvish to the San Diego Padres. Multiple news outlets and reporters, including Dennis Lin, Sahadev Sharma and…
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Cubs Claim OF Phillip Ervin Off Waivers From Mariners
The Chicago Cubs have made a roster move Tuesday, claiming outfielder Phillip Ervin off of the waiver wire from the Seattle Mariners. Ervin drove in four runs and batted .149 in 74 at-bats with the Mariners and the Cincinnati Reds last season. In 237 career games, Ervin has 17 home runs and 68 RBI’s, with a career .247 batting average…
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Cubs' Ross Knew Changes Loomed, Not Shocked by Epstein Exit
David Ross knew changes in the front office were likely when he was hired to manage the Chicago Cubs prior to last season
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Cubs to Retain Minor League Affiliates in Iowa, South Bend for 2021, Team Announces
The Chicago Cubs have invited four of their minor league teams, including the Triple-A Iowa Cubs and Single-A South Bend Cubs, to remain with the club as affiliates in Major League Baseball’s new player development structure. The announcement was made Wednesday, as teams from around the league restructure their minor league farm systems ahead of the 2021 season. The Cubs…
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Longtime Cubs TV Announcer Kasper Joins White Sox Radio Team
Len Kasper, the Chicago Cubs’ longtime TV play-by-play announcer, is joining the radio booth of the crosstown White Sox
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Albert Almora, Kyle Schwarber Non-Tendered by Cubs
Changes are likely coming for the Chicago Cubs this offseason, and the first dominoes fell on Wednesday as the team announced it had non-tendered four players, including outfielders Albert Almora Jr. and Kyle Schwarber. The Cubs also announced that they had non-tendered infielder Jose Martinez and right-handed pitcher Ryan Tepera. The decision means that the four players will be eligible…
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Theo Epstein to Step Down as Cubs' President of Baseball Operations
Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein will step down from his role with the team later this week and leave the organization, the club announced Tuesday. Epstein, who guided the Cubs to the 2016 World Series championship and oversaw a massive overhaul in the team’s baseball operations department, will officially step down on Friday, the team said in…
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A Look Back at Theo Epstein's Time With the Chicago Cubs
Epstein signed with the Cubs prior to the 2012 season, and was the guiding force behind a massive rebuilding project for the team. Here’s a look back.
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Wrigley Field Designated as National Historic Landmark
Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, has been designated a National Historic Landmark by the Department of the Interior, according to a press release issued on Thursday.
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Cubs Pitcher Yu Darvish Finishes 2nd in Cy Young Award Voting as Trevor Bauer Takes Prize
Chicago Cubs pitcher Yu Darvish received three first-place votes and finished in second in National League Cy Young Award voting, with Cincinnati Reds hurler Trevor Bauer taking home the coveted prize Wednesday. Darvish, one of three finalists for the trophy, finished in second place for the second time in his career, as he was also the runner-up in the 2013…
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Cubs' Javier Báez, Anthony Rizzo Win Gold Gloves
After leading all teams in Gold Glove finalists, just two Cubs took home the awards Tuesday.
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Jon Lester Buys Cubs Fans Nearly $50k in Beer Over Weekend Going Away Party
We’re not going to check, but it’s gotta be a world record for Miller Lites purchased.