The Chicago Cubs made a trade on Tuesday afternoon, acquiring right-handed pitcher Travis Lakins from the Boston Red Sox. Lakins appeared in 16 games for the Red Sox last season, posting a 3.86 ERA in 23.1 innings of work. He struck out 18 batters and walked 10 in those appearances, according to a press release from the Cubs. In exchange,…

Theo Epstein understands the fans’ frustration. He feels it, too, at times. The Chicago Cubs went from 95 wins in 2018 to 84 last year, finished third in the NL Central behind St. Louis and Milwaukee and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2014. But when it comes to big moves this offseason, well, they have a new…

When it comes to Kris Bryant, or any other Chicago Cubs star on the precipice of free agency, president of baseball operations Theo Epstein is hoping for the best. He also is working on the alternative. That’s about all he can say at the moment. Keeping his cards close to his chest, perhaps more than ever before, Epstein said...

Optimistic Cubs fans headed to the team’s annual convention to meet their favorite players and build up excitement for next season. NBC 5’s Mike Berman reports.

As a sign-stealing scandal continues to rock the baseball world, Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo and manager David Ross say that they support what the league has done to discipline the teams involved. The scandal, which was first reported last fall, originated with the Houston Astros, as accusations that the team used a series of signals, including banging on…

In an offseason full of trade speculation and conjecture over contracts, Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo said the team is going into “cliché” mode and trying to only focus on the things they can control on the field. Speaking at the annual Cubs Caravan event on Thursday, Rizzo discussed trade rumors swirling around third baseman Kris Bryant, and said…

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo discusses the trade rumors swirling around teammate and friend Kris Bryant.

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross speaks about how excited he is to work with the team’s roster heading into the 2020 season.

The Chicago Cubs have announced their minor league managers and coordinators for the 2020 season.   Single-A: The short-season Eugene Emeralds will be managed by Lance Rymel, who is entering his fifth season in the Cubs’ organization. The South Bend Cubs will be managed by Buddy Bailey, who is entering his second year with the team. The minor-league Cubs are…

The Chicago White Sox have been on a spending spree this offseason, and they’ve their wallets again as they’ve signed reliever Steve Cishek to a contract. The deal was first reported earlier this month by ESPN’s Jeff Passan: The contract is a 1-year pact worth $6 million, with an option for a second year that could take the total...

The Chicago Cubs have sent utilityman Tony Kemp to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for a prospect on Monday, the team said. In exchange, the Cubs received minor league first baseman Alfonso Rivas. The 23-year-old was a fourth-round pick of the A’s in the 2018 MLB Draft out of Arizona. In 122 games last season between Single-A Stockton and Triple-A…

Third baseman Kris Bryant avoided arbitration with the Chicago Cubs, agreeing Friday to an $18.6 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. Bryant got a significant boost from the $12.9 million he earned last year. Chicago also agreed to…

A 2-year-old girl struck by a foul ball during a Houston Astros game at Minute Maid Park continues to receive anti-seizure medication seven months after suffering a brain injury that could leave her at risk of seizures for life, an attorney for her family said.

The attorney for a 2-year-old girl struck by a foul ball during a Houston Astros game at Minute Maid Park continues to receive anti-seizure medication seven months after suffering a brain injury that could leave her at risk of seizures for life. Richard Mithoff told the Houston Chronicle that the child’s brain injury is permanent and has left effects similar...

The Chicago White Sox have been on a spending spree this offseason, and they’ve apparently opened their wallets again as they’ve reportedly inked reliever Steve Cishek to a contract. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Sox and Cishek have agreed to a 1-year deal worth $6 million, with an option for a second year that could take the total...

Just one year after signing third baseman Nolan Arenado to a massive contract extension, the Colorado Rockies are reportedly looking into trading the slugger, and there could be a surprising team interested in his services. According to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, the Chicago Cubs are a “possible suitor” for Arenado if the Rockies end up deciding to move him....

Maddon’s Post, the Wrigleyville restaurant named for former Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon, has closed, according to the restaurant’s Facebook page. “To our family, friends and Chicago, we’ve enjoyed our run and we are grateful to all who walked through our doors to celebrate good times,” a note on the restaurant’s Facebook page read. Maddon and Chef Tony Mantuano...

Former Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon is now getting set for his first season at the helm of the Los Angeles Angels, but the skipper took out a full-page ad in Sunday’s Chicago Tribune to thank Cubs fans for their support during his five-year run in the Windy City. Maddon, who led the Cubs to the 2016 World Series championship…

Baseball season is still a long way away, but the Chicago Cubs are getting into the holiday spirit with a Christmas-themed song and animated short film.

In what seems like an annual tradition, trade rumors are once again swirling around Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber and the New York Yankees. According to a report from The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, the Yankees and Cubs are talking about a swap for the slugger, and although Rosenthal’s report indicates that the talks are just casual conversations at this...