Eric Sogard

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Báez will miss his second consecutive start with tightness in his lower back, the team announced prior to its game against the Cleveland Indians Tuesday. Báez, who is batting .255 with eight home runs and 25 RBI’s so far this season for the Cubs, was originally slated to play shortstop and bat third in Tuesday’s...

The Chicago Cubs are working to put the finishing touches on their Opening Day roster, and the team made a series of roster moves Sunday, including designating infielder Ildemaro Vargas for assignment. The Cubs also selected the contracts of infielders Matt Duffy and Eric Sogard, along with left-handed pitcher Rex Brothers, paving the way for all three to make the…

A person familiar with the situation says infielder Eric Sogard and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a minor league contract