The Colorado Rockies signed third baseman Kris Bryant to a seven-year, $187 million contract. This is a great deal for Colorado, who dealt Nolan Arenado to St. Louis in January last year. […]
Chicago Cubs owners to lead bid to buy Chelsea FC
The Ricketts family, who own the Chicago Cubs, have confirmed they are leading a group of investors which will make a bid for Chelsea by Friday’s deadline. The Ricketts released a statement […]
Javier Baez returns to the Cubs lineup Thursday
Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez is returning to the lineup Thursday night against the Atlanta Braves. Baez missed the last three games with hamstring tightness, but he’ll be back at shortstop tonight […]
Anthony Rizzo optimistic about extension with Chicago
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo said Friday that he’s optimistic regarding a contract extension with the team. Rizzo is on the the final year of his 7-year, $41 million contract he […]
Javier Baez removed from Friday’s game
Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez was removed from Friday’s game against Cleveland with a right forearm contusion. Baez was struck by a fastball from Cal Quantrill and was in some noticeable pain. […]
Jake Arrieta signs 1-year contract with the Cubs
The MLB Network reported that the Chicago Cubs have signed starting pitcher Jake Arrieta to a one-year contract. ESPN noted that the deal will be in the range of $6.5 – $7 […]
Jackie Bradley Jr. drawing interest from multiple teams
Free agent outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. is drawing interest from multiple teams this offseason. According to MLB.com, the Phillies, Cubs, and Blue Jays are interested in Bradley’s services. It was unclear if […]
Cubs give Jed Hoyer a 5-year extension
The Chicago Cubs signed President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer to a five-year extension. Hoyer has been with Chicago since 2011 and was promoted to president of baseball operations after Theo Epstein […]