Cubs cut Addison Russell one year after domestic violence ban
“We decided to non-tender Addison Russell today simply because the role we expected him to play for the 2020 Cubs was inconsistent with how he would have been treated in the salary arbitration process,” Cubs executive Theo Epstein said in a statement.
James McCann, White Sox agree to $5.4 million, 1-year deal
All-Star catcher James McCann agreed to a $5.4 million, one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox on Monday, more than doubling his salary.
AP source: White Sox place Sanchez on outright waivers
A person familiar with the situation says the Chicago White Sox have placed Gold Glove second baseman Yolmer Sanchez on outright waivers.
White Sox ink Jose Abreu to 3-year, $50M deal
Abreu, 32, has spent his entire MLB career with the White Sox since he defected from Cuba in 2014.
All-Star catcher Yasmani Grandal, White Sox reach $73M, 4-year deal
Grandal will earn $18.25 million annually as part of the deal announced Thursday.
Cubs' Bryant, wife Jessica announce their first child
Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant and his wife Jessica announced Tuesday they're expecting their first child.
Abreu accepts $17.8M offer to stay with White Sox
Pitcher Jake Odorizzi accepted a $17.8 million qualifying offer to stay with the Minnesota Twins and first baseman José Abreu took the same amount to remain with the Chicago White Sox as general managers headed home Thursday following their four-day annual meeting.
Video shows how Houston Astros were allegedly stealing signs against White Sox
The Houston Astros were accused in a bombshell story Tuesday of running an elaborate scheme in 2017 that allowed them to steal an opposing catcher’s signs and relay information about when an off-speed pitch was coming.
White Sox hire Coolbaugh as assistant hitting coach
The Chicago White Sox have hired Scott Coolbaugh as their assistant hitting coach.
Cubs decline $5 million option on reliever David Phelps
The Cubs have declined their $5 million option on reliever David Phelps.
Cubs exercise Rizzo's $16.5M option, decline Morrow, Barnett
The Cubs have exercised a $16.5 million option for next season on first baseman Anthony Rizzo and declined options on right-handers Brandon Morrow, Tony Barnette and Kendall Graveman.
Cubs exercise Quintana $11.5M option, decline Holland
The Cubs exercised their $11.5 million option for 2020 on pitcher Jose Quintana on Saturday and declined their $6.5 million option on left-hander Derek Holland, which triggered a $500,000 buyout.
World Series champion Nationals to visit White House on Monday
The World Series champion Washington Nationals will visit the White House on Monday, according to the administration.
Joe Maddon insists breakup with Cubs was mutual: 'I didn't want to be back either'
Joe Maddon insisted on Wednesday that his breakup with the Chicago Cubs was mutual.
White Sox trade catcher Welington Castillo to Rangers
The Chicago White Sox have traded catcher Welington Castillo and an international signing bonus pool slot to the Texas Rangers for minor league infielder and outfielder Jonah McReynolds.
Washington Nationals become World Series champs for 1st time in franchise history, beating Houston Astros 6-2
The Washington Nationals made franchise history and earned their first World Series title by defeating the Houston Astros 6-2.
'RIP tonight is for you': Alex Bregman announces grandfather's death just ahead of Game 7
Just ahead of Game 7 of the World Series, Astros' third baseman has announced the death of his grandfather on his mother's side, Joe DeOliveira.
David Ross, Chicago Cubs eyeing return to playoffs and another title run
David Ross slipped on his old No. 3 jersey, as if it was 2016 all over again, though he and the Cubs insisted this is not about the past.
Astros executive apologizes over taunts in front of female reporters, MLB to conduct interviews
The assistant general manager of the Houston Astros apologized Tuesday for using "inappropriate language" after a Sports Illustrated report said he repeatedly yelled toward a group of female reporters about closer Roberto Osuna during a clubhouse celebration.
Javy Baez named cover athlete for 'MLB The Show 20'
Cubs All-Star shortstop Javy Baez will be on the cover of Playstation's "MLB The Show 20" video game.