Cubs, Simmons agree to $4 million, 1-year deal: AP source

The Chicago Cubs agreed to a $4 million, one-year contract with slick-fielding shortstop Andrelton Simmons, a person familiar with the situation said Friday.

Chicago Cubs reach contract agreement with manager David Ross

The Chicago Cubs announced Friday that the organization has agreed to terms with manager David Ross on a contract extension through the 2024 season with a club option for 2025.

How the baseball season push back is impacting local Chicago businesses
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With the start of the baseball season being pushed back yet again, many Chicago businesses are effected. Roseanne Tellez visited Wrigleyville to talk to business owners.

MLB lockout talks resume in Florida as season openers threatened

The lockout enters its 82nd day Monday as negotiations resume in Florida. MLB on Friday canceled spring training games from Feb. 26 through March 4.

MLB Lockout: Spring training camps on hold as labor negotiations continue

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says spring training remains on hold because of a management lockout and his goal is to reach a labor contract that allows opening day as scheduled on March 31.

Cubs remove statues of Billy Williams and Ron Santo from Wrigley, put them in 'temporary storage'

The Cubs said that the statues of Billy Williams and Ron Santo, which were at the corner of Sheffield and Addison, are being put in temporary storage. The statues will be kept in Comstock Park, Michigan.

Former Cubs pitcher Jon Lester announces retirement

Jon Lester, a durable left-hander who won three World Series titles during 16 years in the majors, has announced his retirement.

Sports betting at Chicago stadiums gets OK from City Council committee

After furious lobbying behind the scenes and a clash of the titans in public, a joint City Council committee agreed Monday to lift the Chicago ban on sports betting to allow sportsbooks in and around five stadiums.

MLB owners lock out players, 1st work stoppage since 1995

Major League Baseball plunged into its first work stoppage in a quarter-century when the sport's collective bargaining agreement expired Wednesday night and owners immediately locked out players in a move that threatens spring training and opening day.

Chicago Cubs give Stroman $71M, 3-year deal to improve rotation

Marcus Stroman rushed to the airport and caught a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago as soon as he got the word from his agent.

Chicago Cubs, Yan Gomes finalize $13 million, 2-year contract

The Chicago Cubs and catcher Yan Gomes finalized a $13 million, two-year contract on Wednesday that includes a club option for 2024.

Cubs acquire outfielder Harold Ramirez from Cleveland

The Chicago Cubs acquired outfielder Harold Ramirez from the Cleveland Guardians for cash on Monday.

Chicago Cubs hire Greg Brown as hitting coach

The Chicago Cubs have hired Greg Brown as their hitting coach, the team announced Tuesday night.

Cubs, White Sox cancel fan conventions due to COVID-19 concerns

Chicago's major league ballclubs called off their 2022 fan conventions over the weekend due to concerns about large indoor gatherings during the pandemic.

Chicago Cubs claim LHP Wade Miley off waivers from Reds

The Chicago Cubs claimed left-handed pitcher Wade Miley off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds Thursday. 

Cubs hire Astros executive as assistant general manager

The Chicago Cubs continued to reshape their front office on Monday, hiring Houston Astros executive Ehsan Bokhari as assistant general manager.

Cubs new general manager Carter Hawkins talks about team's future and how to develop pitchers

“The secret on developing pitchers is that there is no secret,” he said. “What the Indians were able to do really, really well was to take all the information that's available out there, and synthesize that into digestible information that the player could be on board with, the staff could be on board with.”