Cubs

Happ beats Cubs in arbitration; teams finish with 5-4 record

February 19, 2021 5:28pm CST

Outfielder Ian Happ defeated the Chicago Cubs in baseball’s final salary arbitration case this year on Friday and will get a raise from $624,000 to $4.1 million.

Cubs finalize 1-year contract with veteran reliever Workman

February 19, 2021 1:18pm CST

The Cubs finalized a $1 million, one-year contract with reliever Brandon Workman on Thursday.

Jake Arrieta back with Cubs, finalizes $6M, 1-year contract

February 17, 2021 4:05pm CST

Jake Arrieta won a Cy Young Award, threw two no-hitters and helped end a championship drought in his first go-around with the Chicago Cubs.

Cubs' Hoyer to discuss futures with Bryant, Baez, Rizzo

February 16, 2021 8:12pm CST

Jed Hoyer plans to chat with Kris Bryant about his future during spring training. Also on deck for the top baseball executive for the Chicago Cubs: similar discussions with Javier Báez and Anthony Rizzo.

AP source: Chicago Cubs, RHP Jake Arrieta agree to reunion

February 12, 2021 7:39pm CST

Jake Arrieta is returning to the Chicago Cubs, agreeing to a $6 million, one-year contract on Friday.

Cubs agree to to 1-year deal with OF Marisnick

February 11, 2021 11:36am CST

The Cubs added another outfielder, agreeing to a $1.5 million, one-year contract with Jake Marisnick, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press

Cubs' Hoyer: Wrigley Field must be place for women to thrive

February 8, 2021 5:04pm CST

The Cubs might conduct more thorough background checks when deciding hires in the wake of sexual harassment accusations against former director of pro scouting Jared Porter.

Cubs announce deals with OF Pederson, 2 pitchers

February 8, 2021 5:00pm CST

Joc Pederson joined the Chicago Cubs, finalizing a $7 million, one-year contract with the NL Central champions.

Chicago Cubs announce deals with OF Pederson, 2 pitchers

February 5, 2021 7:43pm CST

Joc Pederson joined the Chicago Cubs on Friday, finalizing a one-year contract with the NL Central champions.

Cubs claim INF Alcántara off waivers from Tigers

February 5, 2021 3:31pm CST

Infielder Sergio Alcántara was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs from the Detroit Tigers on Friday.

Cubs agree to deal with right-hander Trevor Williams

January 30, 2021 6:09pm CST

The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a one-year deal with Trevor Williams, who was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh.

RHP Kohl Stewart agrees to 1-year contract with Chicago Cubs

January 28, 2021 5:13pm CST

Right-hander Kohl Stewart agreed to a one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs on Thursday after he opted out of last season because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Lefty Jon Lester finalizes $5M, 1-year deal with Nationals

January 27, 2021 5:30pm CST

Jon Lester has been a part of three World Series champions and collected nearly 200 wins in the majors. He’s been a five-time All-Star and a Cy Young runner-up.

Austin Romine, Cubs finalize $1.5 million, 1-year contract

January 23, 2021 10:45am CST

The Cubs finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract with catcher Austin Romine on Saturday.

Cubs avoid arbitration with Bryant, Báez, Contreras

January 15, 2021 7:49pm CST

The Cubs avoided arbitration with three of their biggest stars, agreeing to one-year deals with third baseman Kris Bryant, shortstop Javier Báez and catcher Willson Contreras on Friday.

Kyle Schwarber, Washington Nationals agree to 1-year, $10M deal

January 9, 2021 5:18pm CST

Slugging outfielder Kyle Schwarber has agreed in principle to a one-year, $10 million contract with the Washington Nationals, according to a person familiar with the deal.