Cubs, White Sox fans excited as teams begin workouts for shortened season
Chicago's summer without baseball is coming to an end. Both the Cubs and White Sox held their first official workouts Friday in anticipation of a 60-game season scheduled to start later this month.
Chicago's summer without baseball is coming to an end. Both the Cubs and White Sox held their first official workouts Friday in anticipation of a 60-game season scheduled to start later this month.
Cubs get back to work as workouts resume in baseball
The Cubs were back on the field Friday, resuming workouts for the first time since Major League Baseball shut down camps in March.
The Cubs were back on the field Friday, resuming workouts for the first time since Major League Baseball shut down camps in March.
Cubs’ Quintana cuts thumb washing dishes, undergoes surgery
Already concerned about the depth of their rotation, the Chicago Cubs will have to get by for at least a little while without one starter because of a freak injury.
Already concerned about the depth of their rotation, the Chicago Cubs will have to get by for at least a little while without one starter because of a freak injury.
Cubs say it hasn't been decided if rooftops along Waveland, Sheffield will open
Across the country, some bars are getting ready for a flood of baseball fans, since their locations might be the only way to see a game in person this season. In Chicago, the Cubs said that it hasn't been decided yet whether the rooftops along Waveland and Sheffield will be open.
Across the country, some bars are getting ready for a flood of baseball fans, since their locations might be the only way to see a game in person this season. In Chicago, the Cubs said that it hasn't been decided yet whether the rooftops along Waveland and Sheffield will be open.
Chicago Cubs announce deals with 3 draft picks
The Chicago Cubs finalized minor league deals with three more draft picks on Thursday, including second-round selection Burl Carraway.
The Chicago Cubs finalized minor league deals with three more draft picks on Thursday, including second-round selection Burl Carraway.
Baseball's back: MLB sets 60-game season, opens July 23 or 24
Major League Baseball issued a 60-game schedule Tuesday night that will start July 23 or 24 in empty ballparks as the sport tries to push ahead amid the coronavirus following months of acrimony.
Major League Baseball issued a 60-game schedule Tuesday night that will start July 23 or 24 in empty ballparks as the sport tries to push ahead amid the coronavirus following months of acrimony.
Chicago Cubs agree to deal with 1st-round draft pick Ed Howard
The Chicago Cubs have signed first-round draft pick Ed Howard to a minor league contract that includes a $3,745,500 bonus.
The Chicago Cubs have signed first-round draft pick Ed Howard to a minor league contract that includes a $3,745,500 bonus.
MLB plans 60-game slate, shortest since 1878 as union balks
Major League Baseball plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its shortest season since 1878 after the players' association rejected a negotiated deal of the same length, putting the sport on track for a combative and possibly unhappy return to the field amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Major League Baseball plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its shortest season since 1878 after the players' association rejected a negotiated deal of the same length, putting the sport on track for a combative and possibly unhappy return to the field amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Former Cubs shortstop Addison Russell signs one-year deal with Korean Baseball
Former Chicago Cubs All-Star shortstop Addison Russell, who was suspended for violating MLB's domestic violence policy, is trying to rebuild his career abroad with a one-year, $530,000 contract with the Kiwoom Heroes of the Korean Baseball Organization.
Former Chicago Cubs All-Star shortstop Addison Russell, who was suspended for violating MLB's domestic violence policy, is trying to rebuild his career abroad with a one-year, $530,000 contract with the Kiwoom Heroes of the Korean Baseball Organization.
Sammy Sosa at peace with not making Hall of Fame even after 1998 home-run chase
Sammy Sosa said during the ESPN documentary “Long Gone Summer” he was at peace with not making the Baseball Hall of Fame despite finishing his career with more than 600 home runs.
Sammy Sosa said during the ESPN documentary “Long Gone Summer” he was at peace with not making the Baseball Hall of Fame despite finishing his career with more than 600 home runs.
Playing for free, salary drop, 2022 lockout possible for Major League Baseball
Some players might have to play for free, and all of baseball could be bracing for a spring training lockout and shortened 2022 season after the coronavirus pandemic heightened the likelihood of the sport's first work stoppage since 1994-95.
Some players might have to play for free, and all of baseball could be bracing for a spring training lockout and shortened 2022 season after the coronavirus pandemic heightened the likelihood of the sport's first work stoppage since 1994-95.
Baseball players: MLB talks futile, owners should order return to work, which will likely cause legal battle
Baseball players have told Major League Baseball that more talks are futile, and that owners should just order a return to work. That will likely lead to a legal battle.
Baseball players have told Major League Baseball that more talks are futile, and that owners should just order a return to work. That will likely lead to a legal battle.
Chicago Cubs take local star Ed Howard with 1st-round draft pick
The Chicago Cubs selected hometown shortstop Ed Howard in the first round of the Major League Baseball amateur draft on Wednesday night.
The Chicago Cubs selected hometown shortstop Ed Howard in the first round of the Major League Baseball amateur draft on Wednesday night.
Cubs planning to create diversity committee, Epstein says
The Chicago Cubs are creating a diversity committee to help improve the organization’s standards and practices.
The Chicago Cubs are creating a diversity committee to help improve the organization’s standards and practices.
Chicago Cubs institute pay cuts, Pirates announce furloughs
The Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates are trimming payroll while they await word on the fate of the Major League Baseball season.
The Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates are trimming payroll while they await word on the fate of the Major League Baseball season.
Former Chicago Cubs general manager Saltwell dies
Eldred “Salty” Saltwell, who worked in a variety of roles including general manager and vice president over 30 years with the Chicago Cubs, has died, the team said Tuesday. He was 96.
Eldred “Salty” Saltwell, who worked in a variety of roles including general manager and vice president over 30 years with the Chicago Cubs, has died, the team said Tuesday. He was 96.
Woman hit in face by ball at Wrigley sues Cubs, MLB
A woman who was struck in the face by a foul ball during a Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field two years ago has filed a lawsuit against the team and Major League Baseball.
A woman who was struck in the face by a foul ball during a Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field two years ago has filed a lawsuit against the team and Major League Baseball.
Cubs foursome sharing house, experiences awaiting start of baseball season
When the coronavirus pandemic stopped spring training last month, Ian Happ offered Nico Hoerner, Zack Short and Dakota Mekkes a place to stay if they wanted to remain in Arizona.
When the coronavirus pandemic stopped spring training last month, Ian Happ offered Nico Hoerner, Zack Short and Dakota Mekkes a place to stay if they wanted to remain in Arizona.
Former Cubs manager Jim Frey dies at age 88
Jim Frey, who managed the Kansas City Royals to the 1980 AL pennant and the Chicago Cubs to within one win of the 1984 World Series, has died. He was 88.
Jim Frey, who managed the Kansas City Royals to the 1980 AL pennant and the Chicago Cubs to within one win of the 1984 World Series, has died. He was 88.
Glenn Beckert, four-time All-Star Cubs baseman, dies at 79
Four-time All-Star Cubs second baseman Glenn Beckert has died at age 79.
Four-time All-Star Cubs second baseman Glenn Beckert has died at age 79.