Cubs decline $5 million option on reliever David Phelps
The Cubs have declined their $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.
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.
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.
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.
Joe Maddon insisted on Wednesday that his breakup with the Chicago Cubs was mutual.
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.
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.
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.
Cubs All-Star shortstop Javy Baez will be on the cover of Playstation's "MLB The Show 20" video game.
Chicago Cubs shake up player-development operation
The Chicago Cubs shook up their player-development operation, with Matt Dorey taking over as senior vice president of player development and directors of pitching and hitting being appointed.
The Chicago Cubs shook up their player-development operation, with Matt Dorey taking over as senior vice president of player development and directors of pitching and hitting being appointed.
Joe Maddon returns to LA Angels as new manager
Joe Maddon agreed to a three-year deal to become the Los Angeles Angels' manager on Wednesday, reuniting the World Series-winning former bench boss of the Chicago Cubs with the organization where he spent the first three decades of his baseball career.
Joe Maddon agreed to a three-year deal to become the Los Angeles Angels' manager on Wednesday, reuniting the World Series-winning former bench boss of the Chicago Cubs with the organization where he spent the first three decades of his baseball career.
Chicago Cubs to interview Kapler, Espada for manager's job
The Chicago Cubs say they plan to interview former Philadelphia manager Gabe Kapler and Houston bench coach Joe Espada this week about their managerial opening.
The Chicago Cubs say they plan to interview former Philadelphia manager Gabe Kapler and Houston bench coach Joe Espada this week about their managerial opening.
AP source: Joe Maddon to interview for Angels' manager job
Joe Maddon will interview for the Los Angeles Angels' managerial vacancy this week, a person familiar with the process told The Associated Press.
Joe Maddon will interview for the Los Angeles Angels' managerial vacancy this week, a person familiar with the process told The Associated Press.
Chicago Cubs plan to interview David Ross, Joe Girardi next week
Former Chicago Cubs catchers Joe Girardi and David Ross will speak with the team next week about its managerial opening.
Former Chicago Cubs catchers Joe Girardi and David Ross will speak with the team next week about its managerial opening.
Cubs coaches Loretta, Venable being considered for manager
Cubs coaches Mark Loretta and Will Venable are being considered for the team's managerial opening.
Cubs coaches Mark Loretta and Will Venable are being considered for the team's managerial opening.
David Ross on list of possible candidates for Cubs manager
CHICAGO (AP) - The field of candidates to be the next manager of the Chicago Cubs is beginning to take shape.
CHICAGO (AP) - The field of candidates to be the next manager of the Chicago Cubs is beginning to take shape.
CPR from Post-Dispatch journalist saves man in Cubs' dugout
A videographer who collapsed from a heart attack in the visiting dugout at Busch Stadium is alive, thanks in part to a St. Louis Post-Dispatch journalist.
A videographer who collapsed from a heart attack in the visiting dugout at Busch Stadium is alive, thanks in part to a St. Louis Post-Dispatch journalist.
Cardinals beat Cubs 9-0 in Maddon's last game with Chicago
The St. Louis Cardinals clinched the NL Central on the final day of the regular season, using Jack Flaherty's arm and Matt Carpenter's bat Sunday to win their first division title since 2015 with a 9-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
The St. Louis Cardinals clinched the NL Central on the final day of the regular season, using Jack Flaherty's arm and Matt Carpenter's bat Sunday to win their first division title since 2015 with a 9-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
Manager Joe Maddon won't be back with Cubs next season
From the moment Joe Maddon joined the Chicago Cubs, taking the reins in a Wrigleyville bar five years ago, he talked about winning.
From the moment Joe Maddon joined the Chicago Cubs, taking the reins in a Wrigleyville bar five years ago, he talked about winning.
Cardinals, streaking Edman set for matchup with Cubs
Chicago Cubs (84-77, third in the NL Central) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (90-71, first in the NL Central)
Chicago Cubs (84-77, third in the NL Central) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (90-71, first in the NL Central)
Cardinals lose to Cubs, NL Central race goes to final day
Adam Wainwright was itching to spray champagne in the Cardinals clubhouse Saturday night. It's been nearly four years since his last boozy bash, and after getting roughed up by the Cubs, he and his St. Louis teammates will have to wait at least one more night.
Adam Wainwright was itching to spray champagne in the Cardinals clubhouse Saturday night. It's been nearly four years since his last boozy bash, and after getting roughed up by the Cubs, he and his St. Louis teammates will have to wait at least one more night.
Benches clear after Hamels fastball clips Molina's arm
Cardinals star Yadier Molina shouted at Cubs left-hander Cole Hamels after being grazed by a fastball, leading the benches and bullpens to clear Saturday night.
Cardinals star Yadier Molina shouted at Cubs left-hander Cole Hamels after being grazed by a fastball, leading the benches and bullpens to clear Saturday night.
Cardinals look to end 3-game losing streak against Cubs
Chicago Cubs (83-77, third in the NL Central) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (90-70, first in the NL Central)
Chicago Cubs (83-77, third in the NL Central) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (90-70, first in the NL Central)