Cubs raising pay for minor leaguers this season

The Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants are pushing ahead with pay raises for minor league players this season, days after Major League Baseball mandated salary bumps beginning in 2021.

Cubs' Ricketts not convinced spending more would boost team

Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts isn't convinced bringing in more high-priced free agents during the offseason would have boosted Chicago.

Báez says Cubs lacked proper preparation last season

The two-time All-Star said Sunday at spring training that he and the Cubs were lacking last year when it came to their pregame routines and work ethic.

Cubs 3B Bryant: No hard feelings on losing grievance

Chicago Cubs star Kris Bryant realized all along his service-time grievance against the team would be tough to win, and he still believes how he handled himself might help players in the future.

Schwarber, Heyward, Rizzo among Cubs early arrivals at spring training

Kyle Schwarber was among the position players who reported early to spring training after the Chicago Cubs missed the playoffs for the first time since 2014.

Epstein claims `no hard feelings' between Cubs, Bryant

Theo Epstein claims there are "no hard feelings on either side" in the relationship between the Chicago Cubs and Kris Bryant.

Cubs invite former closer Brandon Morrow to spring training

The Cubs announced former closer Brandon Morrow's minor league contract on Wednesday and said he will report to big league spring training.

Cubs reach deals with RHP Jeffress, OF Souza

The Cubs are taking two more low-risk fliers on a pair of players hoping to rebound from injuries, reaching one-year deals with reliever Jeremy Jeffress and outfielder Steven Souza Jr.

Reds, Nick Castellanos agree to $64M, 4-year deal

Free agent outfielder Nick Castellanos signed a $64 million, four-year deal Monday with the Reds, Cincinnati's latest big-money move to emerge from years of losing.

Cubs acquire reliever Travis Lakins from Red Sox

The Chicago Cubs acquired reliever Travis Lakins from the Boston Red Sox for a player to be named or cash on Tuesday.

Theo Epstein says he's as frustrated as some Cubs fans are

Theo Epstein says he knows how frustrated Chicago Cubs fans are, since he is feeling frustrated himself.

Cubs keeping options open with season on the horizon

When it comes to Kris Bryant, or any other Chicago Cubs star on the precipice of free agency, president of baseball operations Theo Epstein is hoping for the best.

Dodgers acquire INF Clayton Daniel from Cubs for RHP Casey Sadler

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired infielder Clayton Daniel from the Chicago Cubs on Friday in exchange for right-hander Casey Sadler.

Athletics acquire infielder/outfielder Tony Kemp from Cubs

Tony Kemp, a left-handed-hitting infielder and outfielder, was acquired by the Oakland Athletics from the Chicago Cubs on Monday for minor league infielder Alfonso Rivas.