Cubs get good news on Morrow, Strop

The Chicago Cubs received good news on closer Brandon Morrow and reliever Pedro Strop, who have both been slowed this spring by injuries.

Suarez's 2-run homer rallies Reds to 6-3 win over Cubs

Eugenio Suarez hit a go-ahead homer off Jose Quintana in the fifth inning, and the Cincinnati Reds held on for their fifth straight victory Friday night, 6-3 over the Chicago Cubs.

Cubs' Hamels adjusts to veteran status, aims for fresh start

Coming off a pair of difficult seasons, Cole Hamels decided to make some major changes to his winter workouts.

Darvish wild, but not worried after spring debut for Cubs

Yu Darvish walked off the mound after a bunch of walks, yet wasn't worried. After a rocky first season for the Chicago Cubs full of injuries, he felt fine.

Tom Ricketts apologizes for distraction of father's emails

Chicago Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts apologized to the team's players and coaching staff at spring training on Monday for any distraction caused by offensive racist emails written by his father.

Cubs shortstop Addison Russell apologizes for 'hurt' he caused ex in domestic violence incidents

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell apologized Friday for the "hurt" and "pain" he caused his ex-wife but didn't detail what prompted a 40-game suspension under Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy.

Theo Epstein: Joe Ricketts emails don't reflect Cubs' values

Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein criticized emails from the patriarch of the family that owns the team and said Addison Russell won't play for Chicago again unless he meets the team's high expectations while completing his domestic violence suspension.

Reliever Brach, Cubs finalize $3M deal with Cubs

Brad Brach and the Chicago Cubs have finalized a one-year contract that guarantees the reliever $3 million and could be worth $8 million over two seasons.

AP sources: Mets-Nats or Cubs-Cards for London in 2020

Major League Baseball is considering one of two matchups for its 2020 series in London: New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals or Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals.

Racist emails by Cubs family patriarch rile Chicago mayor

The patriarch of the family behind the Chicago Cubs has apologized after an online media outlet published emails in which he took part in racist comments and conspiracy theories.

AP source: reliever Brach agrees to $4.35M deal with Cubs

A person familiar with the situation says free agent reliever Brad Brach and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a one-year contract that guarantees $4.35 million.

Suspended Russell, Cubs agree at $3.4M, $200,000 raise

Suspended shortstop Addison Russell and the Chicago Cubs agreed Friday to a $3.4 million, one-year contract, a relatively small $200,000 raise for a player whose relationship with the team appeared strained after a domestic violence suspension.

Cubs add Loretta, Tewksbury to coaching staff

The Chicago Cubs have hired former All-Star infielder Mark Loretta as their bench coach and pitcher Bob Tewksbury as mental skills coordinator.

Cubs sign injured Graveman to 1-year deal with 2020 option

The Chicago Cubs have signed injured right-hander Kendall Graveman to a one-year contract with an option for the 2020 season.

Daniel Descalso, Cubs agree to $5M, 2-year contract

Infielder Daniel Descalso and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a $5 million, two-year contract that includes a club option for 2021 and could be worth $8.25 million over three seasons.

Cubs' Morrow has elbow surgery, likely to start season late

CHICAGO (AP) - Closer Brandon Morrow likely will miss the start of the season for the Chicago Cubs following arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow last month.

Suspended shortstop Russell offered 2019 contract by Cubs

CHICAGO (AP) - The Cubs offered suspended shortstop Addison Russell a 2019 contract while maintaining Friday his future with the team is not certain.

Angels acquire infielder Tommy La Stella from Cubs

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - The Los Angeles Angels acquired infielder Tommy La Stella from the Chicago Cubs on Thursday for $100,000 or a player to be named.

Hickey leaving Cubs after 1 season as pitching coach

CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Cubs will have different hitting and pitching coaches for the second straight season after they announced Jim Hickey's departure Tuesday.