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La Russa feels fortunate for chance to manage White Sox

February 17, 2021 10:14pm CST

Tony La Russa feels fortunate.

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

White Sox hire Narron as instructor on La Russa’s staff

February 10, 2021 2:35pm CST

Former Texas Rangers and Cincinnati Reds manager Jerry Narron was hired by the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday as a major league instructor on manager Tony La Russa’s staff.

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.

AP source: White Sox, C Lucroy agree to minor league deal

February 4, 2021 6:48pm CST

The White Sox agreed to a minor league contract with veteran catcher Jonathan Lucroy, giving them another option behind Yasmani Grandal.

White Sox finalize $3 million, 1-year deal with Rodón

February 1, 2021 6:33pm CST

The Chicago White Sox finalized a $3 million, one-year contract with pitcher Carlos Rodón on Monday.

Former MLB pitcher charged in connection with crash that killed two kids

January 30, 2021 6:41pm CST

Prosecutors say Scott Erickson was racing a friend, socialite Rebecca Grossman, when she smashed into 11-year-old Mark Iskander and his 8-year-old brother Jacob. The boys were in a marked crosswalk with their parents. Erickson is charged with misdemeanor reckless driving.

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.