Cubs agree to 1-year deal with backup catcher Wolters
The Chicago Cubs agreed to a one-year deal with catcher Tony Wolters that pays $800,000 while in the major leagues and $150,000 while in the minors, and they designated right-hander James Norwood for assignment on Wednesday.
The Chicago Cubs agreed to a one-year deal with catcher Tony Wolters that pays $800,000 while in the major leagues and $150,000 while in the minors, and they designated right-hander James Norwood for assignment on Wednesday.
Cleveland Indians not allowing headdresses, painted faces at games
The Cleveland Indians said they will not permit fans inside Progressive Field wearing Native American headdresses or face paint during the 2021 season.
The Cleveland Indians said they will not permit fans inside Progressive Field wearing Native American headdresses or face paint during the 2021 season.
Chicago warns Cubs, Sox ballparks may close to fans if virus numbers climb
City officials warned that they may again shut both ballparks to fans if number of COVID-19 cases keep climbing.
City officials warned that they may again shut both ballparks to fans if number of COVID-19 cases keep climbing.
White Sox slugger Eloy Jiménez has surgery for torn pectoral
Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jiménez was having surgery Tuesday to repair a ruptured left pectoral tendon, and general manager Rick Hahn said the slugger still is expected to miss five to six months.
Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jiménez was having surgery Tuesday to repair a ruptured left pectoral tendon, and general manager Rick Hahn said the slugger still is expected to miss five to six months.
MLB to relax virus protocols when 85% on field vaccinated
Card games, car pools and eating at restaurants may be back in the major leagues later this season. Trips to church and sponsor events may return, too.
Card games, car pools and eating at restaurants may be back in the major leagues later this season. Trips to church and sponsor events may return, too.
Anthony Rizzo cuts off talks with Cubs as free agency looms
Anthony Rizzo is cutting off talks with the Chicago Cubs on a new contract and is prepared to play the season as free agency looms after the World Series.
Anthony Rizzo is cutting off talks with the Chicago Cubs on a new contract and is prepared to play the season as free agency looms after the World Series.
Cubs option infielder Nico Hoerner to Triple-A Iowa
The Chicago Cubs optioned infielder Nico Hoerner and reliever Brad Wieck to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday.
The Chicago Cubs optioned infielder Nico Hoerner and reliever Brad Wieck to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday.
Cubs fans can expect a different experience Opening Day due to COVID
There is just a week until Opening Day at Wrigley Field, and fans should expect some changes.
There is just a week until Opening Day at Wrigley Field, and fans should expect some changes.
White Sox LF Eloy Jiménez departs with shoulder discomfort
Chicago White Sox left fielder Eloy Jiménez hurt his left shoulder when he tried to make a leaping grab at the wall on Sean Murphy’s solo homer for Oakland in the second inning of their exhibition game on Wednesday.
Chicago White Sox left fielder Eloy Jiménez hurt his left shoulder when he tried to make a leaping grab at the wall on Sean Murphy’s solo homer for Oakland in the second inning of their exhibition game on Wednesday.
RHP Kyle Hendricks to start on opening day for Chicago Cubs
Cubs manager David Ross announced Tuesday that Kyle Hendricks will get the ball when Chicago begins the season against Pittsburgh on April 1 at Wrigley Field.
Cubs manager David Ross announced Tuesday that Kyle Hendricks will get the ball when Chicago begins the season against Pittsburgh on April 1 at Wrigley Field.
Minor league Cubs player arrested over drugs in Colorado
A minor league baseball player is facing drug charges after police in Colorado found 21 pounds of methamphetamine and 1.2 pounds of oxycodone pills in his Chicago Cubs duffel bag.
A minor league baseball player is facing drug charges after police in Colorado found 21 pounds of methamphetamine and 1.2 pounds of oxycodone pills in his Chicago Cubs duffel bag.
White Sox OF Robert looking to build on impressive debut
The hype arrived before Luis Robert made it to the major leagues, and he showed why during an impressive debut with the Chicago White Sox.
The hype arrived before Luis Robert made it to the major leagues, and he showed why during an impressive debut with the Chicago White Sox.
Court: Lawsuit against MLB over foul ball injury at Wrigley Field can proceed
An Illinois appellate court ruled Tuesday a woman struck by a foul ball at Wrigley Field can move ahead with a lawsuit she filed against Major League Baseball.
An Illinois appellate court ruled Tuesday a woman struck by a foul ball at Wrigley Field can move ahead with a lawsuit she filed against Major League Baseball.
'I hit a brick wall': Sluggishness led to surgery for Jon Lester
Jon Lester has been playing catch on flat ground and soon should be able to throw off a mound to work his way into form.
Jon Lester has been playing catch on flat ground and soon should be able to throw off a mound to work his way into form.
White Sox 2B Madrigal progressing in his return from surgery
Healthy again after shoulder surgery, Nick Madrigal is looking to build on his impressive debut with the White Sox last summer.
Healthy again after shoulder surgery, Nick Madrigal is looking to build on his impressive debut with the White Sox last summer.
Cubs, White Sox ballparks to host fans at 20% capacity for Opening Day
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Monday that both of Chicago's major league baseball teams will be allowed fill their ballparks up to 20 percent capacity when the season opens next month.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Monday that both of Chicago's major league baseball teams will be allowed fill their ballparks up to 20 percent capacity when the season opens next month.
Pirates acquire RHP Underwood in trade with Cubs
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired right-hander Duane Underwood Jr. in a trade with the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired right-hander Duane Underwood Jr. in a trade with the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.
Pedro Strop back in Cubs camp after COVID-19 issue
Chicago Cubs reliever Pedro Strop has returned to training camp after he was kept away for a couple days for violating baseball’s COVID-19 protocols.
Chicago Cubs reliever Pedro Strop has returned to training camp after he was kept away for a couple days for violating baseball’s COVID-19 protocols.
Cubs, infielder Sogard agree to minor league deal
Infielder Eric Sogard and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a minor league contract, a person familiar with the situation said on Wednesday.
Infielder Eric Sogard and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a minor league contract, a person familiar with the situation said on Wednesday.
Cubs finalize $800,000 deal with reliever Ryan Tepera
The Cubs finalized an $800,000, one-year contract with reliever Ryan Tepera on Tuesday, a deal that allows him to earn up to $1.75 million, and opened a roster spot by designating right-hander Duane Underwood Jr. for assignment.
The Cubs finalized an $800,000, one-year contract with reliever Ryan Tepera on Tuesday, a deal that allows him to earn up to $1.75 million, and opened a roster spot by designating right-hander Duane Underwood Jr. for assignment.