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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Baseball fans thrilled to be back at spring training games in Arizona

All 30 teams in Major League Baseball are allowing fans at their spring training facilities in Arizona and Florida, though capacity will be severely limited. The Chicago Cubs are welcoming the most fans (3,630 per game).

White Sox, Cuban pitching prospect Vera agree to contract

The Chicago White Sox and Cuban pitching prospect Norge Vera have agreed to a minor league contract that includes a $1.5 million signing bonus.

Rizzo hopes to get long-term deal, remain with Cubs

Anthony Rizzo said Monday he is hopeful about signing a long-term deal with the club before his contract expires at the end of the season.

Happ beats Cubs in arbitration; teams finish with 5-4 record

Outfielder Ian Happ defeated the Chicago Cubs in baseball’s final salary arbitration case this year on Friday and will get a raise from $624,000 to $4.1 million.

Baseball card trading finds new life during pandemic
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Steve Wilson from Jim and Steve's Sportscards talks about the increase in baseball card trading since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jake Arrieta back with Cubs, finalizes $6M, 1-year contract

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

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

 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

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

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

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.