Hendricks, Cubs agree to deal adding $55.5M from 2020 to '23

Kyle Hendricks' focus is on the season, among the reasons the Cubs didn't hesitate to give the right-handed pitcher a new deal.

Cubs' Hamels gets hole-in-one, home run

Chicago Cubs pitcher Cole Hamels has had a fun few days of firsts. Over the weekend, he recorded his first hole-in-one on a golf course, and on Monday night he hit a home run in his final spring training tuneup.

Cubs cut LHP Brian Duensing

The Chicago Cubs have designated reliever Brian Duensing for assignment.

Cubs option Happ to minor leagues

The Chicago Cubs have optioned versatile youngster Ian Happ to the minor leagues.

Jimenez: Playing for White Sox 'a dream'

The Chicago White Sox think Eloy Jimenez is going to be a big-time slugger.

Eloy Jimenez, White Sox finalize $43M, 6-year contract

Highly regarded outfield prospect Eloy Jimenez and the Chicago White Sox have finalized a $43 million, six-year contract, a deal nearly double the amount of the previous high for a player under club control yet to make his major league debut.

AP source: White Sox near $43M, 6-year deal with Jimenez

The Chicago White Sox are nearing a $43 million, six-year contract with highly regarded outfield prospect Eloy Jimenez, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

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.

A season from free agency, Abreu hopes to win with White Sox

In his last season before becoming eligible for free agency, Jose Abreu thinks the Chicago White Sox can transform into a winning team.

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.

White Sox still waiting for Manny Machado

The Chicago White Sox opened spring training still waiting for Manny Machado.

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.