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Racist emails by Cubs family patriarch rile Chicago mayor

February 5, 2019 10:44pm CST

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.

No word on Machado, Harper as White Sox begin fan convention

January 25, 2019 7:39pm CST

White Sox general manager Rick Hahn jumped right on the elephant in the room. Well, the elephant that was noticeably missing from the room.

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

January 24, 2019 4:09pm CST

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.

Russell getting "conditional second chance" with Cubs

January 18, 2019 9:06pm CST

Addison Russell's future with the Chicago Cubs is a tentative proposition.

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

January 11, 2019 8:17pm CST

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.

Outfielder Jon Jay, White Sox finalize $4M, 1-year contract

January 10, 2019 7:35pm CST

Jon Jay sees the rebuilding Chicago White Sox poised for big things with promising young players. He's looking forward to being a part of it.

White Sox, All-Star Herrera finalize $18M, 2-year contract

January 9, 2019 5:09pm CST

Kelvin Herrera helped the Kansas City Royals build to a World Series championship. He sees similar potential with the Chicago White Sox.

Cubs add Loretta, Tewksbury to coaching staff

January 2, 2019 5:37pm CST

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

December 23, 2018 5:08pm CST

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

McCann finalizes $2.5 million, 1-year deal with White Sox

December 19, 2018 8:41pm CST

Catcher James McCann and the Chicago White Sox have finalized a $2.5 million, one-year contract.

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

December 18, 2018 4:05pm CST

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.

AP source: McCann agrees to 1-year contract with White Sox

December 14, 2018 3:43pm CST

CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago White Sox answered one of their offseason questions on Friday, agreeing to a $2.5 million, one-year contract with catcher James McCann.

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

December 6, 2018 7:47pm CST

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

November 30, 2018 9:09pm CST

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

White Sox acquire Colome from payroll-shedding Mariners

November 30, 2018 5:34pm CST

CHICAGO (AP) - Reliever Alex Colome was acquired by the Chicago White Sox from the payroll-shedding Seattle Mariners on Friday for catcher Omar Narvaez.

Angels acquire infielder Tommy La Stella from Cubs

November 29, 2018 8:53pm CST

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

November 20, 2018 9:11pm CST

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.