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.

Racist emails by Cubs family patriarch rile Chicago mayor

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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