Former White Sox Ken Griffey Jr. elected to Hall of Fame

Former Chicago White Sox outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. has been elected today to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America.

Starlin Castro thanks Cubs fans in heartfelt letter

CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - The Chicago Cubs have previously announced that Starlin Castro will not return to the team next season. 

White Sox claim Jerry Sands off waivers from Indians

Outfielder Jerry Sands has been claimed by the Chicago White Sox off waivers from the Cleveland Indians.

Cubs claim left-hander Olmos, release infielder Ryan

The Cubs have claimed left-handed pitcher Edgar Olmos off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles and released recently acquired infielder Brendan Ryan.

Reliever Nate Jones gets $8M, 3-year deal from White Sox

Reliever Nate Jones and the Chicago White Sox have agreed to a complicated $8 million, three-year contract, a deal that could increase to $22.55 million over six seasons if his elbow stays healthy and three options are exercised.

Cubs hire former C Baker as baseball operations assistant

The Chicago Cubs have hired former major league catcher John Baker as a baseball operations assistant.

Frazier goes from Reds to White Sox in 3-team, 7-player deal

All-Star third baseman Todd Frazier was dealt from the Cincinnati Reds to the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday as part of a three-team, seven-player trade that also included the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Cuban baseball defectors teach youth amid warming with US

A group of Cuban-born baseball stars once disdained by the island's government for defecting to the United States taught their craft to some of the island's youngest players on Wednesday as part of a triumphant return to Cuba.

After $184M deal with Cubs, Heyward wants to make history

The Chicago Cubs finalized their $184 million, eight-year contract with free agent outfielder Jason Heyward on Tuesday, adding a three-time Gold Glove winner in their continuing makeover to build a World Series contender.

Triumphant return for Cuban baseball defectors Puig, Abreu

A lineup of Cuban baseball stars, including some of the most famous defectors in recent memory, made a triumphant return Tuesday as part of the first Major League Baseball trip to the island since 1999.

Cahill and Cubs finalize $4.25 million, 1-year contract

The Chicago Cubs and pitcher Trevor Cahill agreed to a $4.25 million, one-year contract on Monday.

MLB stars Bryce Harper, Kris Bryant to be honored

Two of Major League Baseball's hottest stars are coming home to Las Vegas for a special ceremony.

Source: Cubs, Heyward agree to $184M, 8-year contract

Free agent outfielder Jason Heyward and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a $184 million, eight-year contract, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.

A's trade 3B Lawrie to White Sox for 2 minor league pitchers

The Athletics have traded third baseman Brett Lawrie, as the club had been expected to try to do during baseball's winter meetings, sending him to the Chicago White Sox for right-hander J.B. Wendelken and minor league left-hander Zack Erwin.

Yankees get Starlin Castro from Cubs for Adam Warren

The New York Yankees have acquired infielder Starlin Castro from the Chicago Cubs for pitcher Adam Warren and a player to be named.

Samardzija agrees to $90 million, 5-year deal with Giants

The San Francisco Giants landed a top-tier starter to complement ace Madison Bumgarner, agreeing with free agent Jeff Samardzija on a $90 million, five-year contract Saturday a day after losing out on Zack Greinke.

Cubs agree to $1.42 million deal with Rex Brothers

CHICAGO (AP) -- The Cubs have agreed to a $1.42 million, one-year contract with recently acquired reliever Rex Brothers.