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.

White Sox acquire RHP Kahnle from Rockies for minor leaguer

The Chicago White Sox have acquired right-hander Tommy Kahnle from the Colorado Rockies for minor league pitcher Yency Almonte.

White Sox hire Rowand as minor-league instructor

The Chicago White Sox have hired 2005 championship team center fielder Aaron Rowand as minor-league outfield and base-running instructor.

Cubs acquire RHP Patton from Rangers for Delarosa

The Chicago Cubs acquired right-handed pitcher Spencer Patton from the Texas Rangers on Friday for minor league infielder Frandy Delarosa.

Cubs claim lefty Leathersich off waivers from Mets

The Chicago Cubs have claimed left-handed pitcher Jack Leathersich off waivers from the New York Mets.

Arrieta wins NL Cy Young Award; Keuchel takes AL honor

Jake Arrieta of the Chicago Cubs aced out Dodgers stars Zack Greinke and Clayton Kershaw for the NL Cy Young Award while Houston lefty Dallas Keuchel won the AL honor Wednesday.

White Sox agree to minor league deal with Hairston

CHICAGO (AP) — The White Sox and veteran outfielder Scott Hairston have agreed to a minor league contract. Hairston has not played in the major leagues since 2014, when he hit .208 in 61 games for the Washington Nationals. He is a career .242 hitter with 106 homers and 313 RBIs over 11 seasons with Arizona, San Diego, Oakland, the New York Mets, Chicago Cubs and Nationals. The White Sox confirmed the move on Wednesday.

Cubs' Maddon, Texas' Banister selected Managers of the Year

Joe Maddon has won his third Manager of the Year award, earning his first in the NL after guiding the Chicago Cubs to their first postseason berth since 2008.

Cubs' Bryant unanimous pick as NL Rookie of the Year

Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant was a unanimous pick as NL Rookie of the Year after helping Chicago return to the playoffs for the first time since 2008.

Renteria: No ill will toward Cubs for awkward firing

New Chicago White Sox bench coach Rick Renteria insists he has no ill will toward the Cubs for his awkward firing as their manager last fall.

Baseball writers announce finalists for major awards

Washington Nationals slugger Bryce Harper is one of three finalists for the NL MVP award from teams that failed to make the playoffs.

White Sox hire Renteria as bench coach

The Chicago White Sox have hired former Cubs manager Rick Renteria as their bench coach.

Cubs extend qualifying offer to OF Dexter Fowler

The Chicago Cubs have extended a $15.8 million qualifying offer to center fielder Dexter Fowler.

White Sox extend 1-year qualifying offer to Samardzija

The Chicago White Sox extended a $15.8 million qualifying offer to right-hander Jeff Samardzija.

Cubs unveil logo celebrating century at Wrigley

The Cubs will have a patch on their home uniforms next year to celebrate the team's century of play at Wrigley Field.