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The Chicago Cubs claimed pitcher Julian Merryweather off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday.

A 12-year-old boy who is battling cancer sent a heartfelt video message to White Sox closer Liam Hendriks this week.

The Chicago White Sox agreed to contracts with seven international free agents on Monday, including pitching prospect Luis Reyes and infielder Juan Uribe Jr.

Trey Mancini and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a two-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal.

"I'm 63 years old and things are still happening," Ryne Sandberg said. "Something like this is a pretty cool thing, like the Hall of Fame. To be part of a structure, to be part of Wrigley Field, that means so much to me because Wrigley Field was always my friend and so friendly to me."

The athletic Hoerner is returning to second base after Swanson finalized a $177 million, seven-year contract with Chicago last month. Hoerner and Swanson should give the Cubs one of the majors’ best double-play combinations.

Left-hander Drew Smyly could earn up to $41.5 million over three years from his contract with the Chicago Cubs if he pitches 150 innings annually, and catcher Tucker Barnhart could raise earnings to $9.5 million under his two-year contract if he becomes a regular starter.

Coca-Cola will be the official fan refreshment of the Chicago Cubs, the team announced on Tuesday.

"Hearing the word 'Cancer' came as a shock to my wife and I, as it does to millions of families each year," Liam Hendriks wrote. "However, I am resolved to embrace the fight and overcome this new challenge with the same determination I have used when facing other obstacles in my life."

Eric Hosmer agreed to a $720,000, one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, giving the team another option at first base and designated hitter.

All-Star outfielder Andrew Benintendi and the Chicago White Sox finalized a $75 million, five-year contract on Tuesday.

Drew Smyly is staying with the Chicago Cubs, agreeing to a $19 million, two-year contract.

The Chicago Cubs bolstered their defense again on Thursday, agreeing to a $6.5 million contract with Gold Glove-winning catcher Tucker Barnhart.

Growing up in Georgia, Dansby Swanson used to go over to his grandfather’s house right after school. He would barge in and ask Herb Swanson to hit him some grounders.

Cody Bellinger is looking forward to a fresh start with the Chicago Cubs and showing he can again be a productive hitter.

The Chicago Cubs and right-hander Jameson Taillon have finalized a four-year contract worth roughly $68 million.

Chicago went 74-88 this year and finished third in the NL Central. It was its second straight losing season, but it went 40-31 in its last 71 games. 

All-Star outfielder Andrew Benintendi and the Chicago White Sox agreed to a $75 million, five-year contract, a person familiar with the situation said Friday.

The Cubs added bullpen help, agreeing to a $2.8 million, one-year contract with veteran right-hander Brad Boxberger.