Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman delivers during the first inning of a baseball game … [+] against the Boston Red Sox, Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa...
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San Diego Contract Extension Keeps Yu Darvish In Padres Livery For Six More Seasons
A San Diego Padres contract extension thrills five-time All-Star Yu Darvish. (Photo by Matt … [+] Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images) Getty Images With less than a week to go before pitchers a...
The Chicago Cubs Have Had The Most Underrated Offseason
Chicago Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom greets players old and new on stage on the opening day of … [+] the baseball team’s fan convention Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Er...
Chicago Cubs Add Another Power Threat By Signing Trey Mancini
The Chicago Cubs are counting on Trey Mancini to provide power in their revamped 2023 lineup. (Photo … [+] by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) Getty Images They don’t want to be “lovable losers” an...
Cubs, Rangers Pay Price For Not Developing Their Own Pitchers
ARLINGTON, TX – DECEMBER 08: Jacob deGrom #48 and General Manager Chris Young of the Texas Rangers … [+] reacts at an introductory press conference at Globe Life Field on December 8, 2022 ...
Cubs Sign Cody Bellinger, Seek Dansby Swanson Signature Too
Cody Bellinger brings speed, defense, and power to the Chicago Cubs after signing as a free agent. … [+] (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Getty Images Determined to return to contention, the Ch...
‘RBI Machine’ Jose Abreu May Leave Chicago White Sox As A Free Agent
Chicago White Sox’s Jose Abreu during a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Oakland, … [+] Calif., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) Copyright 2022 The Associated P...
Why A Chicago Cubs-Anthony Rizzo Reunion Isn’t Likely
New York Yankees Anthony Rizzo tosses his bat after striking out against the Cleveland Guardians … [+] during the seventh inning of Game 2 of an American League Division baseball series, Friday,...
Rumors Connect José Abreu To The Chicago Cubs — Should They Target Him?
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MAY 04: Jose Abreu #79 of the Chicago White Sox hits a home run during a game … [+] against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on May 04, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Pho...
Hall Of Fame Closer Bruce Sutter Made The Most Of Free-Agent Pact
Bruce Sutter, who died Friday, spent his last three years with the Braves ater signing an enormous … [+] free-agent contract. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) Getty Images Hall of Fame clo...
These MLB Ballparks Were Kindest To Hitters In 2022
CINCINNATI, OH – AUGUST 19: General view as the sun sets after a strike out by Trevor Bauer #27 of … [+] the Cincinnati Reds in the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres at Great Ameri...
Chicago Cubs Claim Franmil Reyes Off Waivers From Cleveland Guardians
Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Franmil Reyes runs for a double during the fourth inning of a … [+] baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Tuesday, July 5, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/C...
Injury-Riddled Atlanta Braves Could Make Good Use Of Versatile Ian Happ
Switch-hitting Ian Happ was a first-time All-Star in 2022 but could be traded before the August 2 … [+] deadline. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserve...
Chicago Cubs Take A Big Risk Trying To Fill Long-Term Pitching Needs
Oklahoma starting pitcher Cade Horton throws against Mississippi in the first inning in Game 2 of … [+] the NCAA College World Series baseball finals, Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP P...
It’s Not Too Late For The Chicago Cubs To Make Willson Contreras Their Yadier Molina
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MAY 07: Willson Contreras #40 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after scoring during … [+] the first inning of Game Two of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on May 07, 2022 in C...
Contributions Of Matt Carpenter And Jose Trevino Highlight Special Start For The New York Yankees
New York Yankees’ Matt Carpenter hits an an RBI-double in the seventh inning of a baseball game … [+] against the Chicago Cubs, Sunday, June 12, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)...
Chicago Cubs Partner With Valence To Create Web3 Fan Assets, Tools
(Image courtesy of Valence) The Chicago Cubs will work with just-launched Web3 platform Valence to develop branded NFT collectibles, the MLB team’s own digital world and other key blockchain-based ass...
Brandon Woodruff’s Sprained Ankle Leaves Another Hole In The Milwaukee Brewers’ Starting Rotation
ST. LOUIS, MO – MAY 27: Brandon Woodruff #53 of the Milwaukee Brewers walks to the dugout as he … [+] leaves the game during the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadi...
Chicago Cubs’ Contreras Faces Lots Of Questions, Including 2022 Salary
PITTSBURGH, PA – MAY 29: Willson Contreras #40 of the Chicago Cubs on deck against the Pittsburgh … [+] Pirates at PNC Park on May 29, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K....
Chicago Cubs Need Patience With Dynamic Outfielder Seiya Suzuki
MESA, ARIZONA – MARCH 29: Seiya Suzuki #27 of the Chicago Cubs high fives teammates in the dugout … [+] after scoring against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of the MLB ga...
Anthony Rizzo Is Setting Himself Up For A Payday
MIAMI, FL – JULY 30: Anthony Rizzo #48 of the New York Yankees during batting practice before the … [+] start of the game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on July 30, 2021 in Mi...
Charlie Blackmon? So Pete Rose Should Be In Baseball Hall Of Fame Like Now
LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 15: Former Major League Baseball player and manager Pete Rose speaks … [+] during a news conference at Pete Rose Bar & Grill to respond to his lifetime ban fro...
Chicago Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki Quickly Living Up To Big Contract
Chicago Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki, right, bows as he rounds third past third base coach Willie Harris after … [+] hitting a solo home run off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jose Quintana dur...
The Impacts Of New CBA On 2022 MLB Rookie Class
Kansas City Royals batter Bobby Witt Jr. runs to first base during a baseball game against the … [+] Cleveland Guardians in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, April. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)...
Corbin Burnes And The Brewers Come Up Short On Opening Day
CHICAGO, IL – APRIL 07: Andrew McCutchen #24 of Milwaukee Brewers reacts to hitting a double in the … [+] second inning during the game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs a...
With Jansen Gone, Dodgers Plug Bullpen Hole With Craig Kimbrel
Craig Kimbrel, most recently with the White Sox, has returned to the National League in a deal with … [+] the Dodgers. (Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images) Getty Images It’s no April Fool’s Day jo...
Yankees Hit $6 Billion As New CBA Creates New Revenue Streams
MLB is introducing ads on uniforms and expanding its postseason, helping drive up the average value of its teams to a record $2.07 billion. BY MIKE OZANIAN AND JUSTIN TEITELBAUM Major League Baseball ...
The Poster Child Of Service Time Manipulation And The Colorado Rockies’ Perplexing Offseason
Colorado Rockies’ Kris Bryant speaks after being introduced by the baseball team for the first time, … [+] Friday, March 18, 2022, at spring training in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt Yo...
Chicago Cubs owners and Citadel billionaire Ken Griffin team up to bid for Champions League holders
The owners of the Chicago Cubs and Ken Griffin, the billionaire hedge fund tycoon, have joined forces to table a blockbuster bid for Chelsea Football Club. Sky News can exclusively reveal that the Ric...
Chicago Cubs Need A Resurgent Kyle Hendricks In 2022
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JULY 11: Kyle Hendricks #28 of the Chicago Cubs participates during a summer … [+] workout at Wrigley Field on July 11, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Da...
Jon Lester’s 16 Year Career Perfectly Blended Intensity And Winning With Leadership
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 26: Jon Lester #34 of the Chicago Cubs pitches in the first inning … [+] against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on September 26, 2020. (Photo ...