MLB scraps plans to play in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Mexico City next season
Major League Baseball scrapped plans to play regular-season games next year in Mexico City and San Juan, Puerto Rico7 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Roki Sasaki's posting likely will extend into 2025 signing period, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says
Roki Sasaki’s posting will likely extend into the 2025 international signing period, according to baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, allowing teams as much as $7,555,500 to sign th...7 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs could cut ties with $80 million outfielder to land slugging All-Star | Sporting News The Chicago Cubs missed the postseason in 2024. They could look to be aggressive in free agency in order to make a run at the World Series i...
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Cubs acquire reliever Eli Morgan from the Guardians, catcher Matt Thaiss from the Angels CHICAGO - The Chicago Cubs took initial steps Wednesday to address two areas of need on their roster...
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Patrick Wisdom landing spots: 3 potential destinations for veteran slugger after being DFA'd by Cubs Patrick Wisdom's tenure with the Chicago Cubs appears to have ended after the team designated him for assignment on Wednesday.
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2025 MLB free-agent rumors: Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner talks Juan Soto meeting
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Chicago Cubs bolster bullpen as they land elite relief pitcher from Guardians The Chicago Cubs have made their first significant move of the offseason.
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Trey Wingenter - Booted from 40-man roster The Cubs designated Wingenter for assignment Wednesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for trade acquisition Matt Thaiss. Wingenter, 30, boasts a 30.5 percent strikeout rate but also a 12 percent walk rate over parts of four seasons at the big-league level.
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Matt Thaiss - Acquired by Cubs The Cubs acquired Thaiss from the Angels on Wednesday in exchange for cash consideration, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Thaiss was designated for assignment last week and has now found a new home. The Cubs are looking for catching help this offseason, although Thaiss wouldn't necessarily be an upgrade over Miguel Amaya. As things stand right now, he and Amaya could share starts at the position.
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Guardians acquire OF prospect, trade Eli Morgan to Cubs CLEVELAND -- It’s time for the Guardians to start building their outfield pipeline. On Wednesday afternoon, Cleveland sent right-hander Eli...
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Guardians trade right-handed reliever Eli Morgan to Cubs for minor league OF Alfonsin Rosario
The Cleveland Guardians traded a piece of their powerful bullpen, sending right-hander Eli Morgan to the Chicago Cubs for minor league outfielder Alfonsin Rosario12 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs acquire reliable reliever from Guardians, DFA fan favorite | Sporting News The Chicago Cubs have made a key move.
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Patrick Wisdom - Designated for assignment The Cubs designated Wisdom for assignment Wednesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the newly-acquired Eli Morgan. Wisdom, 33, fell off to a lowly .171/.237/.392 batting line this season for the Cubs. Rather than pay him a raise in arbitration, the team is removing him from the roster now. Wisdom slugged 76 homers from 2021-23 and still hits the ball very hard when he makes contact, so he should be able to find work with a club that's willing to deal with his strikeout problems.
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Eli Morgan - Traded to Cubs The Cubs acquired Morgan from the Guardians on Wednesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Impact There's no word yet on what the Guardians received in the trade. Morgan boasts a 3.27 ERA over the last three seasons out of Cleveland's bullpen, although his strikeout rate dipped to 20.4 percent in 2024. He will likely fill a middle relief role in Chicago.
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Cubs surprisingly predicted to sign Red Sox slugger in offseason blockbuster | Sporting News The Chicago Cubs missed the postseason after having high hopes in 2024. They will need to be aggressive in free agency in order to make it i...
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In Photos: Ian Happ looks back on his wedding with wife Julie Mazur on their 1st anniversary Chicago Cubs infielder Ian Happ had a strong season in 2024.
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Cubs need a superstar. Here's why it won't be free-agent slugger Juan Soto. CHICAGO - For a franchise needing a superstar, a missing piece to help get it to the next level, thi...
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Cubs' No. 2 prospect cracks roster; Alzolay DFA'd CHICAGO -- Owen Caissie consistently has been one of the younger hitters at each level as he has moved up the Minor League ladder during his...
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Cubs cut former closer Adbert Alzolay, who had Tommy John surgery in August
The Chicago Cubs have cut former closer Adbert Alzolay after he had Tommy John surgery late last season1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brennen Davis - Designated for assignment The Cubs designated Davis for assignment Tuesday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact Although Davis slashed .214/.359/.469 at Triple-A Iowa in 2024, various injuries limited him to just 55 minor-league games (47 in Triple-A, eight in High-A). His 40-man roster spot will now be handed to top prospect and fellow outfielder Owen Caissie.
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Adbert Alzolay - Officially DFA'd The Cubs designated Alzolay (elbow) for assignment Tuesday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact After undergoing Tommy John surgery in August, Alzolay isn't expected to pitch again until 2026, and the Cubs seemingly would rather use his 40-man roster spot to shield Ben Cowles from the upcoming Rule 5 Draft. Alzolay has put up a 3.10 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 81.1 innings over the last two seasons, and there's a good chance he draws some interest from other teams on waivers.
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Braves projected $136 million star could cut ties with ATL for Cubs | Sporting News The Major League Baseball offseason is here and one of the top free agents available could be an option for the Chicago Cubs.
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Benjamin Cowles - Receives 40-man spot The Cubs selected Cowles to their 40-man roster Tuesday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact Cowles was acquired from the Yankees at the trade deadline as part of the Mark Leiter deal, though a wrist injury limited Cowles to playing just four games with Double-A Tennessee at the very end of the year. Prior to his injury, the 24-year-old infielder had slashed .292/.372/.471 with 52 RBI across 379 plate appearances. He'll likely be bumped up to Triple-A Iowa for the start of 2025.
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Owen Caissie - Selected to 40-man roster The Cubs selected Caissie to their 40-man roster Tuesday, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Caissie spent the entire 2024 campaign with Triple-A Iowa, where he slashed .278/.375/.472 with 19 homers and 75 RBI across 549 plate appearances. The 22-year-old is regarded as one of the most promising prospects in Chicago's farm system, and a strong spring could be all he needs to break camp with the big-league squad.
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Adbert Alzolay - Expected to be DFA'd by Cubs The Cubs are expected to designate Alzolay (elbow) for assignment Tuesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Alzolay might not be ready to pitch again until 2026 after having Tommy John surgery in August and evidently the Cubs were unwilling to wait out his rehab and also pay him in his second year of arbitration eligibility. The 29-year-old broke out as the Cubs' closer in 2023 and is sure to draw interest via waivers or trade.
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