DECEMBER 28, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
CHICAGO CUBS 83-79 · 3RD IN NL CENTRAL
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What's happening this MLB offseason? A look at the moves made so far in the AL and NL Central. The Cubs found their shortstop in Dansby Swanson. The White Sox added an All-Star to their outfield in Andrew Benintendi. Those are just som...
Pitcher Rich Hill, Pirates agree to 1-year contract: AP source He went 8-7 with a 4.27 ERA in 26 starts for the Boston Red Sox this year. Hill made his big league debut with the Chicago Cubs in 2005.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM
AP source: LHP Rich Hill, Pirates agree to 1-year deal
Rich Hill has agreed to a one-year contract with Pittsburgh, giving the Pirates another veteran arm for their rotationDECEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AP sources: Cubs, LHP Drew Smyly agree to 2-year contract Drew Smyly is staying with the Chicago Cubs after agreeing to a $19 million, two-year contract.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Cubs, LHP Smyly finalize $19 million, 2-year contract The Chicago Cubs and pitcher Drew Smyly have finalized a $19 million, two-year contract.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Why Dansby Swanson is buying into the Chicago Cubs' vision for winning now: 'They definitely have a clear plan' Finding a new home with the Chicago Cubs carried deeper meaning for Dansby Swanson. When Swanson was growing up in the Atlanta area, his gra...
DECEMBER 25, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM
Nick Neidert - Gets deal with Cubs Neidert (knee) signed a minor-league deal with the Cubs on Friday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Impact He underwent knee surgery in September, so it's unclear if he will be a full go for spring training. Neidert was non-tendered by the Marlins this offseason. His deal with Chicago includes opt outs on June 1 and July 1. The 26-year-old righty usually works as a starter, but with a career 4.59 ERA and 28:25 K:BB in 49 MLB innings, he may have a better shot of reaching the majors as a reliever.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Saturday's Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball National League CHICAGO CUBS — Agreed to terms with LHP Drew Smyly on a two-year contract with a mutual optio...
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Cubs, LHP Smyly finalize $19 million, 2-year contract
The Chicago Cubs and pitcher Drew Smyly have finalized a $19 million, two-year contractDECEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Anthony Kay - Claimed by Cubs Kay was claimed off waivers by the Cubs on Friday.
Impact After being designated for assignment by Toronto a week ago, Kay will now compete for a spot in the Cubs' bullpen. He spent most of 2022 sidelined with an injury and recorded a 5.40 ERA and 1.60 WHIP through 20 frames in Triple-A while he was healthy. Alfonso Rivas was designated for assignment as a corresponding move.
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alfonso Rivas - DFA'd by Cubs Rivas was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Friday.
Impact Rivas slashed .235/.322/.307 with 25 RBI over 287 plate appearances last season while playing first base in the majority of Chicago's games. As someone who doesn't hit the ball that hard and tends to strike out quite a bit, he may not be suited for a contributing role in the majors, though he has found success in Triple-A. The move comes as a result of the Cubs claiming Anthony Kay off waivers from the Blue Jays.
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
AP sources: Cubs, LHP Drew Smyly agree to 2-year contract
Drew Smyly is staying with the Chicago Cubs after agreeing to a $19 million, two-year contractDECEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hoerner sees Swanson addition as 'awesome step' for Cubs CHICAGO -- One of the first steps Dansby Swanson took after making his decision to join the Cubs was to get a list of his teammates' phone n...
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • MLB.COM
The Dansby Swanson effect: Assessing the potential impact of the Cubs' new shortstop Will Dansby Swanson serve as the catalyst for the next great Cubs team?
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Cubs bring back Smyly on 2-year deal (report) The Cubs have agreed to a two-year deal to bring back free agent left-hander Drew Smyly, according to a report from MLB Network insider Jon...
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • MLB.COM
Drew Smyly - Returns to Cubs Smyly signed a two-year, $19 million contract with the Cubs on Thursday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Impact Smyly will return to Chicago for at least two more seasons after he declined a mutual option worth $10 million with the club earlier in the offseason. In 2022 -- his first season with the Cubs -- Smyly maintained a solid 3.47 ERA and 1.19 WHIP, though he was limited to 106.1 innings due to an oblique strain. According to Murray, Smyly's new deal also includes a mutual option worth $10 million for the 2025 campaign and it includes a $2.5 million buyout.
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sahadev Sharma: The Cubs have signed veteran catcher Tucker... - The Athletic The Cubs have signed veteran catcher Tucker Barnhart to a one-year deal with a player option for a second. Barnhart is a switch hitter but i...
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
AP source: Cubs, C Tucker Barnhart agree to $6.5M contract
The Chicago Cubs have bolstered their defense again, agreeing to a contract with Gold Glove-winning catcher Tucker BarnhartDECEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Roenis Elías - Receives invite to big-league camp Elias signed a minor-league contract with the Cubs on Thursday and was invited to major-league spring training, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Impact Elias appeared in seven games for Seattle last season and allowed three earned runs with a 6:3 K:BB in 7.2 innings. He spent most of the campaign at Triple-A Tacoma, where he struggled to a 5.12 ERA over 65 frames.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tucker Barnhart - Signing with Cubs Barnhart agreed to a one-year, $3.25 million contract with the Cubs on Thursday, which includes a $3.25 million player option for 2024, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Impact Barnhart spent the 2022 campaign with Detroit and had the worst offensive season of his career with a .554 OPS in 94 games. The defensive-minded backstop should platoon with Yan Gomes in Chicago following the departure of Willson Contreras.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Why Dansby Swanson is buying into Cubs' vision for winning now: 'They definitely have a clear plan' CHICAGO — Finding a new home with the Chicago Cubs carried deeper meaning for Dansby Swanson.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Why Dansby Swanson is buying into Cubs' vision for winning now: 'They definitely have a clear plan' CHICAGO — Finding a new home with the Chicago Cubs carried deeper meaning for Dansby Swanson.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Why Dansby Swanson is buying into the Chicago Cubs' vision for winning now: 'They definitely have a clear plan' Finding a new home with the Chicago Cubs carried deeper meaning for Dansby Swanson. When Swanson was growing up in the Atlanta area, his gra...
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
If adding Dansby Swanson shows winning is a priority, Jed Hoyer's work can't be done Hoyer more than anyone should be pushing to make sure it's not only seasons down the line that are successful, but 2023 as well.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Greenberg: Is Dansby Swanson ready to be 'The Man' for the Cubs? Dansby Swanson displayed the charisma that makes him a team leader; now he'll have to produce to make his new deal pay off for the Cubs.
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
