CHICAGO CUBS NEWS

Alec Mills - Outrighted to Triple-A Mills (back) was activated from the 60-day injured list, cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Mills covered only 17.2 innings last season as he dealt with back and quadriceps issues. The right-hander won't begin the offseason on Chicago's 40-man roster, so he'll have some work to do in spring training in order to have a chance of making the Opening Day roster.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anderson Espinoza - Sent to Triple-A Espinoza cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Espinoza split time between Double-A, Triple-A and the majors in 2022, and he spent the final six weeks of the campaign with Iowa. The right-hander struggled across all three levels, with his 5.40 ERA over 18.1 big-league frames representing his best figure.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Narciso Crook - Removed from 40-man roster Crook cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Crook made his big-league debut over the summer for Chicago but won't retain his spot on the 40-man roster. He played in four MLB games and spent most of the year with Iowa, where he had a .260/.345/.492 slash line with 19 home runs, 67 RBI and 13 steals in 101 contests.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Brault - Loses spot on 40-man roster Brault (lat) cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Brault was sidelined the final six weeks of the season due to a lat strain, which he aggravated in late September while doing his rehab work. He also battled a triceps injury during the first half of the campaign and appeared in only 17 games across all levels.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Bote - Outrighted to Triple-A Bote cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Bote saw limited action for Chicago in 2022 and won't remain on the 40-man roster through the offseason. He played in 41 games and had a .259/.315/.431 slash line with four home runs and 12 RBI in 127 plate appearances.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Franmil Reyes - Sent to Triple-A Reyes cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact The 27-year-old was claimed off waivers by the Cubs in August but won't stick on the 40-man roster through the offseason. Overall in 2022, he had a .221/.273/.365 slash line with 14 home runs and 47 RBI in 118 games.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mooney: The Cubs reshaped their 40-man roster to 36... - The Athletic The Cubs reshaped their 40-man roster to 36 players off a series of moves in which Franmil Reyes, David Bote, Alec Mills, Brad Wieck, Steven...

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cubs extend qualifying offer to Contreras CHICAGO -- Willson Contreras is facing free agency after exiting Chicago as the longest-tenured player in the organization. The Cubs have no...

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • MLB.COM

What does Scott Boras think of the Cubs' 'intelligent spending' plan for free agents? Can the Chicago Cubs follow their “intelligent spending” plan and still sign one of the All-Star shortstops this winter?

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

How the Cubs are looking at the stacked class of free-agent shortstops What the Cubs are thinking when it comes to the free-agent shortstops, from the length of a potential deal to what happens to Nico Hoerner.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cubs Convention returns for 1st time since 2019 'to keep that momentum going.' Here's what to know — including when tickets go on sale. Back-to-back losing seasons could have swayed the Chicago Cubs from bringing back their annual convention. The pandemic has prevented the us...

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM

Why the Chicago Cubs restructured their hitting coach setup on the big-league staff — plus updates on Willson Contreras' and Drew Smyly's futures The Chicago Cubs overhauled the hitting side of their big-league coaching staff, implementing four new roles.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Cubs storylines from GM meetings: Coaching staff changes, Willson Contreras, Drew Smyly The Cubs plan on extending a qualifying offer to Contreras — but they haven’t yet.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM

Patrick Mooney: Drew Smyly declined the mutual option in his... - The Athletic Drew Smyly declined the mutual option in his contract for 2023 and will become a free agent, likely looking for a multiyear deal. The Cubs r...

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cubs promote Dustin Kelly to hitting coach on Ross' staff

The Chicago Cubs have promoted Dustin Kelly to hitting coach after two seasons as the organization’s minor league hitting coordinator, one of three additions to manager David Ross’...

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2022 MLB free agent rankings, team fits: Aaron Judge leads top 30

This year's group of MLB free agents features superstar hitters like Aaron Judge and Carlos Correa and ace pitchers like Justin Verlander. F...

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

After his Cubs tenure nearly ended in August, Contreras' time in Chicago seems all but complete The Contreras-Cubs union isn’t officially over — there have been false starts to his goodbyes — but a return seems to be quite the longshot.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

How Alexander Canario's freak injury further complicates the Chicago Cubs' center-field options and offseason approach Outfielder Alexander Canario is the latest Chicago Cubs prospect to deal with a significant injury, potentially altering some offseason rost...

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Ed Howard - Close to baseball activities Howard (hip) could be cleared to take part in light baseball activity in late November, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Howard underwent surgery to repair a left hip injury in May. A timeline for his return has yet to be established, but he availability for the start of spring training will likely be determined by how his body responds throughout the rehab process.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Canario - Timeline coming into view Canario underwent surgery on his fractured left ankle last week, and he's scheduled to have surgery on his dislocated left shoulder this week, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Trib...

Impact Canario suffered both injuries while playing in the Dominican winter league, and the club has since confirmed that the outfielder will not be ready for the start of the 2023 season. The Cubs will likely wait until his second procedure has been completed before providing more information on Canario's timeline for a return.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Breaking down the Cubs' roster now the real offseason is finally here The Cubs have decisions to make on their own free agents and arbitration-eligible players, along with which new players they should target.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Where could Willson Contreras land as a free agent if he leaves the Cubs? Our writers evaluate potential landing spots for Willson Contreras, including the Cardinals, Mets, Red Sox and more.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Marquee Sports Network ratings have dropped 56% since its launch. Here's how the Chicago Cubs' cable TV home is faring in Year 3. When the Chicago Cubs launched the Marquee Sports Network in February 2020, it was the culmination of a decade-long quest to create a dedica...

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

McCullers 1st to give up 5 home runs in World Series game

Houston starter Lance McCullers Jr. became the first pitcher to allow five home runs in a World Series game, serving up long balls to Philadelphia's Bryce Harper, Alec Bohm, Brando...

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs outfielder Ian Happ wins Gold Glove, waits for next step in contract talks Happ — whose career had been marked by hot streaks and deep slumps — emerged this year as the steadiest performer on a rebuilding team.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM