Kyle Hendricks, last remaining 2016 champ, agrees Cubs have found their new Jon Lester Hendricks, working back from a shoulder injury, is aiming to start throwing off a mound by March 1. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 28, 2023
Is this ‘The Ex-Files’ or is this baseball trivia? The truth is right here: all we be revealed about some former Cubs and Sox players Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 28, 2023
Cubs add catching depth, sign Luis Torrens to minor-league deal with spring training invite Torrens’ offensive production slipped this past season, but since being non-tendered by the Mariners in November, he’s put together a strong showing in the Venezuelan Winter League. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 26, 2023
Jason Benetti and Steve Stone will return to White Sox’ TV booth on multiyear deals The chances of either leaving weren’t great, but the drawn-out process had fans concerned that another misstep by the organization was occurring. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 26, 2023
Another day of domestic-violence stories in sports, one involving the White Sox’ Mike Clevinger Maybe it’s time for a zero-tolerance policy in all leagues. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 25, 2023
Ben Frederickson: After Cardinals shut down offseason, rival Cubs gained ground ST. LOUIS — During a recent Adam Wainwright media session that would have made for one compelling podcast, the 41-year-old veteran spoke at length about the sense he will leave the Cardinals in a good place when he walks away after this upcoming season. St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jan 25, 2023
Sources say Chip Caray close to joining Cardinals' broadcast team As of late Monday, signs heavily pointed to a familiar name joining the Cardinals broadcast team. And there aren't many names more famous than Harry Caray on the team's storied roster of announcers through the years. St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jan 24, 2023
So, about that big bat the Rays were looking for ... The Rays caught your attention a few months ago, openly acknowledging what seemed obvious to outsiders, that they were looking for a hitter to bolster their offense. Tribune News Service · Jan 23, 2023
Trey Mancini brings World Series experience, survivor’s perspective to Cubs The Cubs introduced Mancini in Zoom news conference Monday. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 23, 2023
Paul Sullivan: 10 reasons for Chicago White Sox fans to be optimistic about 2023 — despite the cancellation of SoxFest A Chicago White Sox fan walked up to the mic during a session with players at the 2001 SoxFest and posed a simple question to pitcher Kip Wells. Chicago Tribune · Jan 23, 2023
Paul Sullivan: No one knew the Chicago Cubs quite like Lin Brehmer, a voice of sanity during good times and bad A longtime Chicago Cubs fan, Lin Brehmer was honored to be asked to moderate a panel discussion at the 2015 Cubs Convention. Chicago Tribune · Jan 22, 2023
Facts often are stranger than fiction Let’s turn back the clock and see how well you can do on this true-or-false quiz. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 21, 2023
Cubs’ Dansby Swanson, Nico Hoerner expect their partnership to ‘fit like a glove’ With the regular middle infielders set, Nick Madrigal will take some reps at third base. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 21, 2023
UP & ADAM: Bulls voice Amin tops 3rd annual Chicago sports-media power rankings More than 100 radio and TV broadcasters were considered. The top 20 follow, with last year’s rank in parentheses. And, new this year, I included the bottom five. Hey, it’s a tough business. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 19, 2023
Tribune News Service · Jan 19, 2023 Mark Bradley: The Braves haven’t made huge offseason noise, and that’s fine The easiest prediction ever made: Alex Anthopoulos isn’t done. It’s easy because the Braves’ GM is never done. He made his offseason splash by trading for – and signing to the now-standard long-term deal – catcher Sean Murphy. He held the line on Dansby Swanson, who signed with the Cubs…
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 18, 2023 Cubs claim right-hander Julian Merryweather, DFA Manuel Rodríguez Cubs pitchers and catchers report to spring training in less than a month.
Chicago Tribune · Jan 17, 2023 Paul Sullivan: The Sammy Sosa debate isn’t going away for Chicago Cubs fans and ownership. Is a reunion possible? If it isn’t obvious by now that Tom Ricketts wants no part of a Sammy Sosa reunion, I don’t know what else the Chicago Cubs chairman can say to end the discussion.
Chicago Tribune · Jan 16, 2023 Why Kyle Hendricks — unlikely to be ready by Chicago Cubs opening day — is focusing on shortening his arm path in his recovery Kyle Hendricks is keeping a methodical, big-picture focus through his rehab process.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 16, 2023 Cubs’ Yan Gomes has some old shoes to fill Gomes is interested in managing someday and reminds skipper David Ross of a former Cub who famously made an impact as a positive influence.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 15, 2023 Chairman Tom Ricketts: Cubs ‘will compete for the division this year’ New Cubs catcher Tucker Barnhart called the National League Central a “winnable” division.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 15, 2023 Report: Trey Mancini, Cubs Agree to Two-Year Deal The veteran hitter is reportedly taking his talents to the Windy City.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 15, 2023 Cubs, Trey Mancini agree to two-year deal: reports Mancini adds a right-handed bat to the Cubs’ first-base mix.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 15, 2023 How Cubs’ Cody Bellinger, hitting coach Dustin Kelly developed ‘good chemistry’ fast A head start built on a common vocabulary could prove to be vital as Bellinger embarks on what both parties hope will be a comeback season.
Chicago Tribune · Jan 14, 2023 Ryne Sandberg will be 5th Cubs player with a statue outside Wrigley Field CHICAGO — Ryne Sandberg thought something was off.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 14, 2023 Cubs great Ryne Sandberg statue set to join fellow Hall of Famers on Gallagher Way The statue is set to be unveiled in 2024, president of business operations Crane Kenney said at Cubs Convention.