The Chicago Cubs may look to trade for a starting pitcher after signing Jason Heyward and players like Jorge Soler and Javier Baez could be options to get moved.
Read full storyThe Chicago Cubs have had a busy offseason and that continued with the signing of Jason Heyward to a contract on Friday.
Read full storyThe Cubs have called up prospect Javier Baez to the majors again and the former first round pick is joining young stars Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant, Kyle Schwarber and Addison Russell for the Cubs run to try and make the playoffs in September.
Read full storyThe true MLB trade deadline has passed already, but the waiver deadline is not here yet and players like James Shields, Matt Kemp, Chase Utley and Ian Kennedy could still be options for teams, including the Chicago Cubs, NY Yankees, Los Angeles Angels, San Francisco Giants and Orioles if the San Diego Padres or Phillies want to make moves.
Read full storyThe Chicago Cubs did not make a big trade at the trading deadline this season, but Chase Utley could be a target for the waiver deadline along with James Shields or Ian Kennedy and this comes after the Cubs did not trade shortstop Starlin Castro or prospect Javier Baez to the San Diego Padres after rumors of talks.
Read full storyThe MLB trade deadline is not for a couple months, but rumors are already starting with Jonathan Papelbon and the Philadelphia Phillies, as reports have the team engaging in talks with the Chicago Cubs and Toronto Blue Jays about a deal and this comes as players like Cole Hamels, Ryan Howard and Chased Utley also could be traded.
Read full storyThe MLB trade deadline is getting closer and rumors are starting to pop up heading into June, as names like Ben Zobrist, Ryan Howard, Aroldis Chapman, Justin Upton, Johnny Cueto, Cole Hamels, Troy Tulowitzki, Jonathan Lucroy, David Price and Carlos Gomez could be potential targets for teams, including the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, Boston Red Sox, Seattle Mariners, Houston Astros and NY Yankees.
Read full storyThe Chicago Cubs reassigned prospect Kris Bryant to their minor league camp along with Javier Baez and Addison Russell and the move prompted some around the league and in the media to criticize the Cubs, as Bryant was one of the best players in the minors last season and was tearing it up in Spring Training, leading the league in home runs.
Read full storyThe Chicago Cubs have high expectations coming into the 2015 season and some fans are thinking playoffs because of the young talent they have in Jorge Soler, Javier Baez and Kris Bryant and that talent was on display on Tuesday, as the three players hit back-to-back-to-back home runs in spring training play in the Cactus League.
Read full storyThe NY Mets are looking to make trade deals this offseason and names like Bartolo Colon, Jon Niese, Dillon Gee and Noah Syndergaard could be options, as the team is hoping to add a quality shortstop and names like Starlin Castro and Alexei Ramirez have been mentioned in connection with New York after the team signed Michael Cuddyer.
Read full storyJon Lester is one of the top free agent pitchers on the market this offseason and teams like the Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox, NY Yankees, Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals have all had reported interest in the All-Star, as he is coming off of one of his best seasons heading into 2015.
Read full storyThe Chicago Cubs are looking to spend this offseason and they have Jon Lester as their main free agent target along with James Shields and now Theo Epstein has to decide if he wants to make other deals, as a Starlin Castro trade has been rumored now that the team has some solid shortstop prospects coming up the pipeline into the majors.
Read full storyThe Chicago Cubs are making moves and now that they are hiring Joe Maddon as manager, the team could be ready to spend big in free agency and Jon Lester could be a main target for Theo Epstein after their years in Boston and this comes as the Cubbies have a number of top young players ready to breakout and lead, with All-Star Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant, Addison Russell and Javier Baez all looking like strong players for the team.
Read full storyTampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon stepped down from his job and quit the team on Friday, stunning many in baseball, as he was expected to return, but after the departure of GM Andrew Friedman, a clause in Maddon's contract allowed him to opt out and he did just that and some have speculated that he could be an option over Don Mattingly with the LA Dodgers now that Friedman has taken over.
Read full storyJon Lester will be a free agent in 2015 and the Oakland A's are not likely to sign him back and now reports have the NY Yankees and Chicago Cubs as the frontrunners over the Boston Red Sox to add the pitcher following his trade this season, as he is going to be asking for big money and that could put New York in position to snag him.
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