The Chicago Cubs have acquired Fernando Rodney from the Seattle Mariners after the reliever was designated for assignment over the weekend and he comes over from the M's for cash considerations or a player to be named later.
Read full storyThe MLB waiver trade deadline is coming up and Mariners outfielder Austin Jackson has cleared waivers and could be a target for teams like the San Francisco Giants, Texas Rangers, Kansas City Royals, Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Angels or another contender heading into the playoffs, as Seattle is out of the mix.
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.
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