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Chicago losing Tanaka no big deal — for now Jan 22, 2014 12:00 AM
It's no big deal in the short term that the Cubs and White Sox lost out to the Yankees in the bidding for Japanese pitcher Masahiro Tanaka. However, the signal it sends for the long term isn't encouraging when it comes to Chicago's teams having to pay up for their own top players.
Mike North video: Baseball conventions worth the time? Jan 22, 2014 12:00 AM
The Chicago Cubs convention just ended with good attendance and the Chicago White Sox convention is just around the corner. Mike North wonders what the attraction is to attend these three-day events.
Yankees Masahiro Tanaka agree to $155M, 7-year deal Jan 22, 2014 12:00 AM
The New York Yankees and prized Japanese pitcher Masahiro Tanaka agreed Wednesday to a $155 million, seven-year contract. The Cubs were said to be among the finalists for the Rakuten Golden Eagles ace.
Cubs should know a contract is a contract Jan 21, 2014 12:00 AM
The Cubs thought they had a difficult time getting out from under Alfonso Soriano's contract. That was nothing compared to the contract with rooftop owners, who probably wouldn't agree to a trade to New York like Soriano did.
Steverson: Sky’s the limit for Eaton, Davidson Jan 21, 2014 12:00 AM
Attending SoxFest this weekend? Be sure to check out two new players - center fielder Adam Eaton and third baseman Matt Davidson - who both played with the Arizona Diamondbacks last season.
Steroids secured Selig legacy long before A-Rod Jan 20, 2014 12:00 AM
Bud Selig will always be known as the man who presided over the proliferation of steroids and profited from it more than anyone during baseball’s steroids-era. His legacy in that regard is secure, and taking down Alex Rodriguez doesn’t change that.
Baez forcing Cubs to consider their options Jan 20, 2014 12:00 AM
Javier Baez will make it to Chicago sometime this summer, and when he arrives he will probably play somewhere other than shortstop, at least until the Cubs can figure whether Starlin Castro is still part of their young core.
From the sublime to the ridiculous, convention doesn’t disappoint Jan 19, 2014 12:00 AM
The Cubs convention has come and gone. This past weekend's confab had all the usual earmarks: It was the revival meeting of the year for Cubs fans. Daily Herald Cubs writer Bruce Miles reviews some of the highlights and some of the lowlights and oddities of the weekend.
Cubs hope to renovate Wrigley Field over four off-seasons Jan 18, 2014 12:00 AM
One year, ago, the Cubs conducted a lavish presentation and rolled out plans to renovate Wrigley Field, which turns 100 years old this season. But a dispute with neighboring rooftop owners has stalled the massive project. But members of the team's ownership and management are optimistic a deal can be done soon and that the renovations can be done in four off-seasons.
Cubs’ Epstein not wavering in his belief Jan 18, 2014 12:00 AM
Theo Epstein is as confident and patient as ever, willing to change what he can and unwilling to be frustrated by the calendar or forces he can’t control. He is going to keep finding the best young players he can until he has the money to spend and a reason to spend it.
Fans fire away when grilling Cubs’ brass, Ricketts Jan 18, 2014 12:00 AM
Cubs fans came ready with their questions for all levels of management Saturday at the team's annual convention in Chicago. Several wanted to know why they should support the team with ticket money when the product on the field has been inferior the past several years. Management members, including team president Theo Epstein, urged fans to stick with the Cubs for the long haul.
Optimistic Epstein ready to face Cubs fans Jan 17, 2014 12:00 AM
Cubs president Theo Epstein said Friday he welcomes tough questions from fans attending this weekend's annual convention. This is Year 3 of the Epstein regime, and the Cubs have combined for 197 losses over the first two seasons. Epstein and team chairman Tom Ricketts will face the fans Saturday morning.
What do Sox have in Abreu? Time will tell Jan 17, 2014 12:00 AM
How good is new White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu going to be? Time will tell, but Sox hitting coach Todd Steverson liked what he saw from Abreu during a minicamp earlier this week.
Clayton Kershaw calls lucrative deal ‘humbling’ Jan 17, 2014 12:00 AM
Even Clayton Kershaw has trouble contemplating the enormity of a $215 million, seven-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers that makes him baseball’s richest pitcher. The team finalized the contract Friday, when Kershaw stayed home in Dallas. The 25-year-old ace says talking money is “a little bit uncomfortable for me.”
Scherzer, Tigers agree at $15.25 million for 1 year Jan 17, 2014 12:00 AM
AL Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer agreed to a one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers for $15,525,000, avoiding arbitration with free agency still looming less than a year away.
Tough to root for these hard-working to loseJan 16, 2014 12:00 AM
Even though it goes against what’s best for the organization down the road, there’s something refreshing about these Bulls. Low-key, hard-working … and man, they never give up! Gotta admit I’m digging it.
Renteria willing to learn a little Japanese to woo star pitcher Jan 16, 2014 12:00 AM
New Cubs manager Rick Renteria said Thursday he was part of a delegation that met with Japanese pitcher Masahiro Tanaka to try to lure the right-hander to Chicago. Renteria mentioned that he even ordered Rosett Stone in an effort to learn some Japanese. The Cubs open spring training in less than a month, and Renteria said he wants to set a productive tone.
MLB approves expanded replay starting this season Jan 16, 2014 12:00 AM
Ever since the game was invented, before television or even radio existed, baseball counted on the eyes and ears of umpires on the field. Starting this season, many key decisions will be made in a studio far away. Major League Baseball vaulted into the 21st century of technology on Thursday, approving a huge expansion of instant replay in hopes of eliminating blown calls that riled up players, managers and fans.
Cubs’ top prospects get a lesson from Hawks Jan 15, 2014 12:00 AM
The Cubs are holding their second annual rookie development camp for top minor-leaguers this week. The agenda has included taking in a Blackhawks game, going through media training and working on some baseball skills at the indoor football facility at Northwestern University.
Source: Kershaw, Dodgers agree to $215M deal Jan 15, 2014 12:00 AM
Pitcher Clayton Kershaw agreed Wednesday to a $215 million, seven-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press, a deal that makes the two-time Cy Young Award winner baseball’s first player with a $30 million average salary.