Articles filed under Baseball
-
Cody Bellinger stays with the Yankees, agrees to $162.5 million, 5-year contract, AP source saysJan 21, 2026 4:30 pm - Cody Bellinger became the last of the top free-agent hitters to reach a deal, agreeing Wednesday to stay with the New York Yankees for a $162.5 million, five-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
-
‘We’re going to be very active’: White Sox complete trade sending Robert to NY for two prospectsJan 21, 2026 12:17 pm - The New York Mets acquired Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, filling a hole in center field.
-
Lester likes Cubs’ chances to take another step in 2026Jan 17, 2026 8:52 pm - As usual, hype and optimism were abundant at the Cubs Convention this weekend. But will they be any better in 2026 with Alex Bregman and Edward Cabrera.
-
Former Cubs reliever Ryan Pressly announces his retirementJan 17, 2026 6:09 pm - Two-time All-Star reliever Ryan Pressly has retired after a 13-year career in which he collected 117 saves and helped the Houston Astros win the 2022 World Series.
-
Hoerner, Shaw react to Cubs adding Bregman, uncertainty about their futuresJan 16, 2026 10:36 pm - Before the Cubs Convention began Friday, Nico Hoerner and Matt Shaw reflected on the additon of Alex Bregman and how that may affect their roles.
-
Cubs honor two memorable winners, add Davis, Lester to hall of fameJan 16, 2026 9:22 pm - On opening night of the Cubs Convention, the team announced Jody Davis and Jon Lester as the two new members of the team’s hall of fame.
-
As Cubs continue getting trade calls, where does that leave Nico Hoerner and Matt Shaw?Jan 16, 2026 12:26 pm - While the club doesn’t necessarily view a Nico Hoerner trade as a likely outcome, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer didn’t outright reject the possibility. And though Matt Shaw could excel in a super-utility role, Chicago’s front office is constantly looking at ways to create added value, manage payroll considerations and continue building for the future.
-
Bo Bichette and New York Mets have agreed to a $126 million, 3-year contract, AP source saysJan 16, 2026 12:17 pm - Bo Bichette and the New York Mets agreed Friday to a $126 million, three-year contract, two people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
-
Kyle Tucker has agreed to a $240 million, four-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, AP source saysJan 15, 2026 9:37 pm - Former Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker has agreed to a $240 million, four-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, bolstering the franchise's chance for a third consecutive World Series championship. A person familiar with the deal confirmed the move to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical.
-
In it to win it: Bregman has been target of Cubs, Hoyer for yearsJan 15, 2026 5:47 pm - The Cubs introduced free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman on Thursday. Both sides are expecting his commitment to winning will continue on the North Side.