Articles filed under MLB
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Flipping our fortunes: Chicago fans can find some hope beneath sports treeDec 24, 2025 5:50 pm - Is Chicago sports on an upswing? Well, there was nowhere to go but up after a dismal 2024, and there are enough young stars to provide hope.
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The 10 national sports moments that defined 2025Dec 24, 2025 11:21 am - The year in sports was a scandalous one, from the varied drama of college football’s coaching ranks to a stunning NBA trade to controversy that opened up questions about ...
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White Sox expect Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to make quick impact and put up big numbersDec 22, 2025 2:51 pm - Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz calls Munetaka Murakami “one of the most prolific power hitters on the planet” and expects the 25-year-old Japanese slugger to make an immediate impact on his rebuilding team next season.
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Japanese star Murakami signs with the White SoxDec 21, 2025 12:43 pm - Japanese star Munetaka Murakami signed with the White Sox on a two-year, $34 million deal on Sunday, league sources confirmed.
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After a flurry of reliever signings, how will the Cubs pivot to fill out ’pen?Dec 18, 2025 6:04 pm - Before the baseball industry’s pre-Christmas run on relief pitchers, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer explained again why a careful organization typically avoids major additions to the Wrigley Field bullpen.
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Cubs agree to 1-year contract with reliever Caleb ThielbarDec 16, 2025 2:42 pm - CHICAGO — The Cubs retained a key reliever on Tuesday, agreeing to a one-year contract with Caleb Thielbar. A person familiar with the deal confirmed the agreement to the...
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Cubs takeaways from the playoffs and early free-agent dealsDec 14, 2025 5:13 pm - The Cubs remain focused on adding another quality starting pitcher, even after Shota Imanaga’s decision to accept the one-year, $22.025 million qualifying offer.
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Cubs add Hoby Milner to bullpen with $3.75 million, 1-year, AP source saysDec 11, 2025 5:04 pm - The Chicago Cubs added Hoby Milner to their bullpen on Thursday, agreeing to a $3.75 million, one-year contract with the left-hander, according to a person familiar with the deal.
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What we’re hearing about the Cubs: A lot of talk, little action at Winter MeetingsDec 11, 2025 11:06 am - The Chicago Cubs seemed to be all over the map during Major League Baseball’s Winter Meetings, mentioned in trade rumors for pitching and offense, linked to several prominent free agents and questioned about their ability, or willingness, to spend money.
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Lottery luck: White Sox will pick first in ‘26 MLB DraftDec 09, 2025 6:38 pm - The White Sox won the MLB Draft lottery on Tuesday, and also officially announced the signing of pitcher Anthony Kay.