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Dodgers, Padres, Blue Jays considered favorites to land SasakiJan 13, 2025 9:38 pm - NEW YORK — The New York Yankees, Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants have been informed Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki won't be signing with them. Giants general manager...
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Cubs finalize $5 million, 1-year contract with right-hander Colin ReaJan 13, 2025 7:07 pm - Right-hander Colin Rea and the Chicago Cubs have finalized a $5 million, one-year contract. The 34-year-old Rea has a $4.25 million salary for 2025, and the deal includes...
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Former Cubs and Orioles left-hander Brian Matusz dies at 37, no cause of death announcedJan 08, 2025 11:56 am - Former major league left-hander Brian Matusz has died. He was 37. Matusz spent eight seasons in the majors, mostly with the Baltimore Orioles as they returned to prominence a decade ago. He also started a game for the Cubs in 2016.
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White Sox acquire left-hander Tyler Gilbert in a trade with the PhilliesJan 01, 2025 3:47 pm - The White Sox acquired left-hander Tyler Gilbert in a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. Chicago sent minor league right-hander Aaron Combs to Philadelphi...
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Lenny Randle, major leaguer repeatedly in the spotlight for 12 seasons and a former Cub, dies at 75Dec 31, 2024 4:15 pm - Lenny Randle, a big-league player for 12 seasons and a former Cubs infielder who spoke five languages, performed stand-up comedy, was dubbed "The Most Interesting Man in Baseball" and was suspended for punching his Texas Rangers manager, has died. He was 75.
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Sammy Sosa appears to acknowledge PED use, apologizes; Cubs welcome him back into foldDec 19, 2024 3:10 pm - Sammy Sosa appeared to acknowledge using performance enhancing drugs during a career in which he hit more than 600 home runs, and the Chicago Cubs said they were ready to...
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Cubs trade Bellinger to Yankees, introduce TuckerDec 17, 2024 8:05 pm - The Cubs set up an interesting order of events Tuesday. President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer and new addition Kyle Tucker spoke to reporters via Zoom. When those in...
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New father Tauchman ready to spread veteran wisdom on South SideDec 17, 2024 6:57 pm - Former Cubs outfielder Mike Tauchman spoke to reporters Tuesday about his move to the South Side, where he’s ready to pass along veteran wisdom for the White Sox.
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Blockbuster deal: Cubs complete trade for Astros slugger Kyle TuckerDec 13, 2024 2:09 pm - The Cubs pulled off the rumored trade to land Houston outfielder Kyle Tucker, which should give their lineup the dynamic bat its lacked in recent years.
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Could Astros’ Tucker give Cubs lineup a needed lift?Dec 12, 2024 7:44 pm - The MLB winter meetings ended Thursday, but rumors continued to swirl linking the Cubs to a trade for Houston outfielder Kyle Tucker. What are the chances it could actually happen?