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All signs point to Shaw starting at third base for CubsJan 18, 2025 8:00 pm - During two days of the Cubs Convention, it was clear the team’s top option at third base is 2023 first-round pick Matt Shaw. Some lingering questions are whether the Cubs make another major move and will Nico Hoerner be ready for Opening Day?
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Sosa enjoys return to Cubs Convention, glosses over mistakes of pastJan 17, 2025 10:30 pm - Sammy Sosa probably enjoyed his return to the Cubs Convention on Friday more than the ballroom full of fans. If one chooses to ignore “the terrifying truth” of the Summer of ‘98, that’s fine. We all know what happened.
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Kyle Tucker and Cubs avoid arbitration, agree to $16.5 million, 1-year contract, AP source saysJan 16, 2025 8:39 pm - A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Kyle Tucker and the Chicago Cubs settled the largest of the 17 salary arbitration cases in which proposed figures were exchanged, agreeing to a $16.5 million, one-year contract.
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‘Mr. Baseball’ Bob Uecker, Brewers announcer, dies at 90Jan 16, 2025 10:43 am - Bob Uecker, the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame, has died. He was 90.
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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...