Chicago Cubs Rumors

After Signing Ben Zobrist, Cubs Trade Starlin Castro to Yankees

Posted by Vince Mercandetti on Dec 8th, 2015

The Chicago Cubs played musical chairs with its middle infield in the past few hours, signing 34-year-old Ben Zobrist to a four year deal worth $56 million and trading away 25-year-old former All-Star, Starlin Castro, to the Yankees... More »

Chicago Cubs, John Lackey Agree on Two- Year Deal $32 Million

Posted by Don Miller on Dec 4th, 2015

The Chicago Cubs and free-agent right-hander John Lackey reached agreement on a two-year deal worth $32 million. Ken Rosenthal of Fox sports first reported the news, although the team has not yet confirmed the signing. Lackey made... More »

How the Chicago Cubs Are Building a Future Empire

Posted by Vince Mercandetti on Dec 10th, 2014

If you’re not careful, you might miss it. Gradually, the Chicago Cubs, six years without a legitimate contender (a 97 win team in 2009 who would become a first round knockout), five years without a .500 record and owners of... More »

Jon Lester agrees to deal with Chicago Cubs

Posted by Jeff Louderback on Dec 10th, 2014

Jon Lester has finally made his decision. After deliberating for days, the 30-year-old left-hander has agreed to a six-year, $155 million deal with the Chicago Cubs, according to multiple media reports. Lester will earn a $25.83 annual... More »

Chicago Cubs Reach Agreement with Jason Hammel

Posted by Don Miller on Dec 8th, 2014

The Chicago Cubs have reached an agreement with right-hander Jason Hammel on a two-year deal for $18 million that includes an option year. Hammel started 2014 with Chicago with a one year deal worth $6 million, and went 8-5 with a... More »

A’s Trade Prospects for Jeff Samardzija, Jason Hammel

Posted by Don Miller on Jul 5th, 2014

The Oakland Athletics traded top prospect Addison Russell , fellow prospect Billy McKinney, pitcher Dan Straily and possibly a player to be named later to the Chicago Cubs for starters Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel in the first... More »

Chicago Cubs Trade Options Surfacing For Epstein

Posted by Jeff Louderback on Dec 17th, 2013

When Theo Epstein left Boston to become president of the Chicago Cubs after the 2011 season, he forecasted a rebuilding process that would include purging bad contracts of veterans, upgrading a woefully barren farm system and acquiring... More »

Marlins Trade Justin Ruggiano to Cubs

Posted by Don Miller on Dec 12th, 2013

The Chicago Cubs acquired outfielder Justin Ruggiano in a trade with the Miami Marlins for outfielder Brian Bogusevic. In 2013 Ruggiano got regular playing time and hit .222/.298/.396 in 424 at-bats and hit 18 home runs, regressing... More »

Chicago Cubs Reach Agreement With Wesley Wright

Posted by Don Miller on Dec 4th, 2013

The Chicago Cubs reached an agreement with lefty reliever Wesley Wright on a one0year deal with $1.425 million. Wright spent last season with the Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays. He joined Tampa Bay via a waiver claim during the... More »

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