Chicago Cubs Trades and Free Agent Signings
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Looks Like Tucker Barnhart’s Deal Nearly Official
The Cubs agreed to a two-year, $6.5 million deal with former Reds and Tigers catcher Tucker Barnhart last week, but…
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Sean Murphy’s Extremely Club-Friendly Deal Raised Eyebrows, Could Inform Cubs’ Extension Talks
I don’t know how the Braves keep doing it. They have now extended their seventh core player after agreeing to…
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Back to Good? Cubs Listed Among Most-Improved Teams This Winter
My wife and I were supposed to see Matchbox 20 and The Wallflowers in concert last summer, but the date…
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The Rundown: Cubs Still Need LH Power, Defense up Middle May Be MLB’s Strongest, Correa Contract Situation a Hot Mess
Shopping season is nearly over and the Cubs still need a left-handed power bat and a reliever or two. Pickings…
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Cubs Among Most-Improved Farm Systems, Ranked No. 10 Overall
The Cubs have put a ton of effort into rebuilding their farm system over the last few seasons, which was…
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Cubs Sign RHP Nick Neidert to Minors Deal
The Cubs have signed former Marlins pitcher Nick Neidert to a minor league deal as they look to build additional…
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Mets Reportedly Skittish About Carlos Correa’s 2014 Leg Injury
The Giants backed out of their 13-year, $350 million contract with shortstop Carlos Correa over unspecified concerns with his physical,…
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Cubs Make Drew Smyly Signing Official, DFA Erich Uelmen
The Cubs officially announced Saturday that they have agreed to a new contract with lefty Drew Smyly. Though terms were…
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Cubs Claim LHP Anthony Kay from Blue Jays, DFA Alfonso Rivas
In a move that comes as something of a surprise given their current roster situation, the Cubs claimed lefty Anthony…
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Cubs’ Quest for Offense Gets Tougher as Michael Conforto Joins Giants
Actions may speak louder than words, but money uses a bullhorn. So it was that just a few days removed…
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