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3/18/2015 4:17:00 PM

Rounding Third: Bryant needs to be patient 3/18/15 - 4:17 pm - Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – A lot of people think the Chicago Cubs are poised for their first playoff appearance since 2008. And if the Cubs do go from a last-place NL Central finish in 2014 to a postseason spot this year, super prospect Kris Bryant may be right in the middle of it. Just don’t […]

2/24/2015 9:26:00 AM

Manny, Youkilis join Cubs as consultants 2/24/15 - 9:26 am - Mesa, AZ (SportsNetwork.com) – On the day position players had to report to spring training, the Chicago Cubs announced the hiring of Manny Ramirez as a hitting consultant and Kevin Youkilis as a scouting and player development consultant. Both players have ties to Cubs president of baseball operation Theo Epstein, who was general manager of […]

2/5/2015 5:32:00 PM

Cubs avoid arbitration with Strop 2/5/15 - 5:32 pm - Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Chicago Cubs signed right-handed pitcher Pedro Strop to a one-year contract worth $2.525 million on Thursday to avoid arbitration, according to the team’s official website. Strop, 29, had a 2.21 ERA and 71 strikeouts in 61 innings out of Chicago’s bullpen in 2014. In 96 innings with the Cubs since […]

1/23/2015 6:17:00 PM

Cubs legend Banks dies 1/23/15 - 6:17 pm - Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame first baseman and shortstop Ernie Banks passed away Friday at the age of 83. WGN in Chicago reports Banks died at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Dubbed “Mr. Cub,” Banks suited up on Chicago’s North Side from 1953-71, slugging 512 home runs over 19 seasons. A 14-time All-Star, […]

1/23/2015 9:38:00 AM

Report: Cubs ink Fowler to 1-year deal 1/23/15 - 9:38 am - (SportsNetwork.com) – The Chicago Cubs reportedly signed recently-acquired outfielder Dexter Fowler to a one-year contract on Friday, avoiding arbitration. Fowler will earn $9.5 million over the upcoming season, according to the Chicago Tribune. The 28-year-old veteran was acquired from Houston on Monday in exchange for pitcher Dan Straily and infielder Luis Valbuena. Fowler batted .276 […]

1/19/2015 6:58:00 AM

Cubs obtain Fowler from Astros 1/19/15 - 6:58 am - Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Chicago Cubs filled a need for an experienced center fielder on Monday, acquiring Dexter Fowler from the Houston Astros as part of a three-player trade. The Cubs sent infielder Luis Valbuena and pitcher Dan Straily to Houston for Fowler, who hit .276 with eight home runs, 35 RBI, 11 stolen […]

1/9/2015 12:18:00 PM

Cubs agree to terms with OF Denorfia 1/9/15 - 12:18 pm - Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Chicago Cubs have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with outfielder Chris Denorfia on Friday. Denorfia, 34, split 121 games between the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners last season, compiling a .230 batting average with three home runs and 21 RBI. Although his numbers were down last season, […]

12/23/2014 1:36:00 PM

Cubs reach deal with C Ross 12/23/14 - 1:36 pm - Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Chicago Cubs continued to overhaul the catcher’s spot by agreeing to terms with veteran David Ross on a two-year contract. Ross has caught nearly 700 games over 13 major league seasons, the last two of which were spent with the Boston Red Sox. The 37-year-old hit just .184 in 50 […]

12/19/2014 7:12:00 AM

Cubs add Motte to bullpen 12/19/14 - 7:12 am - Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Chicago Cubs and pitcher Jason Motte agreed to terms on a one-year contract Friday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the Chicago Tribune reported it to be worth $4.5 million. Motte was the closer for the St. Louis Cardinals before undergoing Tommy John surgery during the 2013 season. […]

12/17/2014 8:01:00 AM

Cubs send OF Ruggiano to M’s 12/17/14 - 8:01 am - Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Chicago Cubs traded outfielder Justin Ruggiano to the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. The Cubs received pitching prospect Matt Brazis in return for the 32-year-old Ruggiano, who batted .281 with six home runs and 28 RBI in 81 games for Chicago this past season. Ruggiano is a career .257 hitter with […]

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