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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

(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 […]

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 […]

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, […]