Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – Jon Lester was introduced to the media by the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Lester agreed to terms on a six-year contract reportedly worth $155 million. The deal includes a vesting option for the 2021 season. “I […]
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – Jon Lester has officially reunited with Theo Epstein. On Saturday, the Chicago Cubs announced a deal with Lester, who reportedly agreed to a six-year contract worth $155 million. He will be formally introduced by the Cubs […]
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – Jason Hammel is returning to the Chicago Cubs. The right-hander agreed to a two-year contract on Friday. Financial terms were not disclosed, but the deal includes a club option for the 2017 season. Hammel signed with […]
San Diego, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – Jon Lester has reunited with Theo Epstein. Lester agreed to a six-year deal with the Chicago Cubs early Wednesday morning, according to a report. The Cubs and Boston Red Sox were the only teams remaining […]
San Diego, CA (Sports Network) – The Chicago Cubs have acquired catcher Miguel Montero from the Arizona Diamondbacks for a pair of low-level minor league pitchers. “I’m really excited, to be honest,” Montero told the Arizona Republic in a phone […]
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Chicago Cubs have announced that right- hander Ryan Dempster has signed with the team to retire and join the front office as a special assistant to president Theo Epstein. A two-time All-Star, Dempster missed all […]
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – Joe Maddon will have his trusted sidekick back with him when the new Chicago Cubs manager begins his first season in the Windy City. The team announced Thursday that Dave Martinez, Maddon’s bench coach with the […]
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Chicago Cubs acquired infielder Tommy La Stella and the No. 4 international signing bonus slot from the Atlanta Braves for pitcher Arodys Vizcaino and three international signing bonus slots. La Stella made his major league […]
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals will play Major League Baseball’s 2015 season opener on Sunday night, April 5. The long-time rivals were originally set to start the season on Monday, April 6, but will […]
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Chicago Cubs claimed pitcher Donn Roach off waivers from the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. Roach made his major league debut with San Diego in 2014 by appearing in 16 games, including one start, and […]