For Terry Francona and Theo Epstein, Thursday was a night of recognition and reminiscing, but also a happy homecoming. They were at the Boston Baseball Writers Awards Dinner on behalf of the Indians and Cubs, the two teams who staged an epic World Series less than three months ago. Read More Here (1)
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Fans will be able to stream live games in '17
Cubs fans with CSN Chicago subscriptions will be able to watch games live via CSNChicago.com and the NBC Sports app beginning with the 2017 season. Read More Here (1)
Routine essential to Cubs prospect Candelario
Jeimer Candelario’s promotion to the big leagues last July only lasted a few days, but it was enough to give the Cubs prospect a taste of what it’s like, and show him what he needs to do. Read More Here (2)
Sosa gains HOF support but remains well short
Sammy Sosa received enough votes to stay on the Hall of Fame ballot but was far short of the 75 percent needed to be elected into Cooperstown. Read More Here (6)
Smith misses HOF in final year on writers' ballot
Whether Lee Smith will get into the Hall of Fame is now in the hands of the Eras Committee. The former Cubs reliever received 151 votes (34.2 percent) in the last year he was eligible for Cooperstown in balloting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Read More Here (3)
WATCH LIVE: HOF announcement coverage
Which players will earn immortality in the National Baseball Hall of Fame? MLB.com’s live simulcast of MLB Network’s Hall of Fame coverage is underway, with the announcement at 6 p.m. ET. Read More Here (1)
Watch HOF announcement coverage live, 4 CT Wednesday
Wednesday is the big day. The National Baseball Hall of Fame announces its Class of 2017, selected in a vote last month by the eligible members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Read More Here (0)
Former Cubs delight in White House festivities
Dexter Fowler, Aroldis Chapman, Chris Coghlan and Trevor Cahill are no longer on the Cubs’ roster, but they contributed to the team’s successful 2016 season and World Series championship, and they attended Monday’s ceremony at the White House with President Barack Obama. Read More Here (0)
Cubs claim Floro off waivers from Rays
The Cubs added another reliever to the mix, claiming right-hander Dylan Floro off waivers from the Rays on Tuesday. With the move, the Cubs’ 40-man roster now is at 39. Read More Here (10)
Presidential welcome: Cubs honored at White House
The Cubs’ celebration of their 2016 World Series title continued Monday afternoon at the White House, where they were honored in the East Room by President Barack Obama for their drought-breaking championship. Read More Here (0)