Will the Cubs have a new closer in 2017? “It’s hard to say, general manager Jed Hoyer said Monday on the first day of the Winter Meetings. “I definitely think we’ll bolster the bullpen.” Read More Here (0)
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Schwarber to skip winter ball, continue rehab
Kyle Schwarber, who made a miraculous recovery from a severe knee injury suffered in the third game of the regular season to play in the World Series, will continue to rehab but not play in winter ball, Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer said Monday. Read More Here (4)
Cubs announce ticket price increase for 2017
Coming off their first World Series championship since 1908, the Cubs announced Monday they will increase ticket prices for 2017. Read More Here (2)
Baez commits to World Baseball Classic
With the World Baseball Classic just a few months away, the rosters are beginning to take shape. More names surfaced Monday as the World Baseball Classic released an initial list of 30 players, spanning 16 countries, who are confirmed to be participating in this year’s tournament. Read More Here (3)
'Play Ball' charity auction features Cubs items
Want to meet Cubs broadcasters Len Kasper and Jim Deshaies plus attend a game? How about play catch in the outfield at Wrigley? Read More Here (0)
Cubs enter Meetings with work left to do
The Cubs had a busy week, adding another reliever and signing veteran outfielder Jon Jay, but they still have work to do heading into the Winter Meetings, which officially open Monday. Read More Here (15)
Maddon: 'Now we have the experience'
There’s never a dull moment with Cubs manager Joe Maddon, and Friday night’s program at my grandfather’s museum — the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center in Little Falls, N.J. — was certainly no exception. Read More Here (2)
Arrieta among 4 Cubs headed to arbitration
As expected, the Cubs on Friday tendered contracts to all four of their arbitration-eligible players, including Jake Arrieta. But they non-tendered four pre-arbitration players to make room on the 40-man roster ahead of next week’s Winter Meetings. Read More Here (5)
Cubs reportedly sign lefty Duensing to 1-year deal
The Cubs have reportedly agreed to a one-year, $2-million contract with left-handed reliever Brian Duensing. Read More Here (3)
Fowler, Chapman keep tabs on talks from afar
Straight from the euphoria of being part of perhaps the most historic championship team of all-time to the reality of free agency, closer Aroldis Chapman and center fielder Dexter Fowler are having some fun in the sun this weekend at David Ortiz’s Celebrity Golf Classic. Read More Here (1)
