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Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred on Kris Bryant decision: Roster decisions are club right

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said roster decisions are a club right and applauded arbitrator Mark Irvings' ruling against Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant.

February 6, 2020 6:39pm CST

Cubs invite former closer Brandon Morrow to spring training

The Cubs announced former closer Brandon Morrow's minor league contract on Wednesday and said he will report to big league spring training.

February 5, 2020 6:36pm CST

Arbitrator rules union didn't prove Kris Bryant case vs Cubs

Arbitrator Mark Irvings issued his decision Tuesday to deny the grievance filed by Cubs star Kris Bryant.

February 4, 2020 5:32pm CST

Cubs reach $850,000 one-year deal with Jeremy Jeffress

Jeremy Jeffress will be joining the Chicago Cubs after signing a one-year contract.

February 1, 2020 4:57pm CST

Kris Bryant loses grievance against Cubs, won't be free agent until 2021: AP sources

Kris Bryant, a 3-time All-Star, will remain under Cubs control for two more seasons.

January 29, 2020 9:40am CST

Cubs reach deals with RHP Jeffress, OF Souza

The Cubs are taking two more low-risk fliers on a pair of players hoping to rebound from injuries, reaching one-year deals with reliever Jeremy Jeffress and outfielder Steven Souza Jr.

January 28, 2020 4:12pm CST

Reds, Nick Castellanos agree to $64M, 4-year deal

Free agent outfielder Nick Castellanos signed a $64 million, four-year deal Monday with the Reds, Cincinnati's latest big-money move to emerge from years of losing.

January 27, 2020 2:28pm CST

Cubs acquire reliever Travis Lakins from Red Sox

The Chicago Cubs acquired reliever Travis Lakins from the Boston Red Sox for a player to be named or cash on Tuesday.

January 21, 2020 3:35pm CST

Theo Epstein says he's as frustrated as some Cubs fans are

Theo Epstein says he knows how frustrated Chicago Cubs fans are, since he is feeling frustrated himself.

January 18, 2020 5:45pm CST

Cubs keeping options open with season on the horizon

When it comes to Kris Bryant, or any other Chicago Cubs star on the precipice of free agency, president of baseball operations Theo Epstein is hoping for the best.

January 17, 2020 9:39pm CST

Dodgers acquire INF Clayton Daniel from Cubs for RHP Casey Sadler

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired infielder Clayton Daniel from the Chicago Cubs on Friday in exchange for right-hander Casey Sadler.

January 17, 2020 3:35pm CST

Athletics acquire infielder/outfielder Tony Kemp from Cubs

Tony Kemp, a left-handed-hitting infielder and outfielder, was acquired by the Oakland Athletics from the Chicago Cubs on Monday for minor league infielder Alfonso Rivas.

January 13, 2020 4:36pm CST

AP source: Cubs, Bryant agree to $18.6 million, 1-year deal

Kris Bryant got a significant boost from the $12.9 million he earned last year. The 2016 NL MVP rebounded from an injury-filled season to bat .282 with 31 homers and 77 RBIs.

January 10, 2020 1:47pm CST

Toddler's brain injury from foul ball hit by Cubs player is permanent, attorney says

A 2-year-old girl struck by a foul ball during a Houston Astros game at Minute Maid Park continues to receive anti-seizure medication seven months after suffering a brain injury that could leave her at risk of seizures for life, an attorney for her family said.

January 7, 2020 7:29pm CST