The New York Yankees have acquired reliever Mark Leiter Jr. from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for prospects Ben Cowles and Jack Neely. The 33-year-old reliever’s Chicago stint lasted three years, and he will join his fourth team. He joins a Yankees side that has struggled in the recent summer days and is looking for […]
Read MoreCubs 9, Rangers 5 ARLINGTON, Tex. (Mar 31) — The Texas Rangers did not find a series sweep in their baskets, as they lost to the Chicago Cubs, 9–5, on Easter Sunday. A three-run homer by Christopher Morel, plus several walks at the hand of Rangers closer Jose Leclerc in the ninth, helped the Cubs […]
Read MoreRangers 11, Cubs 2 ARLINGTON, Tex. (Mar 30) — On the same night they received their 2023 World Series rings, the Texas Rangers trounced the Chicago Cubs, 11–2. The bats came to life on Saturday evening, as home runs by Adolis Garcia and Jared Walsh, plus a four-hit night by Corey Seager, sealed the 2–0 […]
Read MoreRangers 4, Cubs 3 (10 innings) ARLINGTON, Tex. (Mar 28) — The Texas Rangers pulled off a thrilling victory in extra innings on Thursday against the Chicago Cubs, 4–3, to open the 2024 season. After raising the banner commemorating their 2023 World Series championship, the Rangers got back to work. Home runs by Adolis Garcia […]
Read MoreRockies 10, Cubs 9 MESA, Ariz. (Feb. 29) — The Colorado Rockies edged the Chicago Cubs, 10–9, in Cactus League play Thursday afternoon at Sloan Park. Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar batted 3-for-3 from the leadoff spot, a triple shy of the cycle with two runs scored and a run batted in. “Big day. Three hits, […]
Read MoreRight-hander Héctor Neris and the Chicago Cubs have agreed on a one-year deal worth $9 million for the 2024 season. Neris, entering his 11th season in 2024, departs the Houston Astros after two years with the ball club. The Cubs, meanwhile, have made their second off-season signing. Neris joins Shota Imanaga as the only two […]
Read MoreThe Chicago Cubs hired Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell after Counsell announced he was not returning to Milwaukee. Chicago Cubs manager David Ross, who has not been officially fired or demoted within the organization, will now be replaced. Counsell becomes the highest-paid manager in the majors, inking a five-year, $40 million deal. Craig Counsell before […]
Read MoreTwo Diamondbacks, Two Padres, Three Cubs Earn NL Gold Gloves The Rawlings Gold Glove winners were announced Sunday night. In the National League, three Chicago Cubs, two Arizona Diamondbacks, and two San Diego Padres were among the winners, as was a rookie. In addition, the Colorado Rockies, Philadelphia Phillies, and Pittsburgh Pirates had one player […]
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