Chicago Cubs: Starlin Castro says good-bye and thank you to Chicago, the Cubs, and the loyal fans in his heartfelt letter on The Players' Tribune: "The Cubs fans were always so good to me, and I will never be able to thank them enough. When I got to Chicago, I was just a kid, trying to figure
Chicago Cubs: The Cubs got their man, and made it official today. All-Star Outfielder Jason Heyward joins the Cubs high-octane offense:"The Chicago Cubs officially announced the signing of prized free agent outfielder Jason Heyward on Tuesday, adding a three-time Gold Glove winner in their continuing makeover to build a World Series contender.The Cubs were scheduled to introduce
Tom Ricketts: Ricketts says Cubs' off-season has gone as planned: “Right after the season, Theo and Jed and all the guys, they have a lot of different scenarios,” Cubs owner Tom Ricketts said on the Mully and Hanley Show on Monday morning. “I think they would probably call this their A plan because I think it’s what they
Chicago Cubs: Cubs add outfielder Jason Heyward to an already potent line-up. Today, the North Siders signed 'J Hey' for 8 years, $184MM: "The Chicago Cubs have agreed to terms with free-agent outfielder Jason Heyward on an 8-year, $184 million deal, according to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick and multiple reports.Heyward's deal has two opt-outs: One is after 3 years,
Chicago Cubs: After landing veteran RHP John Lackey, Cubs are in the business of landing Jason Heyward: "After landing starter John Lackey for a fraction of the cost, the Cubs are focusing the money they saved on trying to get top free-agent outfielder Jason Heyward, sources say. And getting Heyward — or a Plan B option such as
Chicago Cubs: After missing out on David Price, to sign a blockbuster free-agent arm this offseason, the Cubs will need to pay up, big time: "At some point, the Cubs are going to have to deliver the “wheelbarrow’’ of cash that business-side guy Crane Kenney has promised baseball-side guy Theo Epstein. I have no earthly idea when
Chicago Cubs: Major League Baseball crowned Jake Arrietta the National League Cy Young yesterday, the first Chicago Cub to win the award since Greg Maddux in 1992: "In early October, Cubs president Theo Epstein was told by a reporter that Jake Arrieta carried himself like he was the best pitcher in baseball. Epstein smiled."He did before he was,"
Chicago Cubs: Major League Baseball crowned Jake Arrietta the National League Cy Young yesterday, the first Chicago Cub to win the award since Greg Maddux in 1992: "In early October, Cubs president Theo Epstein was told by a reporter that Jake Arrieta carried himself like he was the best pitcher in baseball. Epstein smiled."He did before he was,"
Chicago Cubs: The Cubs have their sights set on launching their own network by 2020: "The Chicago Cubs have a date in mind for their next step toward major market domination - launching their own regional sports network.Crane Kenney, the Cubs' president of business operations, told Chicago radio station WSCR that the club will launch its own network
Chicago Cubs: Major League Baseball named Kris Bryant the 2015 National League Rookie of the Year yesterday. Bryant won unanimously, receiving all 30 first-place votes. He is the first Cub to win the ROY Award since Geovany Soto in 2008. "Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant was a unanimous pick for National League Rookie of the Year