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Arizona Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick isn't afraid to share his opinion, notably with Corbin Burnes and the Chicago Cubs fanbase. After Burnes agreed to a shocking $210 million contract with the Diamondbacks, many were surprised that he chose Arizona out of other spots.

According to a recent report from Bruce LeVine of Audacy, the Chicago Cubs have had "casual discussions" with free agent Alex Bregman. Bregman, 30 years old, would be an excellent addition, but his price might be too high for the Cubs to be serious suitors.

Since the offseason began, people have been waiting for the Detroit Tigers to make a splash, whether it was in free agency or via trade. No long-term deals have been handed out, as the only two additions made were starting pitcher Alex Cobb and second baseman Gleyber Torres. The Tigers have made it clear that they want to see how their young core looks after the unprecedented run they went on at the end of the 2024 season, overcoming a double-digit deficit in the standings to earn a wild card spot. Detroit wants to build a sustainable winner, not be a one-off flash in the pan.

The Yankees added an arm to their organizational depth Wednesday, swinging a trade with the Chicago Cubs for minor-league right-hander Michael Arias. In return, the Yankees sent cash considerations to Chicago. Arias, 23, has not pitched at the MLB level but recorded a 4.77 ERA over 49 appearances, all in relief, for the Cubs' Double-A and Triple-A affiliates last year. Armed with a mid-to-upper 90s fastball, a promising changeup and a work-in-progress slider, Arias was the Cubs' No. 18 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline.

The Chicago Cubs appear poised to challenge for the top spot in the National League Central and reportedly are interested in signing a 33-save hurler before winter's end. Drew VonScio of Newsweek believes that the Cubs will eventually land two-time All-Star fireman Kirby Yates this winter to backstop the team's bullpen.

The Chicago Cubs need another starting pitcher, yet steered clear of the big-money aces on the free-agent market. Rachael Millanta of Just Baseball muses that the Cubs could be a perfect landing spot for current San Diego Padres ace Dylan Cease, whom the Friars are reportedly shopping around the league in an effort to trim payroll.

Things have quieted down for the New York Yankees after a busy start to the offseason, but there are still a handful of moves that could be made to improve the roster. With the Chicago Cubs reportedly expressing interest in free-agent Alex Bregman, it could create a logjam within the infield roster. In turn, it could make a coveted Gold Glove winner available via trade for the Yankees. Working with this hypothetical scenario, Ryan Garcia of Empire Sports Media put together a mock trade that would send infielder Nico Hoerner to The Bronx in exchange for three players.

Mariners Mariners get INF Miles Mastrobuoni from the Cubs for cash Mastrobuoni hit .194 with four RBIs in 50 games for the Cubs last season. Credit: AP Cubs infielder Miles Mastrobuoni (20) throws to first against the Orioles, Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) Author: Associated Press Published: 10:18 PM PST January 14, 2025 Updated: 8:41 AM PST January 15, 2025 SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners acquired infielder Miles Mastrobuoni from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday for cash. Mastrobuoni, 29, hit .194 with four RBIs in 50 games for Chicago last year. He can play second base, third, shortstop and the corner outfield spots. Mastrobuoni was designated for assignment

Former Chicago Cub and fan favorite Sammy Sosa will attend the 2025 Cubs Convention, the team announced Tuesday.

The Chicago Cubs are putting some trust into a few youngsters heading into 2025 as currently constructed. With a farm system that's been regarded as one of the best in baseball over the past few years, that isn't the worst idea, but it's something the Cubs have to recognize could be an issue. This will be the second season of Pete Crow-Armstrong getting a real chance to prove what he has. Armstrong made his debut in 2023 but appeared in just 13 games.

The Chicago Cubs still need a closer — the Houston Astros have two on their roster. Chicago appears poised to challenge for the top spot in the National League Central and have made several moves this winter — as the team's fans hope more are to come. The Cubs are still in need of more fortification for the team's pitching staff, with another starter and a closer likely topping the team's wish list. There has been precious little movement to improve those areas over the last month, but Chicago's answer could lie in Houston.

The Chicago Cubs have signed former Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Colin Rea to a new contract for the 2025 MLB season, while the Cubs have designated RHP Michael Arias for assignment to make room for Rea on the 40-man roster.

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CHICAGO — When the Chicago Cubs went into the offseason, they had two key areas to upgrade offensively. They landed the superstar bat they needed when they acquired slugger Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros on Dec. 13. That same day the Cubs announced the signing of veteran catcher Carson Kelly to bolster the other area of their lineup that needed to be addressed this winter. The Cubs wanted ...

The Washington Nationals and former All-Star pitcher Jorge López agreed to terms on a 1-year contract, the team announced Saturday. López, a 31-year-old right-hander from Puerto Rico, went 2-3 with a 2.89 ERA, 50 strikeouts and four saves in 52 relief appearances last season with the New York Mets and Chicago Cubs. The Cubs signed him in June.

The Chicago Cubs avoided arbitration with three players ahead of Thursday’s deadline though notably did not agree to terms with slugger Kyle Tucker. Left-hander Justin Steele ($6,550,000), right-hander Eli Morgan ($950,000) and right-hander Nate Pearson ($1,350,000) reached an agreement with the Cubs on their 2025 salaries. Steele and Morgan each have two more arbitration-eligible years while ...

The Seattle Mariners claimed right-handed relief pitcher Hagen Danner off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday.

Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz, a first-round draft pick who won a World Series ring with the Chicago Cubs, was found dead in a Phoenix home, police said Wednesday.

All-Stars Pete Alonso and Alex Bregman are still on the market and there's plenty of business still to be done.

The San Francisco Giants reportedly were unwilling to include top prospect Bryce Eldridge in potential trades for star MLB players.

CHICAGO (KELO) — Former SDSU standout Caleb Thielbar signed a one-year deal with the Chicago Cubs. The lefty reliever played eight seasons with the Twins from 2013-15 and 2020-24. The 37-year-old from Minnesota boasts a 3.38 career ERA. He matched a career high for appearances last season when he saw action in 59 games for […]

Lenny Randle, a big league player for 12 seasons who spoke five languages, performed stand-up comedy, was dubbed “The Most Interesting Man in Baseball” and was suspended for punching his Texas Rangers manager, has died.

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