Sports Illustrated3d
Chicago Cubs Using Six-Man Rotation 'Is Not out of the Question'
The Chicago Cubs will head into Spring Training after a solid offseason of improvements. After two straight years with 83 wins, the Cubs came into the winter as a team looking to improve.
Sports Illustrated3d
Chicago Cubs DFA Veteran Pitcher After Ryan Pressly Trade Becomes Official
The Chicago Cubs pulled off their second blockbuster with the Houston Astros of the offseason when they acquired Ryan Pressly in a trade that had plenty of twists and turns. Knowing he had a no ...
Why Ryan Pressly chose the Cubs, even when it meant leaving 'home'
Kyle Tucker of the Houston Astros (left) congratulates pitcher Ryan Pressly after the Astros defeated the White Sox 6-1 to ...
Yardbarker3d
Chicago Cubs: former GM gave a high quality review for their offseason
The Chicago Cubs have had an exceptional offseason with making the necessary moves to form a playoff-caliber roster. The Cub’s two biggest moves so far this season have come through trades with ...
Cubs add twist to Wrigley Field bleacher seating options
The Cubs are adding a new outdoor rental space among the Wrigley Field bleachers, located above the batter’s eye in center field and named “The Yard.” Tickets for the space, which can accommodate ...
Yardbarker2d
Chicago Cubs impending roster crisis seen as a benefit to NL Central rivals
The Cubs are further handcuffed by their selection of Gage Workman in the Rule 5 Draft this offseason; Workman has to remain on the 26-man roster or be offered back to the Detriot Tigers.
FanSided6d
2 realistic Chicago Cubs moves that could happen, 2 that won't with spring training approaching
World Series - New York Yankees v Los Angeles Dodgers - Game 1 / Harry How/GettyImages The Chicago Cubs' payroll is just under $200 million. Owner Tom Ricketts has stated that the team's payroll ...
The New York Times3d
Cubs acquire Ryan Pressly, Astros cover $5.5 million of salary to complete trade
After All-Star reliever Ryan Pressly waived his no-trade clause, the Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs finalized the trade Tuesday, a significant move but one that still left each team with work to ...
Sporting News4d
Cubs promised full-time closer role to two-time All-Star
The Chicago Cubs made a move late on Sunday, finally adding a true closer to their mix. They made a trade with the Houston Astros to acquire veteran right-hander Ryan Pressly. Pressly had been ...
FanSided3d
This Cubs-Padres trade would more than make up for Jed Hoyer's Roki Sasaki miss
Michael King, San Diego Padres / Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/GettyImages The Chicago Cubs continue to defy expectations this offseason, operating with a long-overdue sense of urgency. Jed Hoyer ...
Sporting News4d
Cubs' estimated cost to extend superstar Kyle Tucker easily exceeds $300 million
The Chicago Cubs made a big gamble by trading for superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker entering the final year of his rookie contract. Tucker is a three-time All-Star, has yet to turn 28, and is ...
The Washington Post2d
Cubs finalize trade with Astros for reliever Ryan Pressly
CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs acquired right-hander Ryan Pressly and cash from the Houston Astros on Tuesday for minor league pitcher Juan Bello. Pressly likely slides into the closer’s role with ...