Chicago Cubs Trades and Free Agent Signings
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Cubs Signing Tucker Barnhart for $6.5M
We’ve been saying for several weeks now that former Reds and Tigers catcher Tucker Barnhart was someone the Cubs liked,…
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The Rundown: Swanson Meets Chicago Media, Lack of MLB Trades Concerning, Steve Cohen Angering Fellow Owners
It’s been nearly eight weeks since we lit the hot stove, and frankly, I’m surprised at the dearth of trades.…
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Dansby Swanson at Introductory Press Conference: ‘Everybody Knows Cubs Fans are the Best in Baseball’
The Cubs issued a press release this morning to officially announce the signing of shortstop Dansby Swanson. Shortly thereafter, they…
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Cubs Still Trying to Squeeze Every Last Ounce of Value from Free Agency
While the Mets continue to add free agents with zero regard for luxury tax penalties, the Cubs may be even…
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The Rundown: Correa Switches Teams Overnight, Cubs Sign Another Shortstop, Taillon and Bellinger Meet Chicago Media
Two more free-agent shortstops came off the board yesterday during an absurd day of Hot Stove hijinx. The Cubs added…
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Mets to Sign Carlos Correa, Pushing Tax Penalties Beyond Regular Payroll for Many Teams
In one of the most shocking turns of events in recent memory, Carlos Correa has flipped coasts and will now…
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Cubs Add Sergio Alcántara on Minors Deal, Paving Way for Another D-backs Reunion
The Cubs have signed infielder Sergio Alcántara to a minor league contract as they work to add depth to the…
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New Cubs ZiPS Projections Exactly Match What We’ve Been Saying
The Cubs have made several solid additions over the last two winters without bringing in or developing a bona fide…
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Cubs Favorites to Sign Top International FA Fernando Cruz
According to Joe Doyle of Prospects Live, the Cubs are the favorites to sign 15-year-old Dominican shortstop Fernando Cruz. The…
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Looks Like Cubs May Be Close to Trey Mancini Deal
Though it’s not quite the same as a definitive report, Jon Heyman’s Tuesday morning tweet sure reads like the harbinger…
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