Cubs agree to terms with three players
CHICAGO ¨C The Chicago Cubs today announced that they have agreed to terms on 2025 contracts, avoiding arbitration, with the following players:
- RHP Eli Morgan
- RHP Nate Pearson
- LHP Justin Steele
Cubs acquire RHP Matt Festa from Texas Rangers
CHICAGO ¨C The Chicago Cubs today acquired right-handed pitcher Matt Festa from the Texas Rangers for cash considerations. To make room on the 40-man roster, infielder Miles Mastrobuoni has been designated for assignment. The Cubs 40-man roster currently stands at 40 players. Festa, 31, appeared in 19 major league games
Cubs Agree to Terms With LHP Caleb Thielbar
CHICAGO ¨C The Chicago Cubs today agreed to terms with left-handed pitcher Caleb Thielbar (THEEL-bar) on a one-year major league contract. The 40-man roster stands at 40 players. Thielbar, 30, has played all eight of his major league seasons with the Minnesota Twins. Last season, he went 2-4 with a
Cubs acquire INF Vidal Bruj¨¢n from the Miami Marlins
CHICAGO ¨C The Chicago Cubs today acquired infielder Vidal (vee-DAHL) Bruj¨¢n (brew-HAHN) from the Miami Marlins in exchange for infielder Matt Mervis and cash considerations. The 40-man roster stands at 39 players. Bruj¨¢n, 26, recently completed his fourth major league season¡ªfirst with the Marlins¡ªduring which he hit .222 (55-for-248) with
Statement from Tom Ricketts and the Chicago Cubs
CHICAGO ¨C The following statement was issued by Chicago Cubs Executive Chairman Tom Ricketts on behalf of the Chicago Cubs: ¡°We appreciate Sammy releasing his statement and for reaching out. No one played harder or wanted to win more. Nobody¡¯s perfect but we never doubted his passion for the game
CUBS ACQUIRE RHP CODY POTEET FROM NEW YORK YANKEES
CHICAGO ¨C The Chicago Cubs today acquired right-handed pitcher Cody Poteet from the New York Yankees for outfielder Cody Bellinger. The Cubs 40-man roster currently stands at 40 players. Poteet, 30, is 5-4 with a 3.80 ERA (35 ER/83.0 IP) in 24 career major league games (13 starts) with Miami
Cubs agree to terms with catcher Carson Kelly
CHICAGO ¨C The Chicago Cubs today have agreed to terms with catcher Carson Kelly on a two-year major league contract. The 40-man roster currently stands at 40. Kelly, 30, has hit .224 (357-for-1,591) with 54 home runs and 207 RBI, while posting a 4.45 catchers ERA in 556 career games
Cubs acquire OF Kyle Tucker from Houston Astros
CHICAGO ¨C The Chicago Cubs today acquired outfielder Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros for infielder Isaac Paredes, right-handed pitcher Hayden Wesneski and minor-league infielder Cam Smith. The 40-man roster stands at 39 players. Tucker, 27, owns a .274 batting average (615-for-2,241) with 135 doubles, 16 triples, 125 home runs,
Cubs Select Infielder Gage Workman in MLB Phase of 2024 Rule 5 Draft
CHICAGO ¨C The Chicago Cubs today selected infielder Gage Workman from Double-A Erie in the Detroit Tigers organization during the MLB phase of the 2024 Rule 5 Draft. The 40-man roster currently stands at 40. Workman, 25, has batted .248 (135-for-483) with 111 doubles, 24 triples, 57 home runs, 263
Statement on Ryne Sandberg
CHICAGO ¨C The below statement was issued today by Executive Chairman Tom Ricketts on behalf of the Chicago Cubs organization: ¡°Ryne is an inspiration to cancer survivors everywhere. I know all Cubs fans join my family and me in sending positive thoughts to Ryne and keeping him and his family
Cubs announce 2025 Major League coaching staff
CHICAGO ¨C The Chicago Cubs today announced Craig Counsell¡¯s major league coaching staff for the 2025 campaign. Jose Javier has been named first base coach, Quentin Berry as third base coach, Casey Jacobson as assistant pitching coach, A.J. Lewis as staff assistant and Mark Strittmatter will move to bullpen coach.
Cubs agree to terms with left-handed pitcher Matthew Boyd
CHICAGO ¨C The Chicago Cubs today have agreed to terms with left-handed pitcher Matthew Boyd on a two-year major league contract. The 40-man roster currently stands at 39. Boyd, 33, is 46-69 with a 4.85 ERA (489 ER/908.1 IP) in 182 career games (168 starts) across parts of 10 major
Chicago Cubs And 670 The Score Extend Radio Broadcasters Pat Hughes And Ron Coomer
CHICAGO ¨C The Chicago Cubs, along with Audacy¡¯s 670 The Score (WSCR-AM) today announced multiyear contract extensions for radio play-by-play broadcaster Pat Hughes and analyst Ron Coomer. "Pat and Ron have been with our fans for many of the most memorable moments in Cubs history," said Cubs Chief Commercial Officer
Cubs Roster Moves for November 22
CHICAGO ¨C The Chicago Cubs announced the following roster moves in conjunction with today¡¯s deadline to tender/non-tender 2025 contracts for unsigned players on their 40-man roster. The Cubs have agreed to terms on a 2025 contract with right-handed pitcher Julian Merryweather, catcher Matt Thaiss (THICE) and right-handed pitcher Keegan Thompson,
Chicago Cubs 2025 Spring Training tickets on sale December 6
CHICAGO ¨C Single game tickets for Chicago Cubs 2025 Spring Training games at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, go on sale to the general public starting Friday, December 6, at 10 a.m. MT/11 a.m. CT. The Sloan Park home opener is scheduled for Friday, February 21, against the Los Angeles
Cubs Acquire C Matt Thaiss From Los Angeles Angels
CHICAGO ¨C The Chicago Cubs today acquired catcher Matt Thaiss from the Los Angeles Angels for a cash consideration. In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Trey Wingenter has been designated for assignment. The Cubs 40-man roster currently stands at 40 players. Thaiss, 29, appeared in 57 major league games with
Cubs select OF Owen Caissie and INF Ben Cowles
CHICAGO ¨C The Chicago Cubs today selected the contracts of outfielder Owen Caissie from Triple-A Iowa and infielder Ben Cowles from Double-A Tennessee. To make room on the 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher Adbert Alzolay and outfielder Brennen Davis have been designated for assignment. The 40-man roster now stands at 40
Cubs claim LHP Rob Zastryzny off waivers from Milwaukee Brewers
CHICAGO ¨C The Chicago Cubs today claimed left-handed pitcher Rob Zastryzny (za-STRIZ-nee) off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers. In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Jimmy Herget was designated for assignment. The 40-man roster currently stands at 40. Zastryzny, 32, split the 2024 campaign between Triple-A Nashville and the Brewers, going
Cubs LF Ian Happ wins third straight NL Rawlings Gold Glove Award
CHICAGO ¨C Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ tonight was named a 2024 National League Rawlings Gold Glove Award winner at left field. This marks Happ¡¯s third consecutive Gold Glove Award, becoming the first Cubs outfielder to win three-straight Gold Glove awards. Happ was tied for the lead among major
Cubs name C Mois¨¦s Ballesteros and RHP Brandon Birdsell Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Year
CHICAGO ¨C The Chicago Cubs today named catcher Mois¨¦s Ballesteros the Buck O¡¯Neil Cubs Minor League Player of the Year and right-handed pitcher Brandon Birdsell the Vedie Himsl Cubs Minor League Pitcher of the Year. Ballesteros, 19, has been named the Cubs Minor League Player of the Year in back-to-back
Dodgers recall Justin Wrobleski
LOS ANGELES ¨C The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled left-handed pitcher Justin Wrobleski and optioned right-handed pitcher Ben Casparius. Wrobleski, 24, returns to the Dodgers for his fifth stint with the club and he is 1-2 with a 6.40 ERA in seven games (six starts) this season. With Triple-A Oklahoma City
Cubs Recall OF Kevin Alc¨¢ntara From Triple-A Iowa, Option INF Miles Mastrobuoni to Arizona Complex League
Philadelphia, Pa. ¨C The Chicago Cubs today recalled Kevin Alc¨¢ntara from Triple-A Iowa and optioned INF Miles Mastrobuoni to the Arizona Complex League. Alc¨¢ntara will make his major league debut with his first appearance and wear #13 for the Cubs. Alc¨¢ntara, 22, in his first season with Iowa, hit .292
Weekend passes for 2025 Cubs Convention go on sale tomorrow
CHICAGO ¨C Calling all Cubs fans! Weekend passes for the fan-favorite Cubs Convention go on sale tomorrow, September 26, at noon CT. This memorable weekend will bring together fans, players and legends to the Sheraton Grand Chicago January 17-19, 2025, to celebrate all things Cubs baseball. ¡°Cubs Convention offers fans
Cubs Add RHP Enoli Paredes to Active Roster,?Option RHP Gavin Hollowell to the Arizona Complex League
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. ¨C The Chicago Cubs claimed right-handed pitcher Enoli Paredes off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers yesterday and today added him to the active roster. In a corresponding move, Gavin Hollowell was optioned to the Arizona Complex League. Paredes, 28, is 1-0 with one save, a 1.74 ERA (4
Cubs recall RHP Trey Wingenter from Triple-A Iowa, place LHP Jordan Wicks on 15-day IL
CHICAGO ¨C The Chicago Cubs today recalled right-handed pitcher Trey Wingenter from Triple-A Iowa and placed left-handed pitcher Jordan Wicks on the 15-day injured list with a right oblique strain (retroactive to Sept. 18). Wingenter, 30, has made three appearances with the Cubs this season, pitching to a 4.50 ERA