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Brewers manager Craig Counsell during a game against the Cubs on Aug. 14, 2018, at Wrigley Field.

Evaluating the NL Central: A look at the offseason plans for the Chicago Cubs’ division foes

December 29, 2020 at 11:39 p.m.

A 12-3 start gave the Chicago Cubs enough of a cushion to hold on for the 2020 National League Central title, and it wasn't lost on Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig...

Chicago Cubs pitcher Yu Darvish (11) walks to the dugout at Wrigley Field on Sept. 20, 2020.

Yu Darvish learns of his impending trade from the Chicago Cubs to the San Diego Padres via Twitter: ‘What kind of system is it?’

December 29, 2020 at 5:36 a.m.

Yu Darvish is one of the most active major-league players on social media. But the Chicago Cubs ace seemed bewildered to find out he will be traded to the San...

Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish delivers to the Marlins in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the wild-card series at Wrigley Field on Oct. 2, 2020.

Chicago Cubs finalizing a trade of Yu Darvish and Victor Caratini to the San Diego Padres in return for 5 players

December 29, 2020 at 3:35 a.m.

The window of championship competition the Chicago Cubs attempted to extend three years ago by signing Yu Darvish all but slammed shut Monday night, when they were on the verge...

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) warms up Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020 at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Today’s Chicago Cubs are still utilizing Joe Maddon’s methods. In a time of turnover, they continue to embrace positionless baseball.

December 20, 2020 at 11:37 p.m.

Former Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon's methods still lurk around the team's offices, where officials are pondering several options as they try to sculpt a roster destined for change. And...

Cubs President Theo Epstein speaks at his season-ending news conference on Sept. 30, 2019, at Wrigley Field.

Theo Epstein as a Chicago Bears executive? ‘He won three World Series. Yeah, he’s ready for a Super Bowl,’ Joe Maddon says.

December 19, 2020 at 12:08 a.m.

Theo Epstein is a free agent, and Joe Maddon believes his former boss has the choice of doing "whatever he wants." "Honestly, whatever he wants to do," Maddon said Friday...

Chicago Cubs pitcher Brailyn Marquez delivers to the White Sox in the eighth inning Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, at Guaranteed Rate Field in the regular season finale.

Fans might be eager to see Brailyn Marquez and Brennen Davis, but the Chicago Cubs say they’re taking it slow with their top prospects

December 18, 2020 at 12:53 p.m.

Chicago Cubs fans' hopes heightened in late September when left-hander Brailyn Marquez made his major-league debut despite not pitching above Class A. Marquez isn't the only prospect getting interest from...

Jonathan Holder during a spring training workout with the Yankees on Feb. 13, 2020.

Chicago Cubs sign reliever Jonathan Holder to 1-year, non-guaranteed deal

December 17, 2020 at 11:01 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs hope Jonathan Holder can provide the same success that Ryan Tepera and Jason Adam did in 2020 at a thrifty price. Holder, 27, who pitched parts of...

Cubs manager David Ross prepares for a game on Sept. 6, 2020 at Wrigley Field.

David Ross not concerned with more potential changes on the Chicago Cubs roster: ‘Retool, whatever, rebuild — none of those words are on the radar for me’

December 17, 2020 at 1:36 a.m.

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross is preparing to start spring training in mid-February with slugger Kris Bryant possibly playing the outfield more frequently and Yu Darvish and Kyle Hendricks leading...

Ed Howard impresses Chicago Cubs scouts during Instructional League play this fall despite a long layoff: ‘He’s a sponge who wants it all’

December 16, 2020 at 1:07 p.m.

The Instructional League was supposed to be a careful introduction to professional baseball for Ed Howard IV, who hadn't played competitively for more than seven months. But the Chicago Cubs'...

Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant takes the field during the first inning against the Reds on Sept. 10, 2020, at Wrigley Field.

Could Kris Bryant remain a Chicago Cub in 2021? It’s likely, agent Scott Boras says.

December 16, 2020 at 3:54 a.m.

The thought of Kris Bryant playing the 2021 season in a Chicago Cubs uniform is extremely plausible to Scott Boras, the longtime agent said Tuesday, hours after Washington Nationals general...

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