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Cubs pitcher Brailyn Marquez delivers to the plate against the White Sox in the eighth inning Sept. 27, 2020, at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Pitcher Brailyn Marquez is named the Chicago Cubs’ top prospect for the 2nd consecutive season by Baseball America

December 15, 2020 at 10:36 p.m.

Brailyn Marquez displayed a 100 mph fastball during his major-league debut on the final day of the 2020 regular season. That velocity and the left-hander's improvement last summer at the...

Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber watches his home run ball sail in the seventh inning against the Cardinals in Game 4 of the NLDS on Oct. 13, 2015, at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Cubs’ decision to let Kyle Schwarber walk is another reminder ‘it’s a tough time … in the sports industry,’ Jason Heyward says

December 15, 2020 at 4:26 a.m.

Growing up as a fan of the Oakland Athletics helped Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner brace for the departure of Kyle Schwarber. "I had (an autographed) ball with Mark Mulder,...

The Players Alliance, a group consisting of more than 100 Black current and former MLB players, handed out COVID-19 supplies, winter coats, and toys to children and parents outside Phalanx Family Services on Dec. 12, 2020.

‘It shows where the need is’: Jason Heyward, Curtis Granderson and The Players Alliance distribute essential goods on the South Side as part of a 32-city tour in Black communities

December 24, 2020 at 3:41 p.m.

Curtis Granderson noticed about 100 cars lined up as early as 90 minutes before The Players Alliance started to distribute boxes and bags of baseball equipment, essential goods and COVID-19...

Jed Hoyer watches from the stands during a Cubs workout on July 8, 2020, at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

The Chicago Cubs — like a lot of major-league teams — were quiet during the winter meetings, but Jed Hoyer vows ‘there’s going to be more change’

December 11, 2020 at 12:30 p.m.

The relative lack of activity during Major League Baseball's remote winter meetings should not suggest the Chicago Cubs have failed in their attempt to revamp their roster. "It's been a...

Aberdeen pitcher Gray Fenter delivers the pitch to the waiting Staten Island batter during Monday night's game at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium.

Rule 5 draft: Chicago Cubs select pitcher Gray Fenter, while White Sox don’t make a selection in the major-league phase

December 10, 2020 at 10:32 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs added pitching depth Thursday by selecting right-hander Gray Fenter from the Baltimore Orioles organization in the major-league phase of the Rule 5 draft. The 24-year-old has a...

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish works against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning Monday, July 20, 2020 in an exhibition game at Guaranteed Rate Park.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Yu Darvish earns All-MLB 1st team selection

December 10, 2020 at 2:31 a.m.

Yu Darvish won't receive a letterman's jacket, but the Chicago Cubs ace earned the distinction of being one of five pitchers named to the All-MLB first team announced Wednesday night....

Cubs starter Alec Mills delivers against the Twins on Sept. 19, 2020, at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

While their offseason focus will be on upgrading the offense, the Chicago Cubs can’t — and won’t — ignore their rotation

December 10, 2020 at 1:05 p.m.

While Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer tries to repair a broken offense, he also faces the task of strengthening a rotation that carried them to the National League Central title...

Chicago Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer wears a mask during a workout Monday, July 6, 2020, at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Cubs extend invites to retain 4 of their minor-league affiliates

December 9, 2020 at 5:42 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs farm system likely will remain relatively unchanged as Major League Baseball revamps its player development format. The Cubs on Wednesday announced they have invited Triple-A Iowa, Double-A...

Chicago White Sox player Carl Everett carries Willie Harris after the Sox beat the Houston Astros 1-0 in Game 4 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Oct. 26, 2005.

Chicago Cubs name Willie Harris their new 3rd-base coach. The former White Sox player scored the decisive run in the 2005 World Series.

December 9, 2020 at 2:04 a.m.

Willie Harris gained fame by scoring the deciding run for the Chicago White Sox in the 2005 World Series. In his new role, Harris will be sending Chicago Cubs baserunners...

Cubs GM Jed Hoyer smiles while taking a question at the "Meet Cubs Baseball Management" panel during the 2014 Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Hotel on Jan. 18, 2014.

Chicago Cubs — and new boss Jed Hoyer — will try to address needs during this week’s virtual winter meetings amid much uncertainty about the 2021 season

December 6, 2020 at 9:51 p.m.

In an offseason filled with uncertainty, at least three definitive topics surround the Chicago Cubs as they enter this week's virtual winter meetings. First, Jed Hoyer now is the boss,...

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