The Chicago Cubs are on the verge of acquiring a two-time All-Star closer via trade after falling short in their bid to sign Tanner Scott.

The Chicago Cubs still need a first baseman, and the best fit may be on the other side of the city. Could they swing a trade for an up-and-coming infielder?

Juan Soto homered during New York’s three-run third inning, Carlos Rodón got his first postseason win and the Yankees took advantage of Cleveland’s wildness in a 5-2 victory on Monday night ...

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Prior to his time with Cleveland, Encarnación was a three-time All-Star for the Toronto Blue Jays. Overall, he batted .260 with 1,832 hits, 424 home runs, 1,261 RBI, and an .846 OPS across six different teams.

The Cubs look to be one of the better teams in the National League for this year and that looks to be true with them rising in the power rankings. The Chicago Cubs have made a ton of quality acquisitions so far this offseason with their biggest move coming with the trade they made with the Houston Astros to acquire outfielder Kyle Tucker.

The Chicago Cubs ended speculation around the contract status of an All-Star outfielder, reportedly agreeing to terms on a Salary for 2025 on Thursday.

Oct 14, 2022; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Lou Trivino (56) pitches against the Cleveland Guardians during the sixth inning in game two of the ALDS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

A Skubal extension doesn't sound likely, Chicago weighs its bullpen options after Tanner Scott whiff and the Blue Jays eye their next big move.

The Seattle Mariners are still looking for at least one more every-day infielder before Opening Day arrives on March 27. And the team is running out of time to

After the Detroit Lions lost to the Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round last weekend, plans began to re-tool the team and coaching staff.

Complacency and the Guardians don’t mix. They went into the offseason after winning the American League Central, drawing over 2 million fans and making a 10-game postseason run against the Tigers and Yankees.