The Chicago Cubs never really got their foot in the door with Roki Sasaki, but Jed Hoyer could dial up the San Diego Padres for a compelling trade alternative.

The Ryan Pressly trade moves the Astros under the threshold for the competitive balance tax and possibly in position for another deal.

The Cubs designated infielder Luis Vazquez for assignment to clear roster space for utilityman Jon Berti. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

The Chicago Cubs have added some infield depth. The Cubs and infielder Jon Berti agreed to a one-year major league contract, the team announced on Tuesday.

The Chicago Cubs today have agreed to terms with infielder Jon Berti on a one-year major league contract. To make room on the 40-man roster for Berti, INF Luis Vázquez was designated for assignment. The 40-man roster currently stands at 40 players.

Chicago Cubs top prospect Matt Shaw heads into spring training in a position that any player without an established role wants: a legitimate chance to make the opening-day roster. Shaw will report to big-league camp Feb.

The Chicago Cubs have made a couple of big-time moves this offseason. However, there is still some work that they could do in order to give themselves a better

Chicago Cubs owner Thomas Ricketts is no stranger to criticism from fans, but he likely didn’t expect to be called out by a six-year-old.

The Chicago Cubs are finalizing a trade to acquire closer Ryan Pressly from the Houston Astros, pending medical review, sources tell ESPN. Pressly will waive his no-trade clause to Chicago to facilitate the move, and Houston will send money to help cover his $14 million salary.

The Chicago Cubs could turn to free agency to boost their bullpen after swinging a blockbuster trade for Ryan Pressly.

When it comes to high school baseball, most college and professional scouts tend to focus primarily on private and suburban schools. While the majority of the top players come from these schools, prospects in the city don’t get much attention.