This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
April 3
1923 — Expelled “Black Sox” players Happy Felsch and...
Hayes homers, Pirates 2-hit Cubs 5-3 on chilly opening day
CHICAGO — Ke'Bryan Hayes hit a two-run homer and Pittsburgh's relievers dominated in a two-hitter, helping the Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 5-3 Thursday...
Cubs agree to 1-year deal with backup catcher Wolters
CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs agreed to a one-year deal with catcher Tony Wolters and designated right-hander James Norwood for assignment on Wednesday.
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Cubs’ Hoyer confident deal with Rizzo will be worked out
CHICAGO — Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer insisted Wednesday he is confident Anthony Rizzo will remain in Chicago beyond this season even...
Rizzo cuts off talks with Cubs as free agency looms
MESA, Ariz. — Anthony Rizzo is cutting off talks with the Chicago Cubs on a new contract and is prepared to play the season...
Kuhl’s the rule; Pirates name Chad Kuhl opening day starter
PITTSBURGH — Chad Kuhl's long road back from Tommy John surgery is over.
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Rizzo ends talks; Odor getting cut; restrictions to loosen
Anthony Rizzo is cutting off talks with the Chicago Cubs on a new contract and is prepared to play the season as free agency...
Cubs option infielder Nico Hoerner to Triple-A Iowa
MESA, Ariz. — The Chicago Cubs optioned infielder Nico Hoerner and reliever Brad Wieck to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday.
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INF Andrew Romine released from minor league deal by Twins
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Infielder Andrew Romine has been released from his minor league contract by the Minnesota Twins.
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Reds’ India impresses in spring, could be ready for breakout
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Cincinnati Reds infielder Jonathan India might be forcing his way onto the big league roster and even a starting spot in...
