Chicago Cubs

Nats GM won’t say why Jeffress was cut, but not for on-field

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Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo declined to specify Monday why Jeremy Jeffress was released from a minor league contract by the...

Indians minus Ramírez, Reyes after they break virus protocol

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The Cleveland Indians have broken COVID-19 protocols for the third time in less than a year, this time costing them third baseman José Ramírez...

Nats release Jeffress for unspecified ‘personnel reasons’

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Jeremy Jeffress was released by the Washington Nationals on Sunday for what general manager Mike Rizzo called unspecified “personnel...

Cubs reliever Pedro Strop violates baseball’s COVID-19 rules

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MESA, Ariz. — Chicago Cubs reliever Pedro Strop is away from the team after he violated baseball's COVID-19 protocols. ...

Pirates acquire RHP Underwood in trade with Cubs

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BRADENTON, Fla. — The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired right-hander Duane Underwood Jr. in a trade with the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. ...

AP source: Cubs, infielder Sogard agree to minor league deal

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CHICAGO — Infielder Eric Sogard and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a minor league contract, a person familiar with the situation said on...

Rotation spot secure, Pirates lefty Brault settling in

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Steven Brault can exhale — sort of. For the first time in his major league career, the relentlessly upbeat Pittsburgh Pirates lefty is not...

Alcantara leads young staff that should be Marlins’ strength

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MIAMI — At 25, Sandy Alcantara says he's old enough to be the Miami Marlins' ace. ...

Sigh and Cy: Bieber tagged, Bauer sharp in Dodgers debut

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Shane Bieber’s final start last season was rough. His first one in 2021 wasn’t too much better. ...

Braves add another OF, claim Heredia off waivers from Mets

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NORTH PORT, Fla. — The Atlanta Braves claimed outfielder Guillermo Heredia off waivers from the New York Mets on Wednesday. ...