The Chicago Cubs are hoping to sign starting pitcher Jake Arrieta to a long-term deal before he hits free agency.
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According to Jesse Rogers of ESPN Chicago, the 30-year-old's agent, Scott Boras, believes this is the time to come to an agreement with the team, and a contract will be discussed in January.
Arrieta is in his third year of arbitration and is set to be a free agent after the 2017 season.
The Cubs acquired Arrieta in a trade from the Baltimore Orioles during the 2013 season. Since then, the right-hander has blossomed into one ...
Few championships have meant more to a franchise than the Chicago Cubs' 2016 World Series title.
After 108 years without a title and 61 years since its last pennant, the team finally broke through with a Game 7 victory over the Cleveland Indians to win the title Nov. 2.
As owner Tom Ricketts told Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the meaning wasn't lost on him:
It was just so important for this organization, to put this lovable loser crap to bed.
Despite all of the successes of the year, had that game gotten away from us, the next morning’s stories were going to be ...
There might not be another celebration quite like what we are expecting out of the Chicago Cubs and their fans after 108 years of waiting.
The Cubs won their first World Series title since 1908 Wednesday night. Two days later, they will take part in a parade that will likely only be a continuation of a full week of parties.
Longtime fan Bill Murray is certainly looking forward to it, per MLB Network:
Whether you are preparing to join the fun or just watch along at home, here is what you need to know about the upcoming event.
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The 108-year wait is over as the Chicago Cubs are finally World Series champions. What will follow is a celebration that should match or exceed any we have seen in decades.
While Chicago hadn't even been in the World Series since 1945, the squad showed great resolve in the final round after going down 3-1 through four games. The team with the best record in baseball during the regular season bounced back with three straight wins, capturing the first championship since 1908.
The 8-7 win in Game 7 sealed the victory with Ben Zobrist taking home the award for Most Valuable Player.
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Ben Zobrist has been named Most Valuable Player of the 2016 World Series while helping the Chicago Cubs secure their first title since 1908.
The outfielder had the game-winning RBI double in the 10th inning of the dramatic Game 7 victory over the Cleveland Indians.
Baseball Reference noted the historical importance of the game-winning hit:
He also finished the series batting .357 with a .419 on-base percentage, getting a hit in six of the seven games.
Zobrist has now won back-to-back titles after winning the World Series with the Kansas City Royals last season.
ESPN Stats and Info provided an interesting note on the veteran ...
Chicago Cubs reliever Carl Edwards Jr. was removed from Game 4 of the National League Championship Series with hamstring tightness, per Carrie Muskat of MLB.com.
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The 25-year-old pitcher came in for the seventh inning but only faced three batters, earning two outs before walking Corey Seager. After the walk, he was replaced by Travis Wood.
Edwards has pitched three innings so far in the postseason, allowing zero runs and only one hit.
In his first real work at the major league level this season, the young pitcher posted a 3.75 ERA in 36 innings. More ...
Carlos Marmol has finally worn out his welcome with the Chicago Cubs. The organization announced on Twitter that the relief pitcher has been designated for assignment: UPDATE: Tuesday, June 25, at 5:21 p.m. ET by Ian HanfordMLB.com reporter Carrie Muskat offers some insight from Cubs GM Jed Hoyer: ---End of update--- At the time of the transaction, he had a 2-4 record with a 5.86 ERA and a career-high WHIP of 1.7.According to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times, "The move means the Cubs have 10 days to trade, release or waive him. He’s expected to clear waivers, a 3-day process."The 30-year-old veteran ...
The Chicago Cubs might be in for another long season, as it appears pitcher Matt Garza will miss some time due to a lat injury.According to Carrie Muskat of Cubs.com, Garza will miss the first month of the regular season:The 29-year-old veteran was one of the team's most consistent starters over the past two years. In 49 starts, he posted a 15-17 record with a 3.52 ERA and 293 strikeouts.Unfortunately, an elbow issue ended his season last year in late July. Now, it appears that a different issue will keep the pitcher off the mound once again.Chicago already faced struggles ...
