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.

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.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 27, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National Weather Service,

The Houston Astros are finalizing their deal to send 2019 and 2021 All-Star closer Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs, per ESPN's Jeff Passan.

For a team in a market like Chicago and with the revenue streams the Cubs have, their projected payroll doesn’t strike a lot of fans as enough.

The Chicago Cubs' payroll is just under $200 million. Owner Tom Ricketts has stated that the team's payroll is expected to rise just before the first tier of th

The Chicago Cubs dealt with a few injuries a season ago, including to infielder Dansby Swanson. He dealt with more than one injury, but most notably, the All-St

The Chicago Cubs unveiled a new “Blues Alternate” uniform Thursday, adding it to the home jersey rotation for select days while retiring their City Connect “Wrigleyville”

The Chicago Cubs had targeted another arm in the starting rotation at the beginning of the offseason, then reality apparently set in. While they would’ve ideally liked another quality starter, their five of Justin Steele,

Pressly will waive his no-trade clause to facilitate the move, and Houston will send money to help cover his $14 million salary, the sources said.

The Cubs are finalizing a trade with the Astros for veteran reliever Ryan Pressly, strengthening their bullpen for the 2025 season.