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Hoyer says Cubs are focused on improving bullpen and bench

Jan. 17, 2025 23:07 PM EST

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs are focused on improving their bullpen and bench at this point in the offseason, according to president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer. Speaking on the first day of the team's annual fan convention, Hoyer also said Chicago's opening day third...

Kyle Tucker and Cubs avoid arbitration, agree to $16.5 million, 1-year contract, AP source says

Jan. 16, 2025 16:48 PM EST

CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Tucker and the Chicago Cubs settled the largest of the 17 salary arbitration cases in which proposed figures were exchanged, agreeing Thursday to a $16.5 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person...

MLB Salary Arbitration Eligibles List

Jan. 08, 2025 23:46 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — The 165 players eligible for salary arbitration. Proposed salaries will be exchanged Jan. 9: AMERICAN LEAGUE ...

Pitcher Luis Garcia agrees to $1,875,000 deal with Astros as he returns from Tommy John surgery

Jan. 08, 2025 13:51 PM EST

HOUSTON (AP) — Right-hander Luis Garcia and the Houston Astros avoided arbitration when they agreed to a one-year contract for $1,875,000, matching the salary he earned last year when he didn't pitch in the major leagues as he recovered from Tommy John surgery. The 28-year-old...

Houston Astros welcome 1B Christian Walker to team; say negotiations with Bregman stalled

Dec. 23, 2024 17:57 PM EST

HOUSTON (AP) — The Astros welcomed first baseman Christian Walker to the team Monday, in one of two moves that almost certainly marks the end of Alex Bregman’s time in Houston. Walker signed a $60 million, three-year contract that will pay him $20 million annually just more than...

Christian Walker agrees to $60 million, 3-year contract with Astros, AP source says

Dec. 20, 2024 20:25 PM EST

Gold Glove first baseman Christian Walker and the Houston Astros agreed Friday to a $60 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful...

Kyle Tucker says he is open to long-term deal with Cubs after trade from Astros

Dec. 17, 2024 22:02 PM EST

CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Tucker played his first major league games at Wrigley Field when the Houston Astros visited the Chicago Cubs in April. It was cold, he said, and a lot of fun. “Those fans love their Cubs," Tucker said. "That’s kind of how it felt from, you know, the visiting...

Cubs acquire All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in trade with the Astros

Dec. 13, 2024 19:28 PM EST

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs acquired All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros on Friday, paying a big price for one of baseball's best hitters. The Cubs sent third baseman Isaac Paredes, right-hander Hayden Wesneski and Cam Smith, one of their top...