The standard for big-market spending in MLB has been set by the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets, but also by others like the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies. At least, that's what Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts will have you believe.

The Chicago Cubs could pivot to reliever Carlos Estévez after falling short of closer Tanner Scott this offseason.

The Chicago Cubs continue to be linked to New York Mets first baseman free agent Pete Alonso. While nobody has actually linked the Cubs front office to having serious interest in Alonso (or even any minor,

On the weekend of the annual Cubs Convention that serves to get fans excited for the upcoming season, Tom Ricketts did a good job of pouring cold water on

The Chicago Cubs still need a first baseman, and the best fit may be on the other side of the city. Could they swing a trade for an up-and-coming infielder?

The Chicago Cubs brass, led by Jed Hoyer, should pursue these three bargain bin free agents before spring training rolls around.

Cubs fanbase growing restless as owner Tom Ricketts insists they don't have the money to spend like the Dodgers and Mets.

Brooks Raley underwent Tommy John surgery in May 2024, so the free agent relief pitcher is hoping to return to the mound with a new team as soon as July 2025.

Kyle Tucker and the Chicago Cubs settled the largest of the 17 salary arbitration cases in which proposed figures were exchanged.

The New York Yankees have been perhaps the most active team in Major League Baseball this offseason. After losing the biggest free agent prize on the market in Juan Soto to their crosstown rival New York Mets for a perk-laden,

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs acquired reliever Matt Festa from the Texas Rangers for cash on Thursday. Festa was 6-1 with a 5.70 ERA over 18 games for Texas and one with the New York Mets last season. The 31-year-old right-hander is 8-3 with a 4.60 ERA in 108 appearances over five seasons with Seattle, New York and Texas.

Free agent reliever Brooks Raley, who is still rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, has reportedly discussed multiyear deals with some clubs, According to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, the left-hander is drawing interest from the New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs.