Chicago Cubs Sign Catcher Austin Romine To One-Year Deal
Chicago had been looking for a backup catcher since the Cubs traded Victor Caratini to San Diego last month.
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Chicago had been looking for a backup catcher since the Cubs traded Victor Caratini to San Diego last month.
The Washington Nationals are turning into the easterly Cubs, with Jon Lester expected to take a one-year deal with the Nats and a mutual option for a second season.
"As the game evolves, we all have an interest in ensuring the changes we see on the field make the game as entertaining and action-packed as possible for the fans, while preserving all that makes baseball so special," Epstein said in a statement.
Kyle Schwarber has found a new home.
"Having the opportunity to come to Wrigley Field and call games for the Chicago Cubs every day is surreal," said Sciambi.
New Cubs President of Baseball Operation Jed Hoyer on Wednesday called reports that the Cubs are extensively shopping catcher Willson Contreras "fictional."
The Cubs are dealing Yu Darvish and Victor Caratini to the San Diego Padres – but the yard sale isn't over.
Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer appears to be on the verge of a blockbuster trade.
Spring training will start on time – that is what Major League Baseball is telling managers – including the Cubs' David Ross.
Major League Baseball is correcting what it calls a "longtime oversight" in the game's history.
