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Cubs pitchers and catchers were on day two ahead of spring training in Mesa, Arizona on Monday, and were slowly, but surely getting into their groove as the first full week on the field ramps up.
The Cubs are set to start the season with a pair of games against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Tokyo, on March 18 and 19. As Ryan Baker reports from Spring Training in Mesa, Arizona, Rea pitched in Japan in 2021 and ’22.
Every day is a good day for Boyd after his recovery from Tommy John elbow surgery in 2023 — the latest in a string of injuries with which the veteran lefty has dealt. Ryan Baker reports from Spring Training in Mesa, Arizona.
The Cubs are not exactly upstaging Super Bowl Sunday, but they did get back to work on this American sports holiday with the pitchers and catchers going through an official workout.
The trade will send Pressly and $5.5 million in cash to the Cubs in exchange for right-handed pitcher Juan Bello, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
Former right fielder Sammy Sosa will be inducted into the Cubs Hall of Fame this year, alongside former first baseman Derrek Lee, the team announced at the annual Cubs Convention on Friday.
Organizers said they expect bigger crowds than normal this year with the return of legendary slugger Sammy Sosa.
The Blues alternate uniform, as the Cubs call it, a tribute to Chicago's contribution to the electric blues movement—and their first time wearing baby blues since 1981.
The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a one-year contract with left-hander Caleb Thielbar.
Mervis, 26, was the Cubs' No. 15 prospect entering 2024.
While Sosa did not specifically address allegations he used performance-enhancing drugs, he said he "left it all on the field" and "did whatever I could to recover from injuries."
The move, which will also see the Yankees send right-handed reliever Cody Poteet to the Cubs, is a cost-saving move for Chicago, after acquiring superstar right fielder Kyle Tucker from the Astros.
The Cubs will send Houston third baseman Isaac Paredes, right-hander Hayden Wesneski, and third-base prospect Cam Smith.
In a post on Instagram on Tuesday, Sandberg, 65, said he's facing "more intensive treatment."
The veteran lefthander, who returned from Tommy John elbow surgery this past season, is expected to bolster the starting rotation.
Morgan went 3-0 with a 1.93 ERA in 32 appearances last season for the AL Central champion Guardians.
The current Colorado Rockies third baseman hired a company to move his $300,000 car from his residence in Colorado to his off-season home in Las Vegas—but the car never made it there.
Bellinger hit 26 home runs for the Cubs in 2023. Much like the rest of the lineup, his production dipped last year.
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner had surgery on his right hand after the season ended.
Weier was with 10 others on an elevator when it malfunctioned Thursday.
Patrick Weier, 46, was killed in an accident at the Colorado Gold Mine, where he worked as a tour guide. Weier was one of the men behind Billy Cub—the former unofficial Cubs mascot who posed for photos for years with fans outside Wrigley Field.
Hoyer also believes Craig Counsell's five-year, $40 million contract is money well-spent.
The Cubs, seeking a sweep of the Reds, managed just three hits as Cody Bellinger and Dansby Swanson got the day off.
Hendricks allowed only a pair of singles, one an infield hit, and walked two over 7 1/3 innings on an afternoon with a strong wind blowing in from the northeast at Wrigley Field.
Sosa will be part of the nonprofit charity organization Club 400 Cubs' 10th-anniversary bash Saturday night in northwest suburban Lake in the Hills.
The top watch dog for the City of Chicago says the Chicago Polcie Department needs to do a better job of keeping track of officer disciplinary cases.
Chicago police are investigating a smash-and-grab burglary at Beggars Pizza in Kenwood.
The nearly 100-year-old cinema will close briefly after New Year's Day and reopen on Jan. 9 with a showing of Jim Jarmusch's "Father Mother Sister Brother."
A restaurant in the southwest Chicago suburb of Bridgeview was left with a huge mess to clean up, after it was flooded with around a foot of water overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.
The Original Rainbow Cone ice cream shop was broken into on Chicago's West Side.
President Trump said he will deliver an address live to the nation Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET.
Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino returned to Chicago Tuesday and wasted no time escalating immigration enforcement, as federal agents detained people across Little Village.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new transit funding bill on Tuesday.
Critics of Mayor Brandon Johnson's 2026 budget plan on Tuesday advanced an alternative spending plan that would increase taxes on plastic grocery bags and liquor sales, and allow ads on city vehicles and light poles.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
Two pregnant Black women recently faced alarming neglect at hospitals in Indiana and Texas, highlighting racial disparities in maternal care.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a bill aimed at protecting vaccine access in Illinois.
A Culver's is coming to Chicago's South Loop, a real estate broker has confirmed.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
Small Business Saturday was disrupted by the winter storm for many business owners in Chicago, but in the Rogers Park neighborhood, a group of business owners came together to draw customers.
The nearly 100-year-old cinema will close briefly after New Year's Day and reopen on Jan. 9 with a showing of Jim Jarmusch's "Father Mother Sister Brother."
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
The new report said in the next five years, demand by ComEd customers will jump 24%, which could mean Illinois may need to outsource power from other states. Lauren Victory reports.
The top watch dog for the City of Chicago says the Chicago Polcie Department needs to do a better job of keeping track of officer disciplinary cases.
This weekend, several Chicago nonprofits are organizing the annual Secret Santa celebration for kids of all ages. Organizers Desmond Marshall, executive director of Project HOOD, and Vondale Singleton, founder and chief executive officer of CHAMPS Male Mentoring, join Dana Kozlov.
The White House is in damage control mode after a Vanity Fair article profiling Trump's cabinet, in which chief of staff Susan Wiles offered blunt assessments of the president's inner circle.
Warner Bros. Discovery urged shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance's $108.4 billion hostile bid, arguing that it created "significant risks and costs" for the company and that Netflix's prior offer provides better value.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
Tom Cunningham and Ewelina Siuta recalled the moment of a road rage incident on Monday afternoon on the city's Southwest Side that continued to escalate.
Electric bills in the Chicago area could go up as much as $70 in the next three years because of data centers, according to the Citizens Utility Board.
Critics of Mayor Johnson's 2026 budget plan moved forward to vote on an alternative spending plan that would increase taxes on plastic grocery bags, liquor sales and more.
CBP Cmdr. Gregory Bovino returned to Chicago Tuesday. He and his agents were seen in Little Village, near Midway and in Cicero taking people into custody.
Electric bills in the Chicago area could go up as much as $70 in the next three years because of data centers, according to the Citizens Utility Board.
Advocates and legislators are seeking solutions and and accountability for a pattern of Chicago police arresting Black gun owners on firearms charges despite valid FOID and CCL licenses.
Homeowner and Army veteran Kaliff Chilembwe's property tax bill has seen an increase of 118%.
Why are Chicago police officers arresting and charging Black gun owners with valid FOID cards and CCLs? An inside source spoke exclusively to CBS News Chicago to offer insights into their possible motivation.
With Chicago facing a projected deficit of more than $1 billion in 2026, why does the city's salary database show at least a dozen aldermanic aides with salaries close to $200,000? The database is wrong, but staffers are getting hefty bonuses.
The Blackhawks were without third-year center Connor Bedard, who was placed on injured reserve Monday for at least two weeks because of an upper-body injury.
Earlier this month, the team was trying to raise $18,000 to fund their trip to the American Youth Football Championship.
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
The Blackhawks' Connor Bedard has been placed on the injured reserve.
The last-place Pelicans won their second straight and have beaten the Bulls twice this season.
The Original Rainbow Cone ice cream shop was broken into on Chicago's West Side.
A Flint, Michigan, man is heading to trial after the U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Chicago intercepted firearm conversion kits from China.
Officials in Los Angeles held a news conference about the killings of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, who were found dead in their home Sunday.
In several zoomed-in videos police say were captured on the East Side of Providence approximately two hours before the shooting, the person of interest is seen walking on a sidewalk and looking around.
A woman was found dead near a shopping center in Schaumburg, Illinois early Tuesday, and a man was taken into police custody.
