In the Division

LINK: In The Division: Cubs Legend Ernie Banks dies at 83 (theScore.com)

January 24, 2015 at 12:08 am Comments are Disabled

In the Division: Brewers send Gallardo to Rangers, Cubs acquire Fowler from Astros

January 19, 2015 at 11:52 pm Comments are Disabled

While the news of top free agent starting pitcher Max Scherzer agreeing to a 7-year, $210 million deal dominated the baseball world on Monday, two relatively important trades were made involving NL Central teams, one involving a team looking to restock and another from a team quickly rising towards aRead More

Cubs and former Cards closer Jason Motte agree to 1-year deal

Cubs and former Cards closer Jason Motte agree to 1-year deal

December 15, 2014 at 11:07 pm Comments are Disabled

UPDATE: The Cubs officially announced on Twitter Friday the team’s signing of Motte to a one-year contract. It’s official: #Cubs and RHP Jason Motte (@JMotte30) have agreed to a one-year contract. pic.twitter.com/xY4GMtm54T — Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) December 19, 2014   Just a few hours after announcing the signing of aceRead More

In the Division: Cubs sign LHP Jon Lester to 6-yr, $155 million deal

In the Division: Cubs sign LHP Jon Lester to 6-yr, $155 million deal

December 10, 2014 at 12:52 am Comments are Disabled

UPDATE: The division rival Chicago Cubs have confirmed that they’ve signed prized free agent left-hander Jon Lester, who has completed his physical, and that a press conference to introduce Lester is scheduled for Monday. Lester’s contract is worth $155 million over six years and includes multiple options and bonuses as well. LesterRead More

In the Division: Cubs acquire infielder La Stella from Braves

November 16, 2014 at 4:23 pm Comments are Disabled

The Chicago Cubs announced on Twitter that they have acquired infielder Tommy La Stella along with a international signing bonus slot from the Atlanta Braves for right-handed pitcher Arodys Vizcaino and three of the Cubs’ international bonus slots.

In the Division: Pirates acquire catcher Cervelli in trade with Yankees

November 12, 2014 at 11:41 pm Comments are Disabled

The Pittsburgh Pirates officially announced on Wednesday that they have acquired catcher Francisco Cervelli from the New York Yankees in exchange for left-handed pitcher Justin Wilson.

In the Division: Brewers acquire first baseman Lind in trade with Blue Jays

November 1, 2014 at 9:43 pm Comments are Disabled

The Milwaukee Brewers became the first NL Central team to make a substantial move this offseason when they traded pitcher Marco Estrada to the Toronto Blue Jays for first baseman Adam Lind on Saturday. In the move that clearly makes sense for both sides, the Brewers greatly strengthened their weakestRead More

In the Division: Cubs fire manager Renteria, to introduce Maddon Monday

October 31, 2014 at 11:54 pm Comments are Disabled

The Chicago Cubs announced on Friday that they have dismissed manager Rick Renteria and will introduce former Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon as the team’s new manager at a press conference on Monday. Read more about the firing of Renteria and Maddon’s hiring on MLB.com, Bleacher Report, and CBSSports.com.Read More