Chicago Cubs top prospect Matt Shaw heads into spring training in a position that any player without an established role wants: a legitimate chance to make the opening-day roster. Shaw will report to big-league camp Feb.

Chicago Cubs owner Thomas Ricketts is no stranger to criticism from fans, but he likely didn’t expect to be called out by a six-year-old.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 27, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National Weather Service,

The Houston Astros are finalizing their deal to send 2019 and 2021 All-Star closer Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs, per ESPN's Jeff Passan.

For a team in a market like Chicago and with the revenue streams the Cubs have, their projected payroll doesn’t strike a lot of fans as enough.

The Seattle Mariners American League West foes, the Houston Astros, dealt their 12-year veteran reliever to the National League.

The Chicago Cubs dealt with a few injuries a season ago, including to infielder Dansby Swanson. He dealt with more than one injury, but most notably, the All-St

Pressly will waive his no-trade clause to facilitate the move, and Houston will send money to help cover his $14 million salary, the sources said.

The Chicago Cubs made a big splash on Sunday when they acquired Ryan Pressly from the Houston Astros in exchange for pitching prospect Juan Bello. Pressly joins Kyle Tucker, Matthew Boyd and Eli Morgan as the notable additions made by the front office this offseason to prepare the team for 2025.

Albert Almora Jr. hasn't seen action in MLB since 2022, but the Marlins are inviting the once-productive member of the Cubs' lineup to Spring Training.

The Chicago Cubs have made a sensational signing that could potentially benefit the Houston Astros star Alex Bregman this free agency.