Cubs roster moves for September 4
CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today recalled right-handed pitcher Trey Wingenter and right-handed pitcher Jack Neely from Triple-A Iowa and placed right-handed pitcher Jorge López on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Sept. 3) with a right groin strain and left-handed pitcher Justin Steele on the 15-day injured list (retroactive
Cubs activate LHP Jordan Wicks, recall INF Miles Mastrobuoni
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Chicago Cubs activated left-handed pitcher Jordan Wicks from the 60-day injured list today and recalled infielder Miles Mastrobuoni from Triple-A Iowa. To make room on the 40-man roster, the team today recalled infielder Nick Madrigal and placed him on the 60-day injured list with a left
Cubs announce roster moves
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Chicago Cubs claimed right-handed pitcher Shawn Armstrong off waivers from St. Louis yesterday and today added him to the active roster. In corresponding moves, the team today optioned right-handed pitcher Daniel Palencia to Triple-A Iowa and released catcher Tomas Nido. Armstrong, 33, is a 10-year MLB
Cubs roster moves for August 27
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Chicago Cubs today recalled right-handed pitchers Daniel Palencia and Keegan Thompson from Triple-A Iowa. The team placed right-handed pitcher Julian Merryweather on the 15-day injured list with right knee tendinitis (retroactive to August 26) and optioned right-handed pitcher Jack Neely to Triple-A Iowa. Palencia, 24, is
Cubs Roster Moves for August 23
MIAMI, Fla. – The Chicago Cubs today recalled infielder Luis Vázquez from Triple-A Iowa and designated infielder David Bote for assignment. Additionally, the club today claimed right-handed pitcher Gavin Hollowell off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks and optioned him to Triple-A Iowa. Vázquez, 24, has played in two games with
Cubs select RHP Jack Neely from Triple-a Iowa, designate RHP Héctor Neris for assignment
CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today selected right-handed pitcher Jack Neely from Triple-A Iowa and designated right-handed pitcher Héctor Neris for assignment. Neely will make his major league debut with his first appearance and wear #47 for the Cubs. Neely, 24, is 1-1 with nine saves, a 2.42 ERA (13
Big Ten Conference and Chicago Cubs Partner for The Frozen Confines: Big Ten Hockey Series
ROSEMONT, Ill. — The Big Ten Conference and the Chicago Cubs announced today plans to host a pair of college hockey doubleheaders at Wrigley Field in January 2025. The event will be known as The Frozen Confines: Big Ten Hockey Series. Big Ten Conference Commissioner Tony Petitti, Chicago Cubs President
2025 Cubs Convention to take place January 17-19
CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs are excited to announce Cubs Convention will take place January 17-19, 2025, and Cubs fans can purchase hotel packages starting today, August 7, at noon CT. Hosted at the Sheraton Grand Chicago, attendees can experience an action-packed three days filled with opportunities to mingle and
Chicago Cubs and Kraft Heinz announce new multiyear partnership
CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs and The Kraft Heinz Company (Nasdaq: KHC) (“Kraft Heinz”) today announced a new multiyear partnership, providing fans with even more ways to enjoy delicious and iconic Kraft Heinz products while at Wrigley Field. As part of the partnership, HEINZ has been named the Official Condiment
Chicago Cubs announce Motorola as official jersey patch partner
CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today announced a multiyear agreement with Motorola Mobility as the club’s “Official Jersey Patch Partner,” placing the iconic Motorola “batwing” logo on all home, road and alternate jerseys for Spring Training, the regular season and postseason as well as the Nike MLB City Connect jersey,
Cubs Recall RHP Ethan Roberts From Triple-A Iowa, Add INF Isaac Paredes to 26-man Roster
CINCINNATI, Ohio – The Chicago Cubs today recalled right-handed pitcher Ethan Roberts from Triple-A Iowa. In an additional move, infielder Isaac Paredes has been added to the 26-man roster and infielder Miles Mastrobuoni has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Roberts, 27, has not surrendered a run in four appearances (6.0
Cubs reinstate OF Cody Bellinger from 10-day IL
CINCINNATI, Ohio – The Chicago Cubs today reinstated outfielder Cody Bellinger from the 10-day injured list. Bellinger, 29, was hitting .269 with nine home runs and 37 RBI for the Cubs in 79 games this season prior to being placed on the injured list on July 29 with a left
Cubs acquire 3B Isaac Paredes from the Tampa Bay Rays
CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today acquired third baseman Isaac Paredes from the Tampa Bay Rays for third baseman Christopher Morel, right-handed pitcher Hunter Bigge and right-handed pitcher Ty Johnson. “As we have stated, our goal is to add players that will help us not just this season, but into
Cubs Acquire RHP Nate Pearson from the Toronto Blue Jays
CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today acquired right-handed pitcher Nate Pearson from the Toronto Blue Jays for infielder Josh Rivera and outfielder Yohendrick Piñango. To make room on the 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher Jesús Tinoco has been designated for assignment. Pearson, 27, has gone 0-1 with two saves, a 5.63
Cubs select C Christian Bethancourt from Triple-a Iowa, place C Tomás Nido on 10-Day IL
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chicago Cubs today selected catcher Christian Bethancourt from Triple-A Iowa and placed catcher Tomás Nido on the 10-day injured list with a right knee sprain (retroactive to July 25). To make room on the 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher Ben Brown has been transferred to the
Cubs sign nine more selections from 2024 Draft
CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today announced they have agreed to terms with nine more players from the 2024 First-Year Player Draft, including fourth round infielder Ty Southisene from Basic High School (Nev.) and 11th round outfielder Eli Lovich from Blue Valley West High School (Kan.). The Cubs have now
Cubs activate RHP Julian Merryweather from 60-day IL, option RHP Hunter Bigge to Triple-A Iowa
CHICAGO, Ill. – The Chicago Cubs today activated right-handed pitcher Julian Merryweather from the 60-day injured list and optioned right-handed pitcher Hunter Bigge to Triple-A Iowa. To make room on the 40-man roster for Merryweather, left-handed pitcher Luke Little has been transferred to the 60-day injured list. Meryweather, 32, has
Cubs agree to terms with infielder Cam Smith
CHICAGO, Ill. – The Chicago Cubs today announced they have agreed to terms with 10 players from the 2024 First-Year Player Draft, including first-round selection (14th overall) infielder Cam Smith from Florida State University. The Cubs have agreed to terms with nine of their first 10 selections from the draft.
Cubs Place RHP Hayden Wesneski On 15-Day Injured List, Recall RHP Hunter Bigge From Triple-A Iowa
CHICAGO, Ill. – The Chicago Cubs today placed right-handed pitcher Hayden Wesneski on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain and recalled right-handed pitcher Hunter Bigge from Triple-A Iowa. Bigge, 26, made his major league debut July 9 in Baltimore (0 ER/1.0 IP) and has allowed one run
Cubs Roster Moves for July 19
CHICAGO, Ill. – The Chicago Cubs today activated outfielder Mike Tauchman from the 10-day injured list and optioned outfielder Alexander Canario to Triple-A Iowa. Additionally, the club selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Jesús Tinoco from Iowa. To make room on the 40-man roster for Tinoco, left-handed pitcher Jordan Wicks
New sideline configuration unveiled for Northwestern football games at Wrigley Field
CHICAGO – Historic Wrigley Field will host two Northwestern football games this November when the Wildcats host Ohio State Saturday, November 16, and Illinois Saturday, November 30. Since the Wildcats last played at Wrigley Field in 2023, adjustments have been made to the field layout to accommodate two sidelines, with
Cubs Recall RHP Daniel Palencia From Triple-A Iowa; Option RHP Ethan Roberts to Triple-A Iowa
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Chicago Cubs recalled right-handed pitcher Daniel Palencia from Triple-A Iowa today and optioned right-handed pitcher Ethan Roberts to Triple-A Iowa. Palencia, 24, is 0-1 with a 6.55 ERA in seven relief appearances this season with the Cubs. In 17 appearances—one start—with the I-Cubs, he is
Cubs Activate RHP Javier Assad as “27th Man” for Doubleheader; Recall RHP Ethan Roberts and Place LHP Luke Little on 15-day Injured List
CHICAGO, Ill. – The Chicago Cubs activated right-handed pitcher Javier Assad from the 15-day injured list as the club’s “27th man” for today’s doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals. Additionally, the Cubs recalled right-handed pitcher Ethan Roberts from Triple-A Iowa and placed left-handed pitcher Luke Little on the 15-day injured
Cubs Recall of Alexander Canario From Triple-A Iowa; Place OF Cody Bellinger on 10-day Injured List
CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today recalled outfielder Alexander Canario from Triple-A Iowa and placed outfielder Cody Bellinger on the 10-day injured list with a left middle finger fracture. Canario, 24, is hitting .238 with 16 home runs and 43 RBI in 59 games with Iowa. Seven of his 16
Cubs reinstate RHP Mark Leiter Jr. from injured list, option RHP Ethan Roberts to Triple-A Iowa
CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today reinstated right-handed pitcher Mark Leiter, Jr. from the 15-day injured list (right forearm strain) and optioned right-handed pitcher Ethan Roberts to Triple-A Iowa. Leiter, Jr., 33, is 2-4 with a 5.34 ERA in 32 relief appearances with the Cubs this season. He was placed