Cubs

Chicago Cubs begin spring training hungry for more: ‘The group collectively is just trying to raise the level’

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MESA, Ariz. — The Chicago Cubs want more. Having finally made a long awaited return to the postseason and even earning a series victory in the wild-card round against the Padres last October, a lofty standard has been reestablished for one of baseball’s most prominent franchises. On Monday, ahead of their first full-squad workout, the … Read more

Cubs to sign free-agent reliever Shelby Miller to multi-year contract

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Free-agent reliever Shelby Miller and the Chicago Cubs are nearing a multi-year guaranteed major-league deal, sources say. Miller, 35, is coming off a terrific season with the Arizona Diamondbacks, where he posted a 1.98 ERA in 37 appearances. He was traded at the deadline to the Milwaukee Brewers and only threw in 11 games before … Read more