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Cubs Acquire C Matt Thaiss From Los Angeles Angels

November 20, 2024

CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today acquired catcher Matt Thaiss from the Los Angeles Angels for a cash consideration. In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Trey Wingenter has been designated for assignment. The Cubs 40-man roster currently stands at 40 players. Thaiss, 29, appeared in 57 major league games with

Cubs select OF Owen Caissie and INF Ben Cowles

November 19, 2024

CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today selected the contracts of outfielder Owen Caissie from Triple-A Iowa and infielder Ben Cowles from Double-A Tennessee. To make room on the 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher Adbert Alzolay and outfielder Brennen Davis have been designated for assignment. The 40-man roster now stands at 40

Cubs claim LHP Rob Zastryzny off waivers from Milwaukee Brewers

November 4, 2024

CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today claimed left-handed pitcher Rob Zastryzny (za-STRIZ-nee) off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers. In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Jimmy Herget was designated for assignment. The 40-man roster currently stands at 40. Zastryzny, 32, split the 2024 campaign between Triple-A Nashville and the Brewers, going

Cubs LF Ian Happ wins third straight NL Rawlings Gold Glove Award

November 3, 2024

CHICAGO – Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ tonight was named a 2024 National League Rawlings Gold Glove Award winner at left field. This marks Happ’s third consecutive Gold Glove Award, becoming the first Cubs outfielder to win three-straight Gold Glove awards. Happ was tied for the lead among major

Cubs name C Moisés Ballesteros and RHP Brandon Birdsell Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Year

October 23, 2024

CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today named catcher Moisés Ballesteros the Buck O’Neil Cubs Minor League Player of the Year and right-handed pitcher Brandon Birdsell the Vedie Himsl Cubs Minor League Pitcher of the Year. Ballesteros, 19, has been named the Cubs Minor League Player of the Year in back-to-back

Dodgers recall Justin Wrobleski

September 28, 2024

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled left-handed pitcher Justin Wrobleski and optioned right-handed pitcher Ben Casparius. Wrobleski, 24, returns to the Dodgers for his fifth stint with the club and he is 1-2 with a 6.40 ERA in seven games (six starts) this season. With Triple-A Oklahoma City

Cubs Recall OF Kevin Alcántara From Triple-A Iowa, Option INF Miles Mastrobuoni to Arizona Complex League

September 25, 2024

Philadelphia, Pa. – The Chicago Cubs today recalled Kevin Alcántara from Triple-A Iowa and optioned INF Miles Mastrobuoni to the Arizona Complex League. Alcántara will make his major league debut with his first appearance and wear #13 for the Cubs. Alcántara, 22, in his first season with Iowa, hit .292

Weekend passes for 2025 Cubs Convention go on sale tomorrow

Hotel packages are currently on sale
September 25, 2024

CHICAGO – Calling all Cubs fans! Weekend passes for the fan-favorite Cubs Convention go on sale tomorrow, September 26, at noon CT. This memorable weekend will bring together fans, players and legends to the Sheraton Grand Chicago January 17-19, 2025, to celebrate all things Cubs baseball. “Cubs Convention offers fans

Cubs Add RHP Enoli Paredes to Active Roster, Option RHP Gavin Hollowell to the Arizona Complex League

September 24, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – The Chicago Cubs claimed right-handed pitcher Enoli Paredes off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers yesterday and today added him to the active roster. In a corresponding move, Gavin Hollowell was optioned to the Arizona Complex League. Paredes, 28, is 1-0 with one save, a 1.74 ERA (4

Cubs recall RHP Trey Wingenter from Triple-A Iowa, place LHP Jordan Wicks on 15-day IL

September 20, 2024

CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today recalled right-handed pitcher Trey Wingenter from Triple-A Iowa and placed left-handed pitcher Jordan Wicks on the 15-day injured list with a right oblique strain (retroactive to Sept. 18). Wingenter, 30, has made three appearances with the Cubs this season, pitching to a 4.50 ERA

Cubs activate RHP Hayden Wesneski, designate RHP Shawn Armstrong for assignment

September 20, 2024

CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today activated right-handed pitcher Hayden Wesneski from the 15-day injured list and designated right-handed pitcher Shawn Armstrong for assignment. Wesneski, 26, was placed on the injured list July 20 with a right forearm strain. In 25 appearances for the Cubs this season – seven starts

Cubs roster moves for September 18

September 18, 2024

CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today activated left-handed pitcher Justin Steele and right-handed pitcher Jorge López from the 15-day injured list, and optioned right-handed pitchers Daniel Palencia and Jack Neely to Triple-A Iowa. Steele is scheduled to start today’s 1:20 p.m. CT game vs. Oakland at Wrigley Field, a game

Cubs recall RHP Daniel Palencia from Triple-A Iowa, option RHP Trey Wingenter to Iowa

September 17, 2024

CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today recalled right-handed pitcher Daniel Palencia from Triple-A Iowa and optioned right-handed pitcher Trey Wingenter to Iowa. Palencia, 24, is 0-1 with a 7.11 ERA (10 ER/12.2 IP) in nine appearances with the Cubs this season. He earned his first career save on April 7

Chicago Cubs celebrate Hispanic and Latino Heritage September 16 at Wrigley Field

September 13, 2024

CHICAGO – On Monday, September 16, the Chicago Cubs will host a Hispanic and Latino Heritage Celebration at Wrigley Field which will include pregame festivities at Gallagher Way and on the field before the Cubs take on the Oakland Athletics at 6:40 p.m. CT. At Gallagher Way, fans can purchase

Cubs roster moves for September 4

September 4, 2024

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

September 1, 2024

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

August 31, 2024

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

August 27, 2024

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

August 23, 2024

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

August 20, 2024

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

Outdoor hockey games to take place January 3-4, 2025 at Wrigley Field
August 15, 2024

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

Hotel packages go on sale today at noon CT
August 7, 2024

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

Partnership makes Heinz the official condiment of the Cubs and Wrigley Field; adds new food options for fans to enjoy
August 2, 2024

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

Motorola ‘Batwing’ Logo to Be Included on All Player Uniforms Starting Today
August 1, 2024

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

July 30, 2024

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