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" title="The Chicago Cubs nontendered outfielder Mike Tauchman and infielder Nick Madrigal before Friday's 7 p.m. deadline, making them free agents. " subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CTC-L-CUBS-SOX.jpg?w=127" data-srcset="https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CTC-L-CUBS-SOX.jpg?w=127 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/mlb/chicago-cubs/">Chicago Cubs | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/11/22/chicago-cubs-mike-tauchman-nick-madrigal-nontender/" title="Chicago Cubs nontender outfielder Mike Tauchman and infielder Nick Madrigal, making them free agents"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Chicago Cubs nontender outfielder Mike Tauchman and infielder Nick Madrigal, making them free agents </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/author/meghan-montemurro/">Meghan Montemurro</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-22 21:30:54">November 22, 2024 at 9:30 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The Chicago Cubs nontendered outfielder Mike Tauchman and infielder Nick Madrigal before Friday's 7 p.m.... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-17800990 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-chicago-cubs category-latest-headlines category-mlb category-sports" data-id="17800990" data-timestamp="1732121205" > <figure> <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/11/20/chicago-cubs-eli-morgan-matt-thaiss/" title="Chicago Cubs address roster needs in acquiring reliever Eli Morgan and catcher Matt Thaiss" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/11/20/chicago-cubs-eli-morgan-matt-thaiss/" title="Chicago Cubs address roster needs in acquiring reliever Eli Morgan and catcher Matt Thaiss"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The Chicago Cubs took initial steps Wednesday to address two areas of need, acquiring reliever Eli Morgan and catcher Matt Thaiss." title="The Chicago Cubs took initial steps Wednesday to address two areas of need, acquiring reliever Eli Morgan and catcher Matt Thaiss." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/CTC-Z-Cubs-Guardians-Trade_212408912.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/CTC-Z-Cubs-Guardians-Trade_212408912.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/mlb/chicago-cubs/">Chicago Cubs | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/11/20/chicago-cubs-eli-morgan-matt-thaiss/" title="Chicago Cubs address roster needs in acquiring reliever Eli Morgan and catcher Matt Thaiss"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Chicago Cubs address roster needs in acquiring reliever Eli Morgan and catcher Matt Thaiss </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/author/meghan-montemurro/">Meghan Montemurro</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-21 07:07:59">November 21, 2024 at 7:07 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The Chicago Cubs took initial steps Wednesday to address two areas of need, acquiring reliever... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-17799469 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-chicago-cubs category-latest-headlines category-mlb category-sports" data-id="17799469" data-timestamp="1732042447" > <figure> <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/11/19/chicago-cubs-owen-caissie-brennen-davis-adbert-alzolay/" title="Chicago Cubs add Owen Caissie and Benjamin Cowles to the 40-man roster — but DFA Brennen Davis and Adbert Alzolay" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/11/19/chicago-cubs-owen-caissie-brennen-davis-adbert-alzolay/" title="Chicago Cubs add Owen Caissie and Benjamin Cowles to the 40-man roster — but DFA Brennen Davis and Adbert Alzolay"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The Chicago Cubs opted to protect two prospects from next month’s Rule 5 draft, but the future of two former highly touted prospects is in limbo." title="The Chicago Cubs opted to protect two prospects from next month’s Rule 5 draft, but the future of two former highly touted prospects is in limbo." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/CTC-L-ctc-L-Spring-training-Cubs-Sox-0222010_183539013.jpg?w=111" data-srcset="https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/CTC-L-ctc-L-Spring-training-Cubs-Sox-0222010_183539013.jpg?w=111 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div 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status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-chicago-cubs category-latest-headlines category-mlb category-sports" data-id="17787658" data-timestamp="1731996032" > <figure> <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/11/19/chicago-cubs-juan-soto/" title="Chicago Cubs need a superstar. Here’s why it won’t be free-agent slugger Juan Soto." class=""></a> <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/11/19/chicago-cubs-juan-soto/" title="Chicago Cubs need a superstar. Here’s why it won’t be free-agent slugger Juan Soto."> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The Chicago Cubs will not be involved in slugger Juan Soto's free-agent process, opting not to pursue the superstar outfielder this offseason." title="The Chicago Cubs will not be involved in slugger Juan Soto's free-agent process, opting not to pursue the superstar outfielder this offseason." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CTC-SOX-05181.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CTC-SOX-05181.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/mlb/chicago-cubs/">Chicago Cubs | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/11/19/chicago-cubs-juan-soto/" title="Chicago Cubs need a superstar. Here’s why it won’t be free-agent slugger Juan Soto."> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Chicago Cubs need a superstar. Here’s why it won’t be free-agent slugger Juan Soto. </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/author/meghan-montemurro/">Meghan Montemurro</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-19 18:29:55">November 19, 2024 at 6:29 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The Chicago Cubs will not be involved in slugger Juan Soto's free-agent process, opting not... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-17797413 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-chicago-cubs category-latest-headlines category-mlb category-sports" data-id="17797413" data-timestamp="1731951903" > <figure> <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/11/18/paul-skenes-nl-rookie-of-the-year/" title="Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes wins NL Rookie of Year award — Chicago Cubs’ Shota Imanaga is 4th" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/11/18/paul-skenes-nl-rookie-of-the-year/" title="Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes wins NL Rookie of Year award — Chicago Cubs’ Shota Imanaga is 4th"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Paul Skenes didn’t debut until May 11 against the Chicago Cubs but was such an immediate sensation he was selected to start the All-Star Game." title="Paul Skenes didn’t debut until May 11 against the Chicago Cubs but was such an immediate sensation he was selected to start the All-Star Game." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Baseball_Digest-Rookie_Awards_Baseball_32529_68c4e7.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Baseball_Digest-Rookie_Awards_Baseball_32529_68c4e7.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a 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category-latest-headlines category-mlb category-sports" data-id="17796788" data-timestamp="1731941408" > <figure> <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/11/18/baseball-hall-of-fame-ballot-ben-zobrist-ichiro-suzuki/" title="Chicago Cubs World Series MVP Ben Zobrist joins Ichiro Suzuki among 14 newcomers on baseball Hall of Fame ballot" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/11/18/baseball-hall-of-fame-ballot-ben-zobrist-ichiro-suzuki/" title="Chicago Cubs World Series MVP Ben Zobrist joins Ichiro Suzuki among 14 newcomers on baseball Hall of Fame ballot"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Ben Zobrist, Curtis Granderson and Ichiro Suzuki are among 14 new candidates on the Hall of Fame ballot released Monday, joining 14 holdovers." title="Ben Zobrist, Curtis Granderson and Ichiro Suzuki are among 14 new candidates on the Hall of Fame ballot released Monday, joining 14 holdovers." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" 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title="Colorado Rockies third baseman Kris Bryant has been reunited with his 2023 Lamborghini Huracan after it was rerouted by thieves on its way to Bryant’s offseason Las Vegas home." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/TDP-Z-KrisBryantLambo-01.jpg?w=109" data-srcset="https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/TDP-Z-KrisBryantLambo-01.jpg?w=109 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/mlb/">MLB | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/11/18/kris-bryant-stolen-lamborghini/" title="Police retrieve Kris Bryant’s stolen 2023 Lamborghini Huracan"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Police retrieve Kris Bryant’s stolen 2023 Lamborghini Huracan </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a 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Northwestern-Ohio State football close-up — and an invasion of Buckeyes fans"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Wrigley Field and Wrigleyville brace for an invasion of Buckeyes fans Saturday as No. 2 Ohio State takes on Northwestern in a Big Ten football matchup on the North Side. " title="Wrigley Field and Wrigleyville brace for an invasion of Buckeyes fans Saturday as No. 2 Ohio State takes on Northwestern in a Big Ten football matchup on the North Side. 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Winners will be announced next week." title="Shohei Ohtani could become the first primary designated hitter to win an MVP award. Winners will be announced next week." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/NLCS_Mets_Dodgers_Baseball_84135.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/NLCS_Mets_Dodgers_Baseball_84135.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/mlb/">MLB | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/11/11/mlb-awards-finalists/" title="Shohei Ohtani, Francisco Lindor and Ketel Marte are finalists for NL MVP while Aaron Judge, Bobby Witt Jr. and Juan Soto contend for AL honor"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Shohei Ohtani, Francisco Lindor and Ketel Marte are finalists for NL MVP while Aaron Judge, Bobby Witt Jr. and Juan Soto contend for AL honor </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-12 07:04:47">November 12, 2024 at 7:04 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Shohei Ohtani could become the first primary designated hitter to win an MVP award. 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The Chiba Lotte Marines announced they have chosen to start the process of moving the pitcher via the posting system." title="Japanese ace Roki Sasaki will be available to Major League Baseball teams this offseason. The Chiba Lotte Marines announced they have chosen to start the process of moving the pitcher via the posting system." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Sasaki_MLB_Baseball_65866.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Sasaki_MLB_Baseball_65866.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/mlb/">MLB | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/11/09/roki-sasaki-mlb-japan-posting-system/" title="Japanese ace Roki Sasaki, 23, will be available to MLB teams this offseason"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Japanese ace Roki Sasaki, 23, will be available to MLB teams this offseason </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-09 06:57:49">November 9, 2024 at 6:57 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Japanese ace Roki Sasaki will be available to Major League Baseball teams this offseason. 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