January 19, 2020 Chicago Cubs' Tom Ricketts booed at team's fan fest Chicago Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts was booed at the team’s fan fest Friday as supporters grew frustrated with the organization’s lack of moves in the offseason.
January 8, 2020 Girl, 2, hit in head by foul ball at Astros game suffered permanent brain injury, attorney says A 2-year-old girl has sustained permanent brain damage that has left her at risk for a lifetime of seizures after she was struck in the head by a foul ball during a Houston Astros games in May, her family lawyer revealed Tuesday.
December 19, 2019 Red Sox, Yanks, Cubs sent 2019 luxury tax bills Boston will pay a Red Sox record $13.4 million luxury tax after failing to make the playoffs and the New York Yankees finished with a $6.7 million bill, likely a fraction of what they will pay next year.
November 13, 2019 Yu Darvish receives apologies after Houston Astros cheating allegations surface Yu Darvish lasted just 3 1/3 innings and allowed eight runs in two horrendous starts -- including the winner-take-all Game 7 -- while pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 2017 World Series, his putrid performance making him an easy scapegoat and target for fan derision.
November 1, 2019 Angels manager Joe Maddon insists breakup with Cubs was mutual: 'I didn't want to be back either' Joe Maddon insisted on Wednesday that his breakup with the Chicago Cubs was mutual.
October 24, 2019 Astros' Justin Verlander draws shade from Yu Darvish in clapback tweet 544 days in the making Chicago Cubs pitcher Yu Darvish bided his time and delivered a sick comeback to Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander during Game 2 of the World Series on Wednesday night.
October 23, 2019 Chicago Cubs hire David Ross as manager: reports The Chicago Cubs have reportedly hired David Ross to become their next manager.
October 2, 2019 David Ross on list of possible candidates for Cubs manager The field of candidates to be the next manager of the Chicago Cubs is beginning to take shape.
September 30, 2019 Chicago Cubs fire Joe Maddon after 5 seasons, World Series title The Chicago Cubs on Sunday announced manager Joe Maddon will not be returning to the team, making the announcement prior to the team's final game of the year, a loss against the St. Louis Cardinals.
September 26, 2019 Cubs eliminated, then fall to Pirates for 8th straight loss The Chicago Cubs felt they were in the beginning stages of a dynasty three years ago.