Central's Offseason Cubs

Grading the NL Central's offseason: How have the Cubs, Cardinals, Reds responded to a disappointing 2024?

The Brewers cruised to a division title last season but have had an uninspiring winter compared to some of their rivals.

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WATCH: Tiger cub makes official 'onstage' debut at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Bakso can be found with mom Sohni on the Maharajah Jungle Trek!

ABC News - 1d

3 endangered tiger cubs caught on camera in park for first time

The camera trap footage shows the three cubs scampering in a forest while their mother prowls around.

CBS News - 13h

MLB rumors: Cubs, Mets call on Padres ace Dylan Cease, Luis Robert Jr. trade talks fall apart

Here are the hot stove rumors for Thursday, Jan. 30

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Grading the AL Central's offseason: After sending 3 teams to the playoffs, how did the division fare this winter?

The Guardians, Royals and Tigers have taken differing approaches to building off their successful 2024 seasons.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

YouTube star arrested after lion cub causes wedding chaos

Pakistani YouTube star Rajab Butt has avoided jail after promising a judge to upload animal rights videos for a year.

CBS News - 2d

Cubs trade for Ryan Pressly: Chicago acquire All-Star reliever from Astros

Pressly has agreed to waive his no-trade clause

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Germany central to Russian LNG imports, environmentalists say

Yahoo News - 3d

Sources: Cubs finalizing trade for reliever Pressly

The Cubs are finalizing a trade to acquire reliever Ryan Pressly from the Astros, sources told ESPN on Sunday.

ESPN - 5d

Report: Ryan Pressly waives no-trade clause to join the Chicago Cubs

Pressly is slated to make $14 million in the last year of his contract, and Houston could use the money it saved in the trade to upgrade its outfield.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

MLB rumors: Red Sox, Astros still targeting Alex Bregman; Cubs emerge as lone suitor for Ryan Pressly

Here are MLB's most notable rumors for Saturday, Jan. 25

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MLB rumors: Cubs pursuing Ryan Pressly, Blue Jays eyeing Pete Alonso, Dodgers still want Clayton Kershaw

Here are your hot stove rumors for Thursday, Jan. 23

CBS Sports - Jan. 24

MLB rumors: Dodgers could shop 'surplus' pitching after more additions, Cubs looking for bullpen help

Here are your hot stove rumors for Wednesday, Jan. 22

CBS Sports - Jan. 23

Sosa on Cubs Hall of Fame nod: 'Time was right'

Former Cubs star Sammy Sosa was elected to the team's Hall of Fame along with former first baseman Derrek Lee.

ESPN - Jan. 18

Sammy Sosa returns to Chicago, will enter Cubs Hall of Fame in 2025: 'I’m here, and I’m back'

The Cubs made the announcement Friday during their fan convention.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 18

Three killed in strike on central Kyiv, Ukraine says

The attack struck the Shevchenkivskyi district, damaging civilian buildings and leaving a large crater in the road.

BBC News - Jan. 18

Sammy Sosa gets warm reception for his reconciliation with the Chicago Cubs

Sammy Sosa and the Chicago Cubs are back together after the slugger returned to the team’s annual fan convention

ABC News - Jan. 17

Mark Carney, the 'unreliable boyfriend' who ran UK's central bank

Carney is now running for the Liberal Party leadership in Canada. What does his time in London tell us?

BBC News - Jan. 17

Cubs, Kyle Tucker reportedly avoid arbitration, but Chicago is off to rocky negotiating start with new star

The Cubs balked at Tucker's initial ask in arbitration, but the sides settled at $16.5 million

CBS Sports - Jan. 16

Perry: Five players Patriots should target this offseason

On "Early Edition," Phil Perry shares his wish list for the Patriots' 2025 offseason.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16

Jim Harbaugh to have 2 procedures in offseason

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday that he will have a cardiac ablation this offseason and hip replacement surgery.

ESPN - Jan. 16

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh to undergo heart procedure, hip replacement this offseason

Jim Harbaugh experienced an irregular heartbeat and briefly left a game earlier this season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16

Red Sox offseason: Latest updates on Alex Bregman, Nolan Arenado

Could the Red Sox still land Alex Bregman or Nolan Arenado? Here's the latest update on both players.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 14

5 bold predictions for the Jets' 2025 offseason

Major changes are inevitable for the Jets during the 2025 NFL offseason, but what will they be?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13

15 killed in an explosion and fire at a gas station in central Yemen

CAIRO — An explosion at a gas station triggered a massive fire in central Yemen, killing at least 15 people, health officials said Sunday.

NBC News - Jan. 12

MLB rumors: Jack Flaherty, Anthony Santander open to shorter contracts, Yankees and Cubs eye relief help

Here are your hot stove rumors for Sunday, Jan. 12

CBS Sports - Jan. 12

15 killed in explosion and fire at gas station in central Yemen

Health officials in central Yemen say at least 15 have been killed in an explosion and fire at a gas station

ABC News - Jan. 12

China’s Central Bank Stops Buying Bonds as Deflation Fears Grip Economy

The unexpected action is intended to tamp down a potential bubble in the bond market fueled by investors shunning riskier assets like stocks and real estate.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

New York Yankees Done With Big Spending in Busy Offseason

The New York Yankees are done signing high-priced free agents, a source with knowledge of their situation said. That leaves coveted players such as Pete Alonso and Alex Bregman among the 164 free ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Asia's central banks face a formidable challenge: An ascendant U.S. dollar

A surge in the dollar has sent Asian currencies reeling, stoking worries over imported inflation and prompting some central banks to intervene in the currency market.

CNBC - Jan. 9

Lynch confirms 49ers' plan to release Hargrave in offseason

John Lynch confirmed the San Francisco 49ers' plan to release defensive tackle Javon Hargrave after June 1.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Marie Winn, Who Wrote of a Famous Central Park Hawk, Dies at 88

She chronicled the melodrama of Pale Male, a red-tailed hawk who became an avian sensation as it took up residence atop a Manhattan apartment building.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Predators Could Already Regret Offseason Red Wings Trade

The Nashville Predators traded Jesse Kiiskinen and a second-round pick to the Detroit Red Wings for Andrew Gibson in the offseason, but are they already regretting it?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Bitter cold envelops US south as central states recover from freeze

Polar vortex chilled central US, downing trees, blasting snow, shuttering schools and causing traffic pile-ups. The next round of bitter cold enveloped the southern US on Tuesday, after the first ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Who will be the next Patriots head coach? 8 names to consider this offseason

For the second offseason in a row, New England is searching for a new head coach. Will Robert Kraft turn to another former Patriots linebacker to lead the team?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

FirstFT: China’s central bank prepares for historic monetary policy shift

Also in today’s newsletter, cold winter snap stokes US heating prices and a shake-up at the top of Meta

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Will they stay or will they go? All the pressing offseason QB questions

The two teams with the clearest need under center are no longer in position to sit and draft one. Let's dive into the Raiders, Vikings, Giants and more situations.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

China’s central bank plans policy overhaul as pressure mounts on economy

People’s Bank of China will start to behave more like US Fed in using one main interest rate to steer demand for credit

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Report: Teams eyeing Fox trade believe offseason move more likely

The NBA teams who could have interest in a potential trade for star Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox believe a move is more likely to happen in the offseason.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

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