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Batting Around: Kyle Tucker to Cubs, Roki Sasaki to Dodgers among favorite MLB offseason moves

'Best moves' and 'favorite moves' aren't always the same thing, though

CBS Sports - 14h

Chicago Cubs top prospects 2025: Three bats could force their way to the majors this year

None are without question marks but the talent is there

CBS Sports - 15h

Cubs acquire Ryan Brasier in a trade with the Dodgers

The Cubs are sending a player to be named or cash to the Dodgers for Brasier, who went 1-0 with a 3.54 ERA in 29 games last year, including four starts.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Dodgers trade reliever Ryan Brasier to the Chicago Cubs

The Dodgers sent veteran reliever Ryan Brasier to the Cubs less than a week after he was designated for assignment.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

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.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

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 - 6d

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

CBS Sports - Jan. 31

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 - Jan. 30

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 - Jan. 29

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

Pressly has agreed to waive his no-trade clause

CBS Sports - Jan. 28

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 - Jan. 26

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 - Jan. 27

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

CBS Sports - Jan. 25

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

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki deal barely changed their 2025 World Series odds

The Dodgers still have roughly 3-to-1 odds to in the World Series.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 19

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

With Roki Sasaki, the Dodgers Further Separate Themselves

The defending World Series champs just added the favorite to win the N.L. Rookie of the Year award and one of the best pitchers in the world.

The New York Times - Jan. 18

Letters to Sports: Dodgers keep getting richer with Roki Sasaki deal

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section weigh in on the Dodgers signing another star, the Chargers, NFL playoffs, UCLA men's basketball and Bob Uecker.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 18

What does the Dodgers' rotation look like with the addition of Roki Sasaki?

L.A. has assembled one of the more astonishing quintets of starting pitching talent the game has ever seen. But this group is not without questions and concerns.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 18

Fantasy Baseball: Top 100 prospects for 2025, led by Roki Sasaki, Roman Anthony and Matt Shaw

Your ultimate resource for identifying new Fantasy talent

CBS Sports - Jan. 18

Fantasy Baseball: Roki Sasaki signing a windfall for Dodgers but a trojan horse for drafters

The 23-year-old is an exceptional talent, but his immediate contributions in Fantasy may be limited

CBS Sports - 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

Roki Sasaki signs with Dodgers: Japanese ace agrees to deal with World Series champs

The 23-year-old pitching phenom will reportedly get a $6.5 million signing bonus

CBS Sports - Jan. 18

Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says he intends to sign with Los Angeles Dodgers

Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says in an Instagram post he intends to sign with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers

ABC News - Jan. 17

What's next for Dodgers after Roki Sasaki signing? Focus shifts to bringing back mainstays, possible trades

The World Series champs have an absurdly deep rotation... and it doesn't currently include Clayton Kershaw

CBS Sports - Jan. 18

Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says on Instagram post he intends to sign with Los Angeles Dodgers

ABC News - Jan. 17

Latest buzz on free agent Roki Sasaki: Japanese star chooses to sign with Dodgers

Here is the latest buzz surrounding Japanese free agent right-hander Roki Sasaki, who is expected to sign with an MLB team in January...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17

Roki Sasaki says he's signing with Dodgers, giving them monster Japanese trio in rotation

The 23-year-old phenom is joining Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the Dodgers.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17

MLB rumors: Padres, Blue Jays make moves with potential Roki Sasaki implications

Here are Friday's MLB news and notes

CBS Sports - 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

How Roki Sasaki finalists can get a leg up in contract negotiations for Japanese ace

Sasaki has reportedly narrowed his suitors down to three teams

CBS Sports - Jan. 16

Batting Around: Of Roki Sasaki's three finalists, who needs him more, Dodgers, Padres or Blue Jays?

Sasaki has a week to make his decision

CBS Sports - Jan. 16

What we know as we await Roki Sasaki's decision

Starting this week, the coveted 23-year-old Japanese free agent can pick his team.

ESPN - Jan. 16

As Roki Sasaki waiting game begins, Dodgers explore trades for more signing bonus money

On Wednesday, MLB's 2025 international signing period opened, an annual date of significance in which top international amateur players can begin signing with MLB teams.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15