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5:02 PM - Cody Poteet (CHC) Cubs acquired Poteet from the Yankees on Tuesday in exchange for Cody Bellinger and cash consideration, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
1:45 PM - Matt Shaw (CHC) president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said Tuesday that Shaw will get a "long look" at third base, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
1:40 PM - Michael Busch (CHC) president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer indicated Tuesday that Busch is not under consideration to play third base and will instead remain focused on first base, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
7:10 PM - Carson Kelly (CHC) signed a two-year, $11.5 million contract with the Cubs on Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
3:39 PM - Matt Shaw (CHC) has a path to the Cubs' third base job following the trade of Isaac Paredes, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
2:45 PM - Kyle Tucker (CHC) Cubs acquired Tucker from the Astros on Friday in exchange for Isaac Paredes, Hayden Wesneski and Cam Smith, Chandler Rome of Athletic reports.
1:35 PM - Seiya Suzuki (CHC) agent, Joel Wolfe, said he was told Monday by Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer which teams have expressed trade interest in his client, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
10:10 AM - Dansby Swanson (CHC) underwent surgery to address a core injury in early October, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
9:25 AM - Matthew Boyd (CHC) Cubs signed Boyd to a two-year, $29 million contract Monday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
11:25 AM - Brooks Kriske (CHC) Cubs signed Kriske to a minor-league contract Tuesday, the pitcher announced on his X account.
9:31 AM - Ben Brown (CHC) (neck) has been cleared for a normal offseason throwing program, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic report.
4:06 PM - Trey Wingenter (CHC) Cubs designated Wingenter for assignment Wednesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
4:03 PM - Matt Thaiss (CHC) Cubs acquired Thaiss from the Angels on Wednesday in exchange for cash consideration, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
1:28 PM - Patrick Wisdom (CHC) Cubs designated Wisdom for assignment Wednesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
1:16 PM - Eli Morgan (CHC) Cubs acquired Morgan from the Guardians on Wednesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
6:54 PM - Brennen Davis (CHC) Cubs designated Davis for assignment Tuesday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
6:43 PM - Adbert Alzolay (CHC) Cubs designated Alzolay (elbow) for assignment Tuesday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
6:37 PM - Ben Cowles (CHC) Cubs selected Cowles to their 40-man roster Tuesday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
5:58 PM - Owen Caissie (CHC) Cubs selected Caissie to their 40-man roster Tuesday, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.
2:56 PM - Adbert Alzolay (CHC) Cubs are expected to designate Alzolay (elbow) for assignment Tuesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
2:26 PM - Cade Horton (CHC) will undergo an exam on his right shoulder in mid-November in hopes of gaining clearance to begin a throwing program, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
2:21 PM - Ben Brown (CHC) will undergo a scan on his neck in mid-November, with the hope that he will be cleared to throw without restrictions this offseason, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
6:17 PM - Jimmy Herget (CHC) Cubs designated Herget for assignment Monday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
6:14 PM - Rob Zastryzny (CHC) Cubs claimed Zastryzny (elbow) off waivers from the Brewers on Monday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
12:59 PM - Cody Bellinger (CHC) exercised his $27.5 million player option for 2025 on Saturday, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.
10:07 AM - Caleb Knight (CHC) Cubs outrighted Knight to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday.
2:26 PM - Nico Hoerner (CHC) underwent surgery Oct. 11 to repair his right flexor tendon, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
9:26 AM - Julian Merryweather (CHC) Cubs transferred Merryweather (knee) to the 60-day injured list Sunday.
8:04 PM - Caleb Kilian (CHC) tossed five scoreless innings but did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Reds. He allowed three hits and two walks while striking out four.
2:11 PM - Miguel Amaya (CHC) is absent from Sunday's lineup against the Reds.
2:09 PM - Cody Bellinger (CHC) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.
1:56 PM - Dansby Swanson (CHC) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.
8:20 AM - Seiya Suzuki (CHC) (ankle) went 2-for-2 with two walks and a run scored in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Reds.
8:12 AM - Tyson Miller (CHC) (5-1) worked around a hit to retire two batters out of the bullpen with no runs allowed to earn the win Saturday against the Reds.
7:19 PM - Caleb Kilian (CHC) will start Sunday's game against the Reds, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
5:14 PM - Dansby Swanson (CHC) went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, a run scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Reds.
5:08 PM - Porter Hodge (CHC) earned the save in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Reds, striking out one over a perfect ninth inning.
4:49 PM - Kyle Hendricks (CHC) did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Reds, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out two over 7.1 scoreless innings.
1:36 PM - Seiya Suzuki (CHC) (ankle) will serve as the Cubs' designated hitter and bat fourth Saturday against the Reds.
1:32 PM - Isaac Paredes (CHC) isn't in the Cubs' lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds.
9:25 AM - Nico Hoerner (CHC) went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 1-0 win over the Reds.
9:09 PM - Jameson Taillon (CHC) (12-8) earned the win Friday over Cincinnati, allowing four hits and two walks over seven scoreless innings. He struck out two.
12:35 PM - Seiya Suzuki (CHC) manager Craig Counsell said Friday that Suzuki's right ankle is "much improved" and he's optimistic Suzuki will be back in the lineup Saturday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
11:46 AM - Michael Busch (CHC) (triceps) will start at designated hitter and bat fifth in Friday's contest against the Reds.
11:44 AM - Seiya Suzuki (CHC) (ankle) remains out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Reds.
5:29 PM - Seiya Suzuki (CHC) isn't in the Cubs' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.
5:22 PM - Michael Busch (CHC) (triceps) isn't in the Cubs' lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Phillies.
4:48 PM - Kevin Alcantara (CHC) Cubs recalled Alcantara from Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
4:43 PM - Miles Mastrobuoni (CHC) Cubs optioned Mastrobuoni to Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
8:50 AM - Justin Steele (CHC) didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Phillies, allowing two runs on four hits over four innings. He struck out three.
5:31 PM - Ian Happ (CHC) (back) is starting in left field and batting leadoff Tuesday against the Phillies.
4:41 PM - Gavin Hollowell (CHC) Cubs optioned Hollowell to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
5:38 PM - Luis Vazquez (CHC) will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Phillies.
4:42 PM - Miguel Amaya (CHC) is not in the lineup for Monday's contest in Philadelphia.
4:41 PM - Dansby Swanson (CHC) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies.
4:39 PM - Ian Happ (CHC) (back) remains out of the lineup for Monday's game in Philadelphia.
4:26 PM - Enoli Paredes (CHC) Cubs claimed Paredes off waivers from the Brewers on Monday, Sahadev Sharma of Athletic reports.
4:16 PM - Gavin Hollowell (CHC) Cubs recalled Hollowell from Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Sahadev Sharma of Athletic reports.
4:13 PM - Trey Wingenter (CHC) Cubs optioned Wingenter to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Sahadev Sharma of Athletic reports.
4:13 PM - Caleb Kilian (CHC) Cubs recalled Kilian from Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
4:11 PM - Jorge Lopez (CHC) Cubs placed Lopez on the 15-day injured list Monday with a right groin strain, Sahadev Sharma of Athletic reports.
8:01 PM - Ian Happ (CHC) Craig Counsell said after Sunday's 5-0 win over the Nationals that Happ was scratched from the lineup due to lower back tightness, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
7:52 PM - Dansby Swanson (CHC) went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and one run scored in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Nationals.
7:50 PM - Mike Tauchman (CHC) went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Nationals.
7:43 PM - Miguel Amaya (CHC) went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a double in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Nationals.
7:40 PM - Michael Busch (CHC) went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Sundays' 5-0 win over the Nationals.
7:37 PM - Shota Imanaga (CHC) (15-3) allowed six hits and struck out four without walking a batter over seven shutout innings to earn the win over the Nationals on Sunday.
4:41 PM - Ian Happ (CHC) was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
2:26 PM - Isaac Paredes (CHC) (wrist) will start at third base and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Nationals.
11:37 AM - Nico Hoerner (CHC) is absent from the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Nationals.
11:36 AM - Cody Bellinger (CHC) is not in the lineup for Sunday's contest against the Nationals.
10:19 AM - Patrick Wisdom (CHC) went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Nationals.
5:43 PM - Kyle Hendricks (CHC) (4-12) allowed four runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out two over 5.1 innings, taking the loss Saturday versus the Nationals.
1:32 PM - Isaac Paredes (CHC) was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Nationals due to a left wrist contusion, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
12:28 PM - Seiya Suzuki (CHC) isn't in the Cubs' lineup Saturday against Washington.
9:12 AM - Dansby Swanson (CHC) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-1 win over the Nationals.
2:32 PM - Trey Wingenter (CHC) Cubs recalled Wingenter from Triple-A Iowa on Friday.
2:28 PM - Jordan Wicks (CHC) Cubs placed Wicks on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right oblique strain, Ryan Herrera of AllCHGO.com reports.
12:13 PM - Miguel Amaya (CHC) is not in the lineup for Friday's contest against the Nationals.
11:59 AM - Isaac Paredes (CHC) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals.
11:25 AM - Shawn Armstrong (CHC) Cubs designated Armstrong for assignment Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
11:23 AM - Hayden Wesneski (CHC) Cubs activated Wesneski (foreram) from the 15-day injured list Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
7:21 AM - Javier Assad (CHC) did not factor into the decision in a win over the Nationals on Thursday, allowing three runs on seven hits and one walk over five innings. He struck out five.
5:11 PM - Julian Merryweather (CHC) will undergo surgery on his right knee Friday, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.
5:03 PM - Michael Busch (CHC) isn't in the Cubs' lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals.
12:45 PM - Hayden Wesneski (CHC) (forearm) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Sept. 6 and has given up three earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out seven across five innings over his four appearances.
12:42 PM - Jorge Lopez (CHC) Cubs activated Lopez (groin) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
12:41 PM - Daniel Palencia (CHC) Cubs optioned Palencia to Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
12:39 PM - Jack Neely (CHC) Cubs optioned Neely to Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
12:39 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) Cubs activated Steele (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
11:02 AM - Jordan Wicks (CHC) (2-4) took the loss Tuesday, giving up four runs on seven hits -- including three home runs -- and two walks over five innings as the Cubs fell 4-3 to the A's. He struck out four.
5:36 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) manager Craig Counsell announced Tuesday that Steele (elbow) will be reinstated from the 15-day injured list to start Wednesday against the Athletics, Ryan Herrera of AllCHGO.com reports.
4:30 PM - Daniel Palencia (CHC) Cubs recalled Palencia from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
4:26 PM - Trey Wingenter (CHC) Cubs optioned Wingenter to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
7:37 PM - Jorge Lopez (CHC) (groin) has rejoined the team and is expected to be activated from the 15-day injured list within the new few days, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
9:22 AM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (3-8) allowed an unearned run on a hit and a walk while retiring just one batter to take the loss in Saturday's 6-5, extra-inning defeat to the Rockies.
7:46 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) (elbow) told reporters after his bullpen session Saturday that he expects to be activated off the 15-day injured list during the Cubs' upcoming homestand, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.
6:22 PM - Michael Busch (CHC) isn't in the Cubs' lineup Saturday against Colorado.
6:18 PM - Miguel Amaya (CHC) isn't in the Cubs' lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies.
11:28 AM - Javier Assad (CHC) came away with a no-decision in Friday's 9-5 loss to the Rockies, giving up four runs on seven hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out five.
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