The Cubs have traditionally taken a file-and-trial approach to arbitration, even though teams and players are free to reach ...

The Cubs and Pearson avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.35 million contract on Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. Pearson posted a 2.73 ERA in 19 appearances after being ...

The Chicago Cubs avoided arbitration with three players ahead of Thursday’s deadline though notably did not agree to terms with slugger Kyle Tucker. Left-hander Justin Steele ($6,550,000), ...

Now, it is certainly possible for players and teams who didn’t agreed to term by the 12 noon CT deadline to work out a deal ...

The Chicago Cubs, on Friday, reached one-year deals with two pitchers figured to be key figures in a hopeful playoff run. The team reached a one-year, $6.55 million deal with lefty starter Justin ...

The Cubs have a strong record of avoiding arbitration hearings, but have yet to close the book on the entirety of this ...

The 2024 season was a prime opportunity for the Blue Jays prospects to shine when the club threw in the towel midway through ...

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Though it hasn't translated to playoff success, the Toronto Blue Jays have been one of the biggest spenders in baseball over ...

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They also traded away Yimi Garcia and Nate Pearson, acquiring inexpensive prospects back. Because the Blue Jays avoided the tax, that means they should be able to spend big again this offseason.