What to expect from Roki Sasaki's free agency with the Cubs in pursuit
A few teams had already sent in video and powerpoint presentations for Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki as of Tuesday morning, his agent Joel Wolfe said. And the 23-year-old flame thrower’s free agency has only just begun.
What we’re hearing about the Chicago Cubs: Win-now trades, pursuing Roki Sasaki and more
The Cubs already submitted their introductory presentation to Roki Sasaki’s representatives, hoping their credibility and connections with Japanese players help them land one of the most talented pitchers in the world.
3 takeaways from the Chicago Cubs at the winter meetings, including trades on horizon and a bench overhaul
Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer never wants to look too far ahead when navigating trades. At the winter meetings this past week, Hoyer and general manager Carter Hawkins made clear that the Cubs are focused on working to improve the big-league roster through trades rather than exploring upgrades in free agency.
Roki Sasaki's agent's latest comments are one Dodgers nightmare after another
Roki Sasaki's agent Joel Wolfe definitely made it sound like the Los Angeles Dodgers aren't a frontrunner to sign him.
What we heard about Roki Sasaki at MLB Winter Meetings
Make no mistake about it … Roki Sasaki is a hot commodity at the 2024 MLB Winter Meetings. The crowd gathered around his agent, Joel Wolfe, on Monday was a testament to how much interest the 23-year-old right-hander from Japan is generating.
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Cubs make initial pitch to Sasaki: 'We're an appealing destination'
The Cubs have worked hard to establish their ballclub as a serious contender to reel in star players who come to the Major Leagues from Japan. Chicago will hope its efforts on that front in recent yea ...
New Cubs lefty Matthew Boyd sees potential in rotation — and team still might add to it
The Cubs made a strong impression on left-hander Matthew Boyd when he faced them as a member of the Guardians in his first ...
Roki Sasaki sweepstakes are underway, and the Chicago Cubs are prepared to make their pitch to the Japanese phenom
The sweepstakes to land Japanese hard-throwing right-hander Roki Sasaki are underway. The posting process for Sasaki to make the move to Major League Baseball began Tuesday, and his agent, Joel Wolfe, ...
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Former Chicago Cubs World Series Champion in Agreement With Boston Red Sox
Looking back at it, the 2016 Chicago Cubs roster was filled with stars. At the time, the Cubs looked to be a potential dynasty. At the end of their bullpen was flamethrower Aroldis Chapman.
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Cubs Select Infielder Gage Workman in MLB Phase of 2024 Rule 5 Draft
The Chicago Cubs today selected infielder Gage Workman from Double-A Erie in the Detroit Tigers organization during the MLB phase of the 2024 Rule 5 Draft. The 40-man roster currently stands at 40.