MLB rumors suggest that a team is checking in with the Chicago Cubs regarding Nico Hoerner's potential availability via trade.

The Cubs have been linked to Alex Bregman this offseason, and they have now gotten some good news on their pursuit.

As manager Craig Counsell likes to say, there will be a pitcher somewhere on a field in Arizona whom no one is talking about in spring.

The Cubs signed first baseman Tyler Austin to a one-year contract, the club announced on Thursday. The deal is worth $1.25 million contract, a source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. Austin, 34, was originally selected out of high school by the Yankees in the 13th round of the 2010 Draft,

The Chicago Cubs received a strong take over their reported interest in Tatsuya Imai, who is also linked to the New York Yankees.

The Chicago Cubs add veteran depth by signing former Yankees top prospect Tyler Austin to a one-year deal after a dominant run in Japan.

The San Francisco Giants are eyeing a Cubs star infielder as a trade or free-agent target to strengthen their infield ahead of next season.

Four suspects were arrested by Phoenix police this week for their alleged involvement in two recent home invasion incidents in Arizona. All four briefly played minor league baseball in the Arizona Complex League.

Details of Hoby Milner’s $3.75 million, one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs:

The Cubs appear to be right in the thick of things as free agency continues, with the team having reported interest in several top-tier targets — Alex Bregman a