Even though the San Diego Padres already have Dylan Cease under contract for 2025 after the two sides avoided arbitration, the veteran right-hander is a
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Why Ryan Pressly chose the Cubs, even when it meant leaving 'home'
‘One of the hardest decisions I’ve ever made’: Why Ryan Pressly waived his no-trade clause to join the Chicago Cubs
Ryan Pressly had to make a choice. As he mulled over with his wife, family and friends whether to waive his no-trade clause to accept a move from the Houston Astros to the Chicago Cubs, the veteran reliever considered the opportunity to close games again — though it would come at the cost of leaving Houston,
Cubs' Ryan Pressly: Told he will get save chances
Pressly said at his introductory press conference with the Cubs on Wednesday that he was told by the team he would close some games this season, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. Pressly went on to compliment incumbent closer Porter Hodge and added that he planned to go into spring training competing for the ninth-inning gig.
The Padres have been said through much of the offseason to be looking for ways to shed payroll and chief among those ways is the rumored potential trade of ace Dylan Cease. Among other teams, obviously,
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Cubs Sign Brad Keller To Minor-League ContractAccording to Jacob Zanolla of Cubs Insider, the Chicago Cubs have signed right-handed pitcher Brad Keller to a minor-league contract that includes an invite to spring training. Keller spent the 2024 season with the White and Red Sox.
One of the most coveted players in trade talks this offseason is likely to not get traded, despite the White Sox's efforts to part with Luis Robert Jr.
The Padres and Cubs have discussed a Dylan Cease trade, which would send the starter back to the Windy City after one year in San Diego.
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Red Sox free agent pitcher signs with NL Central clubKeller debuted in the MLB in 2018 with Kansas City and spent six seasons there before signing with the Chicago White Sox in March 2024. After choosing free agency in May, he signed with the Red Sox and spent the year between Boston and Triple-A Worcester.
The Minor League Ballpark Guides series spotlights each stadium across baseball’s affiliated ranks. Each edition provides ballpark highlights, from concessions to seating options to in-game entertainment to mascots.
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MLB Free Agent Signings ListThe 72 free agents who have signed, with name, position, former club if different, and contract. The contract information was obtained by The Associated Press from player and management sources.
The FanDuel Spots Network (formerly Bally Sports, formerly Fox Sports Ohio, formerly … you get the point) is a one-year stopgap as its parent company, Diamond Sports Group tries to get out of bankruptcy. Evan Drellich has written a lot about this.
So far this winter, the Cubs have added two key members of the Astros, Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly, both via trade with Houston.
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