Photo: Bettmann archives/Getty Images 1953: The Chicago Cubs sign Ernie Banks. The 22-year-old Negro League star came to Chicago and never looked back. He was the first Black player on the Cubs and is ...

The Chicago Cubs have had a solid spring training so far, showing some potential from top prospects and veterans are prepping for the start of the regular seaso ...

A new book highlights Chicago’s pivotal role in both upholding and breaking baseball’s color barrier. Here’s what we learned.

It may not feel like it, but Ian Happ is now the longest-tenured member of the Chicago Cubs. The title previously belonged to ...

It wasn’t long after the Chicago Cubs acquired Kevin Alcántara from the New York Yankees that scouts were buzzing about his ...

With their departure to Japan for the season-opening Tokyo Series only eight days away, the Cubs are entering an important ...

The Chicago ... For the Cubs, they may be in a better place with Kelly on the roster over Gomes, but they also surely realize the importance of their young asset developing into the player his ...

Opening day for the Cubs ... a productive player for the north-siders. While his bat is league average, his superb defense and excellent base running make him a vital part of the Chicago lineup.

The Chicago Cubs today reduced the spring roster from 42 to 35 players. Infielder Ben Cowles has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Right-handed pitcher Cade Horton; left-handed pitcher Brandon Hughes; ...