Nov 20, 2023 · Ohtani has made it clear his No. 1 priority is winning, and with the Cubs bringing in Counsell and boasting the game’s No. 4 farm system per MLB Pipeline’s 2023 midseason rankings, Chicago is in prime position to make a big move in the National League.

Nov 27, 2023 · Speculation has started to swirl that Ohtani and his agent could be looking for a short-term contract that would allow him to hit the open market once again when he is able to …

Dec 8, 2023 · The leadup to Shohei Ohtani's reportedly imminent free agency decision has been, and possibly will be, more entertaining than the actual signing itself.

Nov 30, 2023 · Rumors have linked free agent Shohei Ohtani to a handful of teams, including the Chicago Cubs. One MLB insider sees it as a "long shot" that Ohtani chooses to sign with Chicago.

Dec 9, 2023 · The Cubs ’ pursuit of two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani officially ended when he announced Saturday on Instagram that he’d chosen to sign with the Dodgers.

Nov 16, 2023 · It could have changed the course of Japanese two-way star Shohei Ohtani 's career -- as well as the trajectory of the Chicago Cubs. At least that's what the Cubs were thinking when they...

Dec 10, 2023 · Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a 10-year, $700 million contract, the biggest in Major League Baseball history. The Cubs were among the teams...

Dec 4, 2023 · Where the Ohtani decision potentially impacts Chicago is in the club’s ability to push forward right now with big additions on some of those fronts (particularly on the position-player side).

Dec 6, 2023 · President Jed Hoyer and the Chicago Cubs still believe they are in the mix for two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani. Hoyer would not offer any details Tuesday beyond that, however, as Major...

Dec 3, 2023 · Jed Hoyer and the Chicago Cubs have multiple paths to building a playoff roster in the next two months with Shohei Ohtani representing the marquee prize.