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The Chicago Cubs still need a first baseman, and the best fit may be on the other side of the city. Could they swing a trade for an up-and-coming infielder?

Prior to his time with Cleveland, Encarnación was a three-time All-Star for the Toronto Blue Jays. Overall, he batted .260 with 1,832 hits, 424 home runs, 1,261 RBI, and an .846 OPS across six different teams.

Oct 14, 2022; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Lou Trivino (56) pitches against the Cleveland Guardians during the sixth inning in game two of the ALDS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Juan Soto homered during New York’s three-run third inning, Carlos Rodón got his first postseason win and the Yankees took advantage of Cleveland’s wildness in a 5-2 victory on Monday night ...

For almost close to a decade now, Cleveland Guardians star Jose Ramirez has been one of the most underrated players in the majors.

With the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes over, many MLB squads are finally shifting their focus to their bullpens. Many of the

Kyle Tucker was a blockbuster acquisition by the Chicago Cubs, and one Houston Astros insider believes he could be a franchise-changing player for them.

The Cubs have a strong record of avoiding arbitration hearings, but have yet to close the book on the entirety of this offseason’s class of eligible players. The North Siders were unable to reach a de

The NBA trade market saw some big news last night when the Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns announced a deal. However, the deal didn't include any players going from one side to the next but just draft picks.

Where can the Cubs go for bullpen help? Can Swanson bounce back from surgery? Where will Crow-Armstrong hit in the lineup?

CC Sabathia and Dave Parker are the newest Wisconsin connections in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Here's a litany of others.