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Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg Has Died at 65

Chicago Cubs legend and Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Ryne Sandberg died on Monday after a lengthy battle with prostate cancer. He was 65 years old. Sandberg, a 20th-round draft pick in 1978, broke into the major leagues in 1981 with the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Jed Hoyer Gets Extended As The Cubs’ Playoff Push Continues

With Thursday’s trade deadline looming, the Chicago Cubs announced one big move Monday afternoon: The team and president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer agreed to terms on a multiyear contract extension.

Ryne Sandberg News / Larry Brown Sports / July 29

Ryne Sandberg’s health was worst-kept secret at HOF induction weekend

Ryne Sandberg died on Monday at 65 after battling prostate cancer. His death came a day after the 2025 class was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Cubs legend Sandberg dies after battle with cancer

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Raisel Iglesias News / Yardbarker / July 28

Cubs in danger of making enormous trade-deadline mistake

Boasting a 62-44 record in the NL Central, the Chicago Cubs are still searching for a way to pull ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers.

Cubs agree to a contract extension with POBO Jed Hoyer

Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg dies after battle with cancer

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Ryne Sandberg News / Yardbarker / July 28

Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg dies after battle with cancer

Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg lost his battle with cancer on Monday. He was 65 years old.

Teammates and opponents remember the Baseball Hall of Famer

Sandberg’s health was worst-kept secret at HOF induction weekend

Ryne Sandberg News / Field Level Media / July 28

Legendary Cubs 2B Ryne Sandberg dies at 65

Baseball Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, a longtime Chicago Cubs star who was one of the game's greatest-ever second basemen, died on Monday at age 65. Sandberg battled prostate cancer for more than a year.

Jed Hoyer News / Field Level Media / July 28

Cubs announce extension for baseball operations boss Jed Hoyer

Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer entered 2025 without a contract beyond this season. But with the Cubs sharing the National League's best record with the Milwaukee Brewers entering Monday's play, Hoyer has been rewarded with a multiyear extension announced prior to the Cubs' series opener at Milwaukee.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / July 28

MLB's Jon Morosi Reveals Cubs' Standpoint on Tradable Prospects, Names SP Target

The Chicago Cubs recently signed a multi-year contract extension with president of baseball operations, Jed Hoyer. Now, Hoyer has a few days before the 2025 MLB trade deadline to make the moves necessary to help the Cubs make a postseason run.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 28

Cubs 'Showed Interest In' Acquiring Former Nationals All-Star Closer

The biggest need for the Chicago Cubs this deadline is pitching, more specifically in the rotation. But they could also use a bona fide late-innings pitcher.

Javier Assad News / ChiCitySports / July 28

Chicago Cubs: Could a returning Javier Assad be flipped at the trade deadline?

The Chicago Cubs’ pursuit of pitching before the July 31 trade deadline is the topic of almost all fan chatter. Cubs president Jed Hoyer, by all accounts, is aggressively pursuing starting pitching as well as relief help and there’ve been Cubs ties to a number of arms over the last several days.

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Merrill Kelly News / Athlon Sports / July 28

Cubs Targeting Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly to Fortify Starting Rotation: Report

The Chicago Cubs find themselves at a crossroads. With a top-heavy starting rotation and injuries mounting, the team is in urgent need of reinforcements if it hopes to stay competitive in the tightly contested NL Central and make a legitimate postseason run.

Eugenio Suarez News / ChiCitySports / July 28

Chicago Cubs, still chasing Eugenio Suarez as trade deadline nears?

The Chicago Cubs need pitching. They need starting pitching and they need relief pitching. That’s the common sense storyline as the team heads towards the July 31 trade deadline, looking to fill roster holes for what they hope to be a deep playoff run.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 28

Cubs Expressing Interest in Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen in Risky Deadline Move

The Chicago Cubs’ starting rotation is top-heavy. Outside of his last start, Shota Imanaga has been stellar this season, and veteran left-hander Matthew Boyd continues to be the epitome of consistency.

Jed Hoyer News / ChiCitySports / July 28

Chicago Cubs make a monumental decision on their President of Baseball Ops: Report

The Chicago Cubs come into this season as one of the top teams in baseball, and it’s attributed to their President of Baseball Operations, Jed Hoyer, putting them in the right position to win this season.

Matt Shaw News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 28

Cubs Still Attempting Trade for Star Third Baseman Despite Matt Shaw's Hot Streak

The Chicago Cubs have finally arrived at trade deadline week after months of intense speculation as to how exactly they are going to approach things. Though much of the narrative surrounding this team has been about pitching, the Cubs have been linked consistently to the top bat on the market as well.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / July 27

Rumor: Cubs Showing Interest in Two Starting Pitchers and Reliever

The Chicago Cubs will be forced to make some difficult decisions this upcoming trade deadline. There have been various rumors and reports flying around in recent weeks.

Chicago Cubs News / The Forkball / July 27

Cubs Win Crosstown Classic, Stay Tied in Central

The Chicago Cubs squeaked out a 5-4 win over their crosstown rivals on Sunday to win the series two games to one. It had been a day of domination until Andrew Benintendi decided enough was enough with a towering three-run shot in the bottom of the eighth.