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The Chicago Cubs made a number of roster moves mid-season ahead of the trade deadline. The 2016 World Series champions added pitchers Mike Soroka and Aaron Civale.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 4

Cubs Surprising Veteran Signing Reveals How Phone Call Brought Him To Chicago

In the long marathon that is a full season of Major League Baseball, players come and go, and the Chicago Cubs are no exception. As the offense has struggled a bit the last couple of months, the Cubs got creative with one of their latest moves.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 3

Chicago Cubs Bring Back Speedy Outfielder For Postseason Run

The Chicago Cubs have not only been active on the field, but the team has been busy off of it. In recent days, the Cubs have added veteran second baseman Carlos Santana and relief pitcher Aaron Civale to the roster.

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Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / September 3

Chicago Cubs Add Veteran Slugger

The Chicago Cubs bolstered their bench this week by signing Carlos Santana. Santana was released last week by the Cleveland Guardians, and the Cubs jumped at the opportunity to add a veteran slugger with postseason experience.

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When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 2

Chicago Cubs’ Craig Counsell swayed Carlos Santana’s decision

The Chicago Cubs front office was busy prior to September 1, adding Carlos Santana and Aaron Civale before the signing deadline to ensure post-season eligibility.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 1

2025 Transactions: Buehler & Santana Find New Teams, IKF Claimed

Per MLB rules, August 31 is the final day teams can add players from outside their organization and have those players be eligible for the playoffs. But thanks to the league ending the waiver trade deadline years ago, the only ways to do that past the deadline are through waiver claims and signings.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 31

Cubs Reportedly Finalize Deal With Veteran Slugger

There aren't many ways for contenders to upgrade their rosters heading into the month of September, but the Chicago Cubs might have just done that. First

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 31

Chicago Cubs signing 2024 Gold Glove winner amid playoff push

Trailing the Milwaukee Brewers by 6.5 games on the last day of August, the Chicago Cubs are all but out of the race to win the NL Central. But the Cubs made a move on Sunday to help boost the roster in the final month of the regular season as they try to secure a wild card spot.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 31

What could Santana signing mean for Cubs' postseason chase?

What could Carlos Santana signing mean for Cubs' postseason chase?

Santana, released by the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 28, is hitting .225 this season with 11 homers and an OPS+ of 81.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / August 31

Report: Cubs reach deal with Carlos Santana

The Chicago Cubs agreed to a contract with veteran first baseman Carlos Santana, MLB Network reported Sunday morning. Terms of the deal were not immediately known for Santana, who was released by the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday, ending his third tenure with the club.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Cubs to sign recently released veteran 1B

Veteran first baseman Carlos Santana is signing with the Cubs.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / August 28

Despite A Disappointing End, Carlos Santana Remains A Cleveland Legend

Sometimes, things just don’t pan out the way they're expected to. The Cleveland Guardians’ marquee free agent pick-up last season was bringing back a familiar face in Carlos Santana to fill the void at first base left after the Josh Naylor trade.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / August 28

Guardians release veteran 1B Carlos Santana

The Cleveland Guardians released veteran first baseman Carlos Santana on Thursday, ending his third tenure with the club. Santana, 39, is having the least productive season of his career, with a .225/.316/.333 slash line through 116 games.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 26

Phillies should reunite with former All-Star to help fuel postseason run

The Phillies' lefty-heavy lineup is in need of a right-handed power bat. They may have met their match.

Phillies place struggling reliever on 15-day IL, release veteran righty

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Cleveland Guardians News / Athlon Sports / July 11

Guardians Make Carlos Santana Announcement During White Sox Game

Carlos Santana is playing in his sixteenth major-league season as the Cleveland Guardians’ first baseman. Santana made his debut with Cleveland in 2010 and spent the first eight years of his career there before embarking on several stops around the league.

Cleveland Guardians News / Fastball on SI / July 2

Cleveland Guardians Veteran Carlos Santana Joins Exclusive Club in MLB History Books

Carlos Santana had a solid showing at the plate on Tuesday, but not anything that immediately jumps out as historic. The Cleveland Guardians first baseman went 2-for-4 against the Chicago Cubs, leading his team in hits and total bases thanks to his leadoff double in the top of the fourth.

Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / June 12

Carlos Santana, 'elite' at 39, and Guardians take on skidding Mariners

Carlos Santana had contract offers from both the Cleveland Guardians and Seattle Mariners, two teams he had previously played for, this past offseason.

Cleveland Guardians News / Athlon Sports / June 7

Guardians Make Curious Carlos Santana Decision Before Astros Game

Cleveland Guardians veteran Carlos Santana's trip down the Fountain of Youth is on pause. Guardians manager Stephen Vogt sat Santana against the Houston Astros on Saturday, one day after his impressive 14-game hitting streak ended.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 22

Guardians prove themselves in win over division-leading Tigers

Cleveland's 7-0 win included four insurance runs in the top of the ninth inning, crushing Detroit's hope of mounting a comeback before even stepping up to the plate.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / February 18

Carlos Santana Reveals Unique Reason Why Guardians Return is 'Special'

Carlos Santana is now in his third stint with the Cleveland Guardians, as the Guardians signed the first baseman to a one-year deal in MLB free agency.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 20

Let's Analyze the Impact of Carlos Santana's Return to the Guardians

A new but old face is joining the Cleveland Guardians for the 2025 season. Carlos Santana is back with the organization he made his major league debut with and is ready to make another impact during his third stint.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 23, 2024

Report: Carlos Santana chose Guardians over better offer from AL West club

The Guardians made a splash over the weekend by signing first baseman Carlos Santana to a one-year deal worth $12M, bringing the long-time Cleveland staple back into the fold for the third time in his career.

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