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Munetaka Murakami's market could have reached the point where he is likely to take a short-team deal and that should open the door for the Chicago Cubs. … [Read more...] about Cubs can’t ignore what’s quietly happening with Munetaka Murakami’s free agency

Aldermen passed the final part of a counterproposal to Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget on Saturday, in a historic meeting that redraws the political lines at City Hall and further imperils his progressive agenda. The consequential day was punctuated by hours of floor speeches with the usual finger-pointing and grandstanding between the council’s ever-deepening factions, before a … [Read more...] about Aldermen pass 2026 budget in historic revolt against Mayor Brandon Johnson

Oft-injured starting pitcher John Means was set to sign with an undisclosed team before rupturing his Achilles, it feels like the team might have been the Chicago Cubs. … [Read more...] about Cubs might’ve been the “mystery team” chasing free-agent pitcher with the worst luck

KYIV, Ukraine — A Russian missile strike on port infrastructure in Odesa in southern Ukraine killed eight people and wounded 27, Ukraine’s emergency service said Saturday, as a Kremlin envoy was set to travel to Florida for talks on a U.S.-proposed plan to end the nearly four-year war. The discussions are part of the Trump administration’s monthslong push for peace that also … [Read more...] about Russian strike on Odesa kills 8 as US hosts a Kremlin envoy for talks on peace plan

Michael King is off the board for the Chicago Cubs as he signed a three-year deal with the San Diego Padres. … [Read more...] about One key part of Padres’ deal for Michael King likely scared off the Cubs completely