Since Craig Counsell was hired as the manager of the Chicago Cubs, there have been constant rumors and speculation surrounding him reuniting with some of his pr
CHICAGO — When the Chicago Cubs handed Craig Counsell a five-year ... The addition of former Brewers pitcher Colin Rea is an obvious roster move Counsell was involved with, but assuredly he had a hand in some of the key subtractions as well.
CHICAGO — Right-hander Colin Rea and the Chicago Cubs have finalized a $5 million, one-year contract. The 34-year-old Rea has a $4.25 million salary for 2025, and the deal includes a $6 million club option for 2026 with a $750,000 buyout.
The Astros are finalizing a trade that would send pitcher Ryan Pressly to the Cubs after the veteran reliever agreed Sunday to waive his no-trade clause, a source told MLB.com. The clubs have not confirmed the deal.