Cubs' GM Jim Hendry praised Mark DeRosa for his contributions over the last two years but added, “We felt like we had to move forward in this direction, and that’s why we decided to make the deal.

Bruce Miles of the Daily Herald believes that Adam Dunn would be wonderful in the Cubs' lineup but doubts the team will sign him.

The Cleveland Indians have acquired versatile infielder Mark DeRosa in a trade with the Chicago Cubs.

The Cubs agreed to terms with versatile free agent infielder Aaron Miles on a two-year, $4.

The Cubs and Rockies appear close to a deal involving pitcher Jason Marquis, which could allow Chicago to sign free agent hitter Milton Bradley.

The Colorado Rockies will acquire Jason Marquis from the Chicago Cubs for reliever Luis Vizcaino, according to a baseball source with knowledge of the clubs’ discussions.

The Cubs are still trying to sign free-agent Milton Bradley to bolster their lineup but aren't in position to give him the type of deal that he'd prefer.

With the Cubs out of the Jake Peavy trade talks, they are believed to have turned their attention to Derek Lowe.

The Cubs agreed on a one-year deal worth $800,000 with outfielder Joey Gathright on Tuesday.

The Cubs and Rays are the teams in strongest pursuit of free-agent outfielder Milton Bradley, who also is drawing interest from the Reds, Angels, and the Nationals.

The Indians are close to making a decision on closer Kerry Wood and could as soon as Saturday.

The Cubs could look to trade pitcher Jason Marquis in order to sign free-agent designated hitter Milton Bradley.

The Mets and Cubs are discussing a trade that would send Jason Marquis home to New York.

The Chicago Cubs have made trade inquiries about third baseman Chone Figgins, but it will be difficult for the Angels to make any more until the Mark Teixeira situation resolves itself.

Jake Peavy may still wind up as a Cub, but if that trade goes down, it reportedly won't happen during the winter meetings.

The Cubs still have their eye on free-agent right fielder Bobby Abreu as they continue to discuss a trade for pitcher Jake Peavy.

Milton Bradley is in intense discussions with the Cubs, according to a report from the Boston Globe.

The Phillies were working on a complex trade on Monday night that could land them Mark DeRosa.

Padres general manager has indicated that he'll trade pitcher Jake Peavy to the Cubs during the Winter Meetings, or he'll retain the former Cy Young winner.

The Cubs are interested in free-agent infielder Rich Aurilia as a backup at first and third base, but only if they part with shortstop Ronny Cedeno or second baseman Mike Fontenot in a trade.

Cubs' Chairman Crane Kenney said Friday that he expects the team to be sold by spring training.

Padres' GM Kevin Towers reportedly said on Thursday night that he plans to revisit trade talks with the Cubs regarding pitcher Jake Peavy.

The brother of Cubs' catcher Henry Blanco has been killed in Venezuela.

Cincinnati manager Dusty Baker wants to manage pitcher Kerry Wood again.

If the Cubs are going to acquire pitcher Jake Peavy, it will take some seriously maneuvering by GM Jim Hendry.

The Cubs are monitoring the status of free-agent left hitters Bobby Abreu and Raul Ibanez this month, but the market has been slow to develop.