After the Chicago Cubs shockingly gave up on their No. 18 prospect, bullpen fireballer Michael Arias, the New York Yankees moved quickly to acquire him.

The Yankees added to their bullpen depth in a trade with the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, acquiring a right-handed pitcher who finished last season at Triple-A.

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

The Chicago Cubs and right-hander Colin Rea have finalized a $5 million, one-year contract. The 34-year-old Rea has a $4.25 million salary for 2025.

The Cubs are in agreement with Colin Rea on a one-year, $5MM guarantee. Rea receives a $4.25MM salary for the upcoming season and is guaranteed a $750K buyout on a $6MM club option for 2026. The right-hander is represented by Joe Speed. The Cubs have a full 40-man roster and will need to open a spot in order for this deal to become official.

The Cubs and free agent RHP Colin Rea have agreed to a one-year, $5 million contract, reuniting the right-hander with manager Craig Counsell, a source told ESPN's Jesse Rogers on Friday.

The Chicago Cubs and Colin Rea have agreed to a $5 million, one-year contract, reuniting the right-hander with manager Craig Counsell. A person with direct knowledge of the negotiations confirmed the agreement to the AP on Friday on condition of anonymity because the team hadn't announced the deal.

The Chicago Cubs front office and coaching staff have been making it known that the team is not done building their 2025 team. The frustration from fans is evident as time drags on and high-end impact pieces remain available on the free agency market.

In order to make right-hander Colin Rea’s signing official Monday, the Cubs designated pitching prospect Michael Arias for assignment. Rea’s one-year deal is worth $5 million, a source confirmed, and it includes a club option for 2026. The veteran could provide depth for the Cubs both at the back end of the rotation and in the bullpen.

According to a report from MLBTradeRumors, the Chicago Cubs are signing former Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Colin Rea to a one-year deal. The Cubs and right-hander Colin Rea have agreed to a one-year, $5MM deal,

After striking out 135 batters and posting a 4.29 ERA in 2024, Colin Rea signs a one-year, $5 million deal with the Cubs

At Cubs Convention, Hoyer spoke to reporters and discussed his desire to "supplement" Chicago's roster as much as possible.