Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer says the team is focused on improving its bullpen and bench at this point in the offseason.

The Chicago Cubs could look to bolster their bullpen by signing San Diego Padres closer Tanner Scott in free agency.

Slugger Sammy Sosa and first baseman Derrek Lee will be inducted into the Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame this summer, the team announced Friday at the annual Cubs Convention.

For Chicago Cubs fans hoping the team will look very different from the 2024 iteration that finished a disappointing 83-79, team president Jed Hoyer has some good news for you.

The Cubs have a lot of relievers, but none that are true closes. Could this two-time All-Star be a good fit to put a stamp on the bullpen?

The Athletics revealed that they will be wearing two patches, one to honor Rickey Henderson and another to commemorate the capital city, for their first season at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento.

The Athletics announced Friday morning they will wear a new patch honoring late franchise legend Rickey Henderson during the 2025 MLB season. “ … To honor the greatest A’s player of all time, the team will wear a patch bearing Rickey’s iconic number 24 for the duration of the 2025 season,

Sammy Sosa and Derrek Lee will be inducted into the Cubs Hall of Fame in 2025, with a ceremony at Wrigley Field this summer.

Cubs fans Eddie Garcia, left, and David Berreles show off their Sammy Sosa apparel before the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 17, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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.

As the MLB offseason continues, moves continue to happen, and the Cubs and Rangers have made a trade sending RP Matt Festa to the windy city.

Under Jed Hoyer, the Chicago Cubs have done a great job of building their pipeline. That largely came from the organization becoming sellers and waiving the whi