Chicago Baseball News

Cubs, Catcher Barnhart Reach 2-Year Deal - The Chicago Cubs bolstered their defense again Thursday, agreeing to a contract with Gold Glove-winning catcher Tucker Barnhart, a source confirmed to ESPN. The two-year deal is for $6.5 million and includes a player option for 2024 as well as the potential to earn an additional $3 million in incentives, the source confirmed to ESPN and as reported by multiple media outlets. Barnhart, who turns 32 on Jan. 7, is expected to back up Yan Gomes. Willson Contreras was the starting catcher for Chicago last season, but he signed an $87.5 million, five-year contract with St. Louis during free agency. Click below to read more: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/35305922/source-cubs-tucker-barnhart-agree-1-year-contract

White Sox Acquire Reliever Santos From Giants - The Chicago White Sox acquired reliever Gregory Santos from the San Francisco Giants for minor league pitcher Kade McClure on Thursday. Santos has made five appearances over the past two years for San Francisco. The 23-year-old right-hander has a 4.63 ERA over 35 appearances - two starts - between Triple-A Sacramento and the Arizona Complex League Giants Black last season. He has a 3.56 ERA over 97 appearances, including 44 starts, in six minor league seasons with the San Francisco and Boston organizations. Click below to read more: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/35305924/white-sox-acquire-reliever-gregory-santos-giants