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 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 Chicago Cubs aren't coming bolstering their roster for the 2025 season, but fans are going to have to be patient until it's able to happen.

CHICAGO (AP) — Right-hander Colin Rea and the Chicago Cubs have finalized a $ ... The move reunited Rea with Cubs manager Craig Counsell. Rea also pitched for the Cubs during the 2020 season, going 1-1 with a 5.79 ERA in nine appearances, including ...

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.

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. There is a $6 million club

The Chicago Cubs recently signed pitcher Colin Rea to a contract that guarantees him at least $5 million. Rea is expected to provide depth to the pitching staff and he will do so at essentially a bargain price.

While the Cubs consider free agent relievers, they have high-leverage options in a bullpen that was solid in 2024, including Porter Hodge, Tyson Miller and Ben Brown.

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.

Another Chicago Cubs season without a postseason would likely tick off an impatient fan base. Manager Craig Counsell needs to live up to his hype as the game’s highest-paid manager.