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Cubs give Stroman $71M, 3-year deal to improve rotation

Stroman gets $25 million in each of the next two seasons and has a $21 million player option for 2024. His option price could increase by $2 million each for 160 innings in 2022 and ’23.

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Cubs hire Astros exec Bokhari as assistant general manager

Bokhari was a visiting assistant professor in the statistics department during the 2014-15 academic year at the University of Illinois, where he earned his master's degree in statistics in 2011 and doctorate in quantitative psychology in 2014.

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Carter Hawkins officially introduced as Chicago Cubs' new general manager

The 37-year-old Hawkins was formally introduced as the Cubs' new general manager on Monday, stepping into a position that had been open since Jed Hoyer was promoted to president of baseball operations almost a year ago.

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Chicago Cubs hire Carter Hawkins as general manager

The Cubs plan to formally introduce Hawkins as the franchise's 16th general manager at a news conference on Monday.

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Cubs edge Cardinals 3-2 in rain-shortened finale

The Cubs used a major league-record 69 players this season. Cardinals long-time broadcaster Mike Shannon was honored in a ceremony before the game. Shannon, 82, called his last game on Sunday after 50 years behind the microphone.

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Wisdom sets Cubs rookie record with 27th HR, beat Brewers

Wisdom breaks the franchise rookie record formerly held by Kris Bryant, who homered 26 times in 2015.

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Brewers rally to top Cubs 8-5, move closer to division title

Milwaukee beat the Cubs for the 10th straight time. The Brewers' only longer winning streak over a single opponent came in 2008 when they won 12 in a row against Pittsburgh.