The Chicago Cubs have surprised many over the last couple of weeks by getting involved in the sweepstakes for the top free agent batter available who has had trouble landing a deal to his liking.

(AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File) CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a minor league contract with right-hander Brad Keller that includes an invitation to big league camp for spring training.

The Chicago Cubs have made noise this offseason by adding players from the Houston Astros. Kyle Tucker moved to the Windy City in a December trade followed by January's addition of Ryan Pressly.

MESA, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 25: Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs exits the field of play during a training game as part of the 2024 Chicago Cubs Spring Training at Sloan Park on February 25, 2024 ...

The Chicago Cubs have made significant strides this offseason to mold their roster into a playoff-caliber team that can hopefully end their postseason drought. The Cubs recently made another ...

The Chicago Cubs are actively seeking bullpen reinforcements after failing to pursue top free-agent relievers Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates. Both players are reportedly headed to the Los Angeles ...

The Chicago Cubs recently acquired St. Joseph by-the-Sea prouct Matt Festa in a trade with the Texas Rangers. The 31-year-old was placed on the Cubs’ 40-man roster and will be invited to the ...

The Los Angeles Dodgers can’t sign every free agent. There is, of course, more to the strategy behind the bullpen the Chicago Cubs are trying to build. But in quick succession, the reigning ...

Now a Hall of Fame inductee, pitcher CC Sabathia's complete-game victory over the Chicago Cubs sealed the deal, an epic do-or-die moment that gave long-suffering Brewers fans a moment in the sun.