The Chicago Cubs made waves late last week with their reported interest in trading for former Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly. The deal, however, dragged on as Pressly pondered on whether he’d wave the full no trade clause in his contract to allow the deal to happen.

Pressly, who has one year left on his contract, is owed $14.0 million this year, but Houston is sending $5.5 million over in the trade, so Chicago will be responsible for the remaining $8.5 million.

Ball 2-8 3-3 9, Dosunmu 5-13 0-0 12, Vucevic 3-9 0-0 6, C.White 6-15 2-2 16, Giddey 4-8 1-2 10, Buzelis 4-6 2-2 12, Phillips 2-5 0-0 5, Terry 1-4 0-0 2, Williams 6-11 1-1 16, Smith 3-10 2-2 9, Carter 1-3 0-0 3, Horton-Tucker 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 37-92 11-12 100.

The Houston Astros have found a way to keep themselves in the headlines throughout the offseason. From having the top free agent available in star third baseman

The trade will send Pressly and $5.5 million in cash to the Cubs in exchange for right-handed pitcher Juan Bello, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today.

The Chicago Cubs have done a lot this offseason. There’s been the acquisition of free agent LHP Matthew Boyd, the trade for Houston Astros all-star right fielder Kyle Tucker, and their most recent trade for Astros closer Ryan Pressly.

The Chicago Cubs today acquired right-handed pitcher Ryan Pressly from the Houston Astros for right-handed pitcher Juan Bello. To make room on the 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher Matt Festa has been designated for assignment.

The Cubs are finalizing a trade with the Astros for veteran reliever Ryan Pressly, strengthening their bullpen for the 2025 season.

Jamaia Thompson hits huge 3-pointer late in regulation and adds three points in OT as Shepard downs St. Laurence.

One player who could be worth trading the final first-round pick for is Zach LaVine. The Chicago Bulls guard is an All-Star-caliber player, but he’s also commonly regarded as overpaid, as he’s in the third of a five-year, $215.6 million contract.

The Boston Celtics got back in the win column Wednesday night with a 122-100 win over the visiting Chicago Bulls. Boston moves to 33-15 on the season with the result. Kritaps Porzingis led the way for the Celtics,