Cubs add Santana and Civale

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong gets the night off against a left-handed pitcher

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell had been looking for an opportunity to give center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong a day off from being in the lineup. Crow-Armstrong’s 135 games played coming into Tuesday tied him with shortstop Dansby Swanson for most by a Cub this year. After playing an important role defensively and offensively in Monday’s comeback win against the Atlanta Braves, Crow-Armstrong wasn’t in the lineup Tuesday with Atlanta starti…

Cubs add Santana and Civale

CHICAGO — Carlos Santana was contacted by a couple teams after he was released by Cleveland last week. Once he heard from Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell, he knew what he wanted to do. “The day before I come here, he called me and said ‘Hey, I need you here,’” Santana said. “I say ‘Oh, yes,’ I don’t think twice.” Santana joined Chicago on Monday after signing a one-year contract. The Cubs also added Aaron Civale to their roster one day after…

Chicago Cubs' Craig Counsell swayed Carlos Santana's decision

Craig Counsell played a major role in Carlos Santana's decision to join the Chicago Cubs.

With the Carlos Santana addition, the Cubs hope they can finally solve their bench issues

CHICAGO - Jed Hoyer and his front office have been searching for the right mix on the bench since the offseason. But it's been more of a struggle than expected. The hope is that their latest addition, veteran switch-hitter Carlos…