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USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
Chicago Cubs extend president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer ahead of trade deadline
With one of the best records in MLB, the Chicago Cubs wasted no time extending president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer to a multi-year extension. The Cubs announced the decision Monday afternoon with the 2025 MLB trade deadline looming, scheduled for Thursday, July 31 at 6 p.m. ET. The Cubs are expected to be active, given they are currently tied with the Milwaukee Brewers for first place in the NL Central and are looking to gain an edge. Hoyer has been with the Cubs for 14 years now, moving to the president of baseball operations role after Theo Epstein's departure in 2020. Statements from Cubs personnel Cubs executive chairman Tom Ricketts was excited for the extension. "Jed and his baseball operations staff have built a healthy player development organization and put an exciting, playoff contending team on the field," he said. Said Hoyer: "The Cubs are a special organization with an amazing fan base. I'm excited to keep building on the momentum we have and to work with a terrific baseball operations staff to consistently deliver a championship-caliber team for this great city." Hoyer's history of aggressive dealing In just a few years as the team's president of baseball operations, Hoyer has made aggressive deals time and time again. In 2021, Hoyer's first full year in the role, he was arguably the most aggressive dealer at the trade deadline, moving franchise cornerstones like Kris Bryant, Javier Baez, Anthony Rizzo, Kyle Schwarber and Willson Contreras within a short span. Those deals wound up working out well for the most part, getting back some key pieces that have fueled their 2025 run, including breakout star Pete Crow-Armstrong as part of the Baez deal. Before the 2025 season, Hoyer was equally aggressive, replacing outfielder Cody Bellinger with an upgrade in Kyle Tucker and adding Matthew Boyd to the rotation. Each of them wound up representing the National League in this year's All-Star Game. With that in mind, the Cubs could be a team to watch as the deadline approaches. With five prospects currently listed on MLB's Top 100, the Cubs have the farm system necessary to grab one or two game-changing players for the remainder of the season. The Cubs have expressed interest in several pitchers on the trade block, including the Nationals' MacKenzie Gore, the Pirates' Mitch Keller and even the Guardians' Emmanuel Clase − though Clase is currently on non-disciplinary paid leave as part of a sports betting investigation by MLB.
Boston Globe
2 days ago
- Business
- Boston Globe
Cubs agree to contract extension with president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer
In a statement, Hoyer said he's 'so grateful' for the 'trust and support' of the Ricketts family owners and called the Cubs 'a special organization with an amazing fan base.' 'I'm excited to keep building on the momentum we have and to work with a terrific baseball operations staff to consistently deliver a championship-caliber team for this great city,' he said. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Chairman Tom Ricketts praised Hoyer and his staff for building 'a healthy player development organization' and putting 'an exciting, playoff contending team on the field. Advertisement 'We are looking forward to the rest of the season and to working with Jed for years to come,' he added. Chicago is in position to make the playoffs for the first time since 2020. The Cubs had losing records in 2021 and 2022 before winning 83 games each of the next two seasons. They made a big jump this year thanks to an offseason trade with Houston for Tucker — who has an expiring contract — and the emergence of Crow-Armstrong as one of the game's top players. Advertisement Hoyer worked in Boston's front office from 2002 to 2009 before serving as San Diego's general manager from 2010 to 2011. He reunited in Chicago with Epstein, his old friend and boss with the Red Sox, and the two took the Cubs to historic heights. Led by young sluggers Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo and veteran ace Jon Lester, Chicago made the playoffs five times in a six-year span from 2015 to 2020. The 2016 team captured the Cubs' first World Series championship since 1908, beating Cleveland in seven games. Chicago reached the NLCS the following year, but has not advanced in the postseason since that run. Hoyer dismantled the championship nucleus prior to the 2021 trade deadline, sending Bryant to San Francisco, Rizzo to the New York Yankees, and Javier Báez to the New York Mets. The Cubs acquired Crow-Armstrong from the Mets in the Báez deal.
Winnipeg Free Press
2 days ago
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Cubs agree to contract extension with president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs locked in president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer for the long term, agreeing to a multiyear contract extension on Monday. The 51-year-old Hoyer's contract was set to expire at the end of the season — his 14th with the Cubs. He was hired as general manager in 2011 and replaced Theo Epstein as president of baseball operations in 2020. The announcement came hours before Chicago opened an important three-game series at NL Central rival Milwaukee. Led by All-Stars Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker, the Cubs were tied with the Brewers with a league-best 62-43 record. In a statement, Hoyer said he's 'so grateful' for the 'trust and support' of the Ricketts family owners and called the Cubs 'a special organization with an amazing fan base.' 'I'm excited to keep building on the momentum we have and to work with a terrific baseball operations staff to consistently deliver a championship-caliber team for this great city,' he said. Chairman Tom Ricketts praised Hoyer and his staff for building 'a healthy player development organization' and putting 'an exciting, playoff contending team on the field.' 'We are looking forward to the rest of the season and to working with Jed for years to come,' he added. ___ AP MLB:
Fox Sports
2 days ago
- Business
- Fox Sports
Cubs agree to contract extension with president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs locked in president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer for the long term, agreeing to a multiyear contract extension on Monday. The 51-year-old Hoyer's contract was set to expire at the end of the season — his 14th with the Cubs. He was hired as general manager in 2011 and replaced Theo Epstein as president of baseball operations in 2020. The announcement came hours before Chicago opened an important three-game series at NL Central rival Milwaukee. Led by All-Stars Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker, the Cubs were tied with the Brewers with a league-best 62-43 record. In a statement, Hoyer said he's 'so grateful' for the 'trust and support' of the Ricketts family owners and called the Cubs 'a special organization with an amazing fan base.' "I'm excited to keep building on the momentum we have and to work with a terrific baseball operations staff to consistently deliver a championship-caliber team for this great city,' he said. Chairman Tom Ricketts praised Hoyer and his staff for building 'a healthy player development organization' and putting 'an exciting, playoff contending team on the field.' "We are looking forward to the rest of the season and to working with Jed for years to come,' he added. ___ AP MLB: recommended Item 1 of 1
Chicago Tribune
2 days ago
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
Chicago Cubs give team president Jed Hoyer a multiyear contract extension
The uncertainty surrounding president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's future with the Chicago Cubs has been eliminated. Hoyer and the Cubs agreed to a multiyear contract extension Monday, a team source told the Tribune. He was in the final year of his contract. Hoyer, 51, has been in the role since November 2020, when he was promoted to take over from the departing Theo Epstein. Now in his 14th season with the Cubs, Hoyer joined the organization as general manager in November 2011 to reshape the franchise alongside Epstein, ultimately rebuilding the roster into a World Series champion. 'I'm so grateful for the Ricketts family's trust and support for 14 years,' Hoyer said in a statement. 'The Cubs are a special organization with an amazing fan base. I'm excited to keep building on the momentum we have and to work with a terrific baseball operations staff to consistently deliver a championship-caliber team for this great city.' 'Jed and his baseball operations staff have built a healthy player development organization and put an exciting, playoff contending team on the field,' chairman Tom Ricketts said in a statement. 'We are looking forward to the rest of the season and to working with Jed for years to come.' The Cubs entered Monday's series opener in Milwaukee tied with the Brewers at the top of the division, both owning the best record in the National League and second-best in baseball. A dynamic offense has helped the Cubs overcome injuries to their rotation, putting up the second-most runs in the majors, behind the Los Angeles Dodgers, and posting a +116 run differential to lead all teams.
