The Chicago Cubs are on the verge of acquiring a two-time All-Star closer via trade after falling short in their bid to sign Tanner Scott.

The Chicago Cubs were among the teams interested in reliever Tanner Scott, who eventually signed with the LA Dodgers.

One thing the Cubs would very much like to accomplish before the upcoming season is adding some more experience to the back end of their bullpen. On that front, the North Siders were in on free-agent

Left-handed relief pitcher Tanner Scott hit the free agent market this ... Teams like the Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs were listed as potential suitors for Scott.

Tanner Scott joined a stacked Los Angeles Dodgers team on Sunday, but the All-Star closer reportedly had a competitive offer on the table from the Chicago Cubs.

A new report indicates the Chicago Cubs were one of the top contenders for Tanner Scott before he joined the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Chicago Cubs are trying to pick themselves up off the mat after missing out on star closer Tanner Scott. Adding him would have been the most important addit

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Bolstering their team in free agency, the Cubs are nearing finalizing a trade for Astros pitcher Ryan Pressly.

The Cubs made a strong bid for Tanner Scott, and are now considering another top free agent reliever. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more.

MLB free agency is cruising right along, with many of the big names off the board. But some impact players are still available, and the trade market has been active. Here's a quick look at where things stand so far this offseason: After a relatively quiet offseason,