{"id":186609,"date":"2026-05-14T16:56:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T16:56:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=186609"},"modified":"2026-05-14T16:56:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T16:56:27","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8-breaking-cubs-power-move-chicago-officially-signs-a-three-time-mlb-all-star-right-in-the-middle-of-their-series-against-the-braves-instantly-sending-shockwaves-through-the-nat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=186609","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8 BREAKING: CUBS POWER MOVE \u2014 Chicago officially signs a three-time MLB All-Star right in the middle of their series against the Braves, instantly sending shockwaves through the National League. 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(Photo by Michael Reaves\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>On Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs will continue their series with the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in Georgia.<\/p>\n<p>The Cubs are coming off a 5-2 loss on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p><em>UPDATE: The Cubs lost Wednesday\u2019s game 4-1.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Cubs Sign Three-Time All-Star<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_6006565\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1329146981.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1329146981.jpg 5143w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1329146981.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1329146981.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1329146981.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, 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https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1329146981.jpg?resize=242,161 242w\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs Sign Three-Time MLB All-Star During Braves Series\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6006565\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-6006565\">Getty\u00a0Liam Hendriks #31 of the Chicago White Sox talks to reporters during the Gatorade All-Star Workout Day outside of Coors Field on July 12, 2021 in Denver, Colorado.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Before Wednesday\u2019s game, Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic reported the news that the Cubs are signing Liam Hendriks to a Minor League contract.<\/p>\n<p>Ghiroli wrote: \u201cThe Chicago Cubs have signed RHP Liam Hendriks to a minor league deal, sources tell the Athletic.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"648d1fdc9a63cd0c92e21cc2e3a398f7\">\n<div>\n<article>The Chicago Cubs have signed RHP Liam Hendriks to a minor league deal, sources tell the Athletic.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Hendriks has not appeared in an MLB game this season.<\/p>\n<p>He is coming off a year where he went 0-2 with a 6.59 ERA in 14 games for the Boston Red Sox.<\/p>\n<h2>Hendriks\u2019 Career<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_6006560\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1328969194.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1328969194.jpg 3350w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1328969194.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1328969194.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1328969194.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1328969194.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, 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height=\"520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6006560\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-6006560\">GettyLiam Hendriks #31 of the Chicago White Sox pitches during the 91st MLB All-Star Game at Coors Field on July 13, 2021 in Denver, Colorado.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Hendriks (who is 37) spent the first three seasons of his MLB career with the Minnesota Twins.<\/p>\n<p>He then had stints with the Toronto Blue Jays, Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics and Chicago White Sox (before the Red Sox last year).<\/p>\n<p>Over 14 seasons, the three-time All-Star has gone 33-36 with a 3.88 ERA in 490 games.<\/p>\n<h2>Social Media Reacts<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_6006562\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2165604545.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2165604545.jpg 7610w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2165604545.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2165604545.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2165604545.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2165604545.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2165604545.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2165604545.jpg?resize=2048,1366 2048w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2165604545.jpg?resize=782,521 782w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2165604545.jpg?resize=780,520 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2165604545.jpg?resize=425,283 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2165604545.jpg?resize=253,169 253w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2165604545.jpg?resize=270,180 270w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2165604545.jpg?resize=225,150 225w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2165604545.jpg?resize=242,161 242w\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs Sign Three-Time MLB All-Star During Braves Series\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6006562\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-6006562\">GettyLiam Hendricks #31 of the Boston Red Sox talks to reporters prior to a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on August 06, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Here\u2019s what people were saying on social media about the signing:<\/p>\n<p>@tlschwerz: \u201cHendriks lands his first job since being left off the Twins Opening Day roster.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>@sissy180: \u201cPalencia is my closer. He can do the 8th\u201d<\/p>\n<p>@crawlyscubs: \u201cThat is cool that Liam Hendricks is returning to Chicago! Just in time for the Crosstown Classic!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>@sportsmockery: \u201cA familiar face is coming back to Chicago (Northside this time)\u201d<\/p>\n<p>@jen_wrigley1987: \u201cWould be great if they could get Liam back on track.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6006567\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1241927674.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1241927674.jpg 4633w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1241927674.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1241927674.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1241927674.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1241927674.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1241927674.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1241927674.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1241927674.jpg?resize=782,521 782w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1241927674.jpg?resize=780,520 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1241927674.jpg?resize=425,283 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1241927674.jpg?resize=253,169 253w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1241927674.jpg?resize=270,180 270w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1241927674.jpg?resize=225,150 225w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1241927674.jpg?resize=242,161 242w\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs Sign Three-Time MLB All-Star During Braves Series\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6006567\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-6006567\">GettyLiam Hendriks #31 of the Chicago White Sox celebrates the final out in the ninth inning to end the game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on July 15, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The White Sox defeated the Twins 6-2.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Cubs Right Now<\/h2>\n<p>The Cubs are off to a strong start to the year with a 27-15 record in 42 games, which has them at the top of the National League Central.<\/p>\n<p>That said, they are just 9-10 in the 19 games they have played away from Wrigley Field.<\/p>\n<p>Following two more games against the Braves, the Cubs will visit the Chicago White Sox on Friday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getty CHICAGO, ILLINOIS &#8211; OCTOBER 09: Manager Craig Counsell of the Chicago Cubs speaks to the media during a press conference before game four of the National&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":186616,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-186609","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mlb"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>\ud83d\udea8 BREAKING: CUBS POWER MOVE \u2014 Chicago officially signs a three-time MLB All-Star right in the middle of their series against the Braves, instantly sending shockwaves through the National League. 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