Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 27, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National Weather Service,

Chicago Cubs owner Thomas Ricketts is no stranger to criticism from fans, but he likely didn’t expect to be called out by a six-year-old.

Reliever Ryan Pressly has agreed to waive his no-trade rights and accept a trade from the Houston Astros to the Chicago Cubs, a person with knowledge of the decision confirmed Sunday. A trade involving Pressly was in place as of Sunday afternoon,

For a team in a market like Chicago and with the revenue streams the Cubs have, their projected payroll doesn’t strike a lot of fans as enough.

The Chicago Cubs have had a very busy offseason, but there is still work to do if they truly want to compete in the National League.  After winning 83 games the

Pressly will waive his no-trade clause to facilitate the move, and Houston will send money to help cover his $14 million salary, the sources said.

A Ryan Pressly trade is looking more imminent as the Houston Astros reportedly have a tentative deal in place with the Chicago Cubs.  The hold up now revolves around Pressly’s full no-trade rights.  There also is competition from another mid-west team.

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

The Seattle Mariners American League West foes, the Houston Astros, dealt their 12-year veteran reliever to the National League.

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.

Pressly is likely to become the Cubs' closer. In 623 relief appearances for the Minnesota Twins (2013-18) and Astros (2018-24), Pressly amassed a 35-36 record and 112 saves while pitching to a 3.27 ERA. He made 59 appearances in 2024 and had a 2-3 record, four saves and a 3.49 ERA.