Cubs Bring Back Reliever on MLB Deal

The Cubs are trying to catch lightning in a bottle with another reliever signing. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported on Thursday that the Cubs have signed right-handed pitcher Vinny Nittoli to an MLB deal. Nittoli was recently let go by the Oakland A’s despite success in limited time.

The 33-year-old was in the Cubs organization during the 2023 season after he signed a minor league deal with Chicago in January of last year. Nittoli pitched at Triple-A Iowa for the Cubs and put up good numbers...