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Theo Epstein, president of baseball operations for the Chicago Cubs, poses with a young fan prior to a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Cubs at Fenway Park, Friday, April 28, 2017, in Boston. Epstein, who as Red Sox general manager was the architect of two World Series championships, is returning to the organization as a minority owner and part-time senior adviser to its parent company, Fenway Sports Group. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Theo Epstein returns to Red Sox as advisor and part-owner of parent company, Fenway Sports Group

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Epstein joins company that advises on sports investments

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Epstein hired as MLB consultant to evaluate rules changes

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In this Nov. 13, 2019, file photo, Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein speaks at a media availability during the Major League Baseball general managers annual meetings in Scottsdale, Ariz. Theo Epstein, who transformed the long-suffering Chicago Cubs and helped bring home a drought-busting championship in 2016, is stepping down after nine seasons as the club's president of baseball operations.The team announced Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, Epstein is leaving the organization, and general manager Jed Hoyer is being promoted to take his place. (AP Photo/Matt York, File) **FILE**

Theo Epstein steps down after 9 seasons leading Cubs

By Andrew Seligman - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2019, file photo, Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein speaks at a media availability during the Major League Baseball general managers annual meetings in Scottsdale, Ariz. Epstein appears to be gearing up for one more go-around as the Cubs' president of baseball operations. Epstein said Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, his expectation is the “status quo” when it comes to the team's leadership and anticipates remaining on the job for at least one more season, with his contract set to expire in 2021. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

Epstein expects to remain with Cubs at least for next season

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 file photo, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jose Quintana delivers during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh. Chicago Cubs left-hander José Quintana had surgery to repair nerve damage in his pitching thumb Thursday, July 2, 2020 after he cut himself washing dishes and is out indefinitely. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Cubs’ Quintana cuts thumb washing dishes, undergoes surgery

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant speaks to reporters during spring training baseball Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

AP Exclusive _ Bryant ruling: Cubs did nothing ‘nefarious’

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein speaks to the media during the baseball team's convention, Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Epstein understands fan frustration in Cubs’ slow offseason

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Kris Bryant, left, fist-bumps fans after being announced during the baseball team's convention, Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Chicago Cubs keeping options open with season on the horizon

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein gives a closing news conference for the season at Wrigley Field, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, in Chicago. (Kevin Tanaka/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

David Ross on list of possible candidates for Cubs manager

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon stands in the dugout during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) ** FILE **

Joe Maddon won’t return as Cubs manager

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press

Cubs’ Epstein says he is not eyeing return to Red Sox

By JOHN PERROTTO - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon watches Javier Baez during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Saturday, July 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Epstein: Plenty of blame to go around for Cubs’ struggles

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Young fans react as players appear during the Chicago Cubs' annual fan convention in Chicago on Friday Jan. 18, 2019. (Patrick Kunzer/Daily Herald via AP)

Epstein thinks Maddon will stay with Cubs past this season

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Theo Epstein, Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations talks with reporters during the team's annual convention Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Russell getting “conditional second chance” with Cubs

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell fields a ground ball by Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon during the fifth inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader in Washington. The Cubs have offered suspended shortstop Russell a 2019 contract while maintaining his future with the team is not uncertain. Russell is serving a 40-game domestic violence suspension following allegations by his ex-wife. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Suspended shortstop Russell offered 2019 contract by Cubs

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon talks to his team during the 13th inning of the National League wild-card playoff baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018, in Chicago. The Rockies won 2-1. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Epstein: Maddon to return for fifth season as Cubs manager

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FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell fields a ground ball by Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon during the fifth inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Washington. Rendon was out at first. Russell has accepted a 40-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball’s domestic violence policy. Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the ban in a statement Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018. Russell’s unpaid suspension includes the 11 regular-season games he missed after being placed on administrative leave Sept. 21. Russell will be eligible to return on May 3 against St. Louis, barring any postponements. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

MLB gives Russell 40-game ban under domestic violence policy

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FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2013, file photo, Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Kevin Towers addresses reporters at baseball's winter meetings in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Baseball executives and managers left spring training to gather at San Diego’s Petco Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, and celebrate the life of Towers, who died from complications of a rare form of thyroid cancer on Jan. 30 at the age of 56. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Kevin Towers remembered for his love of baseball and people

By JAY PARIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 13, 2017, file phtoo, Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Tyler Chatwood delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Penghins in Pittsburgh. Chatwood and the Chicago Cubs agreed Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, to a $38 million, three-year contract. He gets $12.5 million in each of the next two seasons and $13 million in 2020. His 2020 salary would rise to $15 million if he is an All-Star in the previous two seasons and $17 million if he gets Cy Young consideration in the prior two years. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Cubs agree to $38 million, 3-year deal with righty Chatwood

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press