The Chicago Cubs have reached out to Cardinals free-agent first baseman Albert Pujols.  The "Post-Dispatch" cites a source as saying the team has expressed serious interest in the three-time NL MVP.  The Cubs have also reportedly shown interest in Brewers free-agent first baseman Prince Fielder.  The Miami Marlins made an offer to Pujols earlier this month.

Greg Maddux is leaving the Chicago Cubs to join the Texas Rangers, reuniting him with his brother Mike.

The Rangers said Tuesday that Greg Maddux will become a special assistant to the general manager, the same role he held with the Cubs the last two seasons.

Mike Maddux has been the Rangers' pitching coach for the last three seasons. He interviewed to become manager of the Cubs before Dale Sveum was hired this month.

Greg Maddux, a 4-time Cy Young Award winner, will be an instructor at major and minor league spring training and will visit farm teams during the season.