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Six Reliable Free-Agent First Basemen For Teams Following Carlos Santana Signing

The first base market is heating back up after seemingly standing still following a couple of big signings earlier in the offseason. Veteran first baseman Carlos Santana has reportedly signed a one-year, $2 million deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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Carlos Santana finds another opportunity with Diamondbacks

Santana has bounced around the majors in recent years as he has been a part of seven different organizations since 2022. He will reportedly get to add an eighth team to that list.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder after losing out on top stars?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal

Giants CEO: Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Rebuilding St. Louis Cardinals still looking to add pieces to outfield mix

Jon Berti News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 3

Cubs position player pitchers: Jon Berti

When the Cubs signed Jon Berti as a backup infielder before the 2025 season, it seemed like a reasonable thing to do. Berti had led the National League in stolen bases in 2022 with 41, and the following year posted a .748 OPS in 133 games with the Marlins, with 16 steals and 2.2 bWAR.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / February 3

Cubs Considering Another Rotation Addition Ahead of Spring Training

Entering the offseason, the Cubs needed to bolster their starting rotation. Although Justin Steele missed almost the entire 2025 season due to injury, the Cubs got rather lucky on the health front.

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '2025 MLB hits leaders' quiz

The 'Cleveland's 1997 World Series roster' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

Michael Busch News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 3

2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Michael Busch

Eighth in the series. Today we look at the Cubs’ third-year first baseman. Michael Busch, drafted in the first round (2019) by the Dodgers (31st overall, from UNC), and later acquired by the Cubs for second-round pick Jackson Ferris and minor leaguer Zyhir Hope, has paid dividends since being installed as the Cubs first baseman.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 3

BCB Top 25 Cubs prospects for 2026: 16 through 20

Welcome back our countdown of the top 25 prospects in the Cubs system. For an introduction and an explanation of the rankings, check out yesterday’s introduction.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 3

1 last-minute signing Cubs must make before spring training

The Chicago Cubs could still have a major signing up their sleeves. And they already added a subtle one. But here is one last-minute signing the Cubs must make before spring training.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 3

Chicago Cubs news and notes — Happ, Hoerner, Jenkins, Steele

The news keeps checking in on the checking in and so we continue to await with bated breath while the machinery spins. The Giants no longer need a second baseman and so the Red Sox are the only destination to hang speculation on.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 2

This Chicago Cubs player needs to step up to replace 2026 offseason departures

The Chicago Cubs saw the team change from the last time we saw them play to now. With players like Kyle Tucker leaving as a free agent, while Edward Cabrera and Alex Bregman signing with them, Chicago will look completely different.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 2

A visit to the Cubs Sloan Park complex

MESA, Arizona — I decided to head over to Sloan Park Monday, as I heard the equipment truck that left Chicago Friday was going to arrive. You can see the truck at the top of this post; here are some more photos of Cubs staffers unloading equipment: While I was there I headed over toward Field 1, the main practice field at the Sloan Park complex.

Nico Hoerner News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 2

2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Nico Hoerner

Seventh in the series. Today we look at the Cubs’ veteran second baseman. 28-year-old Nico Hoerner, two-time Gold Glover, potential .300 hitter, team leader, is entering the last year of his contract.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 2

Chicago Cubs get 'A' grade for offseason moves amid glaring questions

The Chicago Cubs finished the 2025 season as, in a lot of ways, overachievers who eventually ran into a reality that knocked them from their playoff run.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 2

BCB Top 25 Cubs prospects for 2026: Introduction and 21 to 25

It’s prospects week here at Bleed Cubbie Blue as today I’m starting the countdown of my top 25 Cubs prospects for 2026. Each day we’re going to look at five new prospects until we get down to the top five on Friday.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 2

Chicago Cubs miss out on golden opportunity with free agent slugger

The Chicago Cubs are headed into the 2026 season with an upgraded roster and expectations of a deeper postseason run than last season, which ended in Game 5 of the NLDS against the division rival Milwaukee Brewers.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / February 2

Alex Bregman Shares Off-Field Move Ahead of 1st Season With Cubs

The Chicago Cubs have had an eventful offseason as the organization looks to continue taking a step forward in 2026. The Cubs are coming off a season in which they made the MLB playoffs and have responded aggressively in free agency, with the biggest splash being the signing of third basemanAlex Bregman to a five-year, $175 million contract.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 2

Chicago Cubs International Signee trades dream job for baseball career

The 2026 Chicago Cubs International signing class consists of a large quantity of players, with just one prospect being given more than $1.0 million at signing.

Carlos Santana News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 1

Diamondbacks Interested In Carlos Santana

As the Diamondbacks continue to look for first base help, the club has shown interest in Carlos Santana, MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo reports. John Gambadoro of 98.7FM Arizona Sports adds more detail, saying that Santana is just one of multiple first basemen the Snakes are exploring, and no deal appears to be close.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 1