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Cubs Add Alex Bregman as Roster Picture Comes Into Focus

Chicago follows pitching upgrade with an infield move that fits its direction The Chicago Cubs take another step toward clarifying their roster plans by agreeing to a five-year, $175 million contract with third baseman Alex Bregman, adding an established bat to a lineup that needs more certainty.

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Cubs Promote Garrett Chiado To Assistant General Manager

The Cubs announced a series of internal promotions within their baseball operations department yesterday, as relayed by Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. Among them, Garrett Chiado is now an assistant general manager.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 15

Chicago Cubs news and notes — Bregman, Hoerner, Swanson

I understand that the Cubs and the Giants are or have been ‘engaged’. I wish them long happy lives together. But I don’t think Nico Hoerner will be the ring-bearer.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 14

Further details emerge on how Red Sox bungled Alex Bregman deal

Further details emerge on how Red Sox bungled Alex Bregman's free agency

The Red Sox had their chance to keep third baseman Alex Bregman in Boston. Instead, they bungled that opportunity in a truly embarrassing fashion.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 14

The Cubs have announced Spring Training report dates

You know we’re getting closer to baseball when Spring Training report dates are made official by Major League Baseball and its teams. Cubs pitchers and catchers have an official report date of Wednesday, Feb.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 14

Chicago Cubs: Alex Bregman reveal might settle Nico Hoerner trade rumors

The Chicago Cubs firmly established their intention to compete for a championship with their signing of three-time All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 14

Ken Rosenthal suggests Red Sox Nico Hoerner trade offer to Cubs

Nobody truly knows if the Chicago Cubs will trade Nico Hoerner. But during this MLB offseason, Ken Rosenthal has something up his sleeve that most probably didn’t see coming, per The Athletic.

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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.

Eric Sogard News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 14

Cubs position player pitchers: Eric Sogard

Eric Sogard, who played one year for the Cubs as a spare-part infielder, was the last of three position players who pitched in a 10-0 loss to the Braves in Atlanta, April 28, 2021.

Kyle Tucker News / Yardbarker / January 14

Mets' latest Kyle Tucker offer shows evolving market

The New York Mets had reportedly offered outfielder Kyle Tucker a short-term deal worth $50 million annually. That may have changed.

Mets taking specific approach to Kyle Tucker negotiations?

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Are Mets inching toward landing Kyle Tucker?

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Nico Hoerner News / Just Baseball / January 14

Nico Hoerner Is the Perfect Trade Target for San Francisco

One of this year’s most important market mover’s free agency has finally come to a close. On Saturday night, we got word from ESPN’s Jeff Passan that Alex Bregman had agreed to a five-year deal with the Chicago Cubs.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 14

Complete List Of Every Cubs Transaction Made This Offseason

The Chicago Cubs want to build on last year’s playoff berth, their first since the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season. And to do so, a great offseason is necessary.

Edward Cabrera News / EasySportz / January 14

Edward Cabrera Trade Clarified Directions for Cubs, Marlins

Chicago addressed a pitching need while Miami committed further to a rebuild The Chicago Cubs and Miami Marlins completed a trade last week that underscored where each franchise stood and where each planned to go.

Kyle Tucker News / Yardbarker / January 13