Articles filed under Baseball
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As Cubs continue getting trade calls, where does that leave Nico Hoerner and Matt Shaw?Jan 16, 2026 12:26 pm - While the club doesn’t necessarily view a Nico Hoerner trade as a likely outcome, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer didn’t outright reject the possibility. And though Matt Shaw could excel in a super-utility role, Chicago’s front office is constantly looking at ways to create added value, manage payroll considerations and continue building for the future.
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Bo Bichette and New York Mets have agreed to a $126 million, 3-year contract, AP source saysJan 16, 2026 12:17 pm - Bo Bichette and the New York Mets agreed Friday to a $126 million, three-year contract, two people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
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Kyle Tucker has agreed to a $240 million, four-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, AP source saysJan 15, 2026 9:37 pm - Former Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker has agreed to a $240 million, four-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, bolstering the franchise's chance for a third consecutive World Series championship. A person familiar with the deal confirmed the move to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical.
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In it to win it: Bregman has been target of Cubs, Hoyer for yearsJan 15, 2026 5:47 pm - The Cubs introduced free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman on Thursday. Both sides are expecting his commitment to winning will continue on the North Side.
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Chicago Cubs finalize contract with All-Star third baseman Alex BregmanJan 14, 2026 1:54 pm - The Chicago Cubs added Alex Bregman on Wednesday, finalizing a $175 million, five-year contract with the All-Star third baseman.
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Alex Bregman reaches 5-year, $175 million deal with Cubs after opt-out: SourceJan 10, 2026 10:18 pm - Free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman has agreed to join the Chicago Cubs on a five-year, $175 million deal, a league source told The Athletic on Saturday.
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Edward Cabrera helps Cubs win now and stabilize future rotationJan 09, 2026 3:38 pm - Acquiring another starter was an idea that team president Jed Hoyer and general manager Carter Hawkins have reiterated all winter long.
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Edward Cabrera agrees to 1-year contract with the Cubs a day after tradeJan 08, 2026 9:41 pm - Edward Cabrera agreed to a $4.45 million, one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, a day after the right-hander was acquired in a trade with the Miami Marlins.
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The Cubs traded for an impact starter. Now they need to splurge on a top free-agent batJan 08, 2026 11:32 am - After trading No. 1 prospect Owen Caissie to the Miami Marlins on Wednesday in a three-player package for right-hander Edward Cabrera, the Cubs should splurge in free agency.
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In dealing for Edward Cabrera, Cubs again choose a trade over free-agent spendingJan 08, 2026 11:10 am - As evidenced by Wednesday’s move, rather than spend exorbitant amounts of money on the best free agents, the Cubs are willing to mortgage their farm system in offseason trades.