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Over the weekend, the Chicago Cubs made a free-agent splash that they haven’t made in some time when they signed third baseman Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175 million deal. It is the largest contract by average annual value in the Cubs’ history, and the third-largest in terms of total value, behind the eight-year deal […]
From Brew Crew Ball | 22 days ago | 1 read
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. The idea has mileage because reputable people have talked about it, but the season was pretty silly before the meetings. I doubt Jeff Passan or […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 22 days ago | 3 reads
It’s Wednesday evening here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hot spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. It’s good to see you. Everyone is welcome here. Come in out of the cold. We can check your coat for you. The hostess can seat you now. Bring your own beverage. […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 22 days ago | 1 read
Former Atlanta Braves infielder Vidal Bruján was claimed off waivers today by the Minnesota Twins. He had been designated for assignment by the Braves on January 8, 2026. Atlanta claimed Bruján, 27, off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles on August 8, 2025, just days after he’d been claimed off waivers from the Chicago Cubs. He […]
From Talking Chop | 22 days ago | 11 reads
It was about as big a weekend in Chicago sports as any of us have experienced since 2016. With all due respect to four playoff teams the Cubs have had since 2016 and the 2020-21 White Sox, they didn’t quite ignite the same frenzy in Chicagoland we saw on Saturday. First the Bears came back […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 22 days ago | 4 reads
It won’t get the headlines of a major trade or free agent signing, but maneuvering within the Chicago Cubs’ front office is nevertheless very important. Every year in the offseason we see movement, sometimes departures, sometimes outside hires, often promotions, and this year, Tyler Zombro getting the bump to VP of Pitching isn’t the only move. The Cubs have also announced that Garrett Chiado has been promoted to Assistant General Manager, joining Jared Banner and Ehsan Bokhari as the AGM...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 22 days ago | 4 reads
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. 11 — that’s just four weeks from now! The first full squad workout is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 16. Cubs position […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 22 days ago | 1 read
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. We’ve looked at the others the last two days — Anthony Rizzo and Matt Duffy. Sogard entered to throw the bottom […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 22 days ago | 2 reads
Another day, another discussion of Nico Hoerner trade rumors. I’m going to do this one a little differently than the last couple , because I want to make sure I’m getting the entire range of my thoughts on this subject out there. I have gone to great lengths for weeks to articulate why I believe the Cubs obviously have to listen on Hoerner, and also why the size of trade it would require is simply unlikely to happen. But I think I’ve still left a lot unsaid. First, though, let me share th...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 23 days ago | 1 read
It’s done. The Chicago Cubs have signed third baseman Alex Bregman. Officially official, and he’s on the 40-man roster, which now stands at 39. Bregman, 31, reportedly gets five years and $175 million, with deferrals that kick that annual rate down to about $30 million for luxury tax purposes. It is one of the largest deals in team history, however you “count” it, and means so very many things for the organization in the short-term and long-term. Bregman will wear number 3 for the Cu...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 23 days ago | 1 read
All of us heard about the Cubs’ signing of Alex Bregman Saturday evening — right about the time the Bears were mounting their tremendous comeback win over the Packers. It was a great day for Chicago sports. This morning, the Cubs announced the signing of Bregman by press release. It contained the following information that […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 23 days ago | 7 reads
We are under a month from pitchers and catchers officially reporting to Spring Training, though obviously many guys have been there for a long time getting in their work … Very good to see these lefties throwing: A pair of southpaws getting in their throwing under the AZ sun in Cubs camp today. @J_Steele21 @Luke_L23 #Cubs pic.twitter.com/fI6Rzd8kgY — Rich Biesterfeld (@biest22) January 13, 2026 Justin Steele is rehabbing his elbow surgery, and our hopes are that he c...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 23 days ago | 1 read
As you know, NBC and Peacock are taking over MLB’s Sunday Night Baseball franchise starting in 2026. That package will include three Cubs games. It also might include a Cubs icon as part of the broadcast crew, according to Andrew Marchand at The Athletic: Clayton Kershaw and Anthony Rizzo are also on NBC’s radar, according […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 23 days ago | 1 read
For the second straight year, the Detroit Tigers have struck out on one of their biggest free agent targets, third baseman Alex Bregman. Last year, the Tigers, Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs were the three finalists for the former Houston Astros’ services, with the BoSox prevailing with a three-year, $120 million contract with opt-outs […]
From Bless You Boys | 23 days ago | 4 reads
The hot stove is beginning to sizzle again, and some notable moves took place that could shake up the free agent market. Third baseman Alex Bregman will play for his third team in as many year, as he agreed to a five-year, $175 million with the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. The move by Chicago all […]
From True Blue LA | 23 days ago | 3 reads
On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow the various narrative paths. “Maybe I called it wrong, but it’s official.” — Tom Connolly, HoF Umpire. Billy Williams* makes it into the Hall, and other stories for the discerning reader. Today in […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 23 days ago | 2 reads
The Chicago Cubs have added outfielder Justin Dean to the 40-man roster, claiming him off of waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he just picked up a ring. Although it has hardly been a concern that rose to the level of anything on the Major League roster, it’s been hard not to notice the extreme need in the outfield at Triple-A Iowa. Thanks to graduations and trades, the Cubs entered the offseason with just one minor league outfielder on the Iowa roster. That outfielder, Parker Ch...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 23 days ago | 6 reads
It’s Tuesday evening here at BCB After Dark: the hippest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad you decided to stop by. Come on out of the cold. We can check your coat for you. There’s no cover charge. The hostess will seat you now. Bring your […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 23 days ago | 1 read
The Cubs added a spare-part outfielder, Justin Dean, on a waiver claim from the Giants today. Dean is 29 and made his major league debut last season with the Los Angeles Dodgers and appeared in 18 games, recording one stolen base and going 0-for-2 in his only plate appearances of the season. As part of […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 23 days ago | 8 reads
The Cubs added a spare-part outfielder, Justin Dean, on a waiver claim from the Giants today. Dean is 29 and made his major league debut last season with the Los Angeles Dodgers and appeared in 18 games, recording one stolen base and going 0-for-2 in his only plate appearances of the season. As part of […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 23 days ago | 5 reads
I think, by now, most Cubs fans are sober to the fact that whichever version of Alex Bregman we get over the life of his contract (or even just in 2026) is NOT going to be the version the league saw in 2018 and 2019, when he was a legitimate MVP candidate. Over those two seasons, Bregman hit a combined 72 home runs while slashing .291/.409/.561 (162 wRC+) and walking (15.4%) more than he struck out (12.0%). Elite stuff. Since then, however, he’s been a lot closer to All-Star level, r...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 23 days ago | 2 reads
In our last installment, we talked about Anthony Rizzo’s appearance against the Braves April 28, 2021, and his famous strikeout of Freddie Freeman. He wasn’t the only Cubs position player to pitch in that game. After Rizzo’s K of “Frederick” (as Rizzo once called him during a rundown on the bases when he, Rizzo, was […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 23 days ago | 4 reads
Another day, another Tyler signed to a minor league. Yesterday it was journeyman reclamation project Tyler Beede , while this one is more of a true prospect/development-project type: The Cubs have signed RHP Tyler Ras to a minor league deal. Ras spent time in the Rockies and Astros organization since being drafted in the 14th round back in 2021. Originally a Cubs 33rd round pick in 2018, he is coming off a Pro Day with Tread. pic.twitter.com/GOkYc3AL51 — Greg Huss (@OutOfTheVin...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 23 days ago | 3 reads
Immediately after the Cubs signed Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175M deal on Saturday night, the Nico Hoerner rumors resurfaced. Jeff Passan said it. Keith Law said it. Jon Morosi said it. Media outlets in New York started drumming up the Yankees’ interest. The Giants had been teased. And so on. Whether we like it or not (we do not), we can’t keep denying the existence of Nico Hoerner trade rumors. And unfortunately, today, they’re getting a little louder, with a more specific note from a...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 24 days ago | 4 reads
Just last week, I took a “way too early” look at a possible Cubs Opening Day roster. Today, we stand 72 days from that (hopefully not too cold) Opening Day game Thursday, March 26 against the Nationals at Wrigley Field — and two significant changes have happened since then. So let’s take another look at […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 24 days ago | 2 reads