The Chicago Cubs are likely not going to land the top free agent remaining on the market according to a new report. Earlier this month, shocking news emerged saying the Cubs were pursuing Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman if the two-time All-Star was willing to sign a short-term deal which contained opt outs similar to the contract which got Cody Bellinger to Chicago.

With Isaac Paredes now in Houston, Shaw has a chance to man the hot corner in Chicago despite questions about his arm strength.

The Chicago Cubs brass, led by Jed Hoyer, should pursue these three bargain bin free agents before spring training rolls around.

When the Cubs acquired star outfielder Kyle Tucker last month, they shipped a pair of third basemen -- big leaguer Isaac Paredes and Top 100 prospect Cam Smith -- to the Astros as part of the blockbuster trade.

After a weekend of celebrating Sammy Sosa and the arrival of Kyle Tucker at Cubs Convention, spring training is now squarely in focus. Pitchers and catchers report to Mesa, Ariz., in less than three weeks to prepare for Opening Day in Japan against a loaded defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers team.

It's been a tough stretch for the Chicago Cubs in free agency. With their sights set on landing Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki, they were given the unpleasant news

As the Cubs have attempted to retool their roster in an effort to get back to the playoffs for the first time in a 162-game season since 2018, one of the biggest question marks regarding the club’s roster this winter has been the status of second baseman Nico Hoerner.

The Blue Jays are among them, the Astros are still looking for a corner outfielder, I know they are interested in him, so I could see

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MLB Pipeline will reveal its 2025 Top 100 Prospects list at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 24, with a one-hour show on MLB Network and MLB.com. Leading up to the release of the Top 100, we'll examine baseball's top 10 prospects at each position.

The Chicago Cubs got themselves a good one when they traded for Houston Astros star right fielder Kyle Tucker in December. The deal cost them third baseman

Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner may not be ready for the start of the season after undergoing surgery in October. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.