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The Cubs will induct Jon Lester into their Hall of Fame, honoring his leadership and key role in the team's World Series championship run.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:38 AM
The Cubs will induct Jon Lester into their Hall of Fame, honoring his leadership and key role in the team's World Series championship run.
Signing Alex Bregman creates an infield logjam, increasing trade interest in Nico Hoerner and prompting Shaw to see outfield time.
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January 15, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Signing Alex Bregman creates an infield logjam, increasing trade interest in Nico Hoerner and prompting Shaw to see outfield time.
Alex Bregman's deferred payment structure lowers the deal's net present value for competitive balance tax purposes to $28 million while Roster Resource calculates a $30.9 million AAV.
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January 15, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Alex Bregman's deferred payment structure lowers the deal's net present value for competitive balance tax purposes to $28 million while Roster Resource calculates a $30.9 million AAV.
Cubs reclaimed infielder Ben Cowles off waivers from the White Sox, adding versatile infield depth to the 40-man roster despite no major-league debut.
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January 15, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Cubs reclaimed infielder Ben Cowles off waivers from the White Sox, adding versatile infield depth to the 40-man roster despite no major-league debut.
Alex Bregman will play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, returning to international competition as a member of the Chicago Cubs.
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January 15, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Alex Bregman will play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, returning to international competition as a member of the Chicago Cubs.
Alex Bregman prioritized family and winning, embraces the Cubs' roster and Wrigley fit, values Spanish fluency, and committed to work and WBC availability.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Alex Bregman prioritized family and winning, embraces the Cubs' roster and Wrigley fit, values Spanish fluency, and committed to work and WBC availability.
The Cubs are unlikely to trade Nico Hoerner after signing Alex Bregman because trading him would weaken the team's newly strengthened contention chances.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:45 PM
The Cubs are unlikely to trade Nico Hoerner after signing Alex Bregman because trading him would weaken the team's newly strengthened contention chances.
Mariners prioritize Brendan Donovan while pursuing left-handed bullpen options and evaluating Nico Hoerner as a secondary trade target.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Mariners prioritize Brendan Donovan while pursuing left-handed bullpen options and evaluating Nico Hoerner as a secondary trade target.
Alex Bregman signed a five-year contract with the Chicago Cubs and will wear number 3, bringing proven offensive production, defensive awards, and postseason records.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Alex Bregman signed a five-year contract with the Chicago Cubs and will wear number 3, bringing proven offensive production, defensive awards, and postseason records.
Signing Alex Bregman signals the Cubs' commitment to win now by acquiring veteran high-profile players despite likely future performance decline.
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January 14, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Signing Alex Bregman signals the Cubs' commitment to win now by acquiring veteran high-profile players despite likely future performance decline.
Alex Bregman's five-year signing creates an infield logjam that likely pushes Shaw into a depth role or Triple-A assignment, affecting playing time and development.
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January 13, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Alex Bregman's five-year signing creates an infield logjam that likely pushes Shaw into a depth role or Triple-A assignment, affecting playing time and development.
The Cubs claimed 29-year-old outfielder Justin Dean off waivers to add low-cost, speed-oriented outfield depth while his roster status remains uncertain.
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January 13, 2026 at 9:37 PM
The Cubs claimed 29-year-old outfielder Justin Dean off waivers to add low-cost, speed-oriented outfield depth while his roster status remains uncertain.
Justin Dean was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs after the San Francisco Giants designated him for assignment to open a Tyler Mahle spot.
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January 13, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Justin Dean was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs after the San Francisco Giants designated him for assignment to open a Tyler Mahle spot.
The Phillies acquired right-hander Chase Shugart from the Pirates for minor league infielder Francisco Loreto to add pitching depth with option flexibility.
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January 13, 2026 at 8:42 PM
The Phillies acquired right-hander Chase Shugart from the Pirates for minor league infielder Francisco Loreto to add pitching depth with option flexibility.
The Cubs traded for Edward Cabrera and Alex Bregman, spending prospects and payroll to pursue a division title while navigating limited remaining roster moves under near-CBT limits.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:42 PM
The Cubs traded for Edward Cabrera and Alex Bregman, spending prospects and payroll to pursue a division title while navigating limited remaining roster moves under near-CBT limits.
Giants are aggressively pursuing second-base upgrades, targeting Nico Hoerner and Brendan Donovan to replace an underperforming 2025 second-base group.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Giants are aggressively pursuing second-base upgrades, targeting Nico Hoerner and Brendan Donovan to replace an underperforming 2025 second-base group.
Corbin Martin signed a minor-league deal with the Cubs and will likely get a non-roster invite despite control issues and exhausted minor-league options.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:09 AM
Corbin Martin signed a minor-league deal with the Cubs and will likely get a non-roster invite despite control issues and exhausted minor-league options.
Corbin Martin signed a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs after throwing 56.2 innings between Triple-A and MLB in 2025.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Corbin Martin signed a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs after throwing 56.2 innings between Triple-A and MLB in 2025.
The Cubs signed Alex Bregman and traded for Edward Cabrera while likely keeping Nico Hoerner, despite payroll pushing toward luxury-tax penalties.
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January 12, 2026 at 6:11 PM
The Cubs signed Alex Bregman and traded for Edward Cabrera while likely keeping Nico Hoerner, despite payroll pushing toward luxury-tax penalties.
Yankees have renewed interest in Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner after the Alex Bregman signing, but a trade faces roster and trade-value obstacles.
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January 12, 2026 at 1:49 AM
Yankees have renewed interest in Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner after the Alex Bregman signing, but a trade faces roster and trade-value obstacles.
Alex Bregman signed with the Chicago Cubs on a $175 million deal, signaling significant Cubs spending and commitment to building their core.
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January 11, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Alex Bregman signed with the Chicago Cubs on a $175 million deal, signaling significant Cubs spending and commitment to building their core.
The Cubs signed Alex Bregman for five years/$175M with major deferrals and a no-trade clause, signaling long-term commitment and prompting potential roster/trade moves.
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January 11, 2026 at 6:39 PM
The Cubs signed Alex Bregman for five years/$175M with major deferrals and a no-trade clause, signaling long-term commitment and prompting potential roster/trade moves.
Cubs acquired RHP Edward Cabrera from Miami and signed 3B Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175M contract, significantly altering the roster's core.
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January 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Cubs acquired RHP Edward Cabrera from Miami and signed 3B Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175M contract, significantly altering the roster's core.
The Chicago Cubs signed Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175 million contract, signaling commitment to contend and exceeding the CBT first-tier payroll threshold.
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January 11, 2026 at 4:16 AM
The Chicago Cubs signed Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175 million contract, signaling commitment to contend and exceeding the CBT first-tier payroll threshold.
Indiana's improbable run to the College Football Playoff title game mirrors the 2016 Cubs' Cinderella story under a transformative coach.
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January 10, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Indiana's improbable run to the College Football Playoff title game mirrors the 2016 Cubs' Cinderella story under a transformative coach.