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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.
Ryne Stanek signed a contract with the St. Louis Cardinals.
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January 10, 2026 at 5:03 AM
Ryne Stanek signed a contract with the St. Louis Cardinals.
The Cubs traded for right-hander Edward Cabrera, giving up top prospect Owen Caissie to bolster the rotation while managing payroll under CBT limits.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:10 PM
The Cubs traded for right-hander Edward Cabrera, giving up top prospect Owen Caissie to bolster the rotation while managing payroll under CBT limits.
Cubs are increasingly settling arbitration cases and paying players closer to market projections, reflecting a negotiation approach resembling the Epstein-era strategy.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Cubs are increasingly settling arbitration cases and paying players closer to market projections, reflecting a negotiation approach resembling the Epstein-era strategy.
The Cubs avoided arbitration with all eligible players, including a $1.8 million 2026 deal for Javier Assad that includes a 2027 team option.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:10 PM
The Cubs avoided arbitration with all eligible players, including a $1.8 million 2026 deal for Javier Assad that includes a 2027 team option.
The Cubs avoided arbitration with Edward Cabrera by agreeing to a $4.45 million one-year contract, joining Justin Steele and Javier Assad as arbitration-eligible players.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:33 AM
The Cubs avoided arbitration with Edward Cabrera by agreeing to a $4.45 million one-year contract, joining Justin Steele and Javier Assad as arbitration-eligible players.
The Cubs signed veteran reliever Jeff Brigham to a minor-league deal for low-risk pitching depth despite inconsistent secondary pitches and control.
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January 8, 2026 at 8:54 PM
The Cubs signed veteran reliever Jeff Brigham to a minor-league deal for low-risk pitching depth despite inconsistent secondary pitches and control.
The Cubs agreed to a $6.775 million salary with Justin Steele while retaining arbitration-eligible Javier Assad and trade-acquired Edward Cabrera for 2026.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:25 PM
The Cubs agreed to a $6.775 million salary with Justin Steele while retaining arbitration-eligible Javier Assad and trade-acquired Edward Cabrera for 2026.
The Cubs traded for Edward Cabrera to add dynamism and calculated risk to the rotation, signaling a shift from their previous risk-averse pitching strategy.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:18 PM
The Cubs traded for Edward Cabrera to add dynamism and calculated risk to the rotation, signaling a shift from their previous risk-averse pitching strategy.
Veteran reliever Jeff Brigham signed a minor-league deal with the Cubs, joining Spring Training and competing for a bullpen spot while recovering from injuries.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Veteran reliever Jeff Brigham signed a minor-league deal with the Cubs, joining Spring Training and competing for a bullpen spot while recovering from injuries.
The Cubs acquired Edward Cabrera to bolster their rotation and signaled intent to reclaim the NL Central and pursue high-profile additions.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:51 PM
The Cubs acquired Edward Cabrera to bolster their rotation and signaled intent to reclaim the NL Central and pursue high-profile additions.