The Chicago Cubs will sign third-basemen Justin Turner to a one-year deal after failing to sign big-name free agent Alex Bregman, according to multiple reports.
Kyle Tucker is spending his spring with the Chicago Cubs. Alex Bregman is smitten as a new member of the Boston Red Sox. And with two lineup stalwarts already out the door, Jose Altuve is now moving from his usual perch at second base to a new home in left field .
Chicago had a chance to end its offseason with a star acquisition, but failed to get the deal done. Here's why it was such a troubling outcome for the big-market franchise.
Justin Turner is on the move yet again after receiving a contract from the Chicago Cubs. ESPN's Jesse Rogers noted the Cubs plan to use Turner as their backup at first and third base after pivoting to find an extra infielder when Alex Bregman signed with the Boston Red Sox.
In a pivotal year, the Cubs are more than $30 million beneath the $241 million luxury-tax threshold, according to FanGraphs.
Matt Shaw's oblique injury has made him unlikely to be ready for Chicago Cubs Opening Day. If he can't play, this is what the team's lineup to begin the 2025 MLB season might look like.
After striking out on the Alex Bregman sweepstakes in the offseason, the Chicago Cubs appeared to be on the verge of adding Justin Turner to the team on Tuesday, according to a report by Patrick Mooney of The Athletic.
The Chicago Cubs were shockingly in the running for Alex Bregman. They came up short in the sweepstakes to land the elite third baseman, a result that wasn't a
While Chicago Cubs prospect Matt Shaw is dealing with an injury, he is no doubt considered the future for the team at third base, especially after Alex Bregman made his way to play for the Boston Red Sox.
The Chicago Cubs whiffed on Alex Bregman, but they could turn to the San Diego Padres to swing a blockbuster deal.
Matt Shaw, the Cubs' top prospect, will be given every chance to take the starting third base job and run with it for the rest of his career.