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Cubs Are Reportedly ‘Actively Involved’ In Alex Bregman Discussions
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/cubs-are-reportedly-actively-involved-in-alex-bregman-discussions/
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The Chicago Cubs missed the postseason for a fourth straight season after finishing with a record of 83-79 and tied for second in the National League Central.
Since winning the World Series in 2016, the Cubs have appeared in the playoffs three times with two of those appearances ending in losses in the wild-card series.
The Cubs have made multiple acquisitions this offseason, with their biggest being the addition of outfielder Kyle Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros.
While already getting one of the Astros’ best players is significant, one MLB analyst recently revealed that the Cubs reportedly are involved in discussions with Houston third baseman Alex Bregman.
With spring training right around the corner, the belief is that Bregman will get a front-loaded contract with the option to opt out after the 2025 season.
He has played all nine seasons of his MLB career with the Astros.
In 2024, Bregman played in 145 games and batted .260 with 26 home runs, 75 RBIs and a .768 OPS.
The projected lineup for the Cubs, if they were to acquire Bregman, has him batting behind his former teammate Tucker.
As one of the top free agents yet to sign, Bregman will be a name to watch as spring training gets closer.
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Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/cubs-are-reportedly-actively-involved-in-alex-bregman-discussions/
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Cubs Have Had Trade Talks With Padres About Veteran Pitcher
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/cubs-have-had-trade-talks-with-padres-about-veteran-pitcher/
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Since winning the World Series in 2016, the Chicago Cubs have made three playoff appearances, but two have resulted in being swept in the wild-card round.
The Cubs missed the postseason for a fourth straight year in 2024 after finishing with a record of 83-79 and second in the National League Central.
Coming off a few down years in a row, the Cubs went into the offseason with an aggressive touch as they have added multiple players.
The big acquisition included trading for outfielder Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros.
MLB analyst Jon Morosi recently reported the Cubs are having trade talks with the San Diego Padres about another star player.
Cease has been involved in trade rumors as of late, and the Cubs are the newest team to reportedly be involved in trying to acquire the starting pitcher.
The right-hander played five seasons for the White Sox before going to the Padres in 2024.
Last season, Cease started 33 games and was 14-11 with a 3.47 ERA and 224 strikeouts in 189.1 innings pitched.
Cease tied his career highs in games started and wins and was three strikeouts short of his top mark.
The Cubs could be a team to watch in 2025 if they can pull off a deal to acquire Cease.
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Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/cubs-have-had-trade-talks-with-padres-about-veteran-pitcher/
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Jameson Taillon Provides Honest Thoughts On Facing Dodgers
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/jameson-taillon-provides-honest-thoughts-on-facing-dodgers/
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The Chicago Cubs missed the postseason for a fourth straight season after finishing with a record of 83-79 and second in the National League Central in 2024.
This offseason, they have made some notable transactions to improve their roster for 2025.
The biggest acquisition came in a trade with the Houston Astros when they added outfielder Kyle Tucker.
While the Cubs look to break their streak of missing the playoffs, their first game of the season will put them to the test.
Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon revealed his honest thoughts on facing the Los Angeles Dodgers in Japan to open the 2025 season.
The star power of the Dodgers does not go unnoticed by other players as Taillon acknowledged how good their team is.
Taillon debuted in 2016 with the Pittsburgh Pirates and has played the past two seasons for the Cubs.
While Taillon notes how good the Dodgers look, he also states that any team can be beaten if the opposing team shows up to play.
The Dodgers will likely win a ton of games in 2025, but they will also lose a handful, and Taillon appears ready for the task when the Cubs take them on in Japan.
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Analyst Makes Bold Prediction About Cubs’ Outfield This Season
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/analyst-makes-bold-prediction-about-cubs-outfield-this-season/
Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport
The Chicago Cubs missed the postseason for the fourth straight year after finishing with a record of 83-79 and coming in second place in the National League Central.
After winning the World Series in 2016, the Cubs made the National League Championship Series in 2017, but then they have failed to advance past the wild-card round since.
The Cubs have acquired a few notable players this offseason to help improve their roster for the 2025 season.
One of those players is superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker who was acquired via trade from the Houston Astros.
With Tucker joining the outfield corps, MLB Analyst Tom Verducci made a bold prediction about how good the Cubs’ outfield will be in 2025.
Tucker is a 28-year-old outfielder who came into the league in 2018 with the Astros and has played all seven seasons of his MLB career with the team before coming to the Cubs.
In 2024, Tucker only played in 78 games due to injuries, but he batted .289 with 23 home runs, 49 RBIs, and a .993 OPS.
While Tucker gives the Cubs a boost offensively, Verducci mentions his defensive ability and how good the Cubs’ outfield as a whole will be defensively in 2025.
Both Tucker in right field and Ian Happ in left field have won Gold Glove Awards in their careers, and center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong will likely be a Gold Glove winner soon.
The Cubs have a below-average strikeout rate as a pitching staff, so having a solid defensive outfield will greatly benefit the team next season.
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Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/analyst-makes-bold-prediction-about-cubs-outfield-this-season/
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Analyst Makes Bold Prediction About Cubs Next Season
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/analyst-makes-bold-prediction-about-cubs-next-season/
Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport
The Chicago Cubs missed the postseason for the fourth straight season after finishing with a record of 83-79 and finishing in second place in the National League Central.
Since winning the World Series in 2016, the Cubs have only advanced past the wild-card series in the postseason once, and they haven’t appeared in the playoffs since 2020.
The Cubs could turn things around in 2025 as they have had a busy offseason and acquired some key pieces to their roster including trading for star outfielder Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros.
Although the Cubs lost Cody Bellinger to the Dodgers, MLB Analyst Keith Costas made a bold prediction for the Cubs in 2025.
Costas mentions the Cubs winning their first postseason game since 2017 even though the Cubs made the postseason in both the 2018 and 2020 seasons.
The Cubs were swept in a single wild-card game in 2018 and swept 2-0 in a wild-card series in 2020.
Another note Costas noted was that the NL Central should be wide open in 2025, and he believes the Cubs could take the division title for the first time since 2020.
If the Cubs do make a run in 2025 for a division title and a playoff victory, it will likely be on the back of their new superstar outfielder Tucker.
In 2024 with the Astros, Tucker only played in 78 games, but he batted .289 with 23 home runs, 49 RBIs, and a .993 OPS.
The Cubs could be a sneaky contender in 2025 and will be a team to watch.
The post Analyst Makes Bold Prediction About Cubs Next Season appeared first on The Cold Wire.
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/analyst-makes-bold-prediction-about-cubs-next-season/