Chicago Cubs

Ian Happ of the Chicago Cubs and Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros both lost potential home runs on MLB Opening Day due to unusual circumstances. Happ's deep fly ball was pushed back 113 feet by strong winds at Wrigley Field, while Alvarez's drive struck the rafters at Daikin Park and was ruled foul. Neither player recorded a home run as their teams suffered defeats.

26 марта 2026 Сообщено ИИ

The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a six-year contract extension with second baseman Nico Hoerner, pending a physical, according to reports. The deal, which keeps the 28-year-old star off the free-agent market, comes days after a similar pact with center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Chicago has not yet confirmed the agreement.

Chris Krug, the Chicago Cubs catcher who played a key role in Sandy Koufax's 1965 perfect game, has died. He was 86 years old. Krug passed away on January 16 in Wildomar, California, as confirmed by his daughter Chrisann Burull.

11 февраля 2026 Сообщено ИИ

The Chicago Cubs kicked off their 2026 Spring Training in Mesa, Arizona, with pitchers and catchers reporting on Wednesday, amid a sense of urgency following last season's playoff exit. New additions like Alex Bregman and a solidified bullpen have fueled excitement for a World Series push. Manager Craig Counsell has already designated Daniel Palencia as the team's closer.

The San Francisco Giants are leading the MLB second-base trade market, in deep discussions with the St. Louis Cardinals for versatile Gold Glove winner Brendan Donovan and the Chicago Cubs for Nico Hoerner, whose trade value spiked after Chicago's signing of Alex Bregman created infield surplus. Both players offer elite contact hitting and defense to address San Francisco's 27th-ranked OPS at the position last season, amid the Cardinals' rebuild and Cubs' payroll concerns.

13 января 2026 Сообщено ИИ

Alex Bregman's signing bolsters the Chicago Cubs' pull-power offense, which transformed them into 2025 playoff contenders leading MLB in pulled airball rate. The three-time All-Star's profile—high pull rates on homers and extra-base hits—mirrors Cubs stars like Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker, filling potential gaps if Tucker leaves.