Why a Cubs-Kyle Tucker extension looks doubtful after unsuccessful Alex Bregman pursuit
In a pivotal year, the Cubs are more than $30 million beneath the $241 million luxury-tax threshold, according to FanGraphs.
Chicago Cubs 'Not Done Adding Yet' Despite Active Offseason, Per MLB Insider
On top of acquiring Kyle Tucker, Ryan Pressly and Matthew Boyd, the Chicago Cubs could go out and add either Alex Bregman or Dylan Cease to round out their roster.

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Rumors swirl about Cubs making play for Alex Bregman; pitcher Ryan Pressly brings experience
With two of Bregman's former Houston Astros teammates on the roster in Pressly and Kyle Tucker, some members of the Cubs were asked if they have done any recruiting pitches for the star third baseman.
Cubs' Ryan Pressly says he isn't recruiting Alex Bregman but is in touch: 'He's a special guy'
Cubs reliever Ryan Pressly says he isn’t explicitly recruiting his Astros teammate Alex Bregman to join him and Kyle Tucker on their new team. But he is in touch. “It’s just more like, ‘Hey, how you doing?
Rumors swirl about Cubs making play for Alex Bragman; pitcher Ryan Pressly brings experience
With two of Bregman's former Houston Astros teammates on the roster in Pressly and Kyle Tucker, some members of the Cubs were asked if they have done any recruiting pitches for the star third baseman.
Cubs' Kyle Tucker: Extension seems unlikely
Mooney notes that the Cubs' failed pursuit of Tucker's former Houston teammate Alex Bregman could signal the team's financial constraints this year and next. While Chicago may still attempt to sign Tucker in free agency,
Houston Astros Slugger Could Challenge Aaron Judge in American League MVP Race
New York Yankee Aaron Judge and former Los Angeles Angel Shohei Ohtani have collectively cornered the American League MVP for four years. With Ohtani in the National League, one Houston Astro can challenge Judge.
Ricketts family takes world's most pathetic victory lap after Cubs’ Alex Bregman whiff
Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts took what appeared to be a pathetic victory lap after the team missed out on Alex Bregman.
3 storylines to follow as the Chicago Cubs open spring training
Cubs are eager to change that. And in an NL Central division that appears up for grabs, it’s about time that Chicago steps forward as a clear-cut contender, rather than merely a wait-and-see team. After a busy offseason that featured both a huge acquisition in Kyle Tucker and the failed pursuit of another star in Alex Bregman,
Told you so: Jose Altuve knew the Astros would regret letting Alex Bregman walk
When Houston Astros second baseman José Altuve urged the organization to re-sign Alex Bregman this past offseason, it was a clear plea to retain one of the team
Do the Cubs want Alex Bregman in their clubhouse? ‘1,000 percent’
Until there’s a deal for the best remaining free agent, Bregman Watch will remain the biggest story around the Cubs.