Chicago Cubs OK’d ‘significant exception’ to payroll budget in failed pursuit of Alex Bregman
The Chicago Cubs fell short in their attempt to sign free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman after ownership approved stretching the budget to pursue him.
Why a Cubs-Kyle Tucker extension looks doubtful after unsuccessful Alex Bregman pursuit
In a pivotal year, the Cubs are currently more than $30 million beneath the $241 million luxury-tax threshold, according to FanGraphs.
Jed Hoyer says the Chicago Cubs 'Made the best offer we could make' for Alex Bregman
Cubs president Jed Hoyer had no regrets after Bregman passed on the offer to play in Chicago, acknowledging the Cubs were competitive and made their best effort.
MLB Insider: How the Chicago Cubs can pivot after missing on Alex Bregman
The Chicago Cubs were aggressive in the Alex Bregman sweepstakes but ultimately missed out. Where can Jed Hoyer and Company go from here?
Hoyer: Cubs would have gone over budget to sign Bregman, but he chose Red Sox
Alex Bregman isn't the first time the Cubs were outbid this winter. Their offers also reportedly fell short for relievers Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates, who both landed with the Dodgers. President of
Cubs Team President Opens Up About Losing Out on Alex Bregman
The Boston Red Sox signed Bregman to a three-year, $120 million deal. The Chicago Cubs were among the team shooting their shot for Bregman as team president Jed Hoyer was permitted to try to get Bregman to become a Cub by pushing their budget, according to the Chicago-Tribune’s Meghan Montemurro.
Cubs Positioned As Favorites In Jed Hoyer’s Must-Win Season
The Cubs are 26 games under .500 since Theo Epstein left. They're projected to win 90 games in 2025, and Jed Hoyer knows he could be out if they again fall short.
Cubs' Jed Hoyer gets 100% real on failing to sign Alex Bregman
Jed Hoyer recently got brutally honest on the Chicago Cubs' failed pursuit of Alex Bregman in MLB free agency.
Sullivan: Chicago Cubs’ swing and miss on Alex Bregman is another chapter in a long-running narrative
The Cubs’ swing and miss on Bregman was just another chapter in a long-running narrative. With a few exceptions such as Jon Lester, the team traditionally has come up short in its pursuits of prominent free agents or trade acquisitions, going back to the Tribune Co. days.
Chicago Cubs detail Alex Bregman pursuit: ‘We made the best offer we could make’
"Obviously disappointed," Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said Thursday morning at the team's Arizona facility.
'We made the best offer we could': Cubs, Hoyer react to missing on Bregman
Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer made his case to ownership that this was the right moment to pursue star free agent Alex Bregman for third base, and received the green light. In the end,
Cubs, White Sox enter spring training with differing but modest hopes of improvement
The Cubs are hoping to win the NL Central, while the White Sox are just trying to win more games than last season.
Matt Shaw update adds injury to insult of Cubs cheaping out on Alex Bregman
The Chicago Cubs fell short in the Alex Bregman sweepstakes, and while Jed Hoyer defended the team's pursuit of the star third baseman — calling the four-year, $115 million offer that included ...
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Cubs lead executive Jed Hoyer admits to having a 'level of anxiety' as he's working in the final year of his contract
After four years as the Cubs’ top baseball executive and 13 years with the organization in total, president of baseball ...