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.

In a pivotal year, the Cubs are more than $30 million beneath the $241 million luxury-tax threshold, according to FanGraphs.

Alex Bregman leaned forward in his chair near the back fields of Fenway South, ensuring that he was close enough to the microphone in front of him. He gave off a slight grin, his eyes, squinted, shielding them from the Florida sun.

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Spring training camps are open and the top free agents are trying on new jerseys and shaking hands of new teammates. Alex Bregman finally agreed to a new deal on Feb. 12, landing a three-year deal with the Red Sox.

Justin Verlander may don an Astros cap on his Hall of Fame plaque early next decade. Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly are each marquee members of Houston’s Golden Era. None of the four franchise icons will play home homes at Daikin Park in 2025 Bregman’s agreement to a three-year,

Alex Bregman extends the lead to 3-0 with his first Spring Training home run as a member of the Red Sox

In his Boston Red Sox spring training debut after signing a three-year, $120 million last week, Alex Bregman went 3-for-3 with a two-run homer while playing third base, but the visiting Toronto Blue Jays rallied with a six-run ninth inning in an 8-7 win Sunday in Fort Myers,

Bregman is also adjusting well to his new organization. Other players have been wowed by his eternal quest for betterment, especially top prospects Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer, and Kristian Campbell, who were stunned when the veteran star opted to sit with them at lunch and spend two hours chatting with them on his first day in camp.

Evaluating what matters during spring training baseball isn't a perfect science. Everyone is working on different things, and until the games count, one should

Yes, it's spring training, but the Red Sox had to be pleased with how their two big offseason acquisitions looked in their Grapefruit League debuts.