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The Chicago Cubs have been busy behind the scenes to start the 2026 season. Team officials recently rewarded two star players with long-term contract extensions. Pete Crow-Armstrong initially signed a six-year, $115 million deal on March 26 to remain in Chicago. Just a few days later, Nico Hoerner also agreed to a six-year, $141 million […] The post Cubs Unlikely to Give All-Star New Contract Extension appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Chicago Cubs continue shaping their future, and Ian Happ’s reaction to Nico Hoerner’s extension further showcases the growing stability within the organization. Moreover, the deal reinforces the team’s core while strengthening its long-term outlook, as the Cubs continue to build around key players who define their identity. Happ spoke about Hoerner’s new six-year, $141 […] The post Cubs outfielder Ian Happ shares emotional admission over Nico Hoerner’s extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.
A funny mix-up occurred between the home plate umpire and catcher during a game between the Chicago Cubs and the Washington Nationals this weekend.
The Chicago Cubs and second baseman Nico Hoerner recently came to an agreement on a six-year, $141 million contract extension. Chicago is building around a core of players, as the team also recently signed star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong to a long-term deal. Hoerner commented on his contract ...
Cubs fans were in peak form already, in just the second game of the newest MLB campaign.
The debut season of the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System in Major League Baseball led to a funny moment involving an umpire and a hot mic during spring training last Saturday, and it produced more comedy during a regular-season game between the Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs on Saturday at Wrigley Field. As Nico Hoerner Read more... The post MLB umpire Jim Wolf says ‘damn crowd is too damn loud’ during ABS confusion at Wrigley Field appeared first on Awful Announcing.
The Chicago Cubs extending Pete Crow-Armstrong and Nico Hoerner is bound to impact others around the organization.
Cubs star Nico Hoerner receives bold prediction right after signing $141 million extension sportingnews.com
The Chicago Cubs officially gave second baseman Nico Hoerner a new six-year, $141 million contract extension. It’s a deal that keeps Hoerner with the organization for the next several years. However, does his new contract contain any deferrals? Reports indicate that the answer to that question is, yes, per Jon Heyman of the New York […] The post Does Nico Hoerner’s $141 million contract have deferrals? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Locking Hoerner up would seem to set Chicago's infield for years to come — and leave a recent top prospect out of a job.
The Chicago Cubs and second baseman Nico Hoerner are reportedly in agreement on a contract extension, per Jesse Rogers of ESPN. The deal, which is for six years, was reported after Chicago’s 10-4 Opening Day loss to the Washington Nationals. There were previously rumors about a possible Horner trade. During the offseason, Horner was linked […] The post Cubs, Nico Hoerner agree to 6-year contract extension on Opening Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New York Yankees have a lot of expectations heading into 2026. They can’t afford to have a hole at any position on the field. With Anthony Volpe sidelined to start the season, the Yankees will give Jose Caballero every day reps, but should New York consider a trade to bring in another impact infielder? […] The post Yankees Trade Pitch Lands Cubs’ $35 Million Infielder for Oswaldo Cabrera, Two Prospects appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Eight years after he signed an ill-fated contract extension with the Philadelphia Phillies, veteran Scott Kingery is expected to take the field for the Chicago Cubs on Opening Day against the Washington Nationals on Thursday, March 26.Craig Counsell told reporters, including Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times, that Kingery “will be on the plane […] The post Phillies’ Massive Prospect Bust to Make Cubs’ Roster appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Chicago Cubs face a defining moment following Pete Crow-Armstrong’s contract extension, as their payroll strategy and roster decisions come into sharper focus. With Nico Hoerner set to reach free agency following the 2026 season, the organization must determine whether it will sustain long-term investment in its core. The Cubs’ five-tool outfielder recently finalized a […] The post Cubs have question to answer after Pete Crow-Armstrong contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Veteran Scott Kingery got the best news he could have from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. The journeyman utilty-infielder/outfielder found out he “would be on the plane” to Chicago ahead of its season opener at Wrigley Field on Thursday against the Washington Nationals, according to manager Craig Counsell. Kingery signed with the Cubs in the […] The post Former $24 Million Infielder Gets Good News From Cubs Before Opening Day appeared first on Heavy Sports.
