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.
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?
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.
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' 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.
For Cubs president Jed Hoyer, it's playoffs or bust — and he knows it
Hoyer struck out on his own following the 2009 season, assuming the GM role with the Padres. They were eager for a sabermetrics man to show them the way, and Hoyer seemingly operated with total job security in his two seasons in San Diego.
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.
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,
WATCH: Jed Hoyer reacts after Alex Bregman passes over Cubs, signs with Red Sox, according to reports
NOTE: In the attached video from spring training, Cubs President Jed Hoyer discusses missing out on a bid to sign All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman in free agency. Click to watch. CHICAGO (WGN) — After an offseason-long stalemate between agent Scott Boras and other teams around Major League Baseball,
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.
Spring training 2025: Why it's a crucial season for Cubs
After adding some big names this winter, Chicago isn't shying away from expectations as spring training begins.
Cubs Opening Day roster, doomsday edition: 3 mistakes Jed Hoyer can't afford to make
The Chicago Cubs were the first team to report to camp, and with them, comes and improved roster from a season ago. Although ...