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Cody Bellinger

Cody Bellinger in a Cubs hat looking on

Yankees acquire former NL MVP in trade

The New York Yankees may have lost Juan Soto in free agency, but they are doing their best to remain competitive. The Yankees on Tuesday acquired Cody Bellinger in a trade with the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs are sending $5 million to the Yankees to …

Cody Bellinger in a Cubs hat looking on

Report: 3 teams have spoken to Cubs about a Cody Bellinger trade

Cody Bellinger might be traded by the Chicago Cubs this offseason, and at least three teams have checked in on his availability. The New York Yankees, Seattle Mariners, and Houston Astros are among the teams to ask the Cubs about Bellinger, according …

Cody Bellinger in a Cubs hat looking on

Report: Cubs looking to trade Cody Bellinger

The Chicago Cubs could be looking to trade Cody Bellinger, though there may be a hurdle. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported on Thursday that the Cubs did not expect Bellinger to return to the team for 2025. Bellinger had a $27.5 million …

Cody Bellinger in a Cubs hat looking on

Ex-NL MVP makes big free agency decision

After taking several months to successfully land a free agent deal last offseason, a former MVP will not be going for an encore this offseason. Kiley McDaniel of ESPN reported Saturday that Chicago Cubs slugger Cody Bellinger has picked up his $27.5 …

Cody Bellinger in a Cubs hat looking on

Cody Bellinger’s injury could ruin Cubs’ trade deadline plans

The Chicago Cubs got some injury news on Thursday that could negatively impact the team in several ways, both short-term and long-term. The Cubs placed slugger Cody Bellinger on the injured list Thursday with a fractured left middle finger. Bellinger …

Cody Bellinger safe call

Cubs walk off Pirates on controversial play at home plate

The Chicago Cubs walked off the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday under hugely controversial circumstances, even after a replay review. A Christopher Morel base hit scored Cody Bellinger from second in the bottom of the ninth, delivering a 1-0 walk-off …

Scott Boras talks

Did Scott Boras strike out with his free agents?

Scott Boras is considered by many to be the best sports agent in the world, but you could make the argument that he is not having his best offseason. Part of an agent’s job is to aim as high as possible for his or her clients, and that is what …

Cody Bellinger in a Cubs hat looking on

Cody Bellinger agrees on big deal to return to Cubs

Cody Bellinger’s long winter wait is finally over. Jeff Passan of ESPN broke the news late Saturday night that the free-agent outfielder Bellinger has agreed on a three-year, $80 million deal to return to the Chicago Cubs. The deal also …

Cody Bellinger in a Cubs hat looking on

Cubs owner provides update on possible Cody Bellinger return

Cody Bellinger remains a free agent, and the Chicago Cubs have not closed the door on bringing him back. However, it does not sound like Cubs fans should be holding their breath for an imminent return. On Monday, Cubs owner Tom Ricketts was asked …

Cody Bellinger in a Cubs hat looking on

Report reveals expected free-agent outcome for Cody Bellinger

The waiting game continues for Cody Bellinger, but a resolution might be coming soon. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com offered an update on the free-agent slugger Bellinger in a column over the weekend. Feinsand writes that the Chicago Cubs are still viewed …

A Chicago Cubs helmet

Cubs fans send strong message during owner Tom Ricketts’ speech

Despite having a new manager in Craig Counsell and a new star pitcher in Shota Imanaga, fans of the Chicago Cubs still feel that there is one major piece of unfinished business to take care of. The Cubs hosted their annual “Cubs …

Cody Bellinger in a Cubs hat looking on

1 clear favorite emerging for Cody Bellinger?

Cody Bellinger may ultimately end up going … absolutely nowhere. Appearing Friday on “B/R Walk-Off,” MLB insider Jon Heyman said that the favorites right now to sign Bellinger are the Chicago Cubs. Heyman notes the Cubs are looking …

Cody Bellinger in a Cubs hat looking on

Cody Bellinger seeking $200 million in free agency?

Cody Bellinger is regarded as one of the top position players available in free agency. Apparently he is seeking a deal that signifies that. The New York Post’s Jon Heyman published a story last week saying that the Toronto Blue Jays would be …

Cody Bellinger in a Cubs hat looking on

2 frontrunners have emerged to sign Cody Bellinger?

The Cody Bellinger sweepstakes may be winding down. In a video appearance this week on the Bleacher Report app, Jon Heyman of the New York Post named the two “most likely” teams for the ex-NL MVP Bellinger — the incumbent Chicago …

Cody Bellinger in a Cubs hat looking on

Yankees reportedly have 1 issue with Cody Bellinger

The New York Yankees are said to have interest in free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger, but a new report says they may have one issue with the former MVP. Bellinger had a big bounceback season after signing a 1-year deal with the Chicago Cubs last …

Aaron Boone glares ahead

Yankees linked to former MVP in free agency

While the New York Yankees rostering ex-MVPs does not always work out too well for them (see: Donaldson, Josh), they may be ready to take another swing this winter. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports Friday that free agent outfielder Cody …

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