At this point, there is a chance that Berti could start the 2025 season as the Cubs' everyday third baseman. Chicago ended last season with Isaac Paredes manning the hot corner, but the team dealt him away to the Houston Astros earlier this offseason in the trade that brought in Kyle Tucker.

The Chicago Cubs, who had targeted starting and relief pitching, have made their biggest moves so far this offseason in the outfield. In December, they

With Isaac Paredes now in Houston, Shaw has a chance to man the hot corner in Chicago despite questions about his arm strength.

The Chicago Cubs brass, led by Jed Hoyer, should pursue these three bargain bin free agents before spring training rolls around.

When the Cubs acquired star outfielder Kyle Tucker last month, they shipped a pair of third basemen -- big leaguer Isaac Paredes and Top 100 prospect Cam Smith -- to the Astros as part of the blockbuster trade.

The Cubs are in agreement with infielder Jon Berti, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. It’s a one-year, $2MM guarantee that includes another $1.3MM in performance bonuses, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Chicago has a full 40-man roster and will need to make another move once this deal is finalized. Berti is a client of Ball Players Agency.

After a weekend of celebrating Sammy Sosa and the arrival of Kyle Tucker at Cubs Convention, spring training is now squarely in focus. Pitchers and catchers report to Mesa, Ariz., in less than three weeks to prepare for Opening Day in Japan against a loaded defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers team.

It's been a tough stretch for the Chicago Cubs in free agency. With their sights set on landing Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki, they were given the unpleasant news

Alex Bregman is running out of time to make a free agency choice and should choose one of the Red Sox, Tigers, Mariners or Mets.

Former Houston Astros 3B Alex Bregman entered free agency with hopes of a lucrative long-term contract, but his chances are waning in a dead market.

An article by MLB.com's Daniel Kramer hinted at what shape the Seattle Mariners' big offseason move could take depending on a key free agent.

The third base job for the Chicago Cubs in 2025 is wide open, and Matt Shaw will have as good a shot as anyone to take hold of it. Just take a gander at the way that spot has evolved since last season.