US EditionWhat's next for Matt Shaw? 3 Takeaways from Alex Bregman's Chicago Cubs introductory press conference
- On Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, Alex Bregman signed a five-year, $175 million deal and was introduced wearing a Chicago Cubs jersey, choosing No. 3 because he wanted a third championship.
- To bolster postseason hopes, the Cubs pursued Alex Bregman, a player Jed Hoyer, Cubs president of baseball operations, said was long coveted and fits the club's plans, reinvigorating the Cubs fanbase combined with the Edward Cabrera trade.
- A two-time World Series champion, Alex Bregman hit.273/.360/.462 last year despite a quad strain and missing over 45 games, including 18 home runs.
- Roster questions now focus on Nico Hoerner, Cubs second baseman, as the San Francisco Giants are reported to be pursuing him amid his expiring contract this year, while others suggest shifting Matt Shaw to a super-utility role.
- Bregman has quickly embraced Chicago, attending Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls games, posting a Chicago Bears flag on Instagram, and will report to spring training in Arizona with a February 16 workout before joining Team USA.
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Alex Bregman Makes Honest Plea to Craig Counsell After Sending Subtle Warning to 29 MLB Teams
It has not taken long for Alex Bregman to take shots at the whole league. After the recent signings with the Chicago Cubs, he now has a plea to manager Craig Counsell and a warning to the other teams. And Chicago could not be happier hearing this. In the official intro press conference, one of the reporters asked him how many games he wanted to play at 3rd base. Alex Bregman said, “I want to play every single day, every pitch. We’ll see if Couns…
Why Alex Bregman chose to wear No. 3 as a new Cub
New Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman extended his arm through the blue-pinstriped jersey that bore the Cubs logo on its front and a No. 3 on its back.Cameras clicked around the new conference room at the team’s offices across from Wrigley Field, capturing the first images of Bregman in a Cubs jersey since agreeing to a five-year contract over the weekend.“I wore number three because I wanted a third championship,” Bregman said during his introduc…
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