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The Houston Astros are reportedly waiting on one of their All-Stars to approve a trade to the Chicago Cubs before the deal can become official.

With Tucker gone, Altuve at second (for now) and Yordan Alvarez’s appearances in the field limited, the Astros’ outfield returns Jake Meyers and Chas McCormick along with Mauricio Dubón, who plays anywhere.

As the MLB offseason continues, free agent 3B Alex Bregman has plenty of options, with the Astros, Cubs, Red Sox, and Tigers all in on him.

The Chicago Cubs are on the verge of acquiring a two-time All-Star closer via trade after falling short in their bid to sign Tanner Scott.

Drafted second overall by the Astros in 2015, Alex Bregman helped the team win World Series titles in 2017 and 2022.

The Chicago Cubs' payroll is just under $200 million. Owner Tom Ricketts has stated that the team's payroll is expected to rise just before the first tier of th

The Chicago Cubs had targeted another arm in the starting rotation at the beginning of the offseason, then reality apparently set in. While they would’ve ideally liked another quality starter, their five of Justin Steele,

The Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs must have their respective phone numbers memorized at this point. Earlier this winter, the Astros sent outfielder Kyle Tucker to the NL Central squad in exchange for infielder Isaac Paredes and prospects RHP Hayden Wesneski and 3B Cam Smith,

The Chicago Cubs are working to add a notable pitcher to the back of their bullpen. The Houston Astros have held trade talks with teams about dealing relief pitcher Ryan Pressly.

Yes, that's right: For the second time this offseason, Brown and the Astros have had their best-laid offseason plans foiled by a no-trade clause. A few weeks after Nolan Arenado nixed a trade to Houston, Pressly reportedly put the kibosh on a deal that would've sent the righty to the bullpen-needy Chicago Cubs.