The Cubs' skipper reported that his second baseman, Nico Hoerner, should not miss much time as he recovers from offseason surgery.

One MLB insider has said he'd be "shocked" if third baseman Alex Bregman returns to owner Jim Crane, GM Dana Brown and the Houston Astros.

The Chicago Cubs pushed all their chips in with the Kyle Tucker trade, but the World Series betting odds still don't favor the roster Jed Hoyer has built.