An under-the-radar Chicago Cubs prospect isn't allowing his underwhelming prospect ranking derail him from reaching his goals.
The Chicago Cubs could certainly use another high-leverage reliever in their bullpen. The ideal signing may just be a target of one of their division rivals.
The Chicago Cubs have reached an agreement with utilityman Jon Berti on a one-year, $2 million contract, a league source confirmed to The Athletic on Thursday, adding to their bench before the start of spring training.
The Chicago Cubs have made a MLB signing to bolster their roster. Joining the team is 35 year old Jon Berti. He has a lot of experience at third base, second base, and shortstop, but also has played first base and all three of the outfield spots in the past,
As the MLB offseason continues, rumors about potential targets for the Cubs after missing out on Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates continue.
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The Chicago Cubs have one of the better middle infields in Major League Baseball, with Dansby Swanson and Nico Hoerner being Gold Glovers at their respective positions.
While the Cubs have been connected to Alex Bregman in free agency, the third baseman actually signing with Chicago is unlikely.
The Yankees acquired Berti from the Miami Marlins in a three-team trade on the eve of Opening Day last March. Berti then batted .273 with a home run, six RBI and a .342 on-base percentage in 74 plate appearances and stole five bases.
DETROIT -- Longtime big-league utility man Jon Berti has signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs. Berti, who turned 35 on Wednesday, has close ties to the Detroit area. He was born and raised in Troy and was a standout at Troy High School.
The Chicago Cubs have had an up-and-down MLB offseason so far. Obviously, they made a huge addition with the trade to acquire superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker.
The Chicago Cubs recently acquired St. Joseph by-the-Sea prouct Matt Festa in a trade with the Texas Rangers. The 31-year-old was placed on the Cubs’ 40-man roster and will be invited to the Cubs’ spring facility next month in Mesa, Arizona.