Alex Bregman remains a free agent, with the Astros and Cubs among potential remaining suitors for the third baseman. Chicago already has acquired two players from Houston's championship era in Ryan Pressly and Kyle Tucker via separate trades.

Reliever Ryan Pressly had one knock on Kyle Tucker, his longtime Astros teammate and the Cubs ’ new star right fielder. “Not the best fantasy football owner, I know that,” Pressly said in his introductory news conference over Zoom this week.

Kyle Tucker has signed a one-year, $16.5 million deal with the Chicago Cubs after leaving the Houston Astros. The outfielder, along with former teammate Ryan Pressley, has created significant excitement among fans,

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Kyle Tucker of the Houston Astros (left) congratulates pitcher Ryan Pressly after the Astros defeated the White Sox 6-1 to win Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Oct. 7, 2021, in Houston, Texas. Both are now Cubs.

The Houston Astros are reportedly still in pursuit of free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman as of Tuesday morning. Houston's brass also appears to have a cost-effective replacement in mind should Bregman seek greener pastures before next season.

The Houston Astros traded right-handed pitcher Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for minor league prospect RHP Juan Bello.

The Houston Astros traded slugger Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs earlier this winter. They could target an All-Star from the San Diego Padres to replace him.

When the Houston Astros landed Cam Smith as part of the Kyle Tucker trade package, he immediately boosted their pipeline and became their No. 1-ranked prospect.

The Chicago Cubs never really got their foot in the door with Roki Sasaki, but Jed Hoyer could dial up the San Diego Padres for a compelling trade alternative.

Spotrac projects Bregman for a four-year, $119 million contract, and it seems as though the Cubs are hoping to land him for fewer seasons. If no other team steps up and meets Bregman's demands, there's a shot the Cubs could hit the jackpot.

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