The Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox could link up on a trade that deals a needed right-handed slugger to Fenway for a pair of top prospects.

The Chicago Cubs are likely not going to land the top free agent remaining on the market according to a new report. Earlier this month, shocking news emerged saying the Cubs were pursuing Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman if the two-time All-Star was willing to sign a short-term deal which contained opt outs similar to the contract which got Cody Bellinger to Chicago.

CBS Sports' Mike Axisa recently attempted to answer that question. Axisa projected a 10-year, $350 million deal for Tucker that would make him easily the highest-paid player in Cubs history, both in annual salary and total contract value.

Training lurks waiting around the corner, the Boston Red Sox still haven't accomplished one of their primary objectives for the offseason. Last seaso

The Chicago Cubs had a chance to improve their bullpen in a mighty way but their lack of commitment got in the way.

As they look to complete their offseason upgrade by adding a right-handed bat, the Boston Red Sox appear to be playing a game of chicken with the most sought-after righty hitter still available on the free agent market.

The Cubs and catcher Reese McGuire have agreed to a minor league deal, reports Aram Leighton of Just Baseball. The Apex Baseball client will presumably receive an invite to major league spring training as well.

A handful of contenders, including the two reigning NL and AL champions, are showing interest in an All-Star and Cy Young award winning free agent.

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Reese McGuire, who saw his production drop off with the Red Sox in 2024, is set to join the Cubs for their major league Spring Training camp next month.

Training is rapidly approaching, and the Boston Red Sox are still searching for an impact right-handed bat to balance out their lineup. While the options on the free agent market have dwindled, there are still some players Boston could acquire in a trade,