Acquired as part of the return for Kyle Tucker in hopes that he would one day replace Alex Bregman at third base, top Houston Astros prospect Cam Smith has big shoes to fill. But he's sure looked the part early in spring training.

The Houston Astros have seen several of their top players, such as Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker, find new homes this offseason. However, they could be set to get a friendly face back in their rotation,

Kyle Tucker is spending his spring with the Chicago Cubs. Alex Bregman is smitten as a new member of the Boston Red Sox. And with two lineup stalwarts already out the door, Jose Altuve is now moving from his usual perch at second base to a new home in left field .

Mooney notes that the Cubs' failed pursuit of Tucker's former Houston teammate Alex Bregman could signal the team's financial constraints this year and next. While Chicago may still attempt to sign Tucker in free agency,

New York Yankee Aaron Judge and former Los Angeles Angel Shohei Ohtani have collectively cornered the American League MVP for four years. With Ohtani in the National League, one Houston Astro can challenge Judge.

Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts took what appeared to be a pathetic victory lap after the team missed out on Alex Bregman.

Acquired as part of the return for Kyle Tucker in hopes that he would one day replace Alex Bregman at third base, top Houston Astros prospect Cam Smith has big shoes to fill. But he's sure looked the part early in spring training.

In a pivotal year, the Cubs are more than $30 million beneath the $241 million luxury-tax threshold, according to FanGraphs.

Jose Altuve has embraced playing left field for the Houston Astros, even if it doesn't come naturally. Rafael Devers should take notes before the Red Sox lose Alex Bregman.

When Houston Astros second baseman José Altuve urged the organization to re-sign Alex Bregman this past offseason, it was a clear plea to retain one of the team

There was understandable optimism when Jed Hoyer pulled off the Kyle Tucker trade. That is the sort of blockbuster ... but he never strongly considered heading the Wrigleyville. Alex Bregman was another strong candidate, but he went to Boston on a far ...

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