Giants’ $150 Million Star Sends Alex Bregman Message As Cubs Concerns Mount
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- Sports Money Giants’ $150 Million Star Sends Alex Bregman Message As Cubs Concerns Mount By Peter Chawaga,
- After signing veteran third baseman Alex Bregman away from the Boston Red Sox, the two-time World Series champion is enduring a disappointing first season in Chicago that has become increasingly difficult to ignore.
- Bregman earned a $175 million contract to join the Cubs, but had slashed just .243/.327/.342 in his first 65 games, which would mark career lows across the board.
Sports Money Giants’ $150 Million Star Sends Alex Bregman Message As Cubs Concerns Mount By Peter Chawaga,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow Author Jun 13, 2026, 07:00am EDTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 23: Alex Bregman #3 of the Chicago Cubs stands on deck in a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field on April 23, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe Chicago Cubs can hang onto hope of a return to the playoffs and a deeper run this season, but one of the biggest storylines surrounding the club has become the continued struggles of its newest star.
After signing veteran third baseman Alex Bregman away from the Boston Red Sox, the two-time World Series champion is enduring a disappointing first season in Chicago that has become increasingly difficult to ignore.