The Houston Astros are now considered the favorites to win the Alex Bregman sweepstakes in free agency this winter.

The Chicago Cubs could swoop into the $200 million Alex Bregman sweepstakes and steal the star infielder from the Houston Astros.

Dana Brown spoke today on Ryan Pressly, Alex Bregman, Jose Altuve and the current Astros' roster. Read all about it on MLB Trade Rumors.

The Detroit Tigers reportedly have competition from the Houston Astros, Alex Bregman's former team, in the pursuit for the free agent third baseman.

Astros star Jose Altuve is "willing to do whatever," including switching positions, to keep Alex Bregman with Houston.

Is a veteran reliever the key to the still gummed-up market for free-agent infielders? That may be the case, peculiar as it sounds. Let us explain. The Chicago Cubs have reportedly agreed to acquire high-leverage bullpenner Ryan Pressly from the Houston Astros in exchange for right-hander Juan Bello.

Kyle Tucker was a blockbuster acquisition by the Chicago Cubs, and one Houston Astros insider believes he could be a franchise-changing player for them.

Alex Bregman could be headed for an Astros reunion after all. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported Thursday that Houston is “keeping the door ajar” to potentially re-sign the star third baseman. The Athletic added that talks have resumed between the two sides.

The New York Yankees' biggest splash this offseason came when they signed free agent pitcher Max Fried to an eight-year $218 million contract.

The Cubs’ work this offseason isn’t done yet after their acquisition of reliever Ryan Pressly in a recent trade with the Astros. They’ve still been in contact with free agent third baseman Alex Bregman and are looking for more bullpen help.

The Padres and Cubs have discussed a Dylan Cease trade, which would send the starter back to the Windy City after one year in San Diego.