"A new but familiar team has joined the list of clubs publicly connected to Cody Bellinger's market, as the New York Post's Jon Heyman reports that the Cubs "checked in on" the former NL MVP's services. Bellinger played for the Cubs during the 2023-24 seasons, and Chicago's involvement means that Bellinger's market now consists of all three of his former teams (the Yankees, Cubs, and Dodgers), as well as the Giants, Mets, Angels, Blue Jays, and Phillies also showing interest at various points this offseason."
"It isn't known if the Cubs' involvement is anything more than due diligence on an available player they're quite familiar with, but Chicago's offseason explorations have included such notable position players as Bo Bichette, Alex Bregman, Eugenio Suarez, Pete Alonso, and Kazuma Okamoto, in addition to a number of starting pitchers. The Cubs have been very active in the bullpen market but have yet to make a truly big-ticket addition to a roster that reached the playoffs in 2025."
The Cubs have inquired about free agent Cody Bellinger, who previously played for Chicago in 2023-24. Bellinger's market now includes his three former teams—the Yankees, Cubs, and Dodgers—alongside interest from the Giants, Mets, Angels, Blue Jays, and Phillies. Chicago's contact could be routine due diligence or a genuine pursuit. The Cubs pursued several notable position players this offseason and targeted starting pitchers while remaining active in the bullpen market. Chicago reached the 2025 playoffs but has yet to make a major free-agent splash and may lose Kyle Tucker in free agency. Re-acquiring Bellinger would provide a direct fit in right field.
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