It's been a good offseason to this point for the Chicago Cubs, but one more blockbuster move would put them over the top. Coming off an incredibly disappointing 2024 season, the Cubs are under a lot of pressure to finally compete in the National League Central.

The Braves are expected to be in a tight three-team race in the National League East against the Phillies and Mets. But the rest of the league looks a bit more competitive, too. The Brewers consistently have played above the sum of their parts.

The Brewers cruised to a division title last season but have had an uninspiring winter compared to some of their rivals.

After a weekend of celebrating Sammy Sosa and the arrival of Kyle Tucker at Cubs Convention, spring training is now squarely in focus. Pitchers and catchers report to Mesa, Ariz., in less than three weeks to prepare for Opening Day in Japan against a loaded defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers team.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell planning to use Seiya Suzuki in a DH role after the team's acquisition of Kyle Tucker

The Chicago Cubs could emerge as potential suitors in the Dylan Cease sweepstakes this winter. The Cubs seem to be all-in for 2025.

Since winning the World Series in 2016, the Chicago Cubs have made three playoff appearances, but two have resulted in being swept in the wild-card round. The Cubs missed the postseason for a fourth straight year in 2024 after finishing with a record of 83-79 and second in the National League Central.

It still feels like the Chicago Cubs are one move away. After their massive trade acquisition of outfielder Kyle Tucker, it would be hard to argue that the Cubs have the most talented lineup in the National League Central.

With Kyle Tucker on board, the Chicago Cubs are favored to win the NL Central, though few give them a chance to hang with the Los Angeles Dodgers come October.

The Chicago Cubs never really got their foot in the door with Roki Sasaki, but Jed Hoyer could dial up the San Diego Padres for a compelling trade alternative.

St. Louis Cardinals fans must be very upset. As of this writing, fangraphs.com indicates that the St. Louis Cardinals have not added one new player to their Major League Baseball roster this offseason. Not one. Also as of this writing, Nolan Arenado remains a member of the St. Louis Cardinals.

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