The Cubs are the top contender now for Alex Bregman and with teams like the Red Sox and Astros contending for long, they came out of nowhere and all set to make the last laugh! The post After Astros GM Admits He's "Lost" Alex Bregman Cubs' Odds Rapidly Ascend Due to Their Dual Advantages appeared first on EssentiallySports.

While there has been reported interest from Houston in a reunion, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reported that Astros general manager Dana Brown used Bregman's name in the past tense when speaking to reporters. "During his address at the team's annual media luncheon, Dana Brown twice spoke about Alex Bregman in the past tense," Rome wrote.

Alex Bregman remains on the free agent market. The Cubs have money to spend but also top prospect Matt Shaw to play third base. Can they succeed with both of them?

The Chicago Cubs have entered the race for Alex Bregman, joining the competition for the All-Star third baseman as the Houston Astros' future with him remains uncertain. Stay up to date on the latest MLB rumors.

The Cubs have been interested in Bregman for a long time, at least keeping the door open for a pairing. From the Cubs' perspective, Spiegel said that offering a two-and-one deal like they did with Cody Bellinger last year could be the answer to getting Bregman. Bregman in the Cubs lineup could work wonders.