The Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs are at it again—trading the $30 million relief pitcher, Ryan Pressly, with the fans speculating about the winner of the deal. The post Fans Ask 'Who Won the Deal' as the Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros Make a Trade for a $30 Million Star appeared first on EssentiallySports.

The Chicago Cubs traded Isaac Paredes to the Houston Astros earlier this offseason as a way to clear the path for Matt Shaw to fight for the opening-day job.

The Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros came together to strike their second significant trade this off-season. Previously, star Kyle Tucker was acquired by the Cubs for the steep price of infielder Isaac Paredes,

The Chicago Cubs are still looking to shake up their roster with less than a month before the start of spring training.

ESPN's Jeff Passan reported that the Astros are sending reliever Ryan Pressly and cash considerations to the Cubs. In exchange, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reported that minor league pitcher Juan Bello will head to the Astros.

As the Alex Bregman sweepstakes in free agency has continued on deeper into the winter than many expected, the Chicago Cubs seemingly emerged as a surprise suit

The Chicago Cubs currently are rolling with a 40-man roster that does not have an immediately clear option at third base.  They traded away Isaac Paredes

The Houston Astros are back in the running for Alex Bregman, but they will have to contend with a couple other teams in need of help at third base.

Isaac Paredes ranks ninth on MLB Network's Top 10 Third Basemen Right Now list after recording a .346 OBP with 19 home runs in 2024

HOUSTON — Former Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly has reportedly waived his no-trade clause, clearing the way with a deal with the Chicago Cubs. The news was reported by Jeff Passan with ESPN, MLB Network's Jon Heyman and Bob Nightengale with USA Today. The deal is pending a physical.

According to MLB insider Jon Heyman, if the Astros were able to re-sign Bregman to a long-term extension, they are willing to reshape their defense to have him return to third base. Heyman reported on Friday that the team could look to move new addition Isaac Paredes to second base while shifting Jose Altuve to left field,

When the Cubs acquired star outfielder Kyle Tucker last month, they shipped a pair of third basemen -- big leaguer Isaac Paredes and Top 100 prospect Cam Smith -- to the Astros as part of the blockbuster trade.