NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
CODY BELLINGER #24 - CENTER FIELDER - CHICAGO CUBS
18 HR •
78 RBI •
.266 AVG
18 HR
78 RBI
.266 AVG
The Cubs aren't the only game in town for Cody Bellinger and Scott Boras Bellinger was the Comeback Player of the Year and more teams than just the Cubs are going to be after him in free agency.
Chicago Cubs need to 'loosen their belts' to keep Cody Bellinger, says agent Scott Boras The Chicago Cubs are expected to face plenty of competition if they want to bring outfielder Cody Bellinger back on a long-term deal. The or...
NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • BOSTONHERALD.COM
Boras discussing Pete Alonso extension with Mets; says Cubs need to pay up for Cody Bellinger
The Mets and agent Scott Boras have spoken "at length" about a Pete Alonso extension. Boras also weighed in on Cody Bellinger's free agency...NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Cody Bellinger and Justin Turner Back With Dodgers? Reactions to Option Decisions on Kelly and Treinen, and More Hot Stove Dodger Talk!
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Shohei Ohtani, Cody Bellinger among MLB free agents to get qualifying offers
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani was among seven players given a $20,325,000 qualifying offer at the start of MLB free agency.NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Shohei Ohtani, Cody Bellinger among 7 to get qualifying offers as 168 free agents hit the market
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani was among seven players given $20,325,000 qualifying offers by their former teams as the free agent market opened for 168 playersNOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cody Bellinger declines option with Cubs, will test free-agent market Sep 15, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs center fielder Cody Bellinger (24) gets ready for a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks...
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Cody Bellinger declines option with Cubs, will test free-agent market Sep 15, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs center fielder Cody Bellinger (24) gets ready for a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks...
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Bellinger set to test market after declining mutual option CHICAGO -- Cody Bellinger authored one of baseball’s best comeback stories of the 2023 season with the Cubs. Now the star center fielder pla...
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • MLB.COM
Cubs slugger Cody Bellinger declines $25M option for 2024 following bounce-back season
The 2019 NL MVP, Bellinger is in line for a huge payday after hitting .307 with 26 homers and 97 RBIs.NOVEMBER 4, 2023
Cubs slugger Bellinger declines $25M option for 2024, will test market after bounce-back season
Chicago Cubs slugger Cody Bellinger declined his end of a $25 million mutual option for 2024 as expected and will test the free-agent market coming off a bounce-back seasonNOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cody Bellinger earns $1 million bonus as Comeback Player of the Year Cody Bellinger earned a $1 million bonus for winning the National League Comeback Player of the Year Award.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
MLB offseason preview: 10 stories to watch, highlighted by Shohei Ohtani's free agency
Here are 10 of the biggest offseason storylines to watch as the baseball world turns its attention toward the future. The foremost: Where wi...NOVEMBER 2, 2023
MLB scouts discuss the Cubs' pursuit of Cody Bellinger in free agency Can the Cubs keep Cody Bellinger? What about trading for Juan Soto or Pete Alonso?
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
The bottom line for the Cubs and Cody Bellinger: 'That's why you spend the money, baby' Will the Cubs show Cody Bellinger the money this offseason?
OCTOBER 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
The 2023 Flippy Awards: Ben Verlander picks his MVP, best bat flip, fan moment and more!
An incredible 2023 MLB regular season is in the books. Check out Ben Verlander's winners for best trade, best swag, MVP and more!OCTOBER 4, 2023
To take a step forward in 2024, Cubs must retain Cody Bellinger or replace his production The Cubs can't afford to lose a bat like Cody Bellinger's if they intend to field a playoff-caliber team in 2024.
OCTOBER 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Cubs president Jed Hoyer discusses offseason approach, Cody Bellinger, David Ross Hoyer held his annual end-of-season news conference at Wrigley Field on Tuesday.
OCTOBER 3, 2023 • SUNTIMES.COM
Cubs' offseason revolves around Cody Bellinger's future: 'We'd love to have him back' "Playing for the Cubs organization and Wrigley Field was really special," Bellinger said.
OCTOBER 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Takes seat Sunday Bellinger is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Milwaukee.
Impact The Cubs won Saturday but were still eliminated from postseason contention, so Bellinger will sit for the final game of the campaign. The 28-year-old enjoyed a resurgent year with an .881 OPS, 26 homers, 20 steals and 97 RBI in 130 contests. He's likely to decline his $12 million mutual option for 2024 and should be a hot commodity as a free agent in the offseason.
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Former Dodger Cody Bellinger Misses Postseason for First Time in Career The grass isn’t always greener on the other side.
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Tallies three hits in loss Bellinger went 3-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to Atlanta.
Impact All three hits were singles, but Bellinger will take it after going hitless in his previous three games. He's still batting a robust .309 this season, though that's dipped a little bit in September, albeit to a still-solid .280. The Cubs will need Bellinger to produce over the final few games if they want to advance to the playoffs.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cody Bellinger hits tiebreaking sacrifice fly as Chicago Cubs beat Colorado Rockies 6-3
Cody Bellinger hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the seventh inning, and the Chicago Cubs topped the Colorado Rockies 6-3 to improve their position in the NL wild-card standingsSEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Doubles twice, scores in loss Bellinger went 2-for-5 with two doubles and a run scored in Wednesday's 13-7 loss to the Pirates.
Impact This was Bellinger's first multi-hit effort in 11 days as he entered Wednesday's contest just 6-for-32 over his last eight games. Even with the small slump, the 28-year-old is still batting a robust .310 this season with an .895 OPS, and he's been a big reason why the Cubs are in position to secure a playoff spot.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cody Bellinger, Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Cubs' wide range of possibilities When it comes to Cody Bellinger and Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Chicago Cubs will be working from a position of strength.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
