Bregman Debuts as Cubs’ Big Add, Commits to Winning and WBC Play

The Chicago Cubs unveiled Alex Bregman at a Wrigley Field press conference after signing him to a record contract, with team president Jed Hoyer praising his leadership and daily winning mindset. Bregman expressed a focus on winning, noted he wants to play every day (subject to Counsell’s decision), and confirmed his plan to play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. The event highlighted Bregman’s clubhouse impact, his early engagement with Cubs staff and players (including language efforts), and the front office’s nuanced approach to contract structure and deferred money. The coverage also captured the social-moment arrival of the Bregman family at the event.