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Cubs Hit a Home Run with Cody Bellinger's $80 Million Return

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Find out how Cody Bellinger's return to the Cubs shook up the baseball world with a multi-million dollar deal!

The Chicago Cubs have made headlines with their recent signing of Cody Bellinger to a three-year, $80 million contract. Bellinger, a former MVP, is set to make $30 million this season, followed by $30 million in 2025, with a slightly reduced salary in 2026. The outfielder and first baseman's return to the Cubs marks a significant move for the team, adding a powerhouse player to their lineup.

Bellinger's journey to Chicago was not without its twists and turns. After a challenging 2022 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, where his performance dipped, Bellinger was nontendered. However, the Cubs seized the opportunity to bring him on board, showcasing their belief in his potential to bounce back and make a major impact on the team.

Sources reveal that Bellinger's contract includes opt-outs after the first and second years, providing flexibility for the player in the future. The deal's frontloaded structure reflects a strategic approach by the Cubs, ensuring financial balance over the course of the agreement.

In a surprising turn of events, Cody Bellinger's deal with the Cubs also marks a significant moment for sports agent Scott Boras. Bellinger is the first of five Boras-represented free agents to agree to a contract extension this spring, setting a trend in the baseball market and highlighting the influence of top sports agencies in player negotiations.

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Bellinger returning to Cubs on three-year deal (report) (MLB.com)

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A year earlier, Bellinger was nontendered by the Los Angeles Dodgers after a dismal 2022 season in which he hit .210 with a .265 on-base percentage. He signed a ...

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Cody Bellinger, Cubs agree to multi-year deal worth $80 million ... (CBS Chicago)

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Cody Bellinger re-signs with Chicago Cubs on three-year, $80 ... (USA TODAY)

Cody Bellinger agreed to a three-year, $80 million contract to return to the Chicago Cubs.

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Report: Cubs, Cody Bellinger agree to 3-year, $80 million deal (Yahoo Sports)

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Cubs To Re-Sign Cody Bellinger (MLB Trade Rumors)

Passan adds that the deal is slightly frontloaded, with Bellinger making $30MM in 2024 and 2025 with a $20MM salary in 2026. More to come… Advertisement.

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Cody Bellinger contract: Cubs ink former MVP to $80 million deal ... (CBS sports.com)

Bellinger waited out the free-agent market, but did not sign a nine-figure deal.

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Cody Bellinger signs $80m contract extension with Chicago Cubs (The Guardian)

Deal includes opt-outs after the first two seasons and makes the slugger the first of five Scott Boras represented free-agents to blink in spring training.

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Reports: Cody Bellinger is returning to Cubs | Chicago Cubs News (Marquee Sports Network)

Free agent Cody Bellinger is returning to the Chicago Cubs on a 3-year, $80 million deal that includes opt-outs after years one and two.

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Cody Bellinger reportedly returns to Cubs on 3-year, $80M deal after ... (Yahoo Sports)

Bellinger is headed back to Chicago on a three-year deal.

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Cody Bellinger, Cubs reportedly agree to 3-year, $80M deal (FOXSports.com)

Cody Bellinger, the top hitter left on the free-agent market, has finally landed a deal that includes opt-outs after each of the first two seasons.

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What does Cody Bellinger's Cubs deal mean for remaining Boras ... (CBS sports.com)

Blake Snell, Jordan Montgomery and Matt Chapman remain on the market.

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With Bellinger off the board, who will sign next? (MLB.com)

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2024 MLB odds: How Cody Bellinger's signing affects Cubs futures (FOXSports.com)

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'Just so excited man': Chicago Cubs thrilled about return of free ... (USA TODAY)

The Chicago Cubs are thrilled with the signing of Cody Bellinger, who already showed up to their spring training camp to greet his teammates.

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Cody Bellinger's re-signing completes strong offseason for Chicago ... (Yahoo Sports)

The Cubs needed to keep their best position player from 2023, and with Bellinger back in the fold, a 2024 NL Central title is in their sights.

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Cody Bellinger Returning to the Cubs on an $80 Million, 3-Year ... (WTTW News)

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Cody Bellinger is returning to the Cubs on an $80 million, 3-year ... (The Associated Press)

Cody Bellinger is going back to the Chicago Cubs, agreeing to an $80 million, three-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal.

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'He's one of us': Cubs react to Cody Bellinger's reported deal (MLB.com)

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