Ichiro was never a very powerful hitter, knocking just 117 home runs in his 19 MLB seasons. But he was elite at hitting for average, recording at least 200 hits in 10 different seasons.

The Chicago Cubs signed Jon ... For his career, Berti has hit .259 with a .337 OBP, .366 SLG, and .703 OPS. Most of his career has been in Miami, where he spent five seasons from 2019-2023.

The Chicago Cubs seem to be banking on a win-now ... Tucker is projected for a long-term deal approaching $200 million after next season, while Cease is projected for $108 million over five ...