Good morning. The Cubs still haven’t allowed a hit since Tuesday.
- The Giants signed third baseman Matt Chapman to a six-year, $151 million extension.
- Chapman explained why he re-signed with the Giants. Maria Guardado reports.
- David Schoenfield grades the Chapman extension. (ESPN+ sub. req.)
- Ken Rosenthal believes that the Chapman deal is the first salvo in the “Scott Boras Revenge Tour.” (The Athletic sub. req.)
- Mark Feinsand thinks that other than Chapman, the biggest winner in this deal is Astros third baseman Alex Bregman, who is eligible for free agency this upcoming winter.