**Cubs’ Cody Bellinger Strikes $80MM Gold: Opt-Outs Looming!**
Chicago, Illinois – Cody Bellinger, a top hitter in free agency, has inked a three-year, $80 million deal with the Cubs, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The contract includes opt-out clauses after the 2024 and 2025 seasons, with Bellinger set to earn $30 million in 2024 and 2025, and $20 million in 2026. After a standout performance in the last season, where he hit .307/.356/.525 with 26 home runs and 20 stolen bases, Bellinger returns …