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Cubs reportedly 'checked in' on Bryce Harper, but are still a long shot

As far as newsworthy updates in the Bryce Harper saga, this isn’t high on the list.

However, the Cubs reportedly did at least reach out to Harper and his representation at some point this offseason. That’s what MLB Network insider Jon Heyman said during a radio interview with Jon Marks & Ike Reese on 94 WIP in Philadelphia.

Our interview with @JonHeymanhttps://t.co/k3IqhNeWp6

— Jon Marks & Ike Reese on 94WIP (@MarksReeseWIP) February 25, 2019

Heyman said the Cubs have “checked in” with Harper. This doesn’t mean they did so recently or will do so again, but Heyman was describing the Cubs’ interest and pursuit among a list of potential so-called “mystery” teams that could surprise in the Harper sweepstakes.