https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/page/104/?d=7enhttps://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/if-you-missed-cubs-jed-hoyer-being-in-a-protracted-hot-stove-staredown-youre-in-luck-r1508/Try though he might, A.J. Preller isn’t making a convincing case that he intends to retain his ace starter. The question, now, is whether the Cubs have the balance of guts and patience to call his bluff. After signing Nick Pivetta and Kyle Hart last week, San Diego Padres president of baseba...1508Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:25:55 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/spring-training-questions-how-will-the-cubs-catcher-timeshare-play-out-r1507/When Yan Gomes's career unraveled in early 2024, it derailed the Cubs' catching situation for months. This time around, they're much better-positioned... right? After a winter dedicated to creating more clarity and upgrading depth throughout the roster, there isn’t a whole lot for the Chicag...1507Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:06:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/the-interesting-details-and-complex-implications-of-cubs-upcoming-shota-imanaga-decision-r1506/The ace of the 2024 Chicago Cubs comes back for 2025 at an affordable price—but the complicated contract he signed last winter finally gets interesting this fall. Remember, though it's nominally worth $53 million over four years, Shota Imanaga's deal has a huge wrinkle in it. Imanaga made $1...1506Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:05:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/make-or-break-players-on-the-2025-cubs-matt-shaw-r1504/With a strong top half of the lineup set and a veteran pitching staff reinforced with better depth, the 2025 Cubs have undeniable upside—more than they've had in years. Much of that rising hope, however, rests on the high-stakes bet the team has semi-accidentally placed on their rookie third bas...1504Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:11:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/understanding-deferrals-right-totally-recasts-cubs-alex-bregman-debacle-r1505/It's important to dispel some misconceptions about contract deferrals. Once we do, the Cubs front office's failed pursuit of an elite free agent comes into focus, and it looks very different than it has been presented so far. Let's get one thing clear, right off the bat: Alex Bregman didn't...1505Mon, 17 Feb 2025 12:09:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/cubs-week-in-review-alex-bregman-snub-focuses-spotlight-on-matt-shaw-gulp-r1503/After one of the most protracted processes of the offseason, the Cubs' biggest free-agent target signed with the Boston Red Sox this week. You could hear the collective sighs of disappointment, from the Cubs' headquarters in Wrigleyville down to their spring home in Mesa.    Jed Hoyer a...1503Sun, 16 Feb 2025 21:12:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/lets-road-trip-cubs-2025-trip-9-from-the-twin-cities-to-the-bronx-r1470/The Cubs take one more road trip before taking an All-Star break. First, the North Siders tangle with the Twins at Target Field, and then they hop a 1,207-mile flight to Yankee Stadium. Will the Cubs limp into the break or go out roaring? Minnesota Twins - July 8-10 Target Field - Capacity...1470Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:18:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/jon-berti-will-be-a-big-x-factor-off-the-cubs-bench-in-2025-r1500/With all of the Alex Bregman rumors, the debate on Nico Hoerner's worth, and all of the other drama in this never-ending offseason, Jon Berti may have gone unnoticed. Nevertheless, the utility-infielder will be key to whatever it is the Cubs will do this season.   Jon Berti signed a one...1500Sun, 16 Feb 2025 14:11:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/cubs-2025-spring-training-newbies-how-did-they-get-here-r1502/One of the more exciting components of players' returns to spring camp is the first image of them in their new uniform. While the updated headshot in your MLB app is nice, the arrival of the new season makes the addition more real and provides a certain layer of excitement regardless of the cali...1502Sun, 16 Feb 2025 12:55:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/lets-road-trip-cubs-2025-trip-8-beer-and-orange-juice-r1463/The Cubs finish the month of June with their first trip to St. Louis and a journey to Houston. What awaits the club as they travel up and down the central time zone? St. Louis Cardinals - June 23-26 Busch Stadium - Capacity 44,383 2024 Attendance: 2,869,783 (Averaged 35,872, ranked 6th o...1463Sat, 15 Feb 2025 14:13:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/cubs-have-six-players-ranked-on-mlbs-top-100-players-list-r1499/It's that time of year again when the MLB begins to release its Top 100 Players List across social media platforms, getting the baseball world talking about who is ranked too high, too low, or just right. The Chicago Cubs were a popular team to appear on the graphics, with six players ranked on...1499Sat, 15 Feb 2025 12:57:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/lets-road-trip-cubs-2025-trip-7-three-towns-nine-games-nine-nights-r1462/From June 3-11, the Cubs will be playing ball in the Eastern Time Zone, as they journey from Washington D.C. to Detroit to Philadelphia. What awaits the Cubs and their fans as they journey into the summertime? Washington Nationals - June 3-5 Nationals Park - Capacity 41,339 2024 Attendan...1462Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:07:02 +0000