https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/page/108/?d=7enhttps://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/why-cubs-loved-colin-rea-through-the-lens-of-new-baseball-prospectus-pitching-metrics-r1446/It was a mild surprise when the Cubs were willing to guarantee $5 million to secure the services of the peripatetic righthander. His style was a clear fit for the team's approach, though, and a new data stream gives us insight into that. Though he's diligently worked his fastball up into a r...1446Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:10:35 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/sources-cubs-have-discussed-trade-with-san-diego-padres-for-right-handed-starter-michael-king-r1444/Although they've turned their attention partially to free agents after their weekend bullpen trade, the Chicago Cubs are not done exploring the possibility of larger moves that could shake up their roster. According to two sources with knowledge of the teams' conversations, the Chicago Cubs...1444Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:44:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/can-pete-crow-armstrong-claim-the-leadoff-spot-for-the-2025-chicago-cubs-r1443/Say what you will about the kid, but he's a sparkplug. With the exception of the two-year stretch when Dexter Fowler held it down, it seems like the onset of each year brings new conversation about the Chicago Cubs’ leadoff spot. A true, consistent leadoff hitter just feels like one of those...1443Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:00:03 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/where-does-the-ryan-pressly-trade-leave-porter-hodge-in-the-2025-cubs-bullpen-r1442/Ready for a big sophomore season, the Cubs' righty reliever now has a more comfortable prospective role—though a bit less of a clear one. After the recent acquisition of former Astros closer Ryan Pressly, it is widely assumed that he will become the closer for the Cubs. If that is the case,...1442Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:09:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/why-prospect-lists-are-understandably-getting-down-on-chicago-cubs-owen-caissie-and-how-he-can-change-it-r1441/The strapping left-handed Canadian slugger seems to have his stock arrow pointing in the wrong direction entering 2025. It's not an unfair development, but it doesn't have to be permanent. If the Cubs are going to end up getting meaningful value out of the Yu Darvish trade, it will come in t...1441Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:16:38 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/after-ryan-pressly-trade-chicago-cubs-have-15-million-to-spend-and-two-more-moves-to-make-r1440/This is starting to look like a real baseball team, and they still have both the capacity and the inclination to make further improvements. Thanks to the Astros eating a significant chunk of the money owed to Ryan Pressly for 2025, the Cubs' payroll after acquiring their new closer Sunday is...1440Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:22:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/trade-chicago-cubs-acquire-relief-ace-ryan-pressly-in-deal-with-astros-r1438/The Chicago Cubs continued their offseason project to overhaul the relief corps Friday night, finalizing a deal to acquire a two-time All-Star and World Series champion reliever. The Houston Astros signed Josh Hader last offseason, displacing Ryan Pressly from his longtime role as their clos...1438Sun, 26 Jan 2025 22:12:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/cubs-week-in-review-with-small-pieces-in-place-we-wait-for-one-more-big-splash-r1439/By augmenting their roster with key pieces such as the newly-acquired, versatile Jon Berti, the Cubs are getting closer to ready for the curtain to rise on the 2025 MLB season. Even when they aren't merited, expectations always seem high for the North Siders. With one more big move, as some...1439Sun, 26 Jan 2025 22:03:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/lets-road-trip-cubs-2025-trip-4-the-nl-central-gauntlet-r1420/As April turns to May, the Cubs take a road trip into their divisional rivals' stopping grounds. What awaits the Cubs and their fans on their first trips to Pittsburgh and Milwaukee in 2025? Pittsburgh Pirates – April 29-May 1 PNC Park - Capacity 38,747 2024 Attendance: 1,720,361 (Averag...1420Sun, 26 Jan 2025 16:10:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/cubs-players-project-round-up-frank-the-tank-goose-gossage-and-the-only-cub-who-could-hit-aroldis-chapman-r1434/As January comes to an end, it's time to take a look at what's new on the Chicago Cubs Players Project here on North Side Baseball! What is the Players Project? It's a community-driven, wiki-style project focusing on Cubs players of all stripes. It's open to all North Side Baseball users, an...1434Sat, 25 Jan 2025 15:18:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/remember-some-cubs-cole-hamels-a-potential-2026-hall-of-fame-inductee-r1437/Cole Hamels had a brilliant career which was mostly spent with the Phillies, but his brief tenure with the Cubs is worth remembering. Cole Hamels is rightfully best remembered for his brilliance with the Philadelphia Phillies, where he played parts of ten MLB seasons and accrued 42.0 bWAR. P...1437Sat, 25 Jan 2025 12:54:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/lets-road-trip-cubs-2025-trip-3-california-dreamin-r1419/In the middle of April, the Cubs head west to face the defending champion Dodgers and the pesky Padres. Besides sunshine and ocean waves, can Cubs fans expect anything positive on this cross-country adventure?  Los Angeles Dodgers – April 11-13 Dodger Stadium: Capacity 56,000 2024 Attend...1419Fri, 24 Jan 2025 17:21:45 +0000