https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/page/117/?d=7enhttps://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/projecting-the-chicago-cubs-2025-opening-day-lineup-after-kyle-tucker-trade-r1314/Welcome to Chicago, Kyle Tucker! The Cubs got their guy, and now it is time to look ahead at how Craig Counsell will craft the lineup come Opening Day 2025.   We know that Cody Bellinger is (more than likely) a goner. With that knowledge (but otherwise assuming no lineup-altering moves...1314Sun, 15 Dec 2024 18:29:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/jes%C3%BAs-luzardo-trade-rumors-what-the-cubs-see-in-him-and-what-hes-worth-r1318/Saturday's hot trade rumor had the Cubs in talks with the Marlins on a deal for the talented but oft-injured left-handed starter. It's a fascinating potential move—but a dangerous one. It's been clear all along that the Cubs intended to add another starting pitcher this winter, even after si...1318Sun, 15 Dec 2024 12:56:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/are-the-chicago-cubs-actually-cheap-r1311/The Cubs are frugal. Tom Ricketts is cheap. The Cubs will never have a generational player. All of these are popular takes online and on talk radio. They don't hold merit. The Cubs do spend. They just have a spread the wealth strategy. They like sensible contracts instead of the splurge. (Don’t...1311Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:19:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/cubs-make-carson-kelly-two-year-deal-official-r1316/It took a few days, but the Carson Kelly signing is now official. After entering the offseason with the goal of upgrading at the catcher position, Jed Hoyer grabbed Carson Kelly, one of the last free-agent catchers on the market. Carson Kelly's official deal is for two years, earning $11.5 m...1316Sat, 14 Dec 2024 13:45:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/kyle-tucker-shifts-the-entire-narrative-around-jed-hoyer-the-cubs-r1315/If you’ve followed my writing in this space for any stretch of time, you know that I’ve been clamoring for offensive impact since the jump. Over the last handful of years, the Chicago Cubs have been led by a collection of good baseball players. A group of hitters that serve largely as complement...1315Sat, 14 Dec 2024 12:51:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/pete-crow-armstrong-and-michael-busch-earned-2024-bonuses-r1317/This is the third offseason that MLB has handed out performance bonuses to several deserving pre-arbitration players. This year, two Chicago Cubs rookies received a nice pre-holiday check for their 2024 efforts.  In 2023, three pre-arbitration Chicago Cubs earned performance-based bonuses. I...1317Sat, 14 Dec 2024 04:46:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/three-free-agent-relievers-cubs-should-target-this-offseason-r1312/Amid all the Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger, and Nico Hoerner trade rumors, the Cubs could still greatly benefit from adding at least one, if not two, relief pitchers. With plenty of options still out on the open market, here are three that the Cubs should go after to help bolster the bullpen....1312Sat, 14 Dec 2024 01:42:16 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/its-happening-cubs-to-acquire-outfielder-kyle-tucker-from-astros-r1310/In a move that could radically alter the future of the franchise, the Chicago Cubs have pulled the trigger on their most aggressive trade in nearly a decade. They now have the star slugger their lineup has been missing since 2016.  After multiple days of heavy rumors, the Cubs and Astros fin...1310Fri, 13 Dec 2024 19:40:53 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/kyle-tucker-trade-rumors-keep-swirling-is-taking-on-ryan-pressly-a-win-win-way-to-bridge-gaps-r1309/While there remain several paths forward for the Cubs this winter, their priority appears to be a trade for the All-Star Houston outfielder. Meeting the Astros' asking price will be tricky, though, and might require mutual creativity. Although the reports are just confused and confusing enou...1309Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:05:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/cody-bellinger-trade-rumors-a-breakdown-of-yankees-pitching-prospect-will-warren-r1308/Though no consequential hot stove news broke Thursday, below the surface, there were indicators that the Cubs were moving toward something big. One new name reached the public sphere, and it's one that has come up in connection with the team before. It's become clear, over the last two days,...1308Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:15:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/what-are-cubs-division-rivals-up-to-this-offseason-r1303/With the Mets taking steps forward, the Super Team Dodgers getting more super by the week, Atlanta poised for a healthier, more dangerous 2025, and the Phillies being the Phillies, the NL Central seems to be the crown the Cubs are most likely to claim.  Of course, the Cubs aren't the only team i...1303Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:06:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/a-dylan-cease-trade-could-make-sense-for-the-cubs-but-which-version-would-be-best-r1306/The San Diego Padres are on the horns of a payroll dilemma. They want to contend in 2025, as usual, and they have a significant shopping list—but their proverbial bank account is overdrawn. Can they and the Cubs help each other? It's not time to break up the Padres just yet. They have a cham...1306Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:58:09 +0000