https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/page/123/?d=7enhttps://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/which-of-the-ancient-free-agent-starters-should-cubs-sign-this-winter-r1234/There are three former aces fast approaching retirement, but who still have something left in the tank and intend to pitch in 2025. Surely, one or more of them are at least worth a call. Everything came apart for Justin Verlander in 2024. It was a sad thing to watch, for the 41-year-old futu...1234Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:25:30 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/javier-assad-ran-an-ill-fated-late-season-experiment-r1232/The Cubs' righty swingman might not be as good as his first-half numbers suggest, but it's pretty clear that his struggles down the stretch were a result of a reversible experiment that just didn't work. Though his season was hollowed out in the middle by a month lost to arm trouble, Javier...1232Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:08:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/if-cubs-want-to-jump-free-agent-market-with-a-great-stage-setting-move-it-should-be-this-one-r1227/Moves early in free agency tend to be slight overpays, based on on-field value. Maybe one way to succeed with them is to find players who provide considerable value beyond their raw performance. Don't listen to panic over the progress of prospects Zyhir Hope or Jackson Ferris with the Dodger...1227Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:14:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/the-cubs-should-improve-their-offense-by-embracing-michael-buschs-defensive-versatility-r1225/I’m not typically the kind of person who is super engaged when Jed Hoyer speaks. It generally winds up in the same word salad-y, improve-on-the-margins end of the spectrum as the last time he spoke. However, one small moment from the GM Meetings stands out as notable as it relates to the Chi...1225Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:10:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/cubs-trade-candidate-breakdown-seiya-suzuki-r1223/The outfielder will likely be moved to DH with the news of Cody Bellinger’s return, making him a prime trade candidate if the Cubs want to seek upgrades in the lineup. Seiya Suzuki hasn’t been a disappointment since signing a five-year, $85 million deal with the Cubs in March 2022, with an O...1223Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:53:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/cubs-week-in-review-clubs-free-agent-picture-no-clearer-after-gm-meetings-r1226/Followers of Chicago's North Side baseball team have grown accustomed to a great many disappointments, not the least of which is this: Jed Hoyer's actions will fall short of your desires. With Major League Baseball's general managers meeting in San Antonio, Texas, this past week, teams have set...1226Mon, 11 Nov 2024 03:07:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/two-star-free-agents-are-willing-to-play-second-base-and-cubs-should-be-first-in-line-r1221/If the reports about these two sluggers being willing to move off their longstanding infield positions are accurate, it changes the landscape for the Cubs in free agency—and it should change their strategy, too. In separate reports coming from the General Managers Meetings in San Antonio thi...1221Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:19:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/the-cubs-should-trade-or-non-tender-mike-tauchman-and-sign-one-of-these-minor-league-free-agents-instead-r1219/The Chicago Cubs are a team in need of ceiling, flexibility, and a bit of extra room at the margins. It could be the perfect time to pounce on an opportunity to upgrade in a bench spot, clear playing time for prospects if needed, and save a small amount of scratch for spending elsewhere. Jus...1219Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:06:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/are-we-all-underestimating-the-odds-of-an-ian-happ-trade-this-winter-r1217/How do you tell the difference between a much-needed outside perspective and out-of-town stupid? Over the last few months, even those of us who were formerly big believers in the need to trade Ian Happ or Seiya Suzuki to vault the Chicago Cubs forward have come to our senses. Suzuki's lack o...1217Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:07:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/farewell-kyle-hendricks-a-cubs-fans-tribute-to-the-professor-r1215/As Kyle Hendricks embarks on a new chapter with the Los Angeles Angels, I reflect on what he meant to Chicago baseball. From his quiet brilliance on the mound to his pivotal role in the 2016 World Series, Hendricks was more than just a pitcher; he was a symbol of consistency and class. Here’s a...1215Wed, 06 Nov 2024 23:05:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/trade-rumors-taylor-ward-batted-ball-data-bellinger/Any time you possibly can, make trades with the Angels. One of the first noteworthy, non-procedural moves of the fledgling MLB offseason was a trade between Atlanta and the Angels, the day after the World Series concluded. Jorge Soler, who can't stop being shipped across the country lately,...1216Wed, 06 Nov 2024 19:16:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/juan-sotos-free-agent-saga-wont-include-the-chicago-cubs-r1212/Primed for a contract in excess of half a billion dollars, the outfielder is about to strike it rich. Will the big-market Chicago Cubs even bother playing in the deep end of the free agency pool? One year after the most famous free agency saga of all time, Juan Soto is heading into the land...1212Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:09:02 +0000