https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/page/125/?d=7enhttps://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/nl-central-offseason-preview-whos-buying-whos-selling-r1195/Following a season in which everyone in the division besides the Brewers disappointed, how are the Cubs’ rivals going to approach this winter? The Cubs find themselves in an interesting position this offseason. They should be obvious buyers, after finishing 83-79 for a second consecutive sea...1195Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:05:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/north-side-baseballs-2024-minor-league-all-star-team-part-two-pitchers-r1193/Who were the best pitchers in the Cubs' farm system during the 2024 minor-league season? The Chicago Cubs missed the playoffs in 2024, though their pitching staff (especially the rotation) held their own as the team repeated their 83-79 performance from 2023. Luckily, the team comes equipped...1193Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:08:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/cubs-buyers-or-sellers-ian-happ-phillies-trade-rumors/The hot-stove binaries might not apply to this team, this winter. We’re dangerously close to the end of the 2024 Major League Baseball season. There’s a certain disappointment that comes with that. But for the fans of the 29 teams that won’t be crowned World Series champion, there’s also a l...1196Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:10:38 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/chicago-cubs-free-agent-relief-targets-3-high-upside-right-handed-options-r1194/The Cubs should be planning to add multiple above-average big-league relievers to their roster this winter, including making some foray into free agency. Let's consider some new names who could be on their radar. In a post earlier this month, I laid out the case that the two most valuable sk...1194Tue, 29 Oct 2024 23:04:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/2024-north-side-baseballs-minor-league-all-star-team-part-one-hitters-r1192/Who were the hitters that stood out the most in the Cubs' organization during the 2024 MiLB season? The Chicago Cubs’ year didn’t end how fans were hoping, with another barely-.500 season in the books. There remain some pressing questions the front office will have to answer this offseason,...1192Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:34:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/baseballs-two-best-strikeout-artists-are-available-which-should-cubs-target-r1189/It's not just a question of their ages and arsenals. It's also about which resources you're willing to spend, and when. Sometime in the next 10 days, free agency will officially open, and Blake Snell will opt out of his contract with the San Francisco Giants. Snell, 32 in December, hit the o...1189Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:25:46 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/moises-ballesteros-continues-to-terrorize-arizona-fall-league-and-cubs-might-have-an-arm-there-too-r1188/1188Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:10:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/cubs-week-in-review-hoerner-hurt-undergoes-surgery-a-pair-of-coveted-minor-leaguers-earn-honors-bellinger-mulls-opt-out-r1187/For some time now, we've been told of the highly-touted stable of talent in the Cubs' minor league farm system. While this week proved this full stop, it also placed a gargantuan obstacle in the way of the squad's infield stability as former Gold Glove winner Nico Hoerner injured his right forea...1187Sun, 27 Oct 2024 23:05:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/theres-a-very-real-chance-cubs-luxury-tax-status-depends-on-cody-bellingers-opt-out-r1183/We've all been operating a little too confidently when it comes to the Cubs' status as a luxury-tax payer for 2024—unless you feel a whole lot of confidence about what the team's star outfielder is about to do. Whether or not the Cubs went over the first competitive-balance tax threshold by...1183Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:15:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/cubs-could-target-adolis-garc%C3%ADa-in-trade-as-texas-rangers-cut-payroll-r1181/Add the 2023 World Series champions to the growing list of teams whose budgets are shrinking—and add another big name to the list of big bats the Chicago Cubs might try to bring in this winter. It's a bloodbath. That's the best way to describe the financial landscape for many MLB teams headi...1181Thu, 24 Oct 2024 23:10:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/nico-hoerner-arm-injury-flexor-tendon-surgery-trade-rumors/As it turns out, the Cubs second baseman has a doctor's note to excuse his disappointing season at the plate, not to mention his declining arm strength. He just underwent surgery on the flexor tendon in his right forearm. So, what now? We don't know for sure, but it seems very possible this...1173Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:16:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-news/cubs/trade-rumors-dylan-cease-michael-king-javier-assad/There will be an opening for the Cubs to snatch up a stud starter for a one-year engagement. All they have to do is be willing to relinquish some control. Most Cubs fans are acutely aware of the twists and turns of Dylan Cease's career. The former Cubs farmhand went to the White Sox organiza...1179Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:07:01 +0000