https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/page/107/?d=7enhttps://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/after-an-inexplicable-crater-of-a-season-is-brandon-drury-a-rebound-candidate-on-a-dirt-cheap-deal-r1451/In 2022 and 2023, the versatile, powerful infielder batted .262/.313/.495 and swatted 54 home runs. He won a Silver Slugger Award. Then, in 2024, he was the worst hitter in baseball. Ok, technically, 86 big-league batters came to the plate at least once and ended up with a worse OPS than the...1451Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:35:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/the-future-of-baseball-probably-doesnt-include-a-salary-cap-and-floor-r1449/As the Los Angeles Dodgers continue to gobble up the attention of the national media by bullying the rest of the league with their wealth, it’s time to examine what the future of parity in baseball could look like. This isn’t a space meant for belaboring what the Dodgers have been up to in r...1449Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:20:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/cubs-fans-adore-ben-browns-upside-are-they-overlooking-his-downsides-r1448/The huge right-handed hurler made some big noise in his rookie season, only to have it end with a neck issue that the team struggled to diagnose or treat. Now a fan favorite (but also a potential trade chip), he enters 2025 in a weird predicament. If they keep him, the 2025 Chicago Cubs face...1448Thu, 30 Jan 2025 12:10:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/chicago-cubs-not-done-yet-lets-hope-not-r1447/The Cubs have technically been active this offseason. In this case, though, 'technically' is not the best kind of 'active'. The Chicago Cubs have addressed multiple areas of need this winter. They acquired a catalyst for their lineup in Kyle Tucker. They acquired a true closer in Ryan Pressl...1447Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:49:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-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/news-rumors/chicago-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/news-rumors/chicago-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/news-rumors/chicago-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/news-rumors/chicago-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/news-rumors/chicago-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/news-rumors/chicago-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/news-rumors/chicago-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 +0000