https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/page/122/?d=7enhttps://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/cubs-trade-candidate-breakdown-cody-bellinger-r1233/Cody Bellinger at this point is a Cub much to Jed Hoyer's chagrin.  He has the potential to contribute as the regular right fielder and occasional Michael Busch rest provider.  But what value does he have on the open trade market? Cody Bellinger has a well-chronicled salary situation. He's l...1233Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:53:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/celebrating-progress-and-hoping-for-the-star-turn-pete-crow-armstrongs-2025-outlook-r1240/The outset of the offseason is an opportunity to leave the previous season behind and look toward the future. The brightest future star who rose into the Cubs firmament in 2024 was Pete Crow-Armstrong, who will be pivotal for them going forward, too. Has he performed as expected so far? As a...1240Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:09:06 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/free-agency-posting-hyeseong-kim-kbo-kiwoom-heroes-hoerner-paredes/Here's one for those of you who wince when Nico Hoerner trade rumors come up. Jed Hoyer made clear last week that he believes strongly in Isaac Paredes, despite the false start Paredes suffered upon his arrival in a trade with the Rays back in July. After all, the two-time All-Star stabilize...1237Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:07:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/the-cubs-are-zagging-just-like-everyone-else-in-baseball-thats-a-problem-r1236/Despite no major moves being made, it was still a jam-packed first week of the offseason for the Chicago Cubs and Major League Baseball as a whole. Cody Bellinger will be back with the North Siders for the 2025 season. Kyle Hendricks is now an Angel. Roki Sasaki will be posted and made avail...1236Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:05:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-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/news-rumors/chicago-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/news-rumors/chicago-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/news-rumors/chicago-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/news-rumors/chicago-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/news-rumors/chicago-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/news-rumors/chicago-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/news-rumors/chicago-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 +0000