https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/page/48/?d=7enhttps://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/first-impressions-of-the-cubs-4-trade-deadline-acquisitions-r2046/The Cubs’ first two post-deadline series have concluded, with the North Siders taking two of three from a stripped-down Baltimore team before unceremoniously losing the series to the Reds. Really, though, they were a Caleb Thielbar curveball shy of a sweep in that first series. At least they add...2046Wed, 06 Aug 2025 23:04:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/the-cubs-offensive-efficiency-has-dissolved-taking-their-run-production-with-it-r2048/There's something fairly... agonizing about watching a team endure a stretch like the one in which the Chicago Cubs find themselves currently mired in. They've spent the 2025 campaign as one of the league's best offensive teams, yes. But. the days since the All-Star break have shown another, mor...2048Wed, 06 Aug 2025 11:58:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/5-years-after-a-5-year-break-caleb-thielbar-is-the-cubs-unsung-hero-in-the-bullpen-r2045/The Chicago Cubs bullpen is ranked 12th in ERA (3.87) this season through August 4, although six relievers have an ERA under 3.00. That success is led by closer Daniel Palencia's 1.55 ERA, but Brad Keller (2.76), Drew Pomeranz (2.05), Ryan Brasier (2.95), and Taylor Rogers (2.38), who was acquir...2045Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:52:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/cubs-week-in-review-staying-in-the-fight-r2043/On occasion, a very good friend friend of mine takes to the ring to go multiple rounds of amateur boxing. Expanding my knowledge of the sport beyond what had only previously been informed by Sly Stalone and Michael B. Jordan, my pal taught me that to win a fight, you must outlast your opponent t...2043Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:48:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/chicago-cubs-hitters-of-the-month-july-2025-r2038/The Cubs' lineup in July was a bit of a whack-a-mole. One guy would heat up, and another would slump. Despite losing a share of first place in the NL Central, a 14-9 record on the month is still solid, and the position group top to bottom is as good as there is in the league.  Despite a mid...2038Sun, 03 Aug 2025 11:56:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/chicago-cubs-pitchers-of-the-month-%E2%80%94-july-2025-r2039/Looking back to June, the Chicago Cubs' bullpen nearly carried the team through the month. The contributions from Chris Flexen, Drew Pomeranz and Brad Keller could not be understated. Fast forward to July, and it was much of the opposite, so much so that Flexen is no longer even on the team. Chi...2039Sat, 02 Aug 2025 11:54:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/divisional-showdown-puts-brewers-in-drivers-seat-cubs-in-shotgun-r2027/When it comes to the ongoing war both on and off the field with the Milwaukee Brewers, the Cubs could collectively sit in a rose bush and have less of a thorn in their side than Pat Murphy's club has proven to be. Racing toward the post-trade-deadline home stretch, both squads have their sights...2027Fri, 01 Aug 2025 18:02:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/willi-castro-is-the-ultimate-problem-solver-for-2025-chicago-cubs-r2037/The Chicago Cubs have had 17 players record at least five plate appearances in 2025. Of those 17, eight fall below the threshold of a 100 wRC+ that signifies average performance. Two of those eight are starters (Dansby Swanson, Matt Shaw), and next on the list is Moisés Ballesteros, who has all...2037Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:07:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/chicago-cubs-depth-chart-changes-after-mlb-trade-deadline-moves-r2036/The trade deadline has come and gone. Our site has done a great job keeping current on the deals and the individual implications of each deal. This piece purports to update the depth chart implications.  Willi Castro was not acquired to start. He will spell Matt Shaw, and act as insurance i...2036Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:07:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/trade-cubs-acquire-left-handed-reliever-taylor-rogers-from-pittsburgh-pirates-r2034/Caleb Thielbar has been legitimately marvelous. Drew Pomeranz's magic is less about a tingle in the fingertips and more about smoke and spin mirroring, though, so the Cubs have snatched up another lefty to help them navigate the middle innings: veteran (and former Thielbar teammate, with the Min...2034Thu, 31 Jul 2025 22:00:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/breaking-cubs-acquire-utility-man-willi-castro-in-trade-with-minnesota-twins-r2033/For the third year in a row, a ghastly lack of help off the bench has hamstrung the Cubs at certain stages of the season. This time, though, they're taking decisive action. In a deal in the final hour before the MLB trade deadline, Jed Hoyer pounced on erstwhile Twins utility infielder Willi Cas...2033Thu, 31 Jul 2025 21:32:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/how-much-payroll-can-cubs-still-add-before-mlb-trade-deadline-r2032/Andrew Kittredge and Michael Soroka each signed significant (but not exorbitant) one-year deals this winter. When the Cubs traded for them Wednesday night, they took on the full remaining salaries for each player, which adds up to just over $5.8 million. (By competitive-balance tax payroll calcu...2032Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:15:17 +0000