https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/page/57/?d=7enhttps://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/rain-gives-cubs-break-in-tough-schedule-stretch-creates-a-crazy-august-showcase-r1884/Rain washed out the middle game of what was slated to be a three-game series between the Cubs and Brewers at Wrigley Field Wednesday night. The contest will be made up at the front end of what is now a five-game series Aug. 18-21. Circle those dates on your calendar right now. In one sense,...1884Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:14:10 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/we-can-actually-pinpoint-the-ways-pete-crow-armstrong-has-improved-in-center-field-this-year-r1883/Look, Pete Crow-Armstrong doesn't have to be a technician to rate as one of the best defensive center fielders in baseball. He has what football people call "recovery speed"; he could afford to get a late break on a ball or take a wrong first step, and still get to most things. Last season, he c...1883Wed, 18 Jun 2025 22:09:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/may-there-be-many-more-nights-like-tuesday-night-r1879/A quick peak behind the curtain: When I watch baseball through a writing lens, I'm doing it almost robotically, examining mechanics, decisions, body language, and anything else my years of coaching have taught me to look for. It's more dutiful and academic than joyful. Luckily, I'm commonly able...1879Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:35:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/wrigley-stars-shine-cubs-leading-multiple-all-star-categories-r1878/The Chicago Cubs are making noise beyond the ivy this summer, with a wave of fan support propelling several players toward All-Star Game starting spots. Fueled by breakout seasons and consistent performances, the North Siders are emerging as one of the most represented teams in early voting retu...1878Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:22:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/kyle-tucker-stopped-hitting-for-power-and-started-striking-out-is-it-time-to-worry-r1876/In baseball, more than in other sports, two things can be true at once. As such, we can acknowledge that Kyle Tucker is still providing immense value to the Chicago Cubs lineup. Since the start of June, he's reaching base at a .380 clip, largely courtesy of a 16.0% walk rate. He's also got a wRC...1876Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:31:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/cubs-interested-in-angels-starter-yusei-kikuchi%E2%80%94and-in-controllable-flamethrower-jos%C3%A9-soriano-r1877/In their sweeping search for pitching help (one that will continue until the MLB trade deadline at the end of next month), the Chicago Cubs have contacted the Los Angeles Angels to inquire about at least two of their arms, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. The Angels have beg...1877Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:50:36 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/the-cubs-outfield-is-their-postseason-intangible-r1849/Peering around the league, trying to distinguish between teams bound for postseason "appearances" and those who might make true postseason "runs", Craig Counsell has his club tentatively planted in the latter category. Far from being one-dimensional or dependent on a particular player, this team...1849Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:21:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/anatomy-of-an-at-bat-kyle-schwarbers-bomb-gives-ben-brown-a-changeup-blueprint-r1875/Just one week ago, our own Jason Ross broke down a plate appearance that CJ Abrams had against Cade Horton. Jason went pitch-by-pitch, examining what each pitch meant, and what the plate appearance as a whole signified for Horton’s development. I recommend you check that piece out, mostly b...1875Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:51:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/two-trade-candidates-to-address-horrific-production-from-cubs-bench-unit-r1871/Chicago Cubs fans have seen some painfully brief highs and maddening lows over the last half-decade, but right now, it looks like their team is headed back to the postseason, for the first time since they still had the core of the 2016 World Series-winning team. There is, however, one const...1871Mon, 16 Jun 2025 22:13:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/do-these-national-league-sellers-have-anything-for-the-cubs-r1870/With the July 31 MLB trade deadline looming on the horizon, urgency will begin to mount for many Major League Baseball teams. While some clubs are firmly entrenched in playoff contention and will be looking to bolster their rosters, there is a distinct group already facing the reality of a lost...1870Mon, 16 Jun 2025 15:03:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/jameson-taillon-continues-to-master-left-handed-hitters-by-mastering-his-kick-change-r1869/Back in April, I wrote about Jameson Taillon’s kick change, and how it was looking like it was going to be a game-changer for the veteran right-hander in his age-33 season for the Chicago Cubs. At the time, he had just a 6.06 ERA through his first three starts, and was throwing the changeup...1869Mon, 16 Jun 2025 11:52:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/cubs-week-in-review-low-offensive-output-makes-for-pedestrian-week-r1868/Major League Baseball is one of the most fun leagues to watch, because nothing ever stays the same for long. A 162-game season means that the average fan of any given team will witness astonishing peaks and valleys. Even a contending squad like the Chicago Cubs is vulnerable to intermittent peri...1868Sun, 15 Jun 2025 15:07:00 +0000