https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/page/92/?d=7enhttps://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/justin-steeles-injury-is-an-anomaly-for-the-2020s-era-cubs-r1695/The Cubs have avoided worst case scenario-type injuries for a while. Now, it’s time to find out what they’re made of.  In case you were in a week long slumber, you likely know by now that Justin Steele will miss the rest of the season after undergoing elbow surgery. While not officially the...1695Sun, 20 Apr 2025 11:51:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/its-time-for-more-michael-busch-against-left-handed-pitching-r1683/If you've got a legitimate starter at a position, shouldn't he get an unfettered opportunity?  The Chicago Cubs have a full-time first baseman on their roster. It's inarguable. Are there better ones? Sure. But the Cubs know what it looks like to not have one. Michael Busch is one. That's why...1683Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:49:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/the-cubs-keep-winning-amid-a-truly-ferocious-schedule-that-wont-let-up-for-another-week-r1691/It's been better than we thought, but it isn't about to get any easier.   As of this writing, the Chicago Cubs are 12-9. They sit atop the National League Central, a game in front of the Milwaukee Brewers (10-9) and game-and-a-half ahead of the 9-9 Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinal...1691Thu, 17 Apr 2025 22:27:44 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/the-paradox-of-kyle-tuckers-approach-and-outcomes-on-offspeed-stuff-r1688/The Chicago Cubs have been disciplined in the box. More so than most teams. But Kyle Tucker's been the best of 'em. Given that it's been so long a while since the Chicago Cubs have had a hitter like Kyle Tucker, there really aren't enough superlatives to deploy in discussing his start to the...1688Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:18:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/why-no-pete-crow-armstrong-extension-is-imminent-yet-more-details-on-what-it-would-look-like-r1687/The Cubs and their young center fielder have discussed a long-term deal, but so far, the gap between them is significant. In this particular case, however, there's plenty of reason for hope that common ground will eventually materialize. Over the weekend, MLB.com reporter Mark Feinsand repor...1687Wed, 16 Apr 2025 23:09:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/what-happens-if-the-cubs-dont-extend-kyle-tucker-3-potential-pieces-of-plan-b-r1685/If the unthinkable happens and Kyle Tucker isn't extended, what happens then? Here are 3 realistic and promising options that could serve as an effective back-up plan. The December trade to acquire Kyle Tucker brought hope to Cubs fans everywhere. Having a player of Tucker’s caliber (acquire...1685Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:23:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/catching-tandem-of-carson-kelly-miguel-amaya-set-tone-for-chicago-cubs-r1684/Baseball is a game of stories, and to paraphrase one of the best rock bands in the world (Pearl Jam): have I got a story for you. Arguably, the best catcher duo in the game, Miguel Amaya and Carson Kelly, play for your Chicago Cubs. During my glorious days playing right field for my middle-s...1684Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:51:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/top-5-justin-steele-replacements-to-keep-an-eye-on-for-the-chicago-cubs-r1679/The North Siders' co-ace will miss the rest of the season after undergoing elbow surgery. Ideally, the team will reinforce their rotation with a replacement for him. Who could that be? Justin Steele was placed on the 15-day IL just two days after his start with left elbow tendinitis. Steele...1679Tue, 15 Apr 2025 23:02:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/happy-jackie-robinson-day-to-those-who-celebrate-r1682/There's always what we say, and what we mean, and a gap between the two; what we mean to do, and what we really do, and a gap between the two. We all have a habit of saying what we mean to do, but what we really do tends to align with what we meant but wouldn't say. Four score minus two year...1682Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:12:17 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/the-cubs-may-be-could-be-fine-without-justin-steele-r1678/Losing your de facto ace probably isn't ideal. But what if the Chicago Cubs are... fine, without theirs? The following are objective statements:  Justin Steele is one of the Cubs' players most crucial to their success in 2025.  The Cubs can find success in 2025 without Justin...1678Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:35:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/week-in-review-cubs-adjust-to-swirling-changes-keep-winning-r1672/While the royal subjects in King Tuck's Court await the momentous, blessed news of a long, healthy reign, the baseball goes on.  Even the best, most vibrantly memorable seasons of our favorite game, at times, bring more adversity than triumph. That will have to be the case here as Justin Ste...1672Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:10:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/matthew-boyds-same-old-all-new-arsenal-has-him-tapping-familiar-brilliance-with-novel-consistency-r1673/Somehow, the Cubs have completed the trifecta of late-blooming lefties with the most impressive in the set. We all know the injury bug will bite him, but like Natasha Bedingfield in a vampire movie, thus far, he's unbitten—and unhitt...en? Look, I'm sorry. Please read this anyway. First thin...1673Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:43:01 +0000