https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/page/2/?d=7News: Chicago Cubs Satireenhttps://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/a-cubs-fans-guide-to-feasting-around-the-tokyo-dome-r1587/It would be a shame to not partake in the native fare while visiting Tokyo, particularly if you're one of the lucky American Cubs fans who got to go check out a unique series. A quick check-in from Cubs announcer Alex Cohen suggested that the Cubs have arrived in Tokyo, time-stamped just aft...1587Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:04:07 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/the-cognitive-dissonance-of-spring-training-r1573/How do you separate the joyful anxiety of watching any Cubs baseball game, even a practice one, from the knowledge that spring training generally doesn't matter? The Cubs' spring training game against the White Sox got rained out on Friday, but that still leaves them eight games to play in t...1573Sat, 08 Mar 2025 15:11:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/and-then-there-were-none-cubs-will-begin-season-without-any-members-of-2016-world-series-winners-r1511/For the first time since 2011, the Chicago Cubs will begin their season without a member of the 2016 World Series team on the Opening Day roster. Thus, this spring will mark a transition to a new era. As we venture into it, let's check in on the whereabouts of the Curse-breaker diaspora. AL...1511Wed, 19 Feb 2025 18:07:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/sign-with-the-cubs-a-cubs-parody-song-r1452/With my wife blasting Chappell Roan any chance she can and the Cubs' offseason relatively slow though punctuated by some impactful additions, I took a shot at channeling my inner Weird Al Yankovic and this is the result. Sometime last summer, my wife started playing Chappell Roan nonstop. I...1452Sat, 01 Feb 2025 19:13:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/basic-questions-to-ponder-as-the-cubs-build-their-roster-r1413/Having encountered the usual complaints and snark from Cubs social media, here are some quick tips to consider before you, the Cubs fan, get too cranky. I forgot exactly when I quit Twitter (or whatever the hell he's calling it these days), but ever since then, my experience with Cubs-relate...1413Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:09:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/jed-hoyer-reportedly-thrilled-to-be-heading-to-arbitration-with-kyle-tucker-r1388/This is a work of satire. Please enjoy. The Chicago Cubs were lauded for their willingness to go all-in on Kyle Tucker, resident superstar right fielder, in a trade with the Houston Astros that cost them top prospect Cam Smith. Tucker should prove to be the superstar the franchise has been l...1388Sun, 12 Jan 2025 19:13:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/report-cubs-pursuing-randy-johnson-tua-tagovailoa-literally-anyone-else-who-throws-left-handed-r1322/This is a work of satire. Please enjoy. Well, the Cubs’ sort-of, maybe-real pursuit of Garrett Crochet ended with a thud last week, as the Red Sox paid a gargantuan price to land the southpaw ace of the South Siders. While a disappointment for those dreaming of a winning 2025 Cubs team, it a...1322Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:12:15 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/twas-the-night-before-dallas-a-cubs-fans-winter-meetings-wish-list-r1275/In this playful parody, Cubs fans reflect on offseason woes and dream of bold moves at the MLB Winter Meetings. Will Jed Hoyer deliver the magic Chicago needs? ‘Twas the night before Dallas, Cub fans waiting for news Jed needs to make waves, or at least some interesting moves 2024 Bullpe...1275Sun, 08 Dec 2024 14:14:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/cubs-friday-fan-feature-brendan-miller-r643/Accomplished academic? Baseball Glove aficionado? CHGO's Brendan Miller joins me for the final Friday Feature of the 2023-2024 offseason.  When I met Brendan on video, the simplicity of the backdrop and the passion in his voice stood out to me. However, you would be wrong to judge the “backg...643Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:17:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/it-is-the-hope-that-kills-us-r610/In an offseason that has had a roller coaster of emotions, Cub Spring Training isn't hitting the same way I thought it would. I have counted down the days until Pitchers and Catchers since I was a kid. I have tried so many different sports and activities to keep me distracted over the variab...610Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:03:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/friday-fan-feature-cody-delmendo-of-chgo-cubs-r590/I didn't let the facts get in the way of a good story. Big of me to admit, this week's feature is on Cody Delmendo of CHGO Cubs.  I have been a huge proponent for therapy. In 2020, like many others, I struggled with the conditions of the pandemic. There were so many things that were contribu...590Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:31:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/friday-fan-feature-evan-altman-r561/When I began writing about the Cubs, I started doing it for my love of baseball and the need for a place for all my baseball thoughts. Meet Evan Altman, an excellent example of what passion for the Cubs can do, and this week's Fan of the Week. I want to set a scene.  Imagine it is dark...561Fri, 19 Jan 2024 18:58:00 +0000