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North Side Baseball's Community Awards: 2025 MLB Season
Brock Beauchamp posted an article in North Side Baseball
Hello again, Cubs fans! Twice a year, I sit down and find the most popular posts and blogs on North Side Baseball, and their creators receive prizes for their contributions to the sprawling behemoth that is this site. While the 2025 Cubs season ended in disappointment, there were many great times to be had at Wrigley in 2025. We look at the most popular posts and blogs created by our users. Let's dive into the most popular content of the 2025 MLB season. Most Popular Post The most popular post of the 2025 season was a post from long-time user @CaliforniaRaisin, in which they talked about taking their son to Wrigley for the first time. You're all a bunch of sentimentalists, I say. For this well-liked post, you win an unopened box of 1987 Topps baseball cards. Please private message @Brock Beauchamp with your address so I can ship this fun prize to you! Most Popular Post Runner-Up Well, @imb has struck again with a one-liner that makes this list. In the ever-popular off-topic forum (which can only be seen by registered, logged-in users), irreverent banter abounds. Most Popular Game Thread It's fun to look back at a season and see what the most popular game thread was over 162 games. This year, it wasn't much of a surprise: with 654 replies, the most commented game thread was the August 19 game one doubleheader against the Brewers. It was the Cubs' last real chance to crawl back into the division race at Wrigley Field, and people were pumped to face the division-rival Brewers. Most Popular Blog Post Late in the summer, baseball was awash with realignment rumors. While it makes sense in many ways, some of the proposals were rather outlandish (don't get me started on Ben Verlander, who apparently has never seen a map in his life), @spaincubsfan looks at Jim Bowden's east-west alignment plan, which makes some sense even as it grates on my baseball sensibilities. For this well-liked post, you win this cool felt banner showing the complete history of Cubs logos! Please private message @Brock Beauchamp with your address so I can ship this fun prize to you! Most Popular Blog Post Runner-Up One of our most regular bloggers, @ryanrc, makes the list yet again. Early in the season, they looked at Genesis Cabrera and wrote up a short analysis post about how to maximize their performance on the 2025 Cubs. Thank you again for all your entries, Ryan, and keep them coming! Most Prolific Poster We always like to hat-tip the poster who earned the most reputation points, which are given based on the number of posts, how many users liked that content, and other metrics. It's always fun to welcome a new face to this award, and in the 2025 season, it was @Derwood! Thanks for being such a great contributor to North Side Baseball! That's all for this season, folks. Give a round of applause to all of those mentioned in this piece, and here's to a successful offseason for the Cubs! -
Hello again, Cubs fans! Twice a year, I sit down and find the most popular posts and blogs on North Side Baseball, and their creators receive prizes for their contributions to the sprawling behemoth that is this site. While the 2025 Cubs season ended in disappointment, there were many great times to be had at Wrigley in 2025. We look at the most popular posts and blogs created by our users. Let's dive into the most popular content of the 2025 MLB season. Most Popular Post The most popular post of the 2025 season was a post from long-time user @CaliforniaRaisin, in which they talked about taking their son to Wrigley for the first time. You're all a bunch of sentimentalists, I say. For this well-liked post, you win an unopened box of 1987 Topps baseball cards. Please private message @Brock Beauchamp with your address so I can ship this fun prize to you! Most Popular Post Runner-Up Well, @imb has struck again with a one-liner that makes this list. In the ever-popular off-topic forum (which can only be seen by registered, logged-in users), irreverent banter abounds. Most Popular Game Thread It's fun to look back at a season and see what the most popular game thread was over 162 games. This year, it wasn't much of a surprise: with 654 replies, the most commented game thread was the August 19 game one doubleheader against the Brewers. It was the Cubs' last real chance to crawl back into the division race at Wrigley Field, and people were pumped to face the division-rival Brewers. Most Popular Blog Post Late in the summer, baseball was awash with realignment rumors. While it makes sense in many ways, some of the proposals were rather outlandish (don't get me started on Ben Verlander, who apparently has never seen a map in his life), @spaincubsfan looks at Jim Bowden's east-west alignment plan, which makes some sense even as it grates on my baseball sensibilities. For this well-liked post, you win this cool felt banner showing the complete history of Cubs logos! Please private message @Brock Beauchamp with your address so I can ship this fun prize to you! Most Popular Blog Post Runner-Up One of our most regular bloggers, @ryanrc, makes the list yet again. Early in the season, they looked at Genesis Cabrera and wrote up a short analysis post about how to maximize their performance on the 2025 Cubs. Thank you again for all your entries, Ryan, and keep them coming! Most Prolific Poster We always like to hat-tip the poster who earned the most reputation points, which are given based on the number of posts, how many users liked that content, and other metrics. It's always fun to welcome a new face to this award, and in the 2025 season, it was @Derwood! Thanks for being such a great contributor to North Side Baseball! That's all for this season, folks. Give a round of applause to all of those mentioned in this piece, and here's to a successful offseason for the Cubs! View full article
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It's hard to predict how this offseason will unfold, as there is an increasing chance of (yet another) MLB lockout following the 2026 season. Will teams spend big this offseason, hoping to create surety in the face of an unknown collective bargaining agreement? Or will they be hesitant in hopes of a favorable outcome for ownership groups? No matter how it shakes out, teams will need to compete in the 2026 season, and they'll need to sign free agents this winter. DiamondCentric has compiled a complete list of free agents, sortable and searchable by pretty much any metric you need. Looking for a first baseman? A catcher? We have you covered. We offer two pages for your reference: one for position players, the other for pitchers. Free Agent Hitters In the 2025-2026 MLB Offseason Complete List Of 2025-2026 MLB Free Agent Hitters DiamondCentric.net Here is a complete list of free agent hitters in the 2025-2026 MLB offseason. Free Agent Pitchers In the 2025-2026 MLB Offseason Complete List Of 2025-2026 MLB Free Agent Pitchers DiamondCentric.net Here is a complete list of free agent pitchers in the 2025-2026 MLB offseason. View full rumor
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This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the Chicago Cubs' 2025–2026 offseason, highlighting key dates and events across Major League Baseball’s winter calendar. It includes details on the Winter Meetings, MLB Draft Lottery, and the important deadlines when the Cubs must decide on arbitration-eligible players and those with team or mutual contract options. In the sections that follow, you’ll find a list of pending free agents, players with contract options, and a detailed timeline of the offseason ahead. To view the current Cubs 40-man roster, view our roster page, updated nightly. The Chicago Cubs entered the 2025 season with hopes of returning to the postseason for the first time since the shortened 2020 COVID season. They came out strong, surging to a 57-39 first half and establishing themselves as one of the National League’s most balanced teams, ranking among the top 10 in both offense and pitching. At the plate, the breakout star was Pete Crow-Armstrong, who showcased his all-around talent by completing an impressive 30-30 season, cementing himself as one of baseball’s rising young stars. On the mound, rookie right-hander Cade Horton emerged as a frontline force, posting a 2.67 ERA in 22 starts and giving the Cubs a major boost in their rotation. The Cubs finished the year with 92 wins — their most since 2018 — and secured the top Wild Card spot in the National League. Their postseason run, however, came to an end in the NLDS, where they fell to the division-champion Milwaukee Brewers in a hard-fought Game 5. Still, 2025 marked a major step forward for Chicago. With a talented young core and newfound momentum, the Cubs will look to build on their success this offseason as they aim to take the next step toward championship contention in 2026. Click any link below to jump to an explanation of that event/date. 2026 Offseason Dates & Calendar Oct 24 - Nov 1: World Series Immediately After The World Series: Players Become Free Agents, Trade Market Opens 5 Days After Conclusion Of World Series: Contractual Options Due, Qualifying Offers Due, League-Wide Free Agency Opens Early November: General Manager Meetings Nov 13: The MLB Awards Nov TBA: Rule 5 Protection Deadline, Qualifying Offer Decisions due Nov TBA: Tender Deadline Dec TBA: Announcement of Competitive Balance Picks Dec 7-10: Winter Meetings (Orlando, FL) Dec 10: MLB Draft Lottery Dec 10: Rule 5 Draft January 2026: BBWAA HOF announcement Mid-January: Arbitration agreement deadline Jan 15: International Signing Period Opens January 16-18, 2026: Cubs Con Late January-Early February: Arbitration Hearings Mid-February: Report to Spring Training February TBA: First Spring Training Game March TBA: MLB Spring Breakout March 25: MLB Opening Night (Yankees @ Giants) March 26: Opening Day (Nationals @ Cubs) World Series Game 1 of the 2025 MLB World Series is set for Friday, October 24, with a potential Game 7 scheduled for Saturday, November 1. The offseason officially begins the moment the final out of the World Series is recorded. Players on expiring contracts immediately become free agents, though certain restrictions apply in the first few days that will be detailed later. The day after the World Series ends, teams can resume making trades for the first time since the midseason deadline — marking the official start of the MLB offseason. 5 Days After The Conclusion Of World Series As the offseason begins, free agents are permitted to negotiate exclusively with their most recent team for a five-day period. After that window closes, they are free to engage with all 30 MLB clubs. For the Chicago Cubs, several players are set to reach free agency following the 2025 season, including Taylor Rogers, Ryan Brasier, Michael Soroka, Caleb Thielbar, Drew Pomeranz, and Brad Keller. Each played a role on the pitching staff in 2025, and it remains to be seen which of them the Cubs may look to bring back as they prepare for the 2026 season. Player/Team/Mutual Options During the initial offseason period, teams and players must decide whether to exercise or decline any contractual options for the upcoming year. For the Chicago Cubs, several key decisions loom that could shape the club’s offseason plans. Justin Turner holds a $10 million mutual option with a $2 million buyout. Mutual options require both sides to agree to extend the contract, and more often than not, one side declines—typically leading to the buyout being exercised. The Cubs also hold club options on Andrew Kittredge ($9 million with a $1 million buyout) and Colin Rea ($6 million with a $750,000 buyout). The team will weigh each decision carefully based on performance and roster needs heading into 2026. Additionally, Shota Imanaga’s contract includes a unique structure that allows the Cubs to exercise a three-year, $57 million extension after the 2025 season, which would bring the total value of his deal to five years and $80 million. If the Cubs decline that club option, Imanaga would instead have a $15 million player option for 2026. His performance and long-term outlook will play a major role in how the team proceeds. Qualifying Offers Like contract options, Qualifying Offers must be issued within five days of the World Series’ conclusion. The value of the Qualifying Offer changes annually, based on the average salary of MLB’s 125 highest-paid players from the previous season. For the upcoming offseason, that figure is projected to be $22 million. To be eligible, a player must have spent the entire previous season with one team and must never have previously received a Qualifying Offer. Teams have until five days after the World Series ends to extend the offer, and players then have until mid-November to decide whether to accept or decline. If a player rejects the offer and signs elsewhere, their former team receives draft-pick compensation, depending on the club’s market size, revenue-sharing status, and the value of the player’s new deal. The Cubs offered two players qualifying offers this offseason: Kyle Tucker and Shota Imanaga. Kyle Tucker declined the offer and is now a free agent. As a result, the Cubs will receive a compensation pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Imanaga accepted the qualifying offer and will return to Chicago in 2026 with a $22 million salary. Free Agency Free agency officially begins the day after the World Series concludes. However, during the initial five-day period, players are only permitted to negotiate with their previous club. Once that window closes, full free agency opens, allowing all 30 teams to contact and negotiate with any available player. Depending on the length of the World Series, league-wide free agency is expected to begin between November 2 and November 6. As previously noted, several players are set to reach the open market this offseason: Taylor Rogers, Ryan Brasier, Michael Soroka, Caleb Thielbar, Drew Pomeranz, and Brad Keller. Each brings varying levels of experience and depth in the pitching department. The Cubs’ front office will evaluate whether to pursue potential reunions or explore outside additions as they continue to shape the roster for 2026. Free agency will remain active throughout the winter and often extends into spring training as clubs finalize their rosters. General Manager Meetings Roughly a week after the World Series concludes, all 30 general managers gather for meetings to discuss league business and key offseason matters. While these sessions don’t typically draw much attention from fans, they often help establish the groundwork for trades and other transactions that take place later in the winter. Rule 5 Protection/Draft The Rule 5 Draft takes place each winter (with the exception of 2020) and offers every organization a chance to uncover unprotected talent from other clubs. Under Rule 5 regulations, players who signed at age 18 or younger must be protected within five seasons, while those who signed at 19 or older must be protected within four. Teams safeguard eligible prospects by adding them to the 40-man roster — a process that can be challenging when roster space is limited. For the Chicago Cubs, several prospects will need to be evaluated for protection ahead of the mid-November deadline to avoid exposure in this year’s Rule 5 Draft, scheduled for December 10. Among the players likely to draw consideration for addition to the 40-man roster are Brandon Birdsell, Grant Kipp, and Connor Noland, among others. Each has shown enough development in the minors to warrant discussion as the Cubs front office determines how to best balance depth and roster flexibility. Players who are not added to the 40-man roster by the deadline can be selected by another team for a $100,000 fee. Any player drafted must remain on the selecting club’s active Major League roster (or MLB injured list) for the entire season. If that player is later designated for assignment and clears waivers, he must be offered back to his original team for $50,000. While most Rule 5 selections don’t become stars, the process has occasionally yielded hidden gems. For the Cubs, it represents both a potential risk of losing unprotected talent and an opportunity to uncover an under-the-radar contributor from another organization. The MLB Awards The MLB Awards return to Las Vegas on November 13, taking place at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Among the honors announced will be the Hank Aaron Awards, Comeback Players of the Year, Mariano Rivera and Trevor Hoffman Relievers of the Year, the Edgar Martínez Outstanding Designated Hitter of the Year, and the All-MLB First and Second Team selections. Around the same time, the BBWAA Awards, including Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, Cy Young, and Most Valuable Player, will also be revealed. Non-Tender Deadline & Arbitration Players with between three and six years of MLB service time automatically qualify for salary arbitration. There’s also the Super Two designation, which allows a select group of players with just under three years of service to become eligible as well. Arbitration gives players still under team control a chance to argue for compensation they feel reflects their on-field performance. If a team believes a player’s projected arbitration salary exceeds their value, they can non-tender the player instead of offering a contract. Although arbitration eligibility depends on service time, any player with fewer than six years in the majors can technically be non-tendered. Doing so immediately makes them a free agent, while also freeing up a spot on the 40-man roster. Teams have until the non-tender deadline (typically in late November) to decide whether to offer contracts to arbitration-eligible players. Once tendered, the two sides can continue negotiating a salary until mid-January. If no agreement is reached, the case proceeds to an arbitration hearing, where both sides submit salary figures, and a neutral arbitrator selects one. Hearings usually take place between late January and mid-February, with pitchers often going first due to their earlier Spring Training report dates. The arbitrator’s ruling is final, and the player is paid that amount for the upcoming season. While the process ensures fairness, it can sometimes strain relationships between players and teams Arbitration Eligible Cubs (Expected $ in parenthesis) Reese McGuire: $1.9 Million Justin Steele: $6.55 Million Eli Morgan: $1.1 Million Javier Assad: $1.9 Million Competitive Balance Draft Picks Each offseason, Major League Baseball announces the Competitive Balance Draft picks, designed to help smaller-market and lower-revenue teams maintain parity across the league. These selections, first introduced in 2012, are awarded annually based on a formula that factors in a club’s market size, revenue, and winning percentage. Eligible teams are placed into one of two rounds: Round A, which occurs between the first and second rounds of the MLB Draft, and Round B, which takes place between the second and third rounds. In addition to the extra draft pick, teams that receive a Competitive Balance selection are also granted a larger international signing pool. Unlike standard draft selections, Competitive Balance picks can be traded once, though they cannot be exchanged solely for cash considerations. For the Chicago Cubs, this system generally doesn’t come into play. Due to the team’s large market size and strong revenue base, the Cubs are not typically eligible for Competitive Balance selections and have not received one since 2013. As such, fans shouldn’t expect the Cubs to be among the teams awarded an extra pick when MLB announces the 2026 recipients in early December. Winter Meetings Each December, high-ranking executives from all 30 organizations, along with agents, players, and media members, gather for the MLB Winter Meetings, a four-day event that serves as the centerpiece of the offseason. This year’s meetings will take place in Orlando, Florida, from December 7 to 10. The Winter Meetings are where the bulk of offseason business takes shape. Trades, free agent signings, and major rumors often dominate the headlines during this stretch. Juan Soto, who was the central story of the 2023 Winter Meetings when he was traded to the Yankees, once again stole the spotlight this year after signing a 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets. He was joined in the headlines by Max Fried, who signed with the New York Yankees, and Garrett Crochet, who was traded to the Boston Red Sox in one of the biggest deals of the week. If there is one point on the calendar when the most MLB transactions are likely to occur, this is it. In addition to roster moves, both the MLB Draft Lottery and the Rule 5 Draft take place during the Winter Meetings, adding even more intrigue to one of baseball’s busiest weeks of the year. MLB Draft Lottery In 2023, Major League Baseball implemented a draft lottery system designed to discourage teams from intentionally losing games to secure higher draft positions. Under this system, all clubs that miss the postseason are assigned odds to land one of the top six selections in the following year’s draft. While teams with the worst records still have the best chances, the lottery adds an element of randomness to what was once determined strictly by reverse standings. Because the Chicago Cubs reached the postseason, they are not part of the draft lottery. Instead, their draft position will be determined by the order in which playoff teams are eliminated, along with factors such as revenue-sharing status and regular-season winning percentage. The 12 postseason clubs select in this order: Wild Card Series losers, Division Series losers, Championship Series losers, World Series runner-up, and finally, the World Series champion. Since the Cubs were eliminated in the Division Series, they are projected to hold a late first-round pick in the upcoming MLB Draft. BBWAA HOF Announcement Every January, the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) announces its voting results for the newest class of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Players become eligible five years after retirement and can remain on the ballot for up to ten years, provided they continue to receive at least five percent of the vote each cycle. Earning election requires appearing on 75 percent of submitted ballots. If a player falls below the five-percent threshold, they are removed from future ballots and can only be reconsidered later by one of the Hall’s era-based committees. This year’s ballot lacks top-end HOF candidates but still showcases several notable names, including Cole Hamels and Ryan Braun, who are making their first appearance, and Manny Ramírez, who is entering his final year of eligibility. 2026 International Signing Period Opens The international signing period reopens on January 15, giving MLB organizations one of the most important opportunities to acquire young talent from around the globe. While the majority of signings come from Latin America, teams also scout and sign players from Asia, Europe, and other regions. During this window, clubs can reach agreements with foreign players who are 16 years or older. Signing bonuses vary widely — some prospects sign for modest sums and blossom into stars, while others command millions but never reach their potential. The international market remains one of baseball’s most unpredictable talent pipelines. Each team operates under a hard spending cap, which varies based on market size and other factors. For 2026, the Chicago Cubs fall into the $6,679,200 bonus pool tier. Bonuses of $10,000 or less do not count against this total. Many agreements are reached informally well before the signing date, as teams invest years in scouting and relationship-building with these young players and their families. While some international signees advance quickly through the minors and reach the major leagues within five or six years, others take longer or never fully develop. The international signing period runs through December 15, after which clubs immediately turn their attention to scouting and preparing for the next class of international talent. Cubs Con Although official dates have now been announced, Cubs Con is scheduled for January 16–18, 2026, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. The annual event gives fans the opportunity to meet their favorite players and coaches, collect autographs, and celebrate the start of a new baseball season. It’s a fun, family-friendly tradition that brings Cubs fans together for a memorable weekend of baseball excitement before Spring Training gets underway. Spring Training 2026! Chicago Cubs pitchers and catchers will report to Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona in mid-February, with position players arriving a few days later to begin full-squad workouts. Spring Training games in the Cactus League will start shortly thereafter and continue for about a month as the team prepares for the upcoming regular season. Dates for Chicago’s first Cactus League game and MLB’s Spring Breakout have not yet been announced, but both are expected to take place in the traditional February/March window. The Spring Breakout event will once again showcase each organization’s top prospects in a series of exhibition games against other clubs’ best young talent. The 2026 MLB regular season is scheduled to officially open on March 25, when the New York Yankees face the San Francisco Giants on Opening Night. Unlike recent years, there will be no international series to begin the season, with all Opening Day games taking place in North America. The Cubs, along with the rest of Major League Baseball, will open their season the following day, marking the official return of baseball in full force. Thank you for reading, and I hope this guide helped make sense of the many dates and details that come with the MLB offseason. It can be a lot to keep track of! I’ll continue to provide updates as more specific information becomes available. Enjoy the offseason, and here’s to a great 2026 season ahead!
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Mitch and Jason break down the Cubs' heartbreaking Game 5 loss in the NLDS. Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-north-side-baseball-podcast/id1798599313 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75wMGhBwlrDDYPt3kaF453 Listen on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-the-north-side-baseball-po-268998437/ Listen on Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/eey7h6ih Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@northsidebaseball View full article
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Mitch and Jason break down the Cubs' heartbreaking Game 5 loss in the NLDS. Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-north-side-baseball-podcast/id1798599313 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75wMGhBwlrDDYPt3kaF453 Listen on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-the-north-side-baseball-po-268998437/ Listen on Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/eey7h6ih Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@northsidebaseball
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Episode 35: Cubs Tie Up The Series, Head Back To Milwaukee
Brock Beauchamp posted an article in Podcasts
Matthew Boyd and the Cubs dominated the Brewers in the final NLDS game at Wrigley Field. Mitch and Jason talk about the Cubs' performance and what it will look like to head back to Milwaukee for game five. Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-north-side-baseball-podcast/id1798599313 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75wMGhBwlrDDYPt3kaF453 Listen on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-the-north-side-baseball-po-268998437/ Listen on Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/eey7h6ih Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@northsidebaseball -
Matthew Boyd and the Cubs dominated the Brewers in the final NLDS game at Wrigley Field. Mitch and Jason talk about the Cubs' performance and what it will look like to head back to Milwaukee for game five. Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-north-side-baseball-podcast/id1798599313 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75wMGhBwlrDDYPt3kaF453 Listen on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-the-north-side-baseball-po-268998437/ Listen on Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/eey7h6ih Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@northsidebaseball View full article
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Mitch and Jason break down the Cubs' game three win against the Brewers. It turns out that the Cubs can also score multiple runs in the first and win a baseball game! Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-north-side-baseball-podcast/id1798599313 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75wMGhBwlrDDYPt3kaF453 Listen on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-the-north-side-baseball-po-268998437/ Listen on Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/eey7h6ih Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@northsidebaseball View full article
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Mitch and Jason break down the Cubs' game three win against the Brewers. It turns out that the Cubs can also score multiple runs in the first and win a baseball game! Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-north-side-baseball-podcast/id1798599313 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75wMGhBwlrDDYPt3kaF453 Listen on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-the-north-side-baseball-po-268998437/ Listen on Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/eey7h6ih Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@northsidebaseball
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Proof the Brewers are stealing signs, again
Brock Beauchamp replied to Chuck Norris Fears Javy B's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
You clowns never disappoint. This thread is entertaining af, and only likely to become moreso. -
Proof the Brewers are stealing signs, again
Brock Beauchamp replied to Chuck Norris Fears Javy B's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Damn it, I'm not a Wisconsinite! -
Proof the Brewers are stealing signs, again
Brock Beauchamp replied to Chuck Norris Fears Javy B's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
And you have no actual evidence of this. -
Proof the Brewers are stealing signs, again
Brock Beauchamp replied to Chuck Norris Fears Javy B's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
You're aware that it's 100% legal for a runner at second to steal and communicate signs, right? If a runner at second is stealing signs, get better at using signs. That's the solution.- 53 replies
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Episode 33: Cubs Struggle To Score After First Inning, Drop Game Two
Brock Beauchamp posted an article in Podcasts
The Cubs (again) jumped out to an early lead against the Brewers, and (again) gave up the lead in the bottom of the first. With their backs now against the wall, the team returns to Chicago and Wrigley Field for game three. Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-north-side-baseball-podcast/id1798599313 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75wMGhBwlrDDYPt3kaF453 Listen on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-the-north-side-baseball-po-268998437/ Listen on Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/eey7h6ih Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@northsidebaseball -
The Cubs (again) jumped out to an early lead against the Brewers, and (again) gave up the lead in the bottom of the first. With their backs now against the wall, the team returns to Chicago and Wrigley Field for game three. Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-north-side-baseball-podcast/id1798599313 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75wMGhBwlrDDYPt3kaF453 Listen on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-the-north-side-baseball-po-268998437/ Listen on Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/eey7h6ih Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@northsidebaseball View full article
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Milwaukee will open Monday's game with Aaron Ashby on the mound, followed by a to-be-determined bulk plan. Ashby has worked as a reliever this season and is expected to face the top of Chicago’s order before turning it over to, in all likelihood, Quinn Priester. Chicago counters with left-hander Shota Imanaga. After game one on Saturday, both teams had Sunday off, leaving bullpens broadly available. Milwaukee used Freddy Peralta to strike out nine, then turned to Jared Koenig, who allowed a solo homer to Nico Hoerner, and Nick Mears to record the final out. Chicago started Matthew Boyd, followed by Michael Soroka, and leaned heavily on Aaron Civale in long relief; Civale delivered 4 1/3 scoreless innings, and Ben Brown also appeared. With the rest day, everyone who used up their allotment in Game 1 should be able to go again tonight. Chicago’s bats had a mixed September, but there were several standout performances; Michael Busch produced a .244/.337/.634 line in Sept/Oct, with a .398 wOBA and 160 wRC+. Ian Happ posted .287/.382/.511 that month, with a .381 wOBA and 148 wRC+. Seiya Suzuki’s September line was .232/.333/.478 with a .349 wOBA and 126 wRC+. Nico Hoerner paired a .369 OBP with a 162 wRC+ in September and October. Quinn Priester vs. Chicago Cubs: Current Batters Table Rk Player B PA AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS SH SF IBB HBP GIDP 1 Nico Hoerner R 11 10 4 0 0 1 3 0 1 .400 .364 .700 1.064 0 1 0 0 0 2 Seiya Suzuki R 11 10 3 0 0 1 2 1 1 .300 .364 .600 .964 0 0 0 0 2 3 Dansby Swanson R 11 10 2 0 0 0 1 1 3 .200 .273 .200 .473 0 0 0 0 0 4 Ian Happ B 10 6 3 1 0 0 0 4 1 .500 .700 .667 1.367 0 0 0 0 0 5 Michael Busch L 8 8 2 0 0 1 4 0 2 .250 .250 .625 .875 0 0 0 0 0 6 Pete Crow-Armstrong L 8 7 2 0 0 1 1 1 1 .286 .375 .714 1.089 0 0 0 0 0 7 Kyle Tucker L 8 5 1 0 0 0 1 3 0 .200 .500 .200 .700 0 0 0 0 0 8 Reese McGuire L 5 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .250 .400 .250 .650 0 0 0 0 0 9 Willi Castro B 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 1.000 1.000 2.000 0 0 0 1 0 10 Carson Kelly R 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0 0 0 0 0 11 Matt Shaw R 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 .500 .500 1.000 1.500 0 0 0 0 0 12 Justin Turner R 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0 0 0 0 0 Provided by Stathead.com: Found with Stathead. See Full Results. Generated 10/6/2025. For Milwaukee, the day begins with the Ashby opener and then a flexible script. The club publicly left open how it would sequence the bulk of the innings behind him. Brewers hitters in September: Brice Turang posted a .294/.400/.435 line in 100 plate appearances, with two home runs and two stolen bases. William Contreras hit .266/.355/.313 across 76 plate appearances. Christian Yelich finished at .224/.298/.355 in 84 plate appearances, with two home runs and one stolen base. Sal Frelick recorded .237/.302/.368 over 86 plate appearances, with two home runs and one stolen base. Turang added 15 walks and 25 strikeouts; Contreras nine walks and 15 strikeouts; Yelich seven walks and 19 strikeouts; Frelick eight walks and 14 strikeouts. Collectively, the quartet combined for six home runs and four stolen bases in September. Shota Imanaga vs. Milwaukee Brewers: Current Batters Table Rk Player B PA AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS SH SF IBB HBP GIDP 1 William Contreras R 11 10 3 0 0 2 2 1 2 .300 .364 .900 1.264 0 0 0 0 0 2 Christian Yelich L 11 10 3 0 0 1 2 1 3 .300 .364 .600 .964 0 0 0 0 0 3 Isaac Collins B 9 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 .111 .111 .111 .222 0 0 0 0 1 4 Joey Ortiz R 9 9 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 .444 .444 .556 1.000 0 0 0 0 0 5 Brice Turang L 9 9 1 0 0 1 2 0 4 .111 .111 .444 .556 0 0 0 0 0 6 Andrew Vaughn R 8 7 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 .429 .500 .429 .929 0 0 0 0 0 7 Caleb Durbin R 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000 .000 .000 0 0 0 0 0 8 Sal Frelick L 7 6 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 .167 .143 .167 .310 0 1 0 0 0 9 Jackson Chourio R 5 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .200 .200 .400 0 0 0 0 0 10 Brandon Lockridge R 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 1 0 0 0 0 11 Blake Perkins B 4 4 3 2 0 1 2 0 1 .750 .750 2.000 2.750 0 0 0 0 0 12 Jake Bauers L 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0 0 0 0 0 13 Rhys Hoskins R 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0 0 0 0 0 Provided by Stathead.com: Found with Stathead. See Full Results. Generated 10/6/2025. Join our game thread and follow along with the action!
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Image courtesy of © Matt Marton-Imagn Images Milwaukee will open Monday's game with Aaron Ashby on the mound, followed by a to-be-determined bulk plan. Ashby has worked as a reliever this season and is expected to face the top of Chicago’s order before turning it over to, in all likelihood, Quinn Priester. Chicago counters with left-hander Shota Imanaga. After game one on Saturday, both teams had Sunday off, leaving bullpens broadly available. Milwaukee used Freddy Peralta to strike out nine, then turned to Jared Koenig, who allowed a solo homer to Nico Hoerner, and Nick Mears to record the final out. Chicago started Matthew Boyd, followed by Michael Soroka, and leaned heavily on Aaron Civale in long relief; Civale delivered 4 1/3 scoreless innings, and Ben Brown also appeared. With the rest day, everyone who used up their allotment in Game 1 should be able to go again tonight. Chicago’s bats had a mixed September, but there were several standout performances; Michael Busch produced a .244/.337/.634 line in Sept/Oct, with a .398 wOBA and 160 wRC+. Ian Happ posted .287/.382/.511 that month, with a .381 wOBA and 148 wRC+. Seiya Suzuki’s September line was .232/.333/.478 with a .349 wOBA and 126 wRC+. Nico Hoerner paired a .369 OBP with a 162 wRC+ in September and October. Quinn Priester vs. Chicago Cubs: Current Batters Table Rk Player B PA AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS SH SF IBB HBP GIDP 1 Nico Hoerner R 11 10 4 0 0 1 3 0 1 .400 .364 .700 1.064 0 1 0 0 0 2 Seiya Suzuki R 11 10 3 0 0 1 2 1 1 .300 .364 .600 .964 0 0 0 0 2 3 Dansby Swanson R 11 10 2 0 0 0 1 1 3 .200 .273 .200 .473 0 0 0 0 0 4 Ian Happ B 10 6 3 1 0 0 0 4 1 .500 .700 .667 1.367 0 0 0 0 0 5 Michael Busch L 8 8 2 0 0 1 4 0 2 .250 .250 .625 .875 0 0 0 0 0 6 Pete Crow-Armstrong L 8 7 2 0 0 1 1 1 1 .286 .375 .714 1.089 0 0 0 0 0 7 Kyle Tucker L 8 5 1 0 0 0 1 3 0 .200 .500 .200 .700 0 0 0 0 0 8 Reese McGuire L 5 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .250 .400 .250 .650 0 0 0 0 0 9 Willi Castro B 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 1.000 1.000 2.000 0 0 0 1 0 10 Carson Kelly R 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0 0 0 0 0 11 Matt Shaw R 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 .500 .500 1.000 1.500 0 0 0 0 0 12 Justin Turner R 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0 0 0 0 0 Provided by Stathead.com: Found with Stathead. See Full Results. Generated 10/6/2025. For Milwaukee, the day begins with the Ashby opener and then a flexible script. The club publicly left open how it would sequence the bulk of the innings behind him. Brewers hitters in September: Brice Turang posted a .294/.400/.435 line in 100 plate appearances, with two home runs and two stolen bases. William Contreras hit .266/.355/.313 across 76 plate appearances. Christian Yelich finished at .224/.298/.355 in 84 plate appearances, with two home runs and one stolen base. Sal Frelick recorded .237/.302/.368 over 86 plate appearances, with two home runs and one stolen base. Turang added 15 walks and 25 strikeouts; Contreras nine walks and 15 strikeouts; Yelich seven walks and 19 strikeouts; Frelick eight walks and 14 strikeouts. Collectively, the quartet combined for six home runs and four stolen bases in September. Shota Imanaga vs. Milwaukee Brewers: Current Batters Table Rk Player B PA AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS SH SF IBB HBP GIDP 1 William Contreras R 11 10 3 0 0 2 2 1 2 .300 .364 .900 1.264 0 0 0 0 0 2 Christian Yelich L 11 10 3 0 0 1 2 1 3 .300 .364 .600 .964 0 0 0 0 0 3 Isaac Collins B 9 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 .111 .111 .111 .222 0 0 0 0 1 4 Joey Ortiz R 9 9 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 .444 .444 .556 1.000 0 0 0 0 0 5 Brice Turang L 9 9 1 0 0 1 2 0 4 .111 .111 .444 .556 0 0 0 0 0 6 Andrew Vaughn R 8 7 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 .429 .500 .429 .929 0 0 0 0 0 7 Caleb Durbin R 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000 .000 .000 0 0 0 0 0 8 Sal Frelick L 7 6 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 .167 .143 .167 .310 0 1 0 0 0 9 Jackson Chourio R 5 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .200 .200 .400 0 0 0 0 0 10 Brandon Lockridge R 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 1 0 0 0 0 11 Blake Perkins B 4 4 3 2 0 1 2 0 1 .750 .750 2.000 2.750 0 0 0 0 0 12 Jake Bauers L 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0 0 0 0 0 13 Rhys Hoskins R 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0 0 0 0 0 Provided by Stathead.com: Found with Stathead. See Full Results. Generated 10/6/2025. Join our game thread and follow along with the action! View full article

