https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 03:22:04 +000015Original videos about the Chicago Cubs, as presented to you by North Side Baseball.https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/cubs-minor-leagues/is-owen-ayers-the-next-great-cubs-catcher-r381/Owen Ayers is proving to be a late-round steal by the Cubs. A catcher with a good blend of hit and power and strong on-base skills to prop up his offensive profile. What's the superpower pushing his production?Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:38:00 +0000381https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/cubs-minor-leagues/19-at-double-a-how-soon-until-josiah-hartshorn-arrives-r380/Josiah Hartshorn put up eye-popping production in his age-19 season, showcasing a hit/power blend, backed by strong swing decisions, culminating in finishing his season at AA. What might his major-league ETA be?Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:14:02 +0000380https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/cubs-minor-leagues/kane-kepleys-breakout-2026-speed-defense-elite-contact-r379/Despite being diminutive in stature, Kane Kepley packed a punch in the Cubs system in 2026. The second-year pro out of North Carolina established himself as a speed and defense threat with some of the best contact in the minor leagues.Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:44:02 +0000379https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/cubs-minor-leagues/this-cubs-prospect-beat-all-odds-from-indy-ball-to-double-a-r378/Miguel Useche has a remarkable story. The 25-year-old backstop started last year in the Frontier League. Now, 13 homers, 51 RBI, and an 11.0% walk rate later, Useche not only helped the South Bend Cubs (High-A) to a playoff berth, he earned a Double-A promotion and hit .300 with the Knoxville Smoki...Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:10:00 +0000378https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/cubs-minor-leagues/brooks-caple-isnt-getting-nearly-enough-hype-r377/The Cubs have plenty of pitching prospects worth keeping an eye on, and Brooks Caple might be the most underrated. Here’s why his name should be on your radar.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:02:00 +0000377https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/michael-busch-may-have-already-hit-his-peak-r376/Michael Busch looked like a potential star after his breakout 2025 season, but his production took a significant step backward this year. Now, the Cubs have to figure out whether 2026 was simply a down year or a sign that we’ve already seen his peak.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:52:00 +0000376https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/is-ian-happs-time-in-chicago-done-r375/Ian Happ has been a polarizing figure with Cubs fans. He's top 10 in team history for home runs, but leaves fans feeling there's more untapped potential in the bat. Happ will be a free agent in a month, and it feels like he won't be returning to the North Side in 2027.Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:42:00 +0000375https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/why-alex-bregman-is-the-key-to-the-cubs-beating-the-padres-others-r374/Alex Bregman has been through the wringer in 2026. After the 32-year-old put pen to paper on a 5-year, $175 million deal, he suffered a slow start that had many questioning if we were witnessing the twilight of the third baseman's career. Fast forward to now, and the two-time World Series champ has...Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:23:00 +0000374https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/can-the-cubs-topple-the-surging-padres-r373/The first round of the postseason is set, and the Cubs head to San Diego to take on the Padres. Let's preview the series at Petco Park!Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:29:29 +0000373https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/is-the-cubs-bullpen-in-trouble-in-the-playoffs-r372/The Cubs have several options for their biggest postseason bullpen moments, including Jacob Webb, Daniel Palencia, Aaron Civale, Ryan Rolison, and Ryan Zeferjahn. But who should get the ball when the game is on the line?Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:14:00 +0000372