https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/?d=3Chicago Cubs Videos: Chicago Cubs Videosenhttps://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/whats-causing-edward-cabreras-slump-r309/After shutting out his opponents in back-to-back starts to begin the season, Edward Cabrera has allowed at least one home run in five consecutive appearances and holds an earned run average north of six in the month of May. What is going wrong for the Chicago Cubs' right-handed pitcher? We break it...309Thu, 21 May 2026 13:36:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/the-real-reason-ben-brown-is-succeeding-in-2026-r307/Ben Brown's 2026 numbers are night and day from what we saw last season. He has gone from being one of the hardest hit hurlers in baseball to sporting a sub-2 ERA and keeping hitters off balance. What's his key to newfound productivity this season? We dive into it all in this video.307Thu, 14 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/nico-hoerners-advanced-analytics-will-shock-you-r304/The Cubs extended Nico Hoerner on a 6-year, $141 million deal earlier this season. So far, he's putting together his most impressive season yet. In this video, we'll dive into his whiff rate, strikeout rate, walk rate and discuss how his speed leads to above-average base-running and elite defensive...304Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:57:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/can-moises-ballesteros-win-nl-rookie-of-the-year-r303/Former Cubs top prospect Moises Ballesteros is red-hot out of the gates to start the 2026 season. What is contributing to this prolific stretch, and can Ballesteros take home NL Rookie of the Year honors in a crowded field that includes JJ Wetherholt, Konnor Griffin, and more? We break it all down...303Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:37:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/the-science-behind-edward-cabreras-spectacular-start-r302/Edward Cabrera has been superb as a bright spot in an otherwise injury-riddled rotation. What is the science behind his 1-0 start with a mid-1s ERA? Today, we dive into his electric changeup, high whiff, and chase rate, and how he can keep this momentum going as the 2026 season progresses. Enjoy!...302Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:08:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/the-real-reason-michael-busch-is-struggling-r301/Cubs' starting first baseman Michael Busch is hitting well below .200 to start the 2026 season. While he had an exciting RBI knock in the Cubs' come-from-behind win to cap off a series with the Pirates, will Busch break out of this dry spell? We dove into his advanced analytics to find out how poss...301Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:29:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/what-the-nico-hoerner-extension-means-for-the-cubs-future-r300/The Chicago Cubs have signed second baseman Nico Hoerner to a six-year, $141 million extension. In this video, we break down everything from Hoerner's reliability to his Gold Gloves and how 2025 was a career year on multiple fronts. Enjoy!300Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:31:13 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/seiya-suzukis-injury-could-change-everything-for-the-cubs-r299/Seiya Suzuki will start the season on the Cubs' Injured List, Craig Counsell announced. Chicago's veteran slugger is a key piece in their starting lineup, and his injury tips over a few dominoes. Suzuki spent the majority of 2025 as the Cubs' designated hitter, which could open up some availability...299Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:32:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/is-extending-pete-crow-armstrong-the-right-move-for-the-cubs-r298/The Chicago Cubs and Pete Crow-Armstrong are both closing in on a long-term extension, per Jeff Passan and other reporters. Is locking down the 30-30 center fielder and Gold Glove honoree a smart move at this point in his career? We dive into everything from PCA's top metrics to the reason he's on...298Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:20:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/what-is-the-cubs-future-at-the-catcher-position-r297/The Chicago Cubs are undergoing somewhat of a changing of the guard at the catching position. Carson Kelly, coming off a career year, is a season away from a mutual option. Miguel Amaya showed more pop in 2025, but he lost some playing time to Kelly. Moises Ballesteros, the top prospect and man wit...297Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:13:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/can-daniel-palencia-become-one-of-the-top-closers-in-baseball-r296/Daniel Palencia just did what many thought would be impossible; he slammed the door on a loaded Team USA lineup to take them out in the WBC title game. Palencia logged five shutout innings and struck out nine on a run that Venezuela fans will not soon forget. What did his showcase on the worldwide...296Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:42:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/how-matthew-boyd-earned-the-cubs-opening-day-starter-role-r295/The Chicago Cubs have announced that Matthew Boyd will get the ball for their Opening Day contest. The 2025 All-Star will take the hill on March 26th against the Washington Nationals, who feature a budding talent group that's aiming for a climb up the competitive NL East division. In this video, we...295Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:08:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/5-key-stats-the-cubs-need-to-excel-in-this-season-r292/Which statistics hold the most weight for the Cubs in 2026? Today, we review the following: stolen bases, home runs allowed, walks, runners left on base, and defensive errors. Pete Crow-Armstrong, Dansby Swanson, and Shota Imanaga will be among the most important players in helping the team excel i...292Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:24:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/should-we-be-concerned-about-shota-imanaga-r290/Shota Imanaga has been in Cubs spring training headlines for the full spectrum of reasons. While his fastball velocity is hovering around 94 MPH at times, up from 2024 and 2025 numbers, he recently gave up some hard contact to the Cubs' crosstown rivals, the Chicago White Sox. Should we be worried...290Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:44:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/colin-reas-very-important-job-in-2026-r289/Colin Rea may just seem like a mid-reliever or back-end rotation option on the surface. The reality is, this 35-year-old veteran has one of the most important jobs of any Cubs pitcher in 2026. In this video, we break down Rea's relation to the Cubs rotation, the moving pieces around him, what he ha...289Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:46:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/what-will-be-michael-confortos-real-role-with-the-cubs-r287/Michael Conforto and the Cubs have agreed on a minor league deal for 2026. This comes a year after Conforto regressed on a one-year, $17 million contract with the Dodgers. The veteran outfielder logged a career-low .199 batting average with 12 homers and 36 runs batted in. If Conforto turns back th...287Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:59:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/can-cade-horton-be-the-cubs-ace-in-2026-r286/Cade Horton's remarkable 2025 campaign had him knocking on the doorstep of some National League Rookie of the Year hardware. Based on his arsenal, durability, and signs of growth, can he be the ace of a crowded room of arms this season? We dive into Horton's strengths, weaknesses, and the likelihoo...286Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:40:04 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/will-ben-brown-bounce-back-in-2026-r285/While Ben Brown was hit around and struggled to control at-bats with a two-pitch mix in 2025, there are a few signals pointing towards a bounce-back campaign in 2026. If all goes to plan, and Brown expands his arsenal, Tommy Hottovy eluded that Brown could be a pivotal part of the future of this Cu...285Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:46:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/cubs-spring-training-preview-new-faces-wbc-participants-r284/The Chicago Cubs won't have Alex Bregman for most of spring training as he plays for Team USA in the WBC, but newcomer Edward Cabrera and others will finally make their organizational debut.284Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:41:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/is-jameson-taillon-underappreciated-r283/Is Jameson Taillon underappreciated? The Cubs starter recently responded to a Twitter poll referring to Taillon giving up a home run to Alex Bregman as the former Pittsburgh Pirate being in midseason form. This got our wheels turning and gave our team a jolt of inspiration to highlight just how sol...283Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:46:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/who-will-be-the-cubs-main-slugger-in-2026-r280/Six different Chicago Cubs hitters smacked 20 or more home runs in 2025. Now, with recent offseason transactions considered, who deserves to be the team's main slugger for the 2026 season? We review the various cases for Pete Crow-Armstrong coming off a 30-30 season, Seiya Suzuki after his career y...280Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:13:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/these-3-cubs-who-need-to-step-up-in-2026-r279/While Chicago was just a game away from getting back to the NLCS for the first time since 2017, there's still plenty of margin to catch up to the Dodgers and Phillies of the world, never mind the Brewers in their own division. Dansby Swanson can make a few offensive adjustments that we cover; Justi...279Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:40:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/the-cubs-have-a-pitching-problem-r278/While the Chicago Cubs have been fairly proactive in the offseason, trading for big-ticket arm Edward Cabrera and signing Alex Bregman, there's a major issue underneath the surface. The further you look down Chicago's pitching pipeline, the more concerned you should get about their depth. Here is a...278Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:48:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/was-kyle-tuckers-cubs-tenure-worth-the-cost-r277/Now that Kyle Tucker has signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, should the Chicago Cubs get a passing grade for their original trade with the Houston Astros?277Sat, 17 Jan 2026 18:19:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/dansby-swanson-alex-bregman-were-the-right-players-to-invest-in-r276/Seeking championship-caliber players with the leadership intangibles to match, by signing the likes of Alex Bregman and Dansby Swanson, the Chicago Cubs have definitively stated which veterans they're willing to spend on in free agency.276Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:43:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/matt-shaws-possible-futures-after-alex-bregman-signing-r275/Displaced at third base by Alex Bregman, will Matt Shaw still have a long-term place on the Chicago Cubs? Or does his future lie with another squad?275Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:45:03 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/what-makes-edward-cabrera-so-scary-a-breakdown-r274/The Cubs' trade acquisition of Edward Cabrera begs the golden question: Why give up much for this guy? In this video, you'll learn about Cabrera's lethal five-pitch mix, his devastating changeup, and what led to a career year in 2025. Can he sustain this success, or will some of his pitfalls, also...274Mon, 12 Jan 2026 23:43:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/edward-cabrera-brings-astronomical-ceiling-low-floor-to-cubs-r273/Edward Cabrera brings frontline stuff and cost-controlled youth to the Chicago Cubs' rotation, but is the 27-year-old's injury history too blinding to ignore?273Sun, 11 Jan 2026 14:45:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/what-is-the-future-of-the-cubs-outfield-r272/The Cubs outfield has the possibility of including any of the following debut players: Kevin Alcantara, Owen Caissie, Ian Happ, Kyle Tucker, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Seiya Suzuki. Who will be here in two years? What about five years? We break down the players, their skillsets, contract complication...272Sun, 04 Jan 2026 14:06:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/nico-hoerner-is-too-important-to-the-cubs-to-be-traded-r271/Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner finds himself the subject of trade rumors as the team continues to swing and miss on free-agent targets. Should the Cubs actually try to deal one of their best, most consistent players this offseason?271Sat, 03 Jan 2026 17:04:00 +0000