https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/page/2/?d=3Chicago Cubs Videos: Chicago Cubs Videosenhttps://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 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/why-the-cubs-got-a-steal-in-jacob-webb-r270/The Chicago Cubs signed veteran right-handed reliever Jacob Webb to a 1-year, $1.5 million deal with a club option in 2027. Here's a deeper look at how the 32-year-old is only getting craftier with time despite not having high velocity or strikeout rates.270Fri, 26 Dec 2025 14:39:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/5-cubs-prospects-ready-to-explode-in-2026-r269/Here are five Cubs prospects who are destined to break into the major leagues, with or without the team, in the coming year. Cory Sparks dives into the strengths, weaknesses, and fit of Jaxon Wiggins, Ethan Conrad, Jonathon Long, Grant Kipp, and James Triantos.269Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:15:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/cubs-continue-hunting-small-signing-caleb-thielbar-tyler-austin-r268/The Chicago Cubs' quiet offseason continues, as the team made two more savvy signings in Caleb Thielbar and Tyler Austin while waiting out the top end of the free-agent market.268Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:55:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/winter-meetings-review-all-quiet-on-the-midwestern-front-r267/The Chicago Cubs didn't do much at the Winter Meetings, but as their signing of reliever Hoby Milner proves, they're clearly planning to be active throughout the rest of the offseason.267Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:46:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/phil-maton-is-a-good-start-but-cubs-bullpen-overhaul-has-only-just-begun-r266/The Chicago Cubs wisely scooped up strikeout artist Phil Maton for their depleted bullpen, but their need for velocity and more relievers still stands out like a sore thumb on the roster.266Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:45:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/what-cubs-fans-are-thankful-for-this-thanksgiving-r265/It's that time of year again! North Side Baseball invites you to discuss your favorite players and moments from the 2025 Chicago Cubs season!265Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:48:02 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/dream-cubs-free-agent-acquisitions-for-2025-2026-offseason-r264/As the Chicago Cubs plot their course for the offseason, which free agent and trade targets should they prioritize pursuing? How would Dylan Cease or MacKenzie Gore look at the top of the rotation? Would Bo Bichette be a fit in the infield? How about Steven Kwan roaming the outfield?264Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:57:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/cubs-rumors-shota-imanaga-pitching-upgrades-franchise-direction-r263/The Chicago Cubs sit on the precipice of their most important offseason in a decade, though their commitment to the short-term window remains a genuine question.263Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:47:01 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/3-cubs-win-gold-gloves-certifying-status-as-elite-defensive-team-r262/Nico Hoerner, Ian Happ, and Pete Crow-Armstrong brought home Gold Gloves for their defensive efforts in 2025, as the Cubs were rewarded for their conscious decision to build a defense-first team.262Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:49:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/shota-imanaga-shown-the-door-andrew-kittredge-sent-packing-r261/The Chicago Cubs executed a pair of cost-cutting maneuvers with their pitching staff by declining the option of Shota Imanaga and trading Andrew Kittredge, leaving questions about their desire to seriously compete in 2026.261Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:44:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/cubs-2025-season-eulogy-brewers-end-world-series-hopes-r260/After staging an impressive NLDS comeback, the Cubs fell flat in Game 5 against the Brewers. With so many offseason questions awaiting them, what can Chicago learn from the 2025 season?260Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:29:58 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/chicago-cubs/cubs-shutout-brewers-putting-nlds-in-sudden-death-territory-r259/Behind Matthew Boyd and brilliant pitching from the bullpen, the Cubs leveled the NLDS with the Brewers. Who has the advantage heading into the winner-takes-all Game 5?259Fri, 10 Oct 2025 22:43:02 +0000