https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/page/10/?d=1enhttps://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-pitchers-of-the-year-r13797/With the end of the MiLB season comes time for recognition of players who stood out throughout the season. While most of the Cubs' prospect success came on the offensive side this year, there were still some standout pitchers who had excellent seasons and built up some confidence headed into the...13797Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:05:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/to-win-in-2027-chicago-cubs-need-to-join-the-300-club-r13791/By the standards of their proudly second-tier billionaire owners, the Cubs spent lavishly in 2026. They not only splurged over the winter on Alex Bregman and a bevy of smaller signings, but took on over $15 million during the season in trades to bolster their roster. According to Cot's Contracts...13791Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:17:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/michael-busch-may-have-already-hit-his-peak-r13788/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. View the full article13788Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:52:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-2026-minor-league-hitters-of-the-year-r13782/The Cubs' 2026 season officially concluded last week with a Wild Card Series loss to the San Diego Padres. Well before that, though, minor-league seasons had already ended, and depending on how much you paid attention, you may have missed quite the season for some of the top Cubs prospects....13782Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:52:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/cubs-week-in-review-north-siders-playoff-run-ends-with-a-trip-at-the-starting-line-r13776/The quest for the Chicago Cubs' fourth World Series championship must now wait until their 151st season. Countless moments this season took our breath away, but right now, it feels like 2026 was a missed opportunity—one that, with a prolonged work stoppage looming as at least a cloud over the of...13776Mon, 05 Oct 2026 01:20:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/was-the-2026-chicago-cubs-season-a-success-or-a-failure-r13741/For decades, Cubs fans have been conditioned to believe that any appearance in the playoffs constitutes a successful season. I can remember all the playoff teams from my childhood—though, granted, only 1984 and 1989 apply, so it isn't hard. Even the collapse years of 1969, 1973 and 2004 hold fon...13741Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:07:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/is-ian-happs-time-in-chicago-done-r13734/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. View the full article13734Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:42:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/michael-buschs-breakout-season-now-feels-like-an-outlier-r13727/The Cubs’ season has come to an end, in disappointing fashion. Unfortunately, that word can also be used to describe the 2026 season of first baseman Michael Busch. After receiving MVP votes after an exceptional 2025 campaign, Busch took a step (or two) backward this season. There were some posi...13727Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:59:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/dont-stop-him-now-the-breathtaking-brilliance-of-pete-crow-armstrong-one-more-time-r13721/It's every human's greatest (if, at times, subconscious or unwanted) wish to be understood—to have others really see us as we see ourselves and grasp what we believe gives life its meaning. The great danger of being a parent lies in either being too successful at imprinting your understanding of...13721Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:09:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/cubs-get-stern-reminder-about-what-its-like-to-play-baseball-without-joy-r13715/In a manner that felt so similar to Tuesday night’s debacle, the Chicago Cubs were immediately thrown into an overwhelming situation in Wednesday night’s Game 2 against the San Diego Padres.  Following a first-pitch ball, Pete Crow-Armstrong missed two very hittable four-seam fastballs in t...13715Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:07:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/sudden-fall-overmatched-cubs-miss-their-few-chances-plunge-into-unwelcome-offseason-r13706/Pete Crow-Armstrong got his chance. It wasn't just an opportunity to set the tone right off the bat, or a 1-in-100 shot at robbing a home run as he flung himself against the wall. In the top of the third inning of Wednesday night's Game 2 in the National League Wild Card Series, Crow-Armstrong s...13706Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:05:50 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/how-cubs-can-keep-their-season-alive-against-nick-pivetta-and-push-padres-to-game-3-r13703/Game 1 of the Wild Card Round is in the books. Let's just say I'm thankful that Game 2 is right around the corner. If the Chicago Cubs are going to force a Game 3 and remain alive in the Wild Card Round, they’re going to need a much more inspired performance than what...13703Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:05:01 +0000