https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/page/13/?d=1enhttps://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/listen-to-this-crowd-pete-crow-armstrongs-capstone-moment-epitomized-one-of-chicago-sports-greatest-seasons-r13541/If the Wrigley Field crowd had had its way, the game might have stopped for a while. Speeches could have been given. The commissioner could have strode onto the field, while a microphone was hastily placed behind home plate. A ceremony could have been performed. Certainly, a long video of highli...13541Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:40:22 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/powered-by-departing-heroes-cubs-clinch-playoff-berth-in-last-chance-before-home-fans-r13530/All season, there has been a sense of urgency hanging over the Chicago Cubs. They need to win this year. They need to achieve as much as they can, and make the most of this chance, because the future is highly uncertain. However this year ended, it seemed, there were no guarantees of 2027 (or 20...13530Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:43:30 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/who-should-be-the-cubs-bullpen-ace-in-october-r13519/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? View the full article13519Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:02:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/nico-hoerner-is-becoming-a-throwback-in-a-bad-way-r13514/It was, relatively speaking, easy to hit an empty .300 in the late 1990s. Everyone could hit .280. Your extra hit a week wasn't worth much, unless you also added some extra-base hits and some walks. It's a lot harder to hit an empty .300 these days, but here's Nico Hoerner, doing it. In a l...13514Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:26:24 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/a-timely-turn-michael-busch-trending-in-right-direction-literally-at-right-time-r13507/If you read this site, you're probably a lot like me. You might have grown up watching Steve Stone do color commentary on Cubs TV broadcasts, or you might have been slightly too young or too old for that, but you've probably at least seen him call a few games. (He's still a Chicago baseball fixt...13507Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:15:34 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/mlb-alters-cubs-red-sox-series-due-to-impending-storm-r13506/  With the Chicago Cubs still battling for a better seed in the NL wild-card chase and a severe storm hitting New England this weekend, MLB has altered the schedule for the three games being hosted by the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Sunday's game was moved to Friday, creating a spli...13506Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:29:09 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/after-in-season-pitch-mix-overhaul-ryan-rolison-is-a-whole-new-dude-r13498/He didn't have the luxury of the inning being over, so when Ryan Rolison knew his own assignment was complete Tuesday night, he had to confine himself to roaring triumphantly into his glove and stomping back to the grass behind the mound. That's a bit less satisfying than going all the way to th...13498Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:03:14 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/cubs-gearing-up-for-postseason-r13490/How important is Alex Bregman to the lineup and will he return for postseason? Could David Peterson be part of the rotation in the playoffs? Would you rather face the Padres or Phillies? Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-north-side-baseball-podcast/id17985...13490Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:42:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/standards-and-practices-cubs-blow-chance-at-playoff-clinch-after-bad-familiar-mistake-r13487/Before we talk much about this, let's watch a few things together. This is one of those times when emotions are high and no one's going to be happy about anything that's said. At such times, it's more important than ever to show, rather than tell. We're going to watch a sequence unfold, with Mat...13487Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:24:23 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/matthew-boyd-has-a-clear-path-toward-postseason-relevance-with-cubs-r13476/Matthew Boyd is no one’s definition of an ace. He has a career 4.52 ERA, with peripherals to match, and has topped out at 185 innings pitched in a single season. Teams don’t build their rotation around guys like Boyd, but they sure as hell appreciate them when they’re around. As such, the Chicag...13476Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:28:35 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/who-should-be-the-cubs-highest-leverage-reliever-in-october-r13468/The Cubs’ pitching staff has dealt with more than their fair share of turmoil this season, particularly in the bullpen. Between injuries, inconsistency and a couple of trade deadline additions, this unit has constantly been adjusting throughout the season. With the Wild Card round of the playoff...13468Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:25:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/the-cubs-may-be-underutilizing-their-best-bullpen-weapon-r13463/Since returning to Chicago, Aaron Civale has been a completely different pitcher. With the postseason approaching, it may be time for the Cubs to give him a bigger role. View the full article13463Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:24:00 +0000