https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/page/20/?d=1enhttps://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/the-cubs-playoff-picture-is-starting-to-come-into-focus-r12912/We have officially reached September, which means postseason baseball is just around the corner. Despite a bit of a cold stretch recently, the Cubs still have firm control of their own destiny heading into the final few weeks of the regular season. With a record of 78-61, they’re right in the th...12912Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:13:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-pitchers-of-the-month-august-2026-r12906/With the last full month of the minor-league season now behind us, let’s take a look at a few arms in the Chicago Cubs' farm system that are finishing the season strong and heading into the offseason with some confidence. Ranking Cubs' Best MiLB Pitchers In August Honorable Mention: Da...12906Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:09:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/should-the-cubs-trade-matt-shaw-this-offseason-r12903/With how well Pedro Ramirez has played for the Chicago Cubs. Is Matt Shaw now worth being looked at as a trade piece for a Cubs team that needs to acquire more pitching this offseason due to the departures of Shota Imanaga, Jameson Taillon, and potentially Matthew Boyd. With limited space on the...12903Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:20:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/cubs-pitchers-have-tried-to-confound-brewers-scouting-reports-with-mixed-results-r12899/Cubs starter Clay Holmes shut the Brewers down in impressive fashion Monday night. For most of his outing Tuesday, Matthew Boyd followed suit. Both hurlers worked in and out of what little trouble they got into, thanks not only to good execution, but to the element of surprise. As we discussed y...12899Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:35:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/does-pete-crow-armstrong-have-the-mvp-locked-up-r12887/Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to ascend in the MVP race against Shohei Ohtani. Does PCA have it locked up? What should the playoff pitching rotation look like? Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-north-side-baseball-podcast/id1798599313 Listen on Spoti...12887Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:20:03 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/alex-bregman-has-returned-to-his-best-self-by-making-great-use-of-space-r12885/When the Cubs signed Alex Bregman this winter, they talked at length about the influence he would have. No player is more famous among fellow players for their savvy, generosity with advice and insight, or dedication to the game than is Bregman, and the combination of intelligence and leadership...12885Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:14:08 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-pitchers-of-the-month-august-2026-r12873/The calendar has officially flipped to September. Postseason baseball will be played this month. The Chicago Cubs enter September having gone 16-12 in August and setting several records with some absurd offensive production. All trade deadline acquisitions made their team debuts and while expect...12873Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:20:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/tyrone-taylors-hot-start-has-created-a-cubs-outfield-dilemma-r12866/Tyrone Taylor’s strong start has created an interesting Cubs outfield dilemma. With Matt Shaw nearing a return, what does that mean for Taylor, and could Kevin Alcántara once again be the odd man out?View the full article12866Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:15:08 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/clay-holmess-cutter-might-change-the-cubs-organization-forever-r12862/As much as any one pitch can define a starting pitcher in the modern game, the sinker defines Clay Holmes. He throws from a higher arm angle than most sinkerballers, but gets even heavier action on that pitch than most guys who throw it from low slots. It's as true a bowling-ball sinker as any i...12862Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:58:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/bj-murray-set-to-join-cubs-when-rosters-expand-r12852/  The Chicago Cubs are going to be adding a little power to their bench when rosters expand Tuesday. Corner infielder B.J. Murray will be called up Tuesday when MLB rosters increase by two spots to 28. Cubs manager Craig Counsell confirmed the move Monday as Murray took batting practic...12852Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:28:19 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/cubs-minor-league-report-assad-allows-one-over-five-plus-frames-in-i-cubs-start-r12848/Chicago Cubs Minor League Report - August 31 Affiliate Overview Triple-A Iowa Cubs Series vs. Omaha Storm Chasers (Kansas City Royals): Cubs win, 4-2 Season Record: 56–73-1 Double-A Knoxville Smokies Series at Biloxi Shuckers (Milwaukee Brewers): Tied, 3-3 Season Record: 6...12848Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:33:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/the-cubs-playoff-odds-have-taken-a-real-hit-since-mid-august-r12838/If the season ended today, the Cubs would host the Philadelphia Phillies in a best-of-three series at Wrigley Field for the right to play the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Division Series. It's not the situation they'd hoped they might end up in when they made a series of big moves at...12838Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:50:20 +0000