https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/page/25/?d=1enhttps://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/kane-kepley-might-quietly-be-turning-into-a-star-r12469/Kane Kepley doesn’t have the loudest prospect profile in the Cubs’ system, but there’s a lot to like about his game. Could his combination of patience, speed, and defense make him a future star? View the full article12469Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:47:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-report-hartshorn-powers-south-bend-to-series-opening-win-r12463/Chicago Cubs Minor League Report Affiliate Overview Triple-A Iowa Cubs Series at Toledo MudHens (Detroit Tigers): Mud Hens lead, 1-0 Season Record: 48–70-1 Double-A Knoxville Smokies Series at Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Miami Marlins): Game suspended Season Record: 63–51...12463Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:32:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/appreciating-jacob-webbs-invaluable-emergence-as-cubs-closer-r12460/The Chicago Cubs are primed for another deep postseason run in 2026. They’re checking off plenty of boxes; among them are a superstar (Pete Crow-Armstrong), improved rotation (adding Clay Holmes, Kevin Gausman), an experienced manager in Craig Counsell, and a shutdown reliever. Yes, Jacob Webb h...12460Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:03:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/is-this-cubs-defense-historic-or-merely-good-r12457/Each game, the Cubs provide more evidence that they are a special defensive unit. One question has been on my mind for the past few weeks; just how special are they? Defense has always been the trickiest part of baseball to quantify, especially across historical eras, but there are a few differe...12457Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:05:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/el-brujo-does-it-again-javier-assads-mysterious-magic-keeps-saving-cubs-from-themselves-r12448/The previous Cub who went by 'Javy' also went by another name. Javier Báez cast gasp-inducing and delightful spells all over the diamond, from optical-illusion-quick tags around second base to now-you-see-it, now-you-don't slides on the bases. His nickname, 'El Mago', was a celebration of the wa...12448Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:56:27 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/mvpete-r12431/Jason Ross and Jeremy Tecktiel discuss Pete Crow-Armstrong's MVP-like season and how special a year it truly is. We will then dive into possible playoff rotations, a minor league report, and finally a look into the current state of the NL Central. Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts....12431Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:05:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/after-key-injury-shakes-up-infield-cubs-face-adversity-yet-again-r12430/Dansby Swanson, star defensive shortstop and linchpin of the Cubs' elite defense, will miss the lion's share of the remaining regular season, and even his availability for October is in doubt. He was diagnosed with a Grade 2 oblique strain, which makes it hard to see how he can return any sooner...12430Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:07:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/gauging-early-impressions-from-cubs-biggest-trade-deadline-acquisitions-r12421/The Chicago Cubs entered Major League Baseball's 2026 trade deadline with as clear of needs as just about any organization in the league. Jed Hoyer's previous track record of addressing needs in more of a tepid fashion than an assertive one didn't lend itself to the idea that the organization wo...12421Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:14:26 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-aaron-civale-r12415/What are the Cubs doing differently—and what had they already done in 2025—that allows Aaron Civale’s best weapons to work again? The answer lies in two things the Cubs have done differently than the Athletics: how and when to use him, and which pitches to put at the center of his repertoire....12415Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:13:10 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/the-pete-crow-armstrong-season-r12412/Chicagoans want to win, but they're not as ruthless about it as they think they are. Fans will ultimately line up behind strategies and styles that produce championships, but they respond to some of them much more readily than others. Winning is good. Winning with a seething intensity and a play...12412Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:57:44 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/cubs-farm-system-updates-so-many-moving-parts-in-latest-top-20-prospect-ranking-r12398/July can be a bit of a wild month when it comes to prospect lists. On one hand, new additions via the amateur draft can shake up the order with a flood of exiting new talents. Having multiple picks in the top-75, the Chicago Cubs were able to add a lot of upside into the system with some excitin...12398Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:07:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/dansby-swanson-edward-cabrera-placed-on-cubs-injured-list-r12396/  It was a double dose of bad news for the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Shortstop Dansby Swanson was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left oblique, while right-handed starter Edward Cabrera only lasted one game before going back on the 15-day IL with a blister on his right...12396Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:49:52 +0000