https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/page/9/?d=1enhttps://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/pedro-ram%C3%ADrezs-rollercoaster-rookie-season-with-cubs-was-an-overarching-success-r13897/The Chicago Cubs experienced plenty of roster movement throughout the 2026 season, whether it was through trades, injuries, or major-league promotions. One of those call-ups was infielder Pedro Ramirez, who quickly went from a promising prospect to a regular contributor at the big-league level....13897Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:03:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/kane-kepleys-breakout-2026-speed-defense-elite-contact-r13896/Despite being diminutive in stature, Kane Kepley packed a punch in the Cubs system in 2026. The second-year pro out of North Carolina established himself as a speed and defense threat with some of the best contact in the minor leagues. View the full article13896Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:44:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/forum-friday-cubs-pre-offseason-mega-thread-non-cub-playoff-chit-chat-r13887/With no games this week, the Cubs fan forums remained active as members discussed the team's future. This week's Forum Friday highlights four threads: the Cubs' post-season performance and offseason plans, non-Cub playoff chatter, the 2026 Cubs' offensive struggles, and the 2026 AFL season's sta...13887Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:34:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/next-year-expect-fewer-calls-to-go-pete-crow-armstrongs-way%E2%80%94or-at-least-more-to-be-overturned-r13879/You can't have a season as good as Pete Crow-Armstrong's 2026 without getting a bit lucky. In Crow-Armstrong's case, that wasn't primarily about finding grass and running an unduly high BABIP. It was about getting some unexpected relief via the uncertainty of opponents. Only two batters in...13879Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:08:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/how-cubs-should-handle-their-11-arbitration-eligible-players-this-fall-r13866/Next month, as the offseason ramps up (before, in all likelihood, ramping right back down at the end of November), the Cubs will have to make a large number of decisions in a short time. We've already talked about their decision points on qualifying offers and on their existing contract options....13866Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:06:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/this-cubs-prospect-beat-all-odds-from-indy-ball-to-double-a-r13855/Miguel Useche has a remarkable story. The 25-year-old backstop started last year in the Frontier League. Now, 13 homers, 51 RBI, and an 11.0% walk rate later, Useche not only helped the South Bend Cubs (High-A) to a playoff berth, he earned a Double-A promotion and hit .300 with the Knoxville Sm...13855Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:10:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/ranking-the-cubs-contract-option-decisions-from-easiest-to-toughest-r13852/The most important decision that will be made about a Cubs player's contract option for 2027 won't be made by the Cubs. Clay Holmes, whom the team acquired on August 3 from the Mets, can elect to receive a $12-million salary next season, or to hit free agency for the second time. The Cubs have n...13852Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:57:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/cubs-farmhand-miguel-useche-is-surging-against-all-odds-r13841/Some prospects have flashy profiles, went to a college powerhouse like LSU, and have extensive reports written about them. Miguel Useche doesn’t have that kind of hype. He won't be topping any organizational prospect lists or making the global top 100 rankings. He's a great story, though, and he...13841Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:18:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/brooks-caple-isnt-getting-nearly-enough-hype-r13829/The Cubs have plenty of pitching prospects worth keeping an eye on, and Brooks Caple might be the most underrated. Here’s why his name should be on your radar. View the full article13829Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:02:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/should-the-cubs-make-3-qualifying-offers-next-month-r13828/It might not seem so at first, but the Cubs have a pretty straightforward decision on Ian Happ. After parts of 10 seasons with the club, Happ is due to hit free agency at the end of the World Series. Technically, that'll be the first time he's ever had the right to choose his employer for the fo...13828Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:30:46 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/assessing-the-cubs-pitching-pipeline-heading-into-the-offseason-r13808/If 2026 was any indication, the importance of pitching depth cannot be overstated. The Cubs dealt with a litany of injuries throughout the season, both in the starting rotation and the bullpen. As a result, Chicago had to constantly adjust on the fly and find different ways to fill those holes....13808Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:41:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/north-side-baseball/the-2026-cubs-were-always-a-two-or-three-man-show-at-the-plate-r13799/  The Chicago Cubs were bounced from Major League Baseball's 2026 postseason with extreme prejudice. They scored one run in two games against the San Diego Padres, and headed home with far more questions than answers.  While most of those questions were about the men on the mound, that...13799Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:35:02 +0000