https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/can-the-cubs-piggyback-their-way-to-glory-r12271/Edward Cabrera fired five no-hit innings for Double-A Knoxville Wednesday, and is no more than a fortnight from returning to the Cubs rotation. It's more likely that he comes back after just one more rehab appearance—and possible, even, that his next outing marks his return to the active big-lea...12271Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:39:47 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/top-prospect-ethan-conrad-looks-legit-r12267/Ethan Conrad is the Cubs' 2025 first-round draft pick, and he's 30 games into his professional baseball journey. In this video, we'll break down Conrad's approach, his remarkable hand-eye coordination, and how his trajectory can vastly improve with one key adjustment. View the full article12267Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:57:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-recap-seventh-inning-surges-lift-iowa-and-knoxville-r12261/Chicago Cubs Transactions No Roster Moves Iowa Cubs Score Seven Over Two Innings To Edge St. Paul The Iowa Cubs trailed 3-0 through five innings, then scored seven runs over the next two and held on for a 7-6 win over St. Paul. Kevin Alcantara started the comeback with a two run h...12261Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:36:03 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/jaxon-wiggins-remains-a-frustratingly-polarizing-prospect-r12255/Jaxon Wiggins has long been a polarizing name within the Chicago Cubs organization, and that was true even before he ever threw a professional pitch. The Cubs selected Wiggins with the 68th overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, taking a chance on a pitcher who had missed the entire season at...12255Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:53:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/first-impressions-from-ethan-conrads-first-30-pro-games-with-cubs-r12245/Ethan Conrad is the Chicago Cubs’ first-round pick from the 2025 MLB Draft, and we finally have a decent sample size of professional baseball to work with. Now that he’s healthy and back on the diamond, let’s dive into the early impressions of Conrad, who joined the team just over a year ago. ...12245Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:36:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-report-i-cubs-slug-way-to-victory-at-milb-at-field-of-dreams-r12242/Chicago Cubs Minor League Report Affiliate Overview Triple-A Iowa Cubs Series vs. St. Paul Saints (Minnesota Twins): Cubs lead, 1-0 Season Record: 46–66-1 Double-A Knoxville Smokies Series vs. Rocket City Trash Pandas (Los Angeles Angels): Trash Pandas lead, 1-0 Season Rec...12242Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/is-jaxon-wiggins-command-problem-too-big-to-ignore-r12240/Jaxon Wiggins has some of the most electric stuff in the Cubs’ farm system. But is his long-standing command issue finally becoming too big to ignore? View the full article12240Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:50:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/pedro-ramirez-is-the-cubs-modern-day-ben-zobrist-r12230/The concept of the super-sub was popularized about 15 years ago with Ben Zobrist. He was famous for playing across the field; a plug-and-play hitter who could hold his own (or better) across the diamond at almost any position outside of pitcher or catcher proved to be an immensely valuable asset...12230Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:52:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-fans-quit-your-worrying-alex-bregman-is-heating-up-just-in-the-nick-of-time-r12198/The Chicago Cubs knew exactly what they were getting when they signed Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175 million contract this winter: a proven veteran, an excellent defender, a consistent offensive contributor and, perhaps most importantly, someone who has already experienced the pressure of pla...12198Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:56:03 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-toronto-blue-jays-discussed-jose-soriano-trade-r12186/Before the trade deadline struck midnight, rumors were swirling that the Toronto Blue Jays were open to trading the newly acquired Jose Soriano. It was news that surprised many, considering they had acquired him on August 3rd for top prospect Arjun Nimmala. Now, a week after the deadl...12186Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:52:16 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-report-hartshorn-conrad-power-south-bend-myrtle-beach-to-dominate-sunday-wins-r12179/Chicago Cubs Minor League Report Affiliate Overview Triple-A Iowa Cubs Series at Indianapolis Indians (Pittsburgh Pirates): Indians win, 4-2 Season Record: 45–66-1 Double-A Knoxville Smokies Series at Chattanooga Lookouts (Cincinnati Reds): Smokies win, 4-2 Season Record:...12179Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:00:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/alex-bregman-is-heating-up-at-the-perfect-time-r12177/Alex Bregman’s bat is heating up, but his value to the Cubs goes far beyond his numbers. As October approaches, his championship experience could become Chicago’s biggest advantage. 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