https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/page/10/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/tyrone-taylors-hot-start-has-created-a-cubs-outfield-dilemma-r12796/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 article12796Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:08:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-better-hope-they-dodge-hoby-milner-waiver-bullet-they-pulled-the-trigger-on-r12786/Under Jed Hoyer, the Chicago Cubs have rarely spent significant money on relief pitching in the offseason, rather preferring to spread that money among multiple smaller contracts hoping to hit on at least one. That was their plan this offseason as well, with Phil Maton, Hunter Harvey, Caleb Thie...12786Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:35:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-report-hartshorns-three-run-blast-sparks-dramatic-south-bend-comeback-r12781/Chicago Cubs Minor League Report Affiliate Overview Triple-A Iowa Cubs Series vs. Omaha Storm Chasers (Kansas City Royals): Cubs lead, 3-1 Season Record: 55–72-1 Double-A Knoxville Smokies Series at Biloxi Shuckers (Milwaukee Brewers): Tied, 2-2 Season Record: 66–57 H...12781Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:03:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/matt-shaws-return-is-equally-important-for-cubs-present-and-future-r12775/Matt Shaw was reinstated on Friday from the injured list, and his return bears watching. Craig Counsell has alluded to both Michael Busch and Ian Happ's struggles vs. left-handed pitching; Shaw has an .845 OPS from that side of the plate. Furthermore, Seiya Suzuki's price tag this offseason look...12775Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:06:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/hoby-milners-tenure-with-cubs-comes-to-abrupt-end-r12761/On Friday afternoon, it was announced that the Chicago Cubs are designating veteran relief pitcher Hoby Milner for assignment. Milner hadn't appeared in a game for the Cubs since June 25 following an appendectomy. He'd been working his way back from that in recent weeks, but his 30-day rehabilit...12761Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:43:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/hoby-milners-tenure-with-cubs-might-be-coming-to-abrupt-end-r12765/Update: A correction has been issued. Milner has been placed on waivers, but was not DFA'd. If he goes unclaimed, he will remain with the Cubs. If he is claimed, that team would assume the remainder of his contract in full. Original article as follows. On Friday afternoon, it was...12765Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:43:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-recap-ayers-and-sorrell-deliver-on-a-split-night-r12753/Chicago Cubs Transactions Chicago Cubs optioned OF Kevin Alcántara to Iowa Cubs. Owen Ayers' Walk-Off Double Finishes Iowa's Rally The Iowa Cubs beat the Omaha Storm Chasers 7-6 on a two-run double in the bottom of the ninth inning. Iowa finished with 11 hits, three doubles,...12753Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:31:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/the-cubs-offensive-paradox-r12749/The Chicago Cubs offense may appear to be statistically one of the best in baseball, led by the likes of Alex Bregman, Seiya Suzuki, and Pete Crow-Armstrong. But their offense day-to-day can be very frustrating to watch. Struggles with runners in scoring position and generally having days where...12749Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:17:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/ben-brown-and-justin-steele-could-reinvigorate-the-cubs-bullpen-r12743/The rollercoaster ride of the Cubs' bullpen comes into play every time they need someone to step up and close out baseball games. Ben Brown and Justin Steele, both currently on rehab assignments, could come into play a pivotal role for the bullpen in September and October. View the full articl...12743Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:47:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/pete-crow-armstrong-hasnt-been-an-elite-defender-lately-r12740/The cruel thing about expectations is that you have to earn them, and then you have to live up to them—and then, once you live up and even exceed them, they just rise, and it's even harder to meet them from then on. Athletes make brilliant plays and put up great statistics, and maybe they time i...12740Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:30:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/the-cubs-will-go-as-far-as-the-bullpen-allows-r12730/The Cubs bullpen has a swing-and-miss problem. Only three relievers on the Cubs have over a 25% strikeout rate, striking out one out of every four batters or better. This can work; the Cubs have what can be an all-time great defense. But comparing the team to their main competition (namely, the...12730Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/seiya-suzukis-quiet-consistent-excellence-has-made-him-invaluable-to-cubs-r12721/12721Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:02:02 +0000