https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/page/10/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-report-a-doubleheader-sweep-in-iowa-caps-a-winless-saturday-r11489/Five games, five losses, and 22 hits across the system. It was not a pretty night for Chicago Cubs affiliates. Brooks Caple threw a quality start and lost, Chas McCormick doubled twice in the nightcap, Michael Carico drove in three of South Bend's four runs, and Myrtle Beach's 10th-inning lead v...11489Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:09:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/3-late-round-cubs-draft-steals-who-can-rise-quickly-through-the-farm-system-r11484/Now that the dust has settled on the 2026 MLB Draft, it’s time to debrief and take a look at value picks. The Chicago Cubs didn’t just hit early on with power bats like Myles Bailey. Chicago also swiped some players with remarkable upside later in the draft. Let’s dive into who those prospects a...11484Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:38:55 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/is-ian-happs-new-approach-actually-a-problem-r11485/Ian Happ is on pace to break his career-high 25 home runs. But is that coming at too high a cost? View the full article11485Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:27:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-report-martinez-gomez-whiffs-12-for-knoxville-hartshorn-collects-four-rbis-for-south-bend-r11457/Chicago Cubs Minor League Report Affiliate Overview Triple-A Iowa Cubs Series at Gwinnett Stripers (Atlanta Braves): Stripers lead, 2-1 Season Record: 42–54-1 Double-A Knoxville Smokies Series at Rocket City Trash Pandas (Los Angeles Angels): Tied, 2-2 Season Record: 51–4...11457Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:05:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/ian-happ-is-hitting-more-home-runs-but-at-what-cost-r11455/Ian Happ has long been one of the most effectively boring players in baseball. Every year, it feels like you know exactly what you’re getting with him. He’s going to hit right around .250, post an on-base percentage roughly 100 points higher than his batting average, and finish with an OPS somew...11455Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:11:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/robbie-ray-should-be-a-cubs-trade-target-heres-what-hed-cost-r11452/Robbie Ray is a 34-year-old veteran lefty who is putting up a remarkable season in 2026. In this video, we'll break down his contract, play style, strengths, weaknesses, and what the Cubs should have to give the Giants in order to land him. Enjoy! View the full article11452Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:42:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/one-way-or-the-other-r11447/I'm a ruminator, and one of my unfortunate habits is the rewatch. When I find a great piece of media, I prefer to marinate in it—to revisit and reexamine it—than to venture forth and try to find the next thing with something to say. Eventually, I do find new things, but I spend a lot of time goi...11447Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:38:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/robbie-ray-is-exactly-the-kind-of-pitcher-cubs-should-be-pursuing-ahead-of-mlb-trade-deadline-r11434/It’s no secret that the Chicago Cubs’ rotation has been dismantled with injuries from the word "go" this year. For a team that’s still well above .500, and would be in the postseason if the proceedings got underway today, let’s break down why Robbie Ray is the starter most worth pursuing at the...11434Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:02:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-report-home-runs-and-heartbreak-across-the-farm-r11429/South Bend rode Josiah Hartshorn's home run and Ethan Flanagan's five strong innings to a 4-2 win over Wisconsin, with Ethan Bell closing it out. Iowa fell 4-2 in a rain-shortened game as Jaxon Wiggins struggled early, though reliever Antoine Kelly struck out three. Brody McCullough was dominant...11429Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:14:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/pca-for-mvp-breaking-down-pete-crow-armstrongs-case-r11422/Pete Crow-Armstrong has gone from rising star to legitimate NL MVP candidate. In this video, I break down why PCA deserves to be at the top of the MVP conversation, from his elite defense and game-changing speed to the impact he’s had at the plate and on the Cubs’ success this season. Is he doin...11422Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:35:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/why-chicago-cubs-should-beat-the-rush-at-mlb-trade-deadline-and-buy-now-r11421/The Cubs are in the middle of a good season. While the Brewers are seemingly entrenched in first place, Chicago has a chance to secure home-field advantage in their inevitable best-of-3, as the Wild Card leader. But the schedule is about to flip. The Cubs are about to play games in 17 strai...11421Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:07:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/8-starting-pitchers-cubs-have-discussed-as-mlb-trade-deadline-draws-near-r11409/Jed Hoyer and Carter Hawkins have reached out to front offices of several teams tipping toward selling in the days since the resumption of the season after the All-Star break, sources with knowledge of the talks indicated this week. They're looking for help in the bullpen, but the team's top pri...11409Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:35:02 +0000