https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/page/12/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-report-braxton-garretts-strong-start-leads-i-cubs-to-series-win-r12623/Chicago Cubs Minor League Report Affiliate Overview Triple-A Iowa Cubs Series at Toledo MudHens (Detroit Tigers): Cubs win, 4-2 Season Record: 52–71-1 Double-A Knoxville Smokies Series at Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Miami Marlins): Blue Wahoos win, 4-1 Season Record: 64–55...12623Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:49:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/is-trent-thornton-good-r12620/The Cubs have a stealth relief ace. Trent Thornton has a 2.38 ERA in 40 appearances. He's saved three games, despite only being called upon for that duty in emergencies. He has a 1.3 Win Probability Added, so even adjusting for leverage and situation, he's been solidly above-average. This season...12620Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:15:07 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/why-is-javier-assad-always-the-odd-man-out-r12612/Javier Assad has maybe been the most flexible pitcher for the Chicago Cubs all season. Whether he starts, comes out of the bullpen, or is fresh from Triple-A, Assad has posted a 3.59 ERA with a 6-1 record this season. He could be a key contributor for this team down the stretch and into October!...12612Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:22:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-week-in-review-the-going-gets-tough-r12604/There have been plenty of moments at which the 2026 Cubs felt like something truly special. From clutch pitches on the mound to even more clutch swings from NL MVP favorite Pete Crow-Armstrong, the team has delivered ample thrills. Their wins this week neatly encapsulated the flavors of brillian...12604Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:15:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-pitchers-need-to-turn-projection-into-production-starting-now-r12599/The three division races in the National League feel as though they're over. The Dodgers will win the NL West; they face no serious competition for their crown. The Brewers have put a comfortable cushion between themselves and the Cubs in the Central, with 6 games in the standings and an edge in...12599Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:37:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/everything-sucks-when-its-not-about-you-r12582/Sometimes, even things that happen to you aren't about you. That's one of life's most important truths, especially in an increasingly interconnected world, but it's also one of the hardest truths to accept. To even say it aloud sounds to obvious that lamenting it makes one sound petulant, but ob...12582Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:49:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-recap-james-triantos-josiah-hartshorn-smash-homers-r12578/Chicago Cubs Transactions No roster moves. Iowa Breaks Through With Four In The 10th At Toledo James Triantos led off the game with a home run, Iowa spent the next eight innings chasing the lead back, and a four-run 10th inning finished off a 7-3 win over the Toledo Mud Hens. Tria...12578Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:08:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/the-cubs-should-give-jaxon-wiggins-a-september-opportunity-r12574/Jaxon Wiggins’ stock has taken a hit this season, but the Cubs still have plenty of reasons to believe in his long-term upside. A September call-up could give both sides a chance to find out just how close he really is. View the full article12574Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:34:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-story-of-resilience-bears-repeating-as-injury-analysis-reveals-how-much-theyve-lost-r12573/For as good as the 2026 Chicago Cubs have been, they’ve certainly battled their fair share of injuries. The team has been dealing with a plethora of ailments for most of the year, with the pitching staff taking the biggest hit. Though, to be sure, the lineup has also been forced to navigate some...12573Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:03:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-report-shaws-two-run-single-lifts-i-cubs-to-win-over-toledo-r12554/Chicago Cubs Minor League Report Affiliate Overview Triple-A Iowa Cubs Series at Toledo MudHens (Detroit Tigers): Tied, 2-2 Season Record: 50–70-1 Double-A Knoxville Smokies Series at Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Miami Marlins): Blue Wahoos lead, 2-1 Season Record: 64–53 Hi...12554Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:53:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/weighting-cubs-historically-good-defense-by-position-r12546/Earlier this week, our @Jeremy Tecktiel examined the Chicago Cubs' defensive performance in 2026. Therein, he was able to illustrate the idea that this year's group has not only been the best team in Major League Baseball on that side of the ball, but has turned into something legitimately histo...12546Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:06:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/michael-busch-is-the-cubs-x-factor-this-october-r12545/The X factor for the Cubs this postseason is Michael Busch. After a tremendous 2025 — including a big October — he's taken a step back in 2026. But if he can find his 2025 form when it matters most and help carry the Cubs to a championship, every regular-season struggle gets forgotten in a hurry...12545Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:46:02 +0000