https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/page/13/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-activate-daniel-palencia-from-injured-list-r12532/  The Chicago Cubs are getting their Opening Day closer back at just the right time. Right-handed reliever Daniel Palencia was activated from the 60-injured list by the Cubs on Friday. Infielder Gabriel Arias, who was claimed off waivers from the New York Mets, also officially joined t...12532Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:21:08 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-recap-smokies-erupt-for-16-runs-iowa-wins-in-extras-r12523/Chicago Cubs Transactions No Roster Moves Iowa Doubles Its Way Past Toledo In Extra Innings The Iowa Cubs beat the Toledo Mud Hens 5-4 in ten innings, scoring in five different innings. Iowa finished with nine hits, five of them doubles, five walks, and eight runners left on...12523Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/is-the-cubs-rotation-good-enough-for-october-r12520/The Cubs have dramatically improved their starting rotation since Opening Day, adding Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes at the deadline to complement Shota Imanaga, Matthew Boyd, and Edward Cabrera. But when you compare them to the Dodgers, Brewers, Phillies, and Braves, there’s still plenty of reas...12520Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:03:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/with-cubs-middle-infield-shuffle-michael-buschs-life-just-got-much-harder-r12512/This week, Statcast rolled out new data evaluating the way first basemen receive throws from their teammates elsewhere on the infield. No seasoned baseball fan needs to be told that a well-timed stretch or an adroit scoop can make the difference between safe and out, but this is the first advanc...12512Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:31:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/comparing-cubs-improved-rotation-against-other-national-league-contenders-r12499/I don't think it's hard to argue that the Chicago Cubs’ starting rotation has been one of the more fascinating groups to follow around the league during the 2026 calendar year. After acquiring Edward Cabrera back in January, it looked like the North Siders would enter the season with, hopefully,...12499Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:33:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/michael-busch-is-slumping-again-but-this-time-its-different-r12496/Michael Busch’s 2026 campaign has been far from consistent. It’s been a year of runs for the Cubs’ first baseman, and right now, he’s running cold. Since the All-Star break, Busch is slashing .250/.293/.364—an anemic showing for a bat-first player, and a rough change after a first half in which...12496Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:02:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-recap-owen-ayers-keeps-hitting-as-three-affiliates-come-up-short-r12492/Chicago Cubs Transactions Chicago Cubs signed free agent SS Jackson Cluff to a minor league contract. Chicago Cubs transferred RHP Phil Maton from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Chicago Cubs claimed 3B Gabriel Arias off waivers from New York Mets....12492Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:11:20 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/how-cubs-can-best-protect-shota-imanaga-their-plexiglass-cannon-r12481/  The end of the 2025 season—and specifically the playoffs—was an ugly stretch for Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga. The affable lefty was pounded in his last two starts of the season and then rocked in the playoffs by the arch-rival Milwaukee Brewers. Imanaga started the season...12481Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:47:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/kane-kepley-might-quietly-be-turning-into-a-star-r12469/Kane Kepley doesn’t have the loudest prospect profile in the Cubs’ system, but there’s a lot to like about his game. Could his combination of patience, speed, and defense make him a future star? View the full article12469Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:47:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-report-hartshorn-powers-south-bend-to-series-opening-win-r12463/Chicago Cubs Minor League Report Affiliate Overview Triple-A Iowa Cubs Series at Toledo MudHens (Detroit Tigers): Mud Hens lead, 1-0 Season Record: 48–70-1 Double-A Knoxville Smokies Series at Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Miami Marlins): Game suspended Season Record: 63–51...12463Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:32:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/appreciating-jacob-webbs-invaluable-emergence-as-cubs-closer-r12460/The Chicago Cubs are primed for another deep postseason run in 2026. They’re checking off plenty of boxes; among them are a superstar (Pete Crow-Armstrong), improved rotation (adding Clay Holmes, Kevin Gausman), an experienced manager in Craig Counsell, and a shutdown reliever. Yes, Jacob Webb h...12460Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:03:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/is-this-cubs-defense-historic-or-merely-good-r12457/Each game, the Cubs provide more evidence that they are a special defensive unit. One question has been on my mind for the past few weeks; just how special are they? Defense has always been the trickiest part of baseball to quantify, especially across historical eras, but there are a few differe...12457Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:05:01 +0000