https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/page/14/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/caleb-thielbar-activated-off-injured-list-returns-to-cubs-bullpen-r9040/  The Chicago Cubs are getting an important piece of their bullpen back. Left-handed reliever Caleb Thielbar was activated from the 15-day injured list Tuesday by the Cubs. Left-handed reliever Ty Blach was designated for assignment after making his team debut Monday. Thielbar has...9040Tue, 19 May 2026 21:09:56 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-pitchers-cant-stop-giving-up-home-runs-eventually-theyll-sink-the-team-r9035/Entering their series with the Milwaukee Brewers, the Chicago Cubs woke up once again atop the National League Central at 29-18. On the surface, they look exactly like what every contender hopes to be in May: an explosive offense, a division lead, and enough margin for error to survive imperfect...9035Tue, 19 May 2026 18:25:40 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/shota-imanaga-needs-a-new-way-to-change-up-on-the-brewers-r9016/Entering his start against the Brewers on May 29, 2024, Shota Imanaga had a 0.84 ERA in his first ride of the MLB circuit. That didn't last. Milwaukee put a hurt on him, scoring seven runs on eight hits in 4 1/3 innings. Ever since, the team has been Imanaga's bugaboo—just as they have been for...9016Tue, 19 May 2026 11:58:39 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/trying-to-make-sense-of-ian-happ-2026-edition-r9004/Ian Happ is off to a strange start in 2026. There's more power than we've come to expect, and even more strikeouts. In fact, there's something about this iteration of Happ that looks similar to one we might have seen in 2017 or 2018. Whether or not that's a good thing for the Chicago Cubs, howev...9004Mon, 18 May 2026 22:09:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-report-may-17-i-cubs-swept-edgar-alvarez-salvages-series-split-for-knoxville-r9000/Chicago Cubs Minor League Report - May 17 Affiliate Overview Triple-A Iowa Cubs Series at Nashville Sounds (Milwaukee Brewers): Sounds win, 6-0 Season Record: 18–26 Double-A Knoxville Smokies Series at Columbus Clingstones (Atlanta Braves): Tied, 3-3 Season Record: 21–18...9000Mon, 18 May 2026 19:00:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-week-in-review-north-siders-limp-into-season-defining-clash-with-brewers-r8993/The North Siders' three biggest pillars of success in 2026 — clutch situational hitting, baserunning, and sparkling defense — all but dried up in the most frustrating week of the season. We had alluded to the fact that it doesn't get easier, but with the Cubs' warts put on full display, their ab...8993Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/kane-kepley-has-unlocked-something-special-within-cubs-farm-system-r8987/Now that we're beyond the annual sample-size caveats of April, Kane Kepley is growing impossible to ignore.  The team’s No. 7 overall prospect (per North Side Baseball) is off to a very strong start to his 2026 campaign. Let’s dive into his skillset, what he’s been up to lately, and how long we’...8987Mon, 18 May 2026 14:06:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-prospect-kane-kepley-is-impossible-to-ignore-r8986/The Cubs' seventh-ranked prospect, Kane Kepley, is on an absolute tear to start his 2026 campaign. With wicked speed, a knack for getting favorable jumps on the bases, and an approach that has led to almost double the amount of walks to strikeouts in his pro career, this video breaks down why Ke...8986Mon, 18 May 2026 13:43:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/what-cubs-fans-should-know-about-the-brewers-entering-first-clash-of-2026-r8981/It took long enough, but the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs are finally playing their first series of the 2026 season. While the Cubs have put the loyal followers at North Side Baseball in a euphoric stage with a pair of 10-game winning streaks, there is also the knowledge that work has...8981Mon, 18 May 2026 12:13:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/whats-eating-phil-maton-r8978/There are little things. The cutter that the team loved is coming in a tick slower this year, putting more pressure on every other facet of his game. It also has a bit less ride than it did last year, which gives it less separation from his sweeper. The curveball has a bit less of the extreme ho...8978Mon, 18 May 2026 11:46:46 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/ty-blach-called-up-to-make-cubs-debut-r8959/  The quest for Ty Blach to return to the majors is complete. The left-hander was called up from Triple-A Iowa on Sunday. Right-hander Javier Assad was optioned to Triple-A and reliever Hunter Harvey was transferred from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL to make room for Blach o...8959Sun, 17 May 2026 17:09:30 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/south-bend-cubs-erupt-in-otherwise-rough-night-for-affiliates-r8961/Cubs Transactions Chicago Cubs sent LHP Caleb Thielbar on a rehab assignment to South Bend Cubs. Iowa Cubs Buried By Sounds' First-Inning Onslaught The Iowa Cubs fell 12-1 to the Nashville Sounds, with the home club doing most of its damage in the first inning. Starter Vince...8961Sun, 17 May 2026 14:18:00 +0000