https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/page/14/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/el-brujo-does-it-again-javier-assads-mysterious-magic-keeps-saving-cubs-from-themselves-r12448/The previous Cub who went by 'Javy' also went by another name. Javier Báez cast gasp-inducing and delightful spells all over the diamond, from optical-illusion-quick tags around second base to now-you-see-it, now-you-don't slides on the bases. His nickname, 'El Mago', was a celebration of the wa...12448Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:56:27 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/mvpete-r12431/Jason Ross and Jeremy Tecktiel discuss Pete Crow-Armstrong's MVP-like season and how special a year it truly is. We will then dive into possible playoff rotations, a minor league report, and finally a look into the current state of the NL Central. Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts....12431Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:05:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/after-key-injury-shakes-up-infield-cubs-face-adversity-yet-again-r12430/Dansby Swanson, star defensive shortstop and linchpin of the Cubs' elite defense, will miss the lion's share of the remaining regular season, and even his availability for October is in doubt. He was diagnosed with a Grade 2 oblique strain, which makes it hard to see how he can return any sooner...12430Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:07:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/gauging-early-impressions-from-cubs-biggest-trade-deadline-acquisitions-r12421/The Chicago Cubs entered Major League Baseball's 2026 trade deadline with as clear of needs as just about any organization in the league. Jed Hoyer's previous track record of addressing needs in more of a tepid fashion than an assertive one didn't lend itself to the idea that the organization wo...12421Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:14:26 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-aaron-civale-r12415/What are the Cubs doing differently—and what had they already done in 2025—that allows Aaron Civale’s best weapons to work again? The answer lies in two things the Cubs have done differently than the Athletics: how and when to use him, and which pitches to put at the center of his repertoire....12415Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:13:10 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/the-pete-crow-armstrong-season-r12412/Chicagoans want to win, but they're not as ruthless about it as they think they are. Fans will ultimately line up behind strategies and styles that produce championships, but they respond to some of them much more readily than others. Winning is good. Winning with a seething intensity and a play...12412Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:57:44 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-farm-system-updates-so-many-moving-parts-in-latest-top-20-prospect-ranking-r12398/July can be a bit of a wild month when it comes to prospect lists. On one hand, new additions via the amateur draft can shake up the order with a flood of exiting new talents. Having multiple picks in the top-75, the Chicago Cubs were able to add a lot of upside into the system with some excitin...12398Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:07:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/dansby-swanson-edward-cabrera-placed-on-cubs-injured-list-r12396/  It was a double dose of bad news for the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Shortstop Dansby Swanson was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left oblique, while right-handed starter Edward Cabrera only lasted one game before going back on the 15-day IL with a blister on his right...12396Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:49:52 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-report-palenica-sharp-in-third-i-cubs-rehab-appearance-kepley-leads-knoxville-with-three-hit-performance-r12393/Chicago Cubs Minor League Report Affiliate Overview Triple-A Iowa Cubs Series vs. St. Paul Saints (Minnesota Twins): Tied, 3-3 Season Record: 48–69-1 Double-A Knoxville Smokies Series vs. Rocket City Trash Pandas (Los Angeles Angels): Smokies win, 5-1 Season Record: 63–51...12393Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:37:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/miguel-amaya-has-re-emerged-as-an-equal-partner-in-cubs-catching-corps-r12377/Over the weekend, Miguel Amaya started two consecutive games behind the plate. It was the first time he'd done that since late June, but it was also just the latest indication that the team is beginning to trust their younger backstop more—and that they realize they need to get Carson Kelly more...12377Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:04:20 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/a-twinge-and-a-thud-r12370/The Cubs can't go very far without Dansby Swanson, but it sure looks like they'll be without him for a while. After a swing in the bottom of the third inning of Sunday's loss to the Cardinals, Swanson immediately reacted with visible pain and frustration, and he walked off the field after only a...12370Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:51:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-activate-edward-cabrera-to-start-sunday-against-cardinals-r12355/  The only good thing about injuries is that, eventually, a player returns to good health. And so it is with right-hander Edward Cabrera, who was activated off the 15-day injured list and will start Sunday's game for the Chicago Cubs. Right-hander Javier Assad was optioned back to Trip...12355Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:31:33 +0000