https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/page/15/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/recapping-chicago-cubs-2026-draft-class-a-big-bet-on-tyler-zombro-r11035/  "Shoot for the moon, because even if you miss, you'll land among the stars." It's a cheesy line I read once as a kid in the back of a second grade classroom; if you were an attentive student (or the kind of inattentive one who looks for other things to read), chances are you saw something...11035Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:30:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/scouting-reports-for-chicago-cubs-final-10-picks-in-2026-mlb-draft-r11026/The 2026 MLB Draft has officially wrapped up and much like the theme of rounds 6-10, the Chicago Cubs had a heavy focus on adding pitching depth to their minor-league system. Here's key information to know about the 10 players drafted to round out Chicago's 2026 draft class. Round #11 - RHP...11026Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:40:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/analyzing-every-chicago-cubs-rounds-6-10-draft-pick-in-2026-mlb-draft-r11012/Rounds 6-10 of the MLB Draft have concluded, and the Chicago Cubs added five new players to go along with their five selections on Day 1 of the draft. Here's key information to know about the five players drafted by Chicago on Day 2 (we've analyzed the team's fifth-round pick, Dylan Blomker, in...11012Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:12:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-select-dylan-blomker-159th-overall-in-2026-mlb-draft-r11003/The Chicago Cubs selected Dylan Blomker at pick No. 159 in the 2026 MLB Draft. Blomker is a right-handed pitcher out of La Cueva High School in New Mexico. The slot value for the pick is $441,300.  Blomker, the 2026 Gatorade New Mexico Player of the Year, is an LSU commit. The 18-year-old h...11003Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:26:12 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-farm-system-recap-taillon-leads-iowa-cespedes-lifts-pelicans-r10999/Chicago Cubs Transactions Chicago Cubs designated RHP Jake Woodford for assignment. Chicago Cubs activated RHP Phil Maton from the 15-day injured list. Taillon Tosses Scoreless Outing As Iowa Cubs Beat Saints, 8-2 Jameson Taillon allowed one hit and one walk over 4 2/3...10999Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:03:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/2026-chicago-cubs-mlb-draft-day-2-thread-r10991/The Chicago Cubs said they would go after pitching in the 2026 MLB Draft and they lived up to their word on Day 1. The Cubs took three college pitchers—Mississippi right-hander Cade Townsend (first round), Nebraska right-hander Carson Jasa (third round) and Northwestern State right-hander D...10991Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:57:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-report-wiggins-back-on-the-bump-for-iowa-south-bend-routs-cedar-rapids-r10977/Chicago Cubs Minor League Report Affiliate Overview Triple-A Iowa Cubs Series vs. St. Paul Saints (Minnesota Twins): Cubs lead, 3-1 Season Record: 38–50-1 Double-A Knoxville Smokies Series vs. Biloxi Shuckers (Milwaukee Brewers): Smokies lead, 3-1 Season Record: 49–36...10977Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:38:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-select-dylan-marionneaux-with-the-126th-pick-in-2026-mlb-draft-r10974/The Chicago Cubs selected Dylan Marionneaux with the 126th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft Saturday afternoon. Marionneaux is a pitcher at Northwestern State University. The right-hander had entered the transfer portal this year and had interest from the University of Miami, though ultimately would t...10974Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:15:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-select-carson-jasa-no-98-overall-pick-in-2026-mlb-draft-r10966/The Chicago Cubs have selected Carson Jasa the with No. 98 overall pick in the MLB draft. Slot value for the selection is $800,000. Jasa went 10-2 with a 3.59 ERA across 87 2/3 innings pitched for Nebraska last season. He limited opponents to just a .204 average last season and posted a 30.4% st...10966Sat, 11 Jul 2026 22:35:11 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-select-myles-bailey-with-the-75th-pick-in-2026-mlb-draft-r10959/The Chicago Cubs selected Myles Bailey with the 75th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft Saturday afternoon. Bailey is a first baseman, formerly of the University of Florida State. The slot value for the pick in the MLB draft is $1,120,900. The Cubs were awarded the 75th pick in the draft for losing Kyle...10959Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-select-caden-sorrell-with-no-62-overall-pick-in-2026-mlb-draft-r10957/10957Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:14:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-select-cade-townsend-with-the-23rd-pick-in-the-2026-mlb-draft-r10945/The Chicago Cubs selected Cade Townsend with the 23rd pick in the 2026 MLB Draft Saturday afternoon. Townsend is a starting pitcher, formerly of the University of Ole Miss. The slot value for the 23rd pick in the MLB draft is $3,947,600. Last year, Townsend had a 4.64 ERA. He was ranked #35 on M...10945Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:39:00 +0000