https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/page/17/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-recap-ariel-armas-drives-in-four-as-smokies-roll-r12138/Chicago Cubs Transactions Chicago Cubs activated RHP Clay Holmes from the 60-day injured list. Chicago Cubs optioned LHP Braxton Garrett to Iowa Cubs. Triple-A Iowa Cubs: Kevin Alcántara Homers In Iowa's 16-3 Loss At Indianapolis Iowa took the lead first. Justin Dean w...12138Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:03:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/the-cubs-should-lock-up-clay-holmes-with-an-extension-r12134/The Cubs were very active at the deadline, and maybe got their future starter for years to come as well. Clay Holmes is a prime candidate for the Cubs to sign to an extension before uncertainty sets in with the expected lockout this winter. With Holmes's high groundball rate paired with the Cubs e...12134Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:24:46 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-pitchers-of-the-month-july-2026-r12135/Developing arms is key for any organization looking to win sustainably. As the Chicago Cubs have painfully seen this year, injuries can derail even the best-laid plans. Having a war chest of developable and projectable arms to dip into, whether to use in the majors or as trade pieces, is what go...12135Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:08:04 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-pitchers-of-the-month-july-2026-r12133/Developing arms is key for any organization looking to win sustainably. As the Chicago Cubs have painfully seen this year, injuries can derail even the best-laid plans. Having a war chest of developable and projectable arms to dip into, whether to use in the majors or as trade pieces, is what go...12133Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:08:04 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-hitters-of-the-month-july-2026-r12132/July is an incredibly important month for minor leaguers and their value. With the trade deadline looming, a poor performance can sink trade value while a great performance can boost a players' stock. Which hitters helped the Chicago Cubs, and themselves, most in July? Spoiler alert, the top two...12132Sat, 08 Aug 2026 23:06:03 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-hitters-of-the-month-july-2026-r12115/July is an incredibly important month for minor leaguers and their value. With the trade deadline looming, a poor performance can sink trade value while a great performance can boost a players' stock. Which hitters helped the Chicago Cubs, and themselves, most in July? Spoiler alert, the top two...12115Sat, 08 Aug 2026 23:06:03 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/clay-holmes-pitching-style-fits-cubs-perfectly-r12107/The Chicago Cubs made arguably their largest splash a few hours before the deadline, acquiring right-handed pitcher Clay Holmes in a package deal that also included outfielder Tyrone Taylor. It’s no secret that Chicago’s pitching staff (especially the rotation) has been decimated with injuries,...12107Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:09:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-report-2026-draftees-sorrell-and-alwood-shine-in-pelicans-doubleheader-nightcap-r12103/Chicago Cubs Minor League Report Affiliate Overview Triple-A Iowa Cubs Series at Indianapolis Indians (Pittsburgh Pirates): Tied, 2-2 Season Record: 45–64-1 Double-A Knoxville Smokies Series at Chattanooga Lookouts (Cincinnati Reds): Smokies lead, 3-1 Season Record: 57–49...12103Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:06:03 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/how-cubs-bullpen-stacks-up-to-other-nl-central-contenders-post-deadline-r12099/The 2026 MLB trade deadline is now in the rearview mirror. This deadline will be memorialized by the Dodgers acquisition of two-time reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal and what this means for the future of baseball. There was plenty of action around the rest of the league though, esp...12099Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:05:03 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/acquiring-tyrone-taylor-was-an-unsung-gem-by-jed-hoyer-at-trade-deadline-r12084/The Chicago Cubs were one of the more active teams at this year’s MLB Trade Deadline, and one of their bigger splashes was acquiring Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor from the Mets. They pulled this move off in the final few hours, and while Holmes is the headliner of the deal, Taylor deserves some...12084Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:35:03 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-recap-smokies-go-deep-four-times-as-south-bend-splits-r12074/Chicago Cubs Transactions Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Andrew Wantz to a minor league contract. Chicago Cubs optioned RHP Tyler Ferguson to Iowa Cubs. Chicago Cubs recalled LHP Braxton Garrett from Iowa Cubs. Kansas City Royals claimed LHP Luke Little off waive...12074Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:06:04 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/vote-for-your-top-cubs-prospects-r12069/Unlike other publications, North Side Baseball enables all users to contribute to our top prospect rankings. Anyone with a DiamondCentric account can participate and give their input on who they think should be in the Cubs' top prospects list. Before you vote, you can hit our top prospects page ...12069Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:23:43 +0000