https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/page/17/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/by-hook-or-crook-or-attrition-matthew-boyd-is-the-cubs-ace-again-r10793/The Cubs hoped Matthew Boyd would be their third starter most of the time this year. They entered the campaign with Cade Horton penciled in as the ace, and hopes were high for the electric arm of Edward Cabrera. Ideally, Justin Steele would have returned around this time, slotting back into his...10793Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:40:37 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/will-cubs-end-the-first-half-on-a-high-note-r10781/The Chicago Cubs continue their roller coaster ride of a first half. With the All-Star break approaching, will the Cubs finish things strong? Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-north-side-baseball-podcast/id1798599313  Listen on Spotify: https://open.sp...10781Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:56:47 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/almost-without-highlights-alex-bregman-has-been-an-excellent-defensive-third-baseman-r10779/According to Statcast, there have been 212 ground balls hit either to third base or into left field with Alex Bregman on the field this season. On those grounders, on a rate basis, Bregman has been better at getting outs (and, in various ways, preventing extra bases) than all but five other thir...10779Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:05:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/the-chicago-cubs-are-a-contenders-lineup-stapled-to-a-rebuilding-teams-pitching-staff-r10751/Sometime this week, Jake Woodford will toe the rubber and absorb some innings on behalf of the Cubs bullpen. When he does (barring something unforeseen happening first, like a trade for another form of reinforcement or an emergency call-up), Woodford will become the 33rd pitcher Chicago has used...10751Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:51:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/owen-ayers-breakout-season-has-changed-the-tune-around-cubs-future-catching-plans-r10739/Owen Ayers is developing into quite the story, going from a prospect who wasn’t on many radars and struggled with injuries to a breakout star in the Chicago Cubs’ pipeline. Let’s break down the Cubs’ next big catching prospect and update his scouting report ahead of the second half of the 2026 s...10739Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:33:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-report-ayers-goes-yard-for-knoxville-taillon-makes-rehab-start-for-south-bend-r10734/Chicago Cubs Minor League Report Affiliate Overview Triple-A Iowa Cubs Series at Toledo Mud Hens (Detroit Tigers): Tied, 3-3 Season Record: 35–49-1 Double-A Knoxville Smokies Series vs. Columbus Clingstones (Atlanta Braves): Tied, 3-3 Season Record: 46–35 High-A South...10734Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:03:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-week-in-review-more-winning-and-pete-crow-armstrongs-second-all-star-nod-r10724/Winning baseball teams don't make you wonder what's coming next; they settle into repeatable rhythms. That's why it feels like the 2026 Cubs have a long way to go to call themselves one, even after a 16-6 streak that has carried them back into playoff position. Just one week removed from th...10724Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:07:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/the-cubs-catching-corps-has-been-good-again-this-year-can-they-keep-it-up-r10713/Catching is rapidly becoming a position that is very difficult to project. In addition to all of the other modern responsibilities that a catcher has in terms of managing a pitching staff, the physical toll the position takes on the body makes it tough to post quality numbers year in and year ou...10713Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:17:51 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-affiliate-recap-kepley-long-homer-while-triantos-keeps-hitting-r10689/Chicago Cubs Transactions Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Jake Woodford. Chicago Cubs designated RHP Bryse Wilson for assignment. Iowa Rallies To Tie, Falls On Late Walk-Off The Iowa Cubs erased a four-run deficit only to lose 7-6 to the Toledo Mud Hens. Starte...10689Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:05:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/two-starting-pitcher-targets-to-help-cubs-avoid-wasting-this-position-player-core-r10687/By most indicators, the Chicago Cubs have the best defense in MLB and the best offense besides that of the Los Angeles Dodgers. It is an impressive group with depth and flexibility, with nine players already reaching 1 WAR before the All-Star Break. Yet, I don’t think most Cubs fans would be ove...10687Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:03:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/pete-crow-armstrong-lone-cubs-player-picked-for-all-star-game-r10671/  The dynamic talent of Pete Crow-Armstrong is going back to the All-Star Game. The Chicago Cubs' center fielder was voted in as an NL reserve to the July 14 game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Crow-Armstrong also went last year. Crow-Armstrong is a highlight machine, whet...10671Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:41:51 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-report-murrays-three-hit-night-powers-i-cubs-wiggins-rehab-start-cut-short-by-rain-r10657/Chicago Cubs Minor League Report Affiliate Overview Triple-A Iowa Cubs Series at Toledo Mud Hens (Detroit Tigers): Tied, 2-2 Season Record: 35–47-1 Double-A Knoxville Smokies Series vs. Columbus Clingstones (Atlanta Braves): Tied, 2-2 Season Record: 45–34 High-A South...10657Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:00:03 +0000