https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/page/18/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/can-the-cubs-really-compete-with-the-dodgers-r12063/The Chicago Cubs just swept the Los Angeles Dodgers, in large part due to some strong starting pitching and a remarkable series from National League MVP candidate Pete Crow-Armstrong. In this video, we'll break down PCA's career year, the team's rejuvenated rotation, and the postseason experienc...12063Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:44:03 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/pete-crow-armstrong-has-entered-rare-cubs-company-and-is-now-surpassing-it-r12059/The 2025 season gave Chicago Cubs fans a glimpse of what Pete Crow-Armstrong is capable of doing. After all, the center fielder became just the second player in franchise history to post a 30-home run, 30-stolen base season, joining Sammy Sosa in an exclusive club. For a 24-year-old still scratc...12059Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:57:03 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-hitters-of-the-month-july-2026-mvpete-is-here-r12043/The Chicago Cubs had a strong month of July, much of which was thanks to a terrific effort on a nightly basis from the lineup. Nearly everyone contributed something to the cause, positioning the team to be aggressive buyers at the trade deadline. Certain players flashed brighter than others...12043Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:07:03 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-recap-smokies-sweep-doubleheader-iowa-wins-in-extras-r12034/Chicago Cubs Transactions Chicago Cubs sent RHP Daniel Palencia on a rehab assignment to Iowa Cubs. Chicago Cubs activated RHP Kevin Gausman. Chicago Cubs optioned LHP Antoine Kelly to Iowa Cubs. Owen Ayers Delivers Twice As Iowa Wins In Extras Iowa needed 10 in...12034Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/can-tyrone-taylor-be-a-difference-maker-for-the-cubs-r12024/While Clay Holmes was the headliner of a trade between the New York Mets and Chicago Cubs, outfielder Tyrone Taylor could find himself a significant role player. In this video, we'll break down the veteran outfielder's speed, glove, and cover where he fits into the overall scheme of the 2026 Cub...12024Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:42:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-2026-trade-deadline-grades-did-jed-hoyer-strike-the-right-balance-r12021/The 2026 MLB trade deadline has officially come and gone, and the Chicago Cubs were one of the busiest teams in baseball. It was no secret that pitching was this team's biggest need, and Jed Hoyer made sure to address it. The Cubs opened the deadline by landing one of the top starting pitch...12021Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:53:03 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-pitchers-of-the-month-july-2026-heroic-efforts-give-way-to-trade-deadline-reinforcements-r12007/The calendar has flipped to August on the MLB season, and it's time to look back at who helped the Chicago Cubs make it through July. The month started with a 23-3 win over the San Diego Padres and ended with a 2-0 loss to the New York Yankees. In between that was 13 wins and some outstanding pi...12007Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:05:03 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-report-hartshorns-homer-helps-south-bend-to-series-opening-win-r11990/Chicago Cubs Minor League Report Affiliate Overview Triple-A Iowa Cubs Series at Indianapolis Indians (Pittsburgh Pirates): Indians lead, 1-0 Season Record: 43–63-1 Double-A Knoxville Smokies Series at Chattanooga Lookouts (Cincinnati Reds): Game postponed Season Record: 5...11990Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:09:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/why-clay-holmes-is-the-perfect-fit-for-cubs-rotation-r11983/The Chicago Cubs got a second rental starter, this time Clay Holmes from the New York Mets, just before the trade deadline. In this video, we'll dive into Holmes' journey to becoming a starter, how he did in 2025, his remarkable five-pitch arsenal, an elite whiff rate, and a ground ball rate tha...11983Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:20:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/navigating-the-logic-behind-cubs-acquisition-of-braxton-garrett-r11979/In the most objective sense, the Chicago Cubs had one of the better trade deadline sequences of any organization in Major League Baseball. They had clear needs, and the front office took firm and aggressive steps toward addressing those needs. That doesn't mean each piece of their new roster puz...11979Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:58:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/analyzing-the-price-of-the-trade-deadline-did-the-cubs-lose-too-much-r11957/The annual MLB Trade deadline is one of two sides. On one hand, it's exhilaration; it's adding new talent, new faces, and hope. It's about here, it's about now. For the Cubs, it's celebrating the arrival of veteran pitchers like Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes to bring stability to their rotation...11957Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:27:17 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/grading-the-cubs-2026-trade-deadline-r11953/The Cubs made it clear they're all-in after adding Kevin Gausman, Clay Holmes, Braxton Garrett, Ryan Zeferjahn and Tyrone Taylor at the deadline. But while some of those moves look like home runs, others came with a price that was far too steep. View the full article11953Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:44:00 +0000