https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/page/2/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-week-in-review-the-win-now-north-siders-do-exactly-that-r12174/As anyone with a background in video games can attest, the further you advance in your digital adventure, the higher the stakes become, and the more daunting the adversaries grow. Unlike a frustrated virtual hero tossing the controller halfway across the living room, the new-look Chicago Cubs ha...12174Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:07:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-weekly-prospect-update-young-pitchers-continue-to-shine-in-august-r12170/Let's take a look at some of the rising prospects across the minor-league affiliates of the Chicago Cubs organization and see how their respective seasons are going. Pitchers Braylon Myers (Myrtle Beach Pelicans) - Myers has been a key part of the Pelicans pitching staff, as shown b...12170Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:00:12 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/caleb-thielbars-cubs-tenure-is-ending-with-a-whimper-r12159/After seven strong innings from the new, nominal ace of the Chicago Cubs, Kevin Gausman, Craig Counsell turned to Caleb Thielbar in the eighth inning of Friday night’s game to protect a 6-2 lead. Four hitters later, the score was 6-3, and the Kansas City Royals had runners on second and third wi...12159Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:50:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-have-spent-the-summer-preparing-for-dodgers-in-october-r12144/The Chicago Cubs just went to battle with the Los Angeles Dodgers this week, and after being one of the more aggressive teams at this year’s trade deadline, their behavior begs the question: how close is Chicago to competing with the Dodgers to be the best team in the National League? Let’s dive...12144Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:07:02 +0000https://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 +0000