https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/page/20/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-names-to-watch-in-final-hours-before-mlb-trade-deadline-r11871/After the Angels sent starter José Soriano to the Blue Jays Monday morning in the first big trade of deadline day, multiple league sources indicated that the team is likely to trade Reid Detmers, too. The Chicago Cubs remain interested in Detmers, but are trying to find a way either to avoid giv...11871Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:23:52 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/what-cubs-gave-up-in-kevin-gausman-trade-r11867/In acquiring Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday evening, the Chicago Cubs took at least one step toward stabilizing their rotation. Of course, even for a pending free agent, a pitcher of that stature doesn't come without a notable cost in terms of prospects headed the other way....11867Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:25:03 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/whats-next-for-the-cubs-after-acquiring-kevin-gausman-r11861/The Cubs knew they needed to improve their pitching staff before the trade deadline, and they made one of the biggest splashes of the weekend by acquiring Kevin Gausman. Landing one of the best starting pitchers available immediately raises the level of Chicago's rotation as the club pushes towa...11861Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:30:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/what-to-expect-from-the-newest-cub-starter-kevin-gausman-r11856/On Sunday night, the Chicago Cubs acquired right-handed pitcher Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays for minor leaguers Ty Southisene and Brett Bateman. Gasuman, 35, has reinvented himself in the second half of his career, turning into one of the better and more durable starting pitchers in...11856Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:51:03 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-week-in-review-earning-some-help-r11848/The Cubs weren't able to swing the deadline's big blockbuster. As everyone predicted, Tarik Skubal is a Dodger. But while off-the-field affairs kept baseball diehards captivated, the team from Wrigleyville undertook a seven-game slate of contests that further proved this club is worth the invest...11848Mon, 03 Aug 2026 03:12:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/breaking-chicago-cubs-acquire-kevin-gausman-in-trade-with-toronto-blue-jays-r11839/Needing a starting pitcher who offers a blend of durability, experience and the ability to miss bats, the Cubs hit the sweet spot with a trade for Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman, a source familiar with negotiation said Sunday night. Ken Rosenthal and Mitch Bannon of The Athletic were first with...11839Mon, 03 Aug 2026 01:08:59 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/tarik-skubal-trade-makes-for-hard-trade-deadline-decision-for-cubs-r11836/Jed Hoyer’s reputation as a prospect-hoarding cheapskate is a bit overblown. He’ll take big swings when the chance arises and the numbers support his decision. What he is guilty of, perhaps, is letting value and circumstance rule him, rather than finding conviction in a particular evaluation. Th...11836Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/sources-cubs-attempting-to-land-starter-and-reliever-in-package-deal-r11830/The Rays acquired Mets right-handed pitcher Freddy Peralta Sunday, according to multiple reports. After Luis Castillo and Tarik Skubal were dealt Saturday night, this trade makes three that constrict the market for starting pitchers as the clock ticks down toward 24 hours to the 5 PM CT Monday M...11830Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:26:35 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-report-cabrera-makes-rehab-start-for-i-cubs-south-bend-routs-lake-county-r11826/Chicago Cubs Minor League Report - August 1 Affiliate Overview Triple-A Iowa Cubs Series vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Rail Riders (New York Yankees): RailRiders lead, 4-0 Season Record: 43–60-1 Double-A Knoxville Smokies Series vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Miami Marlins): Blue Wa...11826Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:36:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-recap-hallquist-goes-deep-twice-pelicans-pitch-a-shutout-r11823/Chicago Cubs Transactions Chicago Cubs sent RHP Andrew Wantz outright to Iowa Cubs. Iowa Cubs Build Early Lead, Then Fall 7-4 To Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Iowa scored in each of the first two innings and led 4-1 through four, but the offense stopped there in a 7-4 loss to Scranto...11823Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:47:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-locked-in-on-reid-detmers-pursuit-after-tarik-skubal-goes-to-dodgers-r11810/The Detroit Tigers traded Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers late Saturday night, for a package of three players headlined by former Cubs farmhand Zyhir Hope. The Cubs dealt Hope to Los Angeles in the deal that brought Michael Busch to Chicago in January 2024, so it was a good trade. Still,...11810Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:52:03 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-look-to-add-multiple-arms-remain-in-hunt-for-tigers-tarik-skubal-r11803/  The Chicago Cubs have been dumpster-diving and flipping over couch cushions in a quest to find starting pitchers to fill the void of their latest injury. With the trade deadline rapidly coming at them (Monday, 5 p.m. CT), the Cubs' priority is added multiple pitchers—starters and/or...11803Sun, 02 Aug 2026 03:09:49 +0000