https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/page/23/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/how-alex-bregman-got-right-at-the-plate-by-turning-inward-and-letting-it-travel-r11618/The differences aren't huge and obvious. In baseball, 'huge and obvious' is usually quickly re-rendered 'desperate and exploitable'. Alex Bregman is a better hitter now than he was a month ago, but the changes he's made have all been subtle. He's a couple inches farther off the plate, but only t...11618Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:54:22 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-can-meet-their-trade-deadline-bullpen-needs-by-looking-toward-a-division-rival-r11603/Despite obvious needs, there are quite a few things working against our clarity surrounding the Chicago Cubs' trade deadline plans. For one thing, they're an organization that famously plays things close to the vest. For another, one of the few surefire sellers at the deadline happens to reside...11603Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:06:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-can-spend-as-much-as-they-want-to-supplement-roster-at-deadline-but-will-that-matter-r11582/Before this season, Jed Hoyer and the rest of the front office secured permission from the Cubs' ownership group to spend beyond the first threshold of the competitive-balance tax, in order to sign Alex Bregman. Now, after injuries to the pitching staff threatened to derail their season, ownersh...11582Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:43:23 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/could-cubs-trade-seiya-suzuki-even-as-they-buy-at-trade-deadline-r11577/A lot of the focus around the Chicago Cubs leading up to the trade deadline has centered around their pitching staff, and rightfully so. It's hard to look at this roster and come away with any other conclusion than that adding another arm should be the front office's top priority. But there...11577Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:08:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/three-mlb-draft-steals-for-the-cubs-r11569/The Chicago Cubs didn't just acquire a front-end power bat in Myles Bailey. They got some serious value in the later phases of the 2026 MLB Draft. In this video, we'll dive into the potential of Isaac Morton, Luke Alwood, and Brennan Hudson and where they will fit into the team's dynamic in the...11569Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:40:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/new-york-mets-offer-cubs-a-one-stop-shopping-option-at-mlb-trade-deadline-r11565/As the New York Mets continue to linger at the bottom of the NL East standings, there's no question about their trade deadline approach. They're going to sell, and one can imagine them doing so pretty aggressively. With a few notable impending free agents and a desire to reconstruct the roster i...11565Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:33:03 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-have-expressed-interest-in-reid-detmers-r11558/  The Chicago Cubs are expected to focus their trade deadline efforts on upgrading the starting rotation, with injuries taking a significant toll on both the rotation and bullpen throughout the season. Position-player additions appear less urgent, with the club more likely to seek a complem...11558Tue, 28 Jul 2026 02:16:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-could-look-to-mariners-to-improve-starting-rotation-r11548/  With Jameson Taillon now jettisoned and the Chicago Cubs having multiple spots in their starting rotation that need an upgrade, there seems to be a team that they would match up well with. The Seattle Mariners. The Mariners, still in contention in the AL West even after dropping...11548Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:10:54 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/could-the-latest-update-on-luis-castillo-push-the-chicago-cubs-hand-r11546/  The Cubs’ clearest deadline priority is starting pitching, driven by a rotation and bullpen that have been hit hard by injuries throughout the season. On the other side of the ball, their lineup is likely limited to a bench bat rather than guys who could contribute daily. If they we...11546Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:50:27 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/jameson-taillon-designated-for-assignment-by-cubs-r11544/  On a team desperate for starting pitching to remain in the postseason hunt, the Chicago Cubs have decided to cut one of their starters. Right-hander Jameson Taillon was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Monday. Left-hander Andrew Wantz had his contract selected from Triple-A I...11544Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:53:48 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-designate-jameson-taillon-for-assignment-starting-a-trade-countdown-r11545/The Chicago Cubs designated Jameson Taillon for assignment Monday, the team announced. Righty reliever Andrew Wantz, signed last month after being released by the Tampa Bay Rays, will be promoted to take Taillon's place on the active roster. It's a sad but necessary end to the four-year Cubs ten...11545Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:50:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-report-kevin-alc%C3%A1ntara-sets-i-cubs-on-base-record-in-7-3-win-r11539/Chicago Cubs Minor League Report Affiliate Overview Triple-A Iowa Cubs Series at Gwinnett Stripers (Atlanta Braves): Stripers win, 4-2 Season Record: 43–56-1 Double-A Knoxville Smokies Series at Rocket City Trash Pandas (Los Angeles Angels): Tied, 3-3 Season Record: 52–44...11539Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:08:02 +0000