https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/page/26/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/jameson-taillon-heads-to-injured-list-as-matt-shaw-returns-to-cubs-r9791/  Just when you think the Chicago Cubs' pitching staff is getting healthier, another injury strikes. Right-handed starter Jameson Taillon was put on the 15-day injured list Tuesday by the Cubs due to a strained left hamstring. In good news, utilityman Matt Shaw was activated from the 1...9791Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:02:44 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/charting-pete-crow-armstrongs-evolution-with-the-cubs-r9772/Pete Crow-Armstrong is one of the most talented center fielders in Major League Baseball, but there’s no doubt that he has his fair share of components to improve on. Whether it’s making the routine plays in the field or having a more mature approach at the plate, the 2025 All-Star is polishing...9772Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:04:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/the-cubs-constant-bullpen-problem-endless-churn-endless-trouble-r9767/One constant in the Jed Hoyer era, as middling as it has been, is the constant churn of bullpen arms. The Cubs have not been able to consistently develop arms internally, despite the much-ballyhooed Pitch Lab; Tyler Zombro being hired from Tread Athletics; and copious amounts of money poured int...9767Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:52:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-recent-struggles-have-done-real-damage-to-playoff-hopes-r9756/It wasn't so long ago that the vibes around the Chicago Cubs felt immaculate. Fresh off an offseason that had them signing a notable bat in Alex Bregman, acquiring a closer-to-frontline-than-the-rest-of-their-rotation arm in Edward Cabrera, and leaning more heavily on established arms for the bu...9756Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:07:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-add-two-depth-relievers-r9749/The Cubs in the past few days have added a couple of relief options to their system.  First from Dodgers reporter Fabian Ardaya. Ignore the Glasnow part unless you own him in fantasy, and the second sentence has it.  Antoine Kelly has not pitched in the major leagues after beginning...9749Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:08:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/matt-shaw-returns-to-chicago-r9748/Matt Shaw is ready to return to Chicago, according to ESPN reporter Jesse Rogers: Shaw, nursing a sore back, will replace Kevin Alcantara on the big league roster. Currently, Shaw is hitting .242 with a .297 OBP in part-time work for the Cubs. In four rehab games, he hit .286 with a .3...9748Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:43:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-report-rojas-homers-again-for-knoxville-coppola-whiffs-five-for-myrtle-beach-r9747/Chicago Cubs Minor League Report - June 8 Affiliate Overview Triple-A Iowa Cubs Series vs. Toledo Mud Hens (Detroit Tigers): Mud Hens win, 4-1 Season Record: 25–36 Double-A Knoxville Smokies Series at Birmingham Barons (Chicago White Sox): Smokies win, 4-2 Season Record: 3...9747Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:22:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/pete-crow-armstrong-is-taking-the-next-step-r9739/2025 All-Star and Gold Glover Pete Crow-Armstrong is taking a step in the right direction in 2026. A season removed from a 30 home run, 30 stolen base showing, his plate discipline is vastly improving. After logging an on-base percentage south of .300 in back-to-back seasons, his chase percentag...9739Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:50:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-week-in-review-north-side-southbound-r9729/  Lately, the Cubs can't seem to get out of their own way. Poor execution at the plate and on the mound doomed this club, in a week that saw the schedule lighten up with sub-.500 clubs visiting Wrigley Field. With the squad slipping further away from its goals, the frustrations bubbled over...9729Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:06:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/alex-bregman-patient-approaches-and-when-things-have-to-change-r9725/Whether it was at the point of his signing with the Chicago Cubs or the games that have been played since, no shortage of internet ink has been spilled about the skill set and performance of Alex Bregman. A hitter with only moderate power, the plate discipline component recognized as a pillar of...9725Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:50:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/3-cubs-right-handed-hitters-who-need-to-step-up-r9710/The Chicago Cubs have an interesting split going on. Right-handed hitters have hovered around or below a 100 wRC+, while lefties have been much better. As explored by our own @Yirsandy Rodríguez this all came to fruition even after the Cubs effectively swapped Kyle Tucker for Alex Bregman. In th...9710Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:06:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-report-rojas-homers-twice-south-bend-launches-four-more-r9705/Chicago Cubs Transactions Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Andrew Wantz to a minor league contract. Chicago Cubs recalled RHP Javier Assad from Iowa Cubs. Chicago Cubs optioned RHP Ethan Roberts to Iowa Cubs. Iowa Breaks Through With Four-Run Third To Top Toledo...9705Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:06:01 +0000