https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/page/28/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/matt-shaw-taking-reps-in-the-outfield-r5642/Following the acquisition of superstar, third baseman, Alex Bregman, rumors have been swirling, the Chicago Cubs, and two of their utility infielders regarding their role with the team. While it seems unlikely that Nico Horner ends up being traded, Matt Shaw seems like a more likely candidate. O...5642Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:20:32 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/why-cant-the-cubs-copy-the-brewers-window-extending-strategy-r5641/The phrase "limitations breed creativity" isn't often applied to athletics, but as the lone major American sport without a salary cap (for now), Major League Baseball creates a unique environment that demands creativity from certain franchises in order to remain relevant. That's perhaps nev...5641Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:22:35 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/sources-zac-gallen-next-in-line-after-cody-bellinger-signing-and-cubs-have-been-in-touch-r5620/It's time for a little inside baseball. Most fans know that Scott Boras is the most powerful and visible agent in the sport, and each winter, one of the first things everyone does is to identify the players hitting free agency whom Boras's agency represents. Many fans also know, at least vaguely...5620Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:01:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/episode-42-whats-next-for-the-cubs-this-offseason-r5613/After wheeling and dealing for Edward Cabrera, the Cubs stepped up and took a big domino off the market in signing Alex Bregman. What’s next for Jed Hoyer and the rest of the front office? Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-north-side-baseball-podcast/id1798...5613Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chronicling-the-1918-cubs-part-6-a-first-place-lead-world-war-i-r5609/Welcome to part six of North Side Baseball’s offseason series covering the 1918 Chicago Cubs. You can find the first five parts here: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 In part six, we’ll examine how the Cubs performed in the month of July, including a wild, 21-inni...5609Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:52:03 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/even-after-giving-alex-bregman-175-million-the-cubs-can-stay-in-the-free-agent-market-r5599/The Cubs were standing on the edge of the diving board for most of the MLB free-agent pool this offseason, waiting to jump in. Then, they decided to cannonball into the deep end. Chicago's five-year, $175 million agreement with third baseman Alex Bregman creates an enormous splash that will prod...5599Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:07:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-interested-in-zac-gallen-miguel-andujar-r5597/Over the weekend, Chicago Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins suggested that the franchise is willing to surpass the competitive balance tax threshold and pay luxury tax in the 2026 season, given the team's status as a contender. While it was initially thought that it would impact a potential re...5597Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:40:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/a-conspiracy-theory-regarding-new-cubs-minor-league-signing-trent-thornton-r5586/Let me tell you a story. Not long ago, a solid journeyman relief pitcher got hurt. He tore his Achilles tendon, in fact, which is a major bummer of an injury. Before being felled, he'd been an unspectacular but valuable reliever for two and a half years. Since the start of 2023, indeed, he's app...5586Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:30:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-week-in-review-alex-bregman-introduction-nico-hoerner-trade-rumors-dominate-convention-week-r5568/To paraphrase legendary Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo's remarks at Cubs Convention this weekend in downtown Chicago: this team should be a contender every year. Well, as luck would have it, recent additions to an already stout roster could make that true for the foreseeable future. That doesn...5568Sun, 18 Jan 2026 23:05:11 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/waking-a-sleeping-cub-north-siders-roar-into-world-series-contention-r5565/As the hot stove continues to burn, nothing has been won yet by any big-league club, but the Chicago Cubs have certainly passed the vibe check. Alex Bregman, the newest North Sider, beamed from ear to ear as he greeted the media at his introductory press conference. Craig Counsell's squad feels ...5565Sun, 18 Jan 2026 17:34:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-willing-to-pay-luxury-tax-in-2026-r5560/The Chicago Cubs see themselves as contenders in 2026. After the offseason they've had, that is a completely justifiable viewpoint to have. In fact, a recent report suggests that they are willing to do what it takes to topple the modern-day "evil empire known" as the Los Angeles Dodgers. Je...5560Sun, 18 Jan 2026 14:33:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-reliever-yacksel-rios-agree-to-minor-league-deal-r5558/  The Chicago Cubs are hoping to hit on at least one diamond in the rough and have added another candidate to the growing list of players on a minor league contract.  Independent reporter Francys Romero is reporting that the Chicago Cubs and righty reliever Yacksel Rios have agreed to...5558Sun, 18 Jan 2026 13:26:01 +0000