https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/page/28/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/three-cubs-who-are-primed-for-a-second-half-breakout-r11207/The Chicago Cubs sit 12 games above .500 coming out of the All-Star Break, and all things considered, that's pretty impressive. The pitching staff has been absolutely decimated by injuries—you could almost put together an entire pitching staff just from the names currently on the injured li...11207Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:04:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-weekly-prospect-update-several-rookie-prospects-on-the-rise-r11195/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 Alvin De Leon (DSL Cubs Blue) - De Leon has had a great start to his career, having a 0.00 ERA and a 0.61 WH...11195Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:32:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/three-relief-pitchers-the-cubs-should-target-at-the-trade-deadline-r11185/With the Cubs' bullpen battered by injuries, adding relief help should be a top priority. Alex Lange, Victor Vodnik, and Keaton Winn are three intriguing trade targets who could help stabilize the late innings. View the full article11185Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:17:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/showdown-2026-chicago-cubs-vs-2016-world-series-champion-cubs-r11176/Something that has struck me, as I have listened to David Ross and Anthony Rizzo’s podcast, The Lovable Reunion (where they reminisce with those that were a part of that team), is how inevitable that 2016 Cubs group felt. I feel like I live and die with every pitch of the 2026 Cubs, because I ha...11176Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:57:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/if-cubs-are-willing-to-trade-matt-shaw-what-framework-will-they-look-for-r11165/One of the most intriguing things about this year’s trade deadline is the wide variety of shapes potential deals could take. Not every move is going to be a straightforward contender adding a rental player for a playoff push. Some teams could look to make bigger-picture moves, trading talen...11165Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:07:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/6-foot-7-nasty-cubs-grab-nebraskas-carson-jasa-at-98-r11155/The Chicago Cubs selected 6'7" right-hander Carson Jasa out of the University of Nebraska with the 98th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. A breakout star in the Big Ten, Jasa went 10-2 with a 3.59 ERA over 87.2 innings and struck out 117. He averages 96 mph and touches 98, but his best pitch i...11155Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:57:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/4-stats-that-matter-for-cubs-for-the-rest-of-2026-r11145/  At the All-Star break, the Cubs are in a good spot in the race for the playoffs. Five games back in the division and in the first Wild Card spot, they have multiple paths and good odds to reach October. For this to sustain, though—and to overcome a disaster of a pitching situation—four hi...11145Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:54:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/at-least-alex-bregman-has-nowhere-to-go-but-up-r11134/Shortly after Gold Glove shortstop Dansby Swanson had a 10-game stretch for the history books, his left-side counterpart in third baseman Alex Bregman showed signs of heating up heading into the All-Star Break. The veteran corner infielder is still on track to have a down season by his standards...11134Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:07:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/the-best-raw-power-in-the-draft-fell-to-the-cubs-myles-bailey-breakdown-r11133/The Cubs selected Florida State first baseman Myles Bailey with the No. 75 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. In this video, we cover his injury-shortened 2026 season, where he slugged .913 with 13 home runs in 26 games before an ankle injury ended his year, his two-year 1.222 OPS at Florida State, his...11133Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:48:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chasing-greatness-pete-crow-armstrong-has-a-chance-to-join-baseball-historys-elite-r11125/It's great to be recognized by your peers, as Pete Crow-Armstrong was when the Cubs center fielder was selected for the National League All-Star team by player vote. It's great to play on a field with the very best of your peers, as Crow-Armstrong did when he replaced starter Andy Pages mid-game...11125Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:18:34 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/what-to-make-of-the-cubs-at-the-all-star-break-r11126/We're at the MLB All-Star break, and the Chicago Cubs finished strong. What are the expectations the rest of the way? Who played the role of hero in the first half? Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-north-side-baseball-podcast/id1798599313  Listen on S...11126Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:13:13 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-draft-pick-brandon-arvidson-is-a-weapon-r11115/Brandon Arvidson has the potential to be a late-round draft steal for the Chicago Cubs. In this video, we'll break down Arvidson's potential and how his background as a high-leverage SEC arm for the Tennessee Volunteers could equip him for a quick rise up Chicago's pipeline. View the full arti...11115Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:41:02 +0000