https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/page/31/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/the-other-2015-draftees-on-the-2026-cubs-matter-too-r10878/The 2015 MLB Draft is well represented on the 2026 Cubs roster. Famously, the Cubs have the top two picks from that draft, in Dansby Swanson and Alex Bregman, and they have their own top-10 pick (Ian Happ, who went 9th). Scott Kingery is in Triple-A. (Ok, that one is a stretch.) In additio...10878Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:49:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/pete-crow-armstrong-and-the-signature-single-which-is-sometimes-a-double-r10860/It wasn't enough to give the Cubs breathing room and win the game Thursday afternoon, but Pete Crow-Armstrong sparked a go-ahead rally in the top of the eighth inning. On a 1-0 pitch, he cracked a double to put himself instantly into scoring position—although in this particular case, "cracked" f...10860Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:03:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/the-cubs-have-played-their-way-back-to-being-buyers-what-should-they-buy-r10846/As so many Cubs seasons do, the 2026 campaign seems to have hit a nadir during a trip to Colorado. The road-tripping North Siders dropped the first two games of a three-game stay at Coors Field in early June, the second of which brought them down to .500, at 34-34. They'd been in a long downward...10846Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:15:59 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-farm-system-recap-martinez-gomez-dominates-owen-ayers-drives-in-four-as-cubs-affiliates-take-three-of-four-r10836/Chicago Cubs Transactions Chicago Cubs sent RHP Phil Maton on a rehab assignment to Iowa Cubs. Bethancourt's Three-Run Homer Backs Wantz As Iowa Cubs Top St. Paul The Iowa Cubs beat the St. Paul Saints 3-1, riding one big swing and a strong night from the pitching staff. St....10836Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:38:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/3-cubs-prospects-who-are-skyrocketing-into-july-r10837/The Chicago Cubs have three prospects who are skyrocketing towards The Show thanks to recent performances. In this video, we'll break down the numbers of 2025 first-rounder Ethan Conrad, switch-hitting thrasher Josiah Hartshorn, and rising 25-year-old catcher Owen Ayers. Enjoy! View the full a...10837Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:33:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/is-cubs-reliever-trent-thornton-just-getting-lucky-or-is-he-the-right-person-at-just-the-right-time-r10830/If Tuesday night’s victory over the Baltimore Orioles was any indication, the Cubs might start looking to Trent Thornton to pitch in higher-leverage opportunities going forward. The right-hander notched his second save of the season with a scoreless ninth inning. This was in a game that was afte...10830Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:43:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-report-rojas-goes-yard-for-knoxville-valdez-launches-walk-off-grand-slam-for-myrtle-beach-r10817/Chicago Cubs Minor League Report Affiliate Overview Triple-A Iowa Cubs Series vs. St. Paul Saints (Minnesota Twins): Saints lead, 1-0 Season Record: 35–50-1 Double-A Knoxville Smokies Series vs. Biloxi Shuckers (Milwaukee Brewers): Smokies lead, 1-0 Season Record: 47–35...10817Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:09:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/3-affordable-pitchers-who-just-might-save-the-2026-cubs-r10811/It’s no secret that the Chicago Cubs have been decimated by injuries, specifically in their starting rotation. With Edward Cabrera, Ben Brown, Jameson Taillon, Cade Horton and Justin Steele all still on the mend, here are three pitchers the Cubs could trade for without shelling out an absurd amo...10811Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:06:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/can-joe-ryan-robby-ray-or-sandy-alcantara-save-the-cubs-rotation-r10810/The Chicago Cubs have a starting rotation that has been decimated by injuries. In this video, we'll do an analytical breakdown on how trading for Joe Ryan (Minnesota Twins), Robby Ray (San Francisco Giants), and/or Sandy Alcantara (Miami Marlins) can help remedy a rotation that is missing Cade H...10810Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:33:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/by-hook-or-crook-or-attrition-matthew-boyd-is-the-cubs-ace-again-r10793/The Cubs hoped Matthew Boyd would be their third starter most of the time this year. They entered the campaign with Cade Horton penciled in as the ace, and hopes were high for the electric arm of Edward Cabrera. Ideally, Justin Steele would have returned around this time, slotting back into his...10793Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:40:37 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/will-cubs-end-the-first-half-on-a-high-note-r10781/The Chicago Cubs continue their roller coaster ride of a first half. With the All-Star break approaching, will the Cubs finish things strong? Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-north-side-baseball-podcast/id1798599313  Listen on Spotify: https://open.sp...10781Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:56:47 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/almost-without-highlights-alex-bregman-has-been-an-excellent-defensive-third-baseman-r10779/According to Statcast, there have been 212 ground balls hit either to third base or into left field with Alex Bregman on the field this season. On those grounders, on a rate basis, Bregman has been better at getting outs (and, in various ways, preventing extra bases) than all but five other thir...10779Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:05:01 +0000