https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/page/41/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://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 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/edward-cabreras-disastrous-return-to-cubs-at-least-came-with-a-silver-lining-r9699/I don’t know about you, but I woke up on Friday with a new sense of vigor around the Chicago Cubs. I am not really a believer in momentum when it comes to sports. At the same time, Thursday was a massive come-from-behind win for the struggling club. Edward Cabrera was set to return on Friday to...9699Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:08:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-report-ayers-drives-in-five-for-knoxville-mcgwire-earns-first-career-high-a-win-for-south-bend-r9675/Chicago Cubs Minor League Report - June 6 Affiliate Overview Triple-A Iowa Cubs Series vs. Toledo Mud Hens (Detroit Tigers): Mud Hens lead, 3-0 Season Record: 24–35 Double-A Knoxville Smokies Series at Birmingham Barons (Chicago White Sox): Tied, 2-2 Season Record: 28–26...9675Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:40:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/javier-assad-returns-to-cubs-as-fresh-bullpen-arm-r9674/  The need for a fresh arm apparently was more important than continuing to stretch out Javier Assad. The Cubs on Saturday called up the right-hander from Triple-A Iowa after just three outings totaling nine innings. Right-hander Ethan Roberts was sent down to Triple-A after being one...9674Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:04:28 +0000