https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/page/48/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-prospect-kane-kepley-is-impossible-to-ignore-r8986/The Cubs' seventh-ranked prospect, Kane Kepley, is on an absolute tear to start his 2026 campaign. With wicked speed, a knack for getting favorable jumps on the bases, and an approach that has led to almost double the amount of walks to strikeouts in his pro career, this video breaks down why Ke...8986Mon, 18 May 2026 13:43:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/what-cubs-fans-should-know-about-the-brewers-entering-first-clash-of-2026-r8981/It took long enough, but the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs are finally playing their first series of the 2026 season. While the Cubs have put the loyal followers at North Side Baseball in a euphoric stage with a pair of 10-game winning streaks, there is also the knowledge that work has...8981Mon, 18 May 2026 12:13:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/whats-eating-phil-maton-r8978/There are little things. The cutter that the team loved is coming in a tick slower this year, putting more pressure on every other facet of his game. It also has a bit less ride than it did last year, which gives it less separation from his sweeper. The curveball has a bit less of the extreme ho...8978Mon, 18 May 2026 11:46:46 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/ty-blach-called-up-to-make-cubs-debut-r8959/  The quest for Ty Blach to return to the majors is complete. The left-hander was called up from Triple-A Iowa on Sunday. Right-hander Javier Assad was optioned to Triple-A and reliever Hunter Harvey was transferred from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL to make room for Blach o...8959Sun, 17 May 2026 17:09:30 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/south-bend-cubs-erupt-in-otherwise-rough-night-for-affiliates-r8961/Cubs Transactions Chicago Cubs sent LHP Caleb Thielbar on a rehab assignment to South Bend Cubs. Iowa Cubs Buried By Sounds' First-Inning Onslaught The Iowa Cubs fell 12-1 to the Nashville Sounds, with the home club doing most of its damage in the first inning. Starter Vince...8961Sun, 17 May 2026 14:18:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/3-cubs-who-should-be-first-time-all-stars-in-2026-r8949/The Chicago Cubs are off to a remarkable start to the 2026 season. The team as a whole has put together a pair of 10-game win streaks, and Craig Counsell has done a spectacular job managing this squad. There are also a few players who haven’t been named All-Stars yet that are pushing for the fir...8949Sun, 17 May 2026 14:03:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-report-may-15-wicks-twirls-quality-start-for-iowa-kepley-stays-hot-for-south-bend-r8933/Chicago Cubs Minor League Report - May 15 Affiliate Overview Triple-A Iowa Cubs Series at Nashville Sounds (Milwaukee Brewers): Sounds lead, 4-0 Season Record: 18–24 Double-A Knoxville Smokies Series at Columbus Clingstones (Atlanta Braves): Tied, 2-2 Season Record: 20–17...8933Sat, 16 May 2026 15:31:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-distinguished-running-game-is-finding-its-stride-r8913/With a +43 run differential, Chicago's North Side baseball team is no stranger to getting and scoring its baserunners. Featuring a .347 team OBP, Craig Counsell's club is one of the best at stepping up to the dish and reaching base. Of course, as the skipper and all ardent supporters of this fra...8913Fri, 15 May 2026 21:00:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-report-south-bend-buries-wisconsin-r8906/Chicago Cubs Transactions No Roster Moves Late Push Falls Short In Iowa Cubs' 6-5 Loss At Nashville The Iowa Cubs jumped on top in Nashville before the Sounds chipped back inning by inning, eventually taking the lead late and holding on for a 6-5 win. Pedro Ramírez had t...8906Fri, 15 May 2026 15:38:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-farm-system-updates-breaking-down-north-side-baseballs-new-top-20-prospect-list-r8889/As the ivy on the brick walls at Wrigley grows stronger and greener and prospects have had a chance to separate themselves over a month of play, we here at North Side Baseball have finished up our first round of 2026 prospect voting and have seen a significant shakeup in the Chicago Cubs' top 20...8889Fri, 15 May 2026 11:50:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/pete-crow-armstrong-and-the-perils-of-bat-speed-r8875/Let's start here: Bat speed is good. All else equal, you'd rather swing faster, rather than slower. All else is often not equal, of course, but bat speed gives you a greater margin for error, just as foot speed or arm strength do. The faster you can move the barrel through the zone, the later yo...8875Thu, 14 May 2026 22:01:04 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-minor-league-report-farm-system-drops-all-four-as-alc%C3%A1ntara-mcgwire-stand-out-r8867/Chicago Cubs Transactions No Roster Moves Alcántara's Solo Shot The Lone Run In Iowa's Loss At Nashville The Iowa Cubs fell 4-1 at Nashville. The Cubs' only run came on a solo home run from cleanup hitter Kevin Alcántara in the top of the second inning, his 14th of the season...8867Thu, 14 May 2026 15:32:02 +0000