https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/page/5/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/breaking-cubs-acquire-left-handed-starter-braxton-garrett-from-marlins-updated-r11904/EDITOR'S NOTE: The original version of this piece indicated that the Cubs were acquiring Angels left-hander Reid Detmers, based on my own reporting and that of Bleacher Nation Cubs reporter Michael Cerami. I won't speak for Cerami, but my own understanding is that both pitchers were in play for...11904Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:51:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-report-coppola-turns-in-strong-start-in-rain-shortened-series-finale-for-south-bend-r11897/Chicago Cubs Minor League Report Affiliate Overview Triple-A Iowa Cubs Series vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Rail Riders (New York Yankees): RailRiders win, 6-0 Season Record: 43–62-1 Double-A Knoxville Smokies Series vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Miami Marlins): Blue Wahoos win, 4-...11897Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:45:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/sources-cubs-pushing-hard-for-controllable-starter-before-deadline-as-market-opens-up-r11883/The Chicago Cubs view a relief upgrade as a must in the final few hours before the trade deadline, but because of a last-minute shift in the market, they're redoubling their efforts to grab a starting pitcher under club or contractual control through at least 2027, according to multiple league s...11883Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:07:47 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-among-chief-suitors-for-mets-clay-holmes-r11876/One of the more coveted arms at the trade deadline hasn't pitched in an MLB game since mid-May. That is not stopping contenders from pursuing New York Mets right-hander Clay Holmes. According to multiple reports, including Ari Alexander of Boston TV station WHDH, the Milwaukee Brewers, Chic...11876Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:52:31 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-names-to-watch-in-final-hours-before-mlb-trade-deadline-r11871/After the Angels sent starter José Soriano to the Blue Jays Monday morning in the first big trade of deadline day, multiple league sources indicated that the team is likely to trade Reid Detmers, too. The Chicago Cubs remain interested in Detmers, but are trying to find a way either to avoid giv...11871Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:23:52 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/what-cubs-gave-up-in-kevin-gausman-trade-r11867/In acquiring Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday evening, the Chicago Cubs took at least one step toward stabilizing their rotation. Of course, even for a pending free agent, a pitcher of that stature doesn't come without a notable cost in terms of prospects headed the other way....11867Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:25:03 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/whats-next-for-the-cubs-after-acquiring-kevin-gausman-r11861/The Cubs knew they needed to improve their pitching staff before the trade deadline, and they made one of the biggest splashes of the weekend by acquiring Kevin Gausman. Landing one of the best starting pitchers available immediately raises the level of Chicago's rotation as the club pushes towa...11861Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:30:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/what-to-expect-from-the-newest-cub-starter-kevin-gausman-r11856/On Sunday night, the Chicago Cubs acquired right-handed pitcher Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays for minor leaguers Ty Southisene and Brett Bateman. Gasuman, 35, has reinvented himself in the second half of his career, turning into one of the better and more durable starting pitchers in...11856Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:51:03 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-week-in-review-earning-some-help-r11848/The Cubs weren't able to swing the deadline's big blockbuster. As everyone predicted, Tarik Skubal is a Dodger. But while off-the-field affairs kept baseball diehards captivated, the team from Wrigleyville undertook a seven-game slate of contests that further proved this club is worth the invest...11848Mon, 03 Aug 2026 03:12:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/breaking-chicago-cubs-acquire-kevin-gausman-in-trade-with-toronto-blue-jays-r11839/Needing a starting pitcher who offers a blend of durability, experience and the ability to miss bats, the Cubs hit the sweet spot with a trade for Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman, a source familiar with negotiation said Sunday night. Ken Rosenthal and Mitch Bannon of The Athletic were first with...11839Mon, 03 Aug 2026 01:08:59 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/tarik-skubal-trade-makes-for-hard-trade-deadline-decision-for-cubs-r11836/Jed Hoyer’s reputation as a prospect-hoarding cheapskate is a bit overblown. He’ll take big swings when the chance arises and the numbers support his decision. What he is guilty of, perhaps, is letting value and circumstance rule him, rather than finding conviction in a particular evaluation. Th...11836Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/sources-cubs-attempting-to-land-starter-and-reliever-in-package-deal-r11830/The Rays acquired Mets right-handed pitcher Freddy Peralta Sunday, according to multiple reports. After Luis Castillo and Tarik Skubal were dealt Saturday night, this trade makes three that constrict the market for starting pitchers as the clock ticks down toward 24 hours to the 5 PM CT Monday M...11830Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:26:35 +0000