https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/page/5/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-week-in-review-losses-that-felt-avoidable-pile-up-r13238/Be it the MVP heroics of center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong or the club's penchant for rattling off big wins versus bigger opponents, we want more out of the 150th edition of the Chicago Cubs. In addition to a squandered chance at a sweep opposite the lowly Pirates, the Cubs failed last week's l...13238Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:31:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/can-the-cubs-bullpen-turn-it-around-in-time-r13234/The Chicago Cubs' 2026 season has been one of the biggest roller coaster rides any fan could experience. The Cubs' hot-and-cold nature gives pause for concern entering the postseason. But after a catastrophic week by the Chicago Cubs bullpen, this unit is due for a turnaround; can it happen just i...13234Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:33:54 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/always-adjusting-seiya-suzuki-has-evolved-into-baseballs-hardest-hitter-to-defend-r13230/The batted-ball data says Seiya Suzuki should be having a worse season. He's down almost 3 miles per hour in average exit velocity. He's hitting the ball on the ground more often, and he's hitting it hard less often. He still takes excellent at-bats—his walk rate is up to a very strong 13.2%, wi...13230Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:57:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-recap-iowas-six-run-fourth-slips-away-knoxville-falls-late-r13209/Chicago Cubs Transactions Chicago Cubs activated RHP Edward Cabrera from the 15-day injured list. Chicago Cubs placed RHP Trent Thornton on the 15-day injured list. Left ankle sprain. Iowa Cubs: Six-Run Fourth Wiped Out By Six-Run Fifth In 9-7 Loss Iowa scored six runs...13209Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:02:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-biggest-prospect-risers-and-fallers-in-2026-r13206/The 2026 MLB regular season is quickly coming to an end, and it’s been quite the eventful year for the Chicago Cubs. The major-league roster is currently in a fight to hold onto its Wild Card spot, with the Cubs hoping all of the work they’ve put in throughout the season will be enough to get th...13206Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:05:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/unsurprisingly-matt-shaws-biggest-plate-appearance-of-the-season-swung-when-he-didnt-r13202/The Cubs needed a close win like Saturday's desperately, but they were trending toward yet another close loss, instead. The bullpen hadn't cracked, this time; it was the Dansby Swanson-less defense (a Nico Hoerner error opened the door for the Pirates in the top of the sixth) and a terribly time...13202Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:40:14 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-prospects-who-soared-2-who-slipped-in-2026-r13200/Owen Ayers and Josiah Hartshorn emerged as two of the Cubs’ biggest prospect winners in 2026. Meanwhile, Brandon Birdsell and Jaxon Wiggins saw their stock take a hit in very different ways. View the full article13200Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:22:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/edward-cabrera-heads-to-cubs-bullpen-as-he-comes-off-injured-list-r13187/  The Chicago Cubs have brought back Edward Cabrera, but his role will be different down the stretch than anticipated when he was acquired in the offseason. The right-hander was activated from the 15-day injured list Saturday by the Cubs, who placed right-handed reliever Trent Thornton...13187Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:32:37 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-report-hartshorn-goes-1-for-3-with-two-rbi-two-walks-in-double-a-debut-r13184/Chicago Cubs Minor League Report (September 12) Affiliate Overview Triple-A Iowa Cubs Series vs. Toledo Mud Hens (Detroit Tigers): Mud Hens lead, 2-1 Season Record: 58–80-1 Double-A Knoxville Smokies Series at Birmingham Barons (Chicago White Sox): Tied, 2-2 Season Record:...13184Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:02:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/are-the-2026-cubs-giving-2023-rangers-vibes-r13179/The 2026 Chicago Cubs have been an up and down roller coaster of emotion for fans of the team, but could they become the 2023 Texas Rangers squad who absolutely mashed their way to a World Series championship? The comparison between to the two teams is more apt than one might think.View the full a...13179Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:49:57 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/ben-browns-neck-injury-could-change-his-status-in-cubs-long-term-plans-r13173/The Chicago Cubs have spent much of this season searching for answers to their pitching problems. Injuries have forced Chicago to reshuffle its staff seemingly all year, and Ben Brown has been one of the more interesting examples of how much that situation has changed. Brown began the seaso...13173Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:01:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-recap-knoxvilles-arms-carry-the-night-as-iowa-south-bend-fall-r13153/Chicago Cubs Transactions No Roster Moves Iowa Cubs Held To Four Hits In Loss To Toledo The Iowa Cubs were held to four hits and lost 9-1 to the Toledo Mud Hens at Principal Park. Iowa's only run came in the fourth. Owen Miller opened the inning with a single to center,...13153Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:30:00 +0000