https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/page/59/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/carson-kelly-has-been-the-cubs-primary-catcher-in-2026-but-that-could-change-moving-forward-r7655/One of the more intriguing aspects of the Chicago Cubs and their lineup construction thus far in 2026 has been the distribution of playing time between their two catchers.  In reality, the team has a pair of starting-caliber backstops. Carson Kelly is coming off a career season despite fadi...7655Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:05:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/pete-crow-armstrongs-next-step-is-clear-become-a-leader-of-the-cubs-r7643/It's a Friday, 1:20 start at Wrigley Field, the outfield ivy has yet to grow in, showing its exposed brick. Scanning your surroundings, you look around, your eyes greeted by thousands of jerseys of red, white, and blue, with the number "4" on the back. The Chicago Cubs' young, would-be superstar...7643Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:04:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/episode-47-cade-horton-has-season-ending-injury-whats-next-for-cubs-episode-artwork-r7644/The Cubs had seen some arm injuries early this season, but then the season-shaking news happened: Cade Horton will have season-ending surgery. Mitch and Jason break down what it means for the Cubs, and what options they have in its wake. Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com...7644Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:54:04 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/javier-assads-improved-changeup-could-take-him-to-the-next-level-r7637/The fastest player in the league hit a sharp one-hopper, almost perfectly placed. With a runner going and Nico Hoerner breaking toward second base to cover a potential throw Tuesday night, Chandler Simpson hit behind the runner. It was still (more or less) up the middle, but Hoerner was moving a...7637Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:44:43 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/ugh-cade-horton-will-undergo-season-ending-elbow-surgery-r7622/The news is bad. The news, by now, is barely news, but that doesn't make it any less bad. Four days after Cade Horton left his start against the Guardians in the second inning, the team announced that he will undergo season-ending elbow surgery. He flew to Dallas to consult with Dr. Keith Meiste...7622Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:55:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/how-worried-should-we-be-about-michael-buschs-swing-speed-r7617/Through 10 games, the Cubs aren't just a disappointing 4-6, but an anemic 4-6. Their lineup has been lousy, and their best hitter from 2025 is one reason for the shortfall. Michael Busch batted .261/.343/.523 last year; he's off to a .176/.310/.235 start this spring. It's early, and Busch is bei...7617Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:02:55 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/is-this-javier-assads-big-break-r7609/For the past four years, one of the Cubs' treasured rites of spring has been sending starting pitcher Javier Assad to Triple-A Iowa. Despite his strong performances when actually on the mound (he has a 3.43 career ERA, despite often being used so flexibly that it makes his job harder), Assad fin...7609Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:55:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-are-likely-to-be-without-matthew-boyd-for-6-weeks-or-more-as-trouble-mounts-r7595/Cubs fans everywhere are spending their Mondays with a weekend-long case of the Sunday scaries that won't go away. Cade Horton walked off the mound Friday in the second inning, with what has been dubbed a forearm strain—but until the team reveals the results of the imaging Horton underwent Monda...7595Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:54:44 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/alex-bregmans-numbers-paint-a-hot-start-in-a-poor-light-r7593/From a run production standpoint, there hasn't been much to be impressed with as far as the 2026 Chicago Cubs are concerned. Prior to the series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays, they rank 18th in runs (37), 21st in isolated power (.129), and 19th in collective wRC+ (89). In short, it's a below...7593Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:53:57 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/matthew-boyd-heads-to-il-cubs-recall-javier-assad-to-fill-decimated-rotation-r7592/When it rains, it pours. Less than two days after Cade Horton was placed on the injured list with a forearm strain, Opening Day starter Matthew Boyd has joined him there with a bicep strain. Boyd hasn't had the best start to the 2026 season, though he's looked downright filthy at times...7592Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:57:25 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-minor-league-weekend-recap-power-bats-and-bullpen-arms-drive-start-of-cubs-farm-season-r7588/  Cubs Affiliate Overview (April 3rd - April 5th) Triple-A Iowa Cubs Series at St. Paul Saints (Minnesota Twins): Win 5-1 Season Record: 5-3 Double-A Tennessee Smokies Series vs. Birmingham Barons (White Sox): 2-1 Season Record: 2-1 High-A South Bend Cubs Series vs....7588Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:02:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-week-in-review-not-enough-wins-and-too-much-worry-r7582/The first full week of the season started on such a hopeful note. Cubs fans got their first look at Edward Cabrera in blue pinstripes, and he did not disappoint. Using a nasty mix of stuff, Cabrera danced through six innings of one-hit ball and struck out five. The offense produced when it was n...7582Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:05:00 +0000