https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/page/6/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-report-cabrera-makes-rehab-start-for-i-cubs-south-bend-routs-lake-county-r11826/Chicago Cubs Minor League Report - August 1 Affiliate Overview Triple-A Iowa Cubs Series vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Rail Riders (New York Yankees): RailRiders lead, 4-0 Season Record: 43–60-1 Double-A Knoxville Smokies Series vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Miami Marlins): Blue Wa...11826Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:36:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-recap-hallquist-goes-deep-twice-pelicans-pitch-a-shutout-r11823/Chicago Cubs Transactions Chicago Cubs sent RHP Andrew Wantz outright to Iowa Cubs. Iowa Cubs Build Early Lead, Then Fall 7-4 To Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Iowa scored in each of the first two innings and led 4-1 through four, but the offense stopped there in a 7-4 loss to Scranto...11823Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:47:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-locked-in-on-reid-detmers-pursuit-after-tarik-skubal-goes-to-dodgers-r11810/The Detroit Tigers traded Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers late Saturday night, for a package of three players headlined by former Cubs farmhand Zyhir Hope. The Cubs dealt Hope to Los Angeles in the deal that brought Michael Busch to Chicago in January 2024, so it was a good trade. Still,...11810Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:52:03 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-look-to-add-multiple-arms-remain-in-hunt-for-tigers-tarik-skubal-r11803/  The Chicago Cubs have been dumpster-diving and flipping over couch cushions in a quest to find starting pitchers to fill the void of their latest injury. With the trade deadline rapidly coming at them (Monday, 5 p.m. CT), the Cubs' priority is added multiple pitchers—starters and/or...11803Sun, 02 Aug 2026 03:09:49 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-could-make-a-move-for-blue-jays-jeff-hoffman-r11796/  While interleague play has knocked down a lot of the walls of a player being a better fit for one league over the other, sometimes a player just feels more comfortable in either the AL or NL. Could that be the case for Toronto Blue Jays right-handed reliever Jeff Hoffman? Accord...11796Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:51:15 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-mlb-trade-deadline-chat-r11793/It's time to discuss what the Chicago Cubs may or may not do at the MLB trade deadline! Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-north-side-baseball-podcast/id1798599313  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75wMGhBwlrDDYPt3kaF453 Listen on i...11793Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:23:07 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/mariners-listening-on-george-kirby-luis-castillo-emerson-hancock-all-of-interest-to-cubs-r11777/The Seattle Mariners are listening on most of their starting rotation, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Passan reported Saturday afternoon that multiple teams have engaged on right-handed pitcher George Kirby, as well as right-hander Luis Castillo and Emerson Hancock. The Cubs'...11777Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-cant-count-on-edward-cabrera-or-any-other-returning-arms-as-they-plan-beyond-trade-deadline-r11766/Injured Chicago Cubs starter Edward Cabrera began his rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa Friday night. In the I-Cubs clubhouse, he might have bumped into teammates Ethan Roberts and Hoby Milner, who are each already on the same path back to the majors. Meanwhile, over the weekend, the Cubs will...11766Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:09:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-pre-trade-deadline-quiet-could-be-setting-up-big-bullpen-splash-r11761/The Cubs, along with just about every other major-league club, have been quiet leading up to the MLB trade deadline, which is Monday at 5 PM CT. A huge number of teams are, as usual, clustered around the fringes of the playoff races in each league, so all parties are waiting as long as possible...11761Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:32:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/michael-wacha-is-a-so-obvious-it-hurts-cubs-target-ahead-of-trade-deadline-r11746/Outside of injuries to top-end arms like Cade Horton, Edward Cabrera and a 2023 All-Star in Justin Steele, Jameson Taillon has recently been designated for assignment amidst a lackluster season. Despite all of those issues, the Chicago Cubs find themselves firmly atop the National League Wild Ca...11746Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:16:03 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-reportedly-holding-conversations-with-mets-about-freddy-peralta-r11741/The Chicago Cubs have been connected to former division foe Freddy Peralta in trade talks, according to The Athletic. Peralta pitched most of his career with the rival Brewers, including making postseason starts against the Cubs. Peralta was formerly managed by Craig Counsell, so there is some f...11741Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:50:03 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/should-the-chicago-cubs-pursue-hunter-greene-r11734/The Chicago Cubs’ top priority at the trade deadline is adding starting pitching, as injuries have left the rotation in need of reinforcement for the stretch run. While the bullpen has also absorbed its share of attrition, the biggest need is a dependable starter who can provide stability and in...11734Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:14:53 +0000