https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/page/62/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/whoa-cubs-strike-again-signing-second-baseman-nico-hoerner-to-6-year-deal-r7258/You can safely get used to this Cubs core. It's going to be here a while. The team agreed to a six-year extension with (formerly) impending free agent Nico Hoerner Thursday, according to multiple reports. Jesse Rogers of ESPN was first with the news, on Twitter. Hoerner, 28, was due to...7258Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:37:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/in-opening-day-clunker-matthew-boyd-cant-outguess-nationals-batters-r7256/The Nationals pulled off a shocking Opening Day blowout against the Chicago Cubs Thursday, winning 10-4. They chased starter Matthew Boyd in the fourth inning, and tacked on runs via late long balls to put away the much better Chicago club. For Boyd, the problem was not an inability to miss...7256Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:04:27 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/5-questions-that-will-determine-the-direction-of-the-2026-chicago-cubs-r7229/Opening Day is the philosopher's holiday, for it's much more about questions than answers. We won't instantly have complete insight into the 2026 Chicago Cubs after Thursday's season opener; we'll merely have a lone game of data to which to cling as we scramble to reinforce our prior beliefs. Ev...7229Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:56:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/jed-hoyer-remains-terrible-at-building-benches-r7210/Jed Hoyer has been in charge of building the Chicago Cubs roster since late 2020, when Theo Epstein resigned and Hoyer was promoted to president of baseball operations. The 2026 campaign, then, will be his sixth as the architect of the club. He's 0-for-6, so far, when it comes to building a soli...7210Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:34:43 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/the-10-best-chicago-cubs-rookie-seasons-since-1947-r7203/The initial field for the 2026 National League Rookie of the Year award is crowded. One of the entrants is Chicago Cubs catcher-designated hitter Moisés Ballesteros. The 22-year-old made his debut in 2025 but kept his rookie status, as he stayed below the thresholds of 130 at-bats and 45 days on...7203Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:04:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-2026-position-analysis-first-base-r7194/The Chicago Cubs officially have one of the better first basemen in baseball, the first time they can say that since the departure of Anthony Rizzo back in 2021. Things seemed bleak at first base for some time; we saw Frank Schwindel and Patrick Wisdom for too long. Past-their-prime veterans Eri...7194Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:02:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/seiya-suzukis-injury-could-change-everything-for-the-cubs-r7193/Seiya Suzuki will start the season on the Cubs' Injured List, Craig Counsell announced. Chicago's veteran slugger is a key piece in their starting lineup, and his injury tips over a few dominoes. Suzuki spent the majority of 2025 as the Cubs' designated hitter, which could open up some availabil...7193Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:32:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/the-cubs-found-the-right-player-at-the-right-time-in-pete-crow-armstrong-r7189/The week ahead of Major League Baseball's Opening Day always carries a certain sanguine energy to it. The optimism that permeates throughout each fanbase at the outset, typically juxtaposed against the transition from winter into spring, is unique to baseball. Of course, a team can always add so...7189Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:58:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/episode-45-chicago-cubs-season-predictions-pete-crow-armstrong-extension-r7180/Opening Day is upon us in MLB! Let’s make some predictions for the Chicago Cubs season! Pete Crow-Armstrong has an extension in place. What does it mean for him and the Cubs? Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-north-side-baseball-podcast/id1798599313  L...7180Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:12:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/is-extending-pete-crow-armstrong-the-right-move-for-the-cubs-r7176/The Chicago Cubs and Pete Crow-Armstrong are both closing in on a long-term extension, per Jeff Passan and other reporters. Is locking down the 30-30 center fielder and Gold Glove honoree a smart move at this point in his career? We dive into everything from PCA's top metrics to the reason he's...7176Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:20:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-2026-position-analysis-corner-outfield-r7172/This winter, the Cubs will face a wave of tough decisions about the future of their corner outfield spots. Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki are each due to hit free agency, a year after the team watched Kyle Tucker depart via that very road. For now, though, those two are anchors in left and right fiel...7172Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:38:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/how-pete-crow-armstrong-optimized-his-swing-and-became-a-100-million-superstar-r7159/When you watch Pete Crow-Armstrong hit, 'optimized' isn't the first word that springs to mind. Because he swings at practically everything, the Cubs' young center fielder is forever displaying his warts. He often looks like a mess up there, because when we think about players who are exceptional...7159Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:56:01 +0000