https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/page/76/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-interested-in-zac-gallen-miguel-andujar-r5597/Over the weekend, Chicago Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins suggested that the franchise is willing to surpass the competitive balance tax threshold and pay luxury tax in the 2026 season, given the team's status as a contender. While it was initially thought that it would impact a potential re...5597Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:40:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/a-conspiracy-theory-regarding-new-cubs-minor-league-signing-trent-thornton-r5586/Let me tell you a story. Not long ago, a solid journeyman relief pitcher got hurt. He tore his Achilles tendon, in fact, which is a major bummer of an injury. Before being felled, he'd been an unspectacular but valuable reliever for two and a half years. Since the start of 2023, indeed, he's app...5586Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:30:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-week-in-review-alex-bregman-introduction-nico-hoerner-trade-rumors-dominate-convention-week-r5568/To paraphrase legendary Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo's remarks at Cubs Convention this weekend in downtown Chicago: this team should be a contender every year. Well, as luck would have it, recent additions to an already stout roster could make that true for the foreseeable future. That doesn...5568Sun, 18 Jan 2026 23:05:11 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/waking-a-sleeping-cub-north-siders-roar-into-world-series-contention-r5565/As the hot stove continues to burn, nothing has been won yet by any big-league club, but the Chicago Cubs have certainly passed the vibe check. Alex Bregman, the newest North Sider, beamed from ear to ear as he greeted the media at his introductory press conference. Craig Counsell's squad feels ...5565Sun, 18 Jan 2026 17:34:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-willing-to-pay-luxury-tax-in-2026-r5560/The Chicago Cubs see themselves as contenders in 2026. After the offseason they've had, that is a completely justifiable viewpoint to have. In fact, a recent report suggests that they are willing to do what it takes to topple the modern-day "evil empire known" as the Los Angeles Dodgers. Je...5560Sun, 18 Jan 2026 14:33:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-reliever-yacksel-rios-agree-to-minor-league-deal-r5558/  The Chicago Cubs are hoping to hit on at least one diamond in the rough and have added another candidate to the growing list of players on a minor league contract.  Independent reporter Francys Romero is reporting that the Chicago Cubs and righty reliever Yacksel Rios have agreed to...5558Sun, 18 Jan 2026 13:26:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/was-kyle-tuckers-cubs-tenure-worth-the-cost-r5550/Now that Kyle Tucker has signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, should the Chicago Cubs get a passing grade for their original trade with the Houston Astros? View the full article5550Sat, 17 Jan 2026 18:19:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/can-alex-bregman-remain-elite-throughout-the-life-of-his-cubs-contract-r5547/Prior to last week, the Chicago Cubs’ offseason could have been described as passive. They added a few veteran relievers on cheap contracts and brought back Shota Imanaga via the qualifying offer. This left fans wondering if the big move was coming; not when. Fast-forward to now, and the C...5547Sat, 17 Jan 2026 16:33:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/6-suitors-for-matt-shaw-and-the-players-cubs-might-target-in-trades-with-them-r5516/Although the Cubs aren't actively looking to trade Nico Hoerner or Matt Shaw after signing Alex Bregman, president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer admitted at Bregman's introductory press conference that interest in both Shaw and Hoerner has increased in the last few days—or, at least, that tea...5516Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:58:57 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/where-does-alex-bregman-fit-among-cubs-largest-contracts-ever-r5507/Chicago is home to five Big Four teams, the fourth-most in the country. The city offers everything a professional athlete could ever dream of in a home base. Full disclosure: I am a lifelong Red Sox fan. In most areas of my life, I strive to be progressive and forward-thinking. But when it comes...5507Thu, 15 Jan 2026 23:05:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-make-a-trio-of-promotions-in-their-baseball-operations-department-r5498/It's been a very good off-season for the Chicago Cubs, and now they are rewarding three members of their front office. Jordan Bastian of MLB.com shared an official communication from the Chicago Cubs, announcing Garrett Chiado being promoted to assistant general manager, Ben Martin being pr...5498Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:13:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/lets-talk-about-alex-bregmans-defense-r5496/Signing Alex Bregman was primarily about adding a missing ingredient to the Cubs' batting order. Since Bregman agreed to a deal Saturday night, we've covered his fit into the lineup and his new home park, and we've dissected how well he approaches at-bats in big situations. Bregman also has an i...5496Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:48:59 +0000