https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/page/77/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/carson-kelly-had-a-career-breakout-at-30-%E2%80%93-can-the-cubs-catcher-do-it-again-in-2026-r5488/For the first time in a handful of years, the Chicago Cubs entered an offseason with year-over-year certainty behind the plate. While there are still some questions about the long-term projectability of the catcher spot, the team knew that they'd have a tandem of Carson Kelly and Miguel Amaya ho...5488Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:58:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/a-full-roster-taxonomy-for-the-cubs-after-a-busy-week-r5480/For much of this winter, one of the storylines around the Chicago Cubs was the sheer lack of bodies. They spent several weeks with eight or nine open spots on their 40-man roster. Even during the offseason, that's extremely unusual. With the signing of Alex Bregman and the pickups of outfielder...5480Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:05:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/could-royals-be-cubs-ideal-trade-suitors-for-either-nico-hoerner-or-matt-shaw-r5473/In public and behind the scenes, conflicting information is flying back and forth in the wake of the Cubs' signing of third baseman Alex Bregman. The arrival of Bregman displaces third baseman Matt Shaw, pushing him (for now, at least) into a utility role for the 2026 Cubs. As the team ponders t...5473Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:47:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/dansby-swanson-alex-bregman-were-the-right-players-to-invest-in-r5468/Seeking championship-caliber players with the leadership intangibles to match, by signing the likes of Alex Bregman and Dansby Swanson, the Chicago Cubs have definitively stated which veterans they're willing to spend on in free agency. View the full article5468Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:43:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/anatomy-of-an-at-bat-what-alex-bregman-brings-to-the-table-r5464/Here at North Side Baseball, we're going to bring you a lot of deep analytical dives on Alex Bregman over the next few days, weeks and months. Matt Trueblood has already gotten in the weeds over his swing tilt and his fit in the lineup, while others have discussed him being the Cubs' top target...5464Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:58:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-busy-adding-depth-since-alex-bregman-signing-edward-cabrera-trade-r5452/The Chicago Cubs have not stood Pat since acquiring Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins and signing superstar third baseman Alex Bregman. While they haven't made significant moves, they have made a trio of moves that will improve the team's depth. First, they signed reliever Corbin Martin...5452Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:17:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-giants-discussing-nico-hoerner-trade-r5450/It's been a few weeks since we've had any updates on the San Francisco Giants interest of Nico Horner. A recent report suggests that interest may be getting bigger and, with the recent signing of Alex Bregman, the Chicago Cubs utility infielder is more of a movable asset. Jeff Passan of ESP...5450Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:47:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/matt-shaws-possible-futures-after-alex-bregman-signing-r5445/Displaced at third base by Alex Bregman, will Matt Shaw still have a long-term place on the Chicago Cubs? Or does his future lie with another squad? View the full article5445Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:45:03 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-sign-righty-corbin-martin-to-minor-league-deal-r5440/In their latest bid to add depth and upside to their bullpen mix, the Cubs signed right-handed pitcher Corbin Martin to a minor-league deal. The agreement includes an invitation to big-league spring training, where Martin will compete for a job in the bullpen for a Cubs team still piecing depth...5440Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:03:33 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/should-we-be-worried-about-alex-bregman-hitting-for-power-at-wrigley-field-r5438/In July 2024, the Chicago Cubs acquired third baseman Isaac Paredes from the Tampa Bay Rays in return for an increasingly position-less Christopher Morel. The thinking was that Paredes would provide them with a controllable option at third base. Instead, Paredes didn't even make it to 2025 as pa...5438Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:51:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/new-york-yankees-have-legitimate-interest-in-nico-hoerner-r5434/After landing superstar, third baseman, Alex Bregman, the Chicago Cubs have options on how to handle some of their young, controllable infielders. In particular, Matt Shaw and Nico Horner could each be super utility and elite depth options for the club or they could be trade candidates to improv...5434Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:03:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/what-makes-edward-cabrera-so-scary-a-breakdown-r5429/The Cubs' trade acquisition of Edward Cabrera begs the golden question: Why give up much for this guy? In this video, you'll learn about Cabrera's lethal five-pitch mix, his devastating changeup, and what led to a career year in 2025. Can he sustain this success, or will some of his pitfalls, al...5429Mon, 12 Jan 2026 23:43:02 +0000