https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/page/8/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/baseballs-best-division-cubs-staring-down-unfriendly-gauntlet-in-nl-central-r8072/With roughly a week and change left in April, and roughly 90% of the MLB regular season left to go, it’s time to check in on how the rest of the NL Central is doing. As of 4/21, here are the current standings:  Reds: 15-8 Pirates: 13-9 Cubs: 13-9 Cardinals: 13-9 Brewers:...8072Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:00:03 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/the-cubs-zombie-closer-and-his-immortal-fastball-r8051/The Chicago Cubs might not have their closer, Daniel Palencia, and an army of useful relievers at the moment, but don’t fret: Caleb Thielbar is here. Nobody in the Cubs’ bullpen can replace Palencia’s sheer power and upside, but Thielbar has certainly given fans some peace of mind with his perfo...8051Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:12:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-week-in-review-wins-pile-up-but-so-do-injuries-r8041/You could call the Cubs' rash of injury troubles a bug, but lately, that feels insufficient. With the club's fiery closer Daniel Palencia the latest to go down with an oblique strain, the "bug" this squad is up against is more akin to one of Godzilla's adversaries than a gnat you swat away while...8041Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:25:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/so-far-seiya-suzuki-isnt-on-time-r8023/Since Seiya Suzuki’s return from injury on April 10, the Chicago Cubs’ offense has started to figure things out. Heading into action on that day, the North Siders had a 95 wRC+, according to FanGraphs, meaning that the offense was five percent worse than the league average. Since then, they've h...8023Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:53:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-minor-league-report-strong-pitching-carries-chicago-affiliates-to-3-1-night-r8010/Chicago Cubs Transactions Chicago Cubs sent LHP Jordan Wicks on a rehab assignment to Iowa Cubs. Chicago Cubs signed free agent LF Dylan Carlson to a minor league contract. Chicago Cubs transferred RHP Cade Horton from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Rig...8010Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:01:04 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/you-are-craig-counsell-get-27-outs-today-good-luck-r8008/It's about to get a little nutty at Wrigley Field. The Cubs have managed to win four games in a row this week, flipping the narrative that had begun to surround a rocky start to the season. However, even as they've done so, they've been further depleted by injury. Matthew Boyd and Cade Horton ha...8008Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:08:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/can-moises-ballesteros-win-nl-rookie-of-the-year-r8003/Former Cubs top prospect Moises Ballesteros is red-hot out of the gates to start the 2026 season. What is contributing to this prolific stretch, and can Ballesteros take home NL Rookie of the Year honors in a crowded field that includes JJ Wetherholt, Konnor Griffin, and more? We break it all do...8003Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:37:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/chicago-cubs-minor-league-report-alc%C3%A1ntara-ayers-mathis-power-affiliates-to-series-leads-r7983/Cubs Affiliate Overview (April 14–16) Triple-A Iowa Cubs Series at Columbus Clippers (Cleveland Guardians): Cubs lead 2–1 Season Record: 10–7 Double-A Knoxville Smokies Series at Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Miami Marlins): Smokies lead 2–1 Season Record: 7–5 High-A South Ben...7983Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:03:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/corbin-martin-called-up-to-fortify-cubs-bullpen-r7981/  Veteran right-hander Corbin Martin had his contract selected from Triple-A Iowa and will be in the Chicago Cubs' bullpen for Saturday's game against the New York Mets. Martin was called up after closer Daniel Palencia went on the 15-day injured list just before Friday's game with a s...7981Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:45:04 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/moises-ballesteros-swing-changes-portend-a-very-bright-cubs-future-r7978/Moises Ballesteros entered 2025 as a top prospect who had already performed at the Triple-A level at 20 years of age and looked primed to make an impact with the big-league club. After a very brief and less-than-stellar debut in May, he rejoined the club in September and put together a .999 OPS...7978Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-minor-league-report-affiliates-go-3-1-thursday-night-r7960/Pedro Ramirez powered the Iowa Cubs with four hits, a home run, and five RBI in an 11-10 win over Columbus, while reliever Will Sanders earned the victory. The Knoxville Smokies rallied past Pensacola 10-9 behind starter Nick Dean and reliever Tyler Ras. Owen Ayers homered to lead South Bend pas...7960Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:45:42 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/closer-daniel-palencia-placed-on-il-by-cubs-with-oblique-strain-r7953/  Injuries continue to strike the Chicago Cubs' pitching staff. Right-handed closer Daniel Palencia went on the 15-day injured list Friday with a strained left oblique. A corresponding move to fill Palencia's spot on the active roster was not immediately announced, leaving the team sho...7953Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:18:09 +0000