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• Cubs Outright Ben Cowles
The Cubs have sent infielder Ben Cowles outright to Triple-A Iowa, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week. Cowles, 26, has been on waivers a lot in the past eight months. The Cubs added him to their 40-man roster in November of 2024, […]...2026
• Cubs Claim LHP Doug Nikhazy Off Waivers, DFA Ben Cowles Again
We knew it was just a matter of time before the Cubs designated Ben Cowles for assignment yet again, and that’s exactly what just happened. After claiming left-handed pitcher Doug Nikhazy off waivers to address their hemorrhaging pitching staff, the organization needed to clear a spot on the 40-man roster. Cowles, who was previously DFAd … The post Cubs Claim LHP Doug Nikhazy Off Waive...2026
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• Cubs Claim Doug Nikhazy, Designate Ben Cowles For Assignment
The Cubs have claimed left-hander Doug Nikhazy off waivers from the White Sox and optioned him to Triple-A Iowa. There wasn’t any previous indication Nikhazy had been removed from the Sox roster but it appears they tried to sneak him through waivers in recent days. The Cubs designated infielder Ben Cowles for assignment to open […]...2026
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• Cubs Reduce Spring Roster to 53

See the media release below for details on the Cubs’ recent procedural moves. MESA, Ariz. – The Chicago Cubs today reduced the Spring Training roster from 62 to 53 players. Right-handed pitchers Riley Martin and Jack Neely and infielders Ben Cowles and James Triantos have been optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Infielder Pedro Ram?rez has been … The post Cubs Reduce Spring Roster to 53...2026
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• Cubs Claim Ben Cowles Off Waivers Yet Again
The Cubs designated infielder Ben Cowles for assignment two weeks ago to clear a space for righty reliever Shelby Miller, after which Cowles was claimed by the Blue Jays. But when Toronto needed a spot for Max Scherzer, Cowles was back on the waiver wire. That gave the Cubs the chance to acquire him for … The post Cubs Claim Ben Cowles Off Waivers Yet Again appeared first on ....2026
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• Cubs Claim Ben Cowles
The Cubs have brought Ben Cowles back to Wrigleyville, as the team announced that the infielder has been claimed off waivers from the Blue Jays. In a corresponding move, right-hander Shelby Miller was moved to Chicago’s 60-day injured list. More to come…...2026
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• Minor League Wrap: Smokies drop seventh-straight, 5-1 to Blue Wahoos

Grant Kipp | Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Just Myrtle Beach won tonight. The Smokies are in a funk. The Cubs announced the signing of nine more draft picks, which includes every unsigned draft pick except 19th-round pick infielder Caleb Barnett, who has said that he still intends to attend Alabama in the fall. If you want to start the tongues waggi...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: Jefferson Rojas and South Bend stomp on Timber Rattlers, 13-4

Jefferson Rojas | MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK Lots of home runs today and wins for Knoxville and South Bend. Right-hander Thomas Mangus, the Cubs’ 18th-round pick last year, was promoted to Low-A Myrtle Beach from Mesa. Iowa outfielder Owen Caissie was named International League Player of the Week. Iowa outfielder Kevin Alcántara left tonight’s game with a leg in...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: Pedro Ramirez’s bat, glove lead Knoxville to doubleheader split

Pedro Ramirez | Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Knoxville splits a doubleheader and the ACL Cubs win on a walkoff home run. That’s the good news for tonight. In a much-rumored move, the Cubs promoted right-hander Jostin Florentino to Low-A Myrtle Beach from the ACL Cubs. Left-hander Burl Carraway joins the ACL Cubs from the Development List. Iowa Cubs ...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: Horton dazzles, Ballesteros hits and Iowa smashes St. Paul 20-6

Cade Horton | Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images The I-Cubs exploded for a big win and the other three affiliates got exploded on. The Iowa Cubs activated catcher Caleb Knight. Those Hawkeyes really dominated the Gophers today. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs deconsecrated the St. Paul Saints (Twins), 20-6. Cade Horton was brilliant today with only one blemish—a fourth-inni...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: Owen Caissie hurt in Iowa DH split

Owen Caissie | Cody Scanlan/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The I-Cubs split a doubleheader, but the win was a pyrrhic one. The Pelicans remain undefeated. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs split a doubleheader with Indianapolis, losing the continuation of Friday’s suspended game 5-4 and winning the nine-inning contest 4-1. Jordan Wicks started on Friday and gave up three runs in t...2025
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• Giants 8, Cubs 6: The hits just kept on coming

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images The Cubs had a lot of hits Sunday... and also got hit. The Cubs sent several players onto the field for the second straight game Sunday afternoon, ramping up as the team gets ready to head to Japan. The starters put together a pretty good offense before departing, scoring in each of the first five innings. Unfortunately, non-roster in...2025
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• 2025 Cubs player profiles: Vidal Bruján

Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images The Cubs’ 27th man has killer wheels and soft hands. No. 17 is pushing to be No. 26 but hasn’t yet dislodged Gage Workman. Will he? Vidal Bruján’s placement here should be an indication of who I think will win the battle — Workman is on the 26-man roster, if only because he has Rule 5 status and some punch/versatility. Brujan hasn’t yet exhibited a LOT of ...2025
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• Cubs 4, Diamondbacks 2: The comeback Cubs strike again

Steve Sher The team remains undefeated in spring play. MESA, Arizona — Sure, wins in Spring Training don’t mean anything. Well, not much, anyway. Because the way this Cubs team came back to win has to count for something, if nothing more than confidence-building. They spotted the D-backs a 2-0 lead and didn’t have a hit through the first four innings. But then a couple of home runs and som...2025
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• Another updated look at the 2025 Cubs roster, payroll and luxury tax

Photo by Mary Turner/Getty Images Have the Cubs finished making moves this offseason? We still don’t know for sure. Cubs pitchers and catchers officially report to Spring Training at the Sloan Park complex in Mesa, Arizona this Sunday. So on the same day as the Super Bowl, we’ll have an official Cubs pitcher/catcher workout to report on, and then coming up a week from Friday, the first off...2025
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• Here are the attendees for the 2025 Cubs Convention

Craig Counsell greets Cubs players at the 2024 Cubs Convention | Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Most of the 40-man roster plus some alumni favorites will be in attendance. The Cubs Convention begins this Friday at the downtown Sheraton Grand Hotel. Passes are still available and you can get yours here. Here are all the current, past and future Cubs who wi...2025
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• Cub Tracks’ this space for rent

Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. There’s vacancy on the roster and we make another pitch for vacancy in the POBO office. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated,...2024
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"Chicago designated infielder Ben Cowles for assignment in order to open a spot for Romo on the 40-man roster."

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"Ben Cowles had two doubles."

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"Since the season ended, the following players have been added to the Cubs’ 40-man roster: Matthew Boyd, Eli Morgan, Matt Thaiss and Gage Workman, along with two players to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft: Owen Caissie and Ben Cowles."

• Cubs Officially Sign Shelby Miller, DFA Ben Cowles
The Cubs officially announced the signing of Shelby Miller on Sunday, a deal which was originally reported on Friday. The Cubs agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Shelby Miller on a on a two-year major league contract with a club option for the 2028 season. In a corresponding move, infielder Ben Cowles has been designated … The post Cubs Officially Sign Shelby Miller, DFA Ben Cowles ap...2026
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• Cubs Claim IF Ben Cowles off Waivers from White Sox
According to a team announcement, the Cubs have claimed infielder Ben Cowles off waivers from the White Sox. It’s deja vu all over again for Cowles, who was acquired by the Cubs at the 2024 trade deadline along with righty Jack Neely in return for reliever Mark Leiter Jr. Cowles logged a total of 469 … The post Cubs Claim IF Ben Cowles off Waivers from White Sox appeared first on ....2026
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• Minor League Wrap: Smokies drop seventh-straight, 5-1 to Blue Wahoos
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• Minor League Wrap: Jefferson Rojas and South Bend stomp on Timber Rattlers, 13-4
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• Minor League Wrap: Pedro Ramirez’s bat, glove lead Knoxville to doubleheader split
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• Cubs prospects throttle Angels prospects in Spring Breakout Game, 8-3

Kevin Alcántara | Photo by Marison Bilagody/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Cubs top prospects broke out to a win as the weather finally permitted the team to play a Spring Breakout game. It took three tries for the Cubs to finally get a Spring Breakout game played, but the baby Cubs made it worth the wait. The Cubs prospects jumped on the Angels prospects early and didn’t let up, cruising...2025
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• 2025 Cubs player profiles: Jack Neely

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Neely is likely to start in Iowa but he might have tickets to the bullpen as well. He’s a good prospect with velocity and size. Jack Neely, No. 47 in your program guide, was acquired by the Cubs last summer, along with Ben Cowles, for Mark Leiter Jr. He has a cool mustache and a good delivery, is 24 years old, and maybe has a future. He’s lis...2025
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• Another updated look at the 2025 Cubs roster, payroll and luxury tax
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• Another updated look at the 2025 Cubs roster, payroll and luxury tax

Photo by Mary Turner/Getty Images The Cubs still have a lot of space under the luxury tax. Spend it, Jed. Now that the deadline for arbitration-eligible players to sign before hearings has passed and Kyle Tucker is the only such Cub unsigned for this year, I thought it would be a good idea to take another look at the 2025 team payroll, projected roster and luxury tax situation. As usual, T...2025
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• An updated look at the 2025 Cubs roster, payroll and luxury tax

Photo by Mary Turner/Getty Images Much has changed in only a few weeks. It was only about six weeks ago that I posted a “very early look” at the Cubs’ roster, payroll and luxury tax here. For anyone who thought, at that time, that President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer wasn’t going to do anything this winter, think again. Since that article appeared here Nov. 6, the Cubs have added the...2024
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• 2025 Cubs player profiles: A few final words

The 2025 player profiles are complet and the projections averaged. Thanks for taking the time to read and comment. We’ve covered the 40-man roster of the Chicago Cubs, as they stand as of this moment. Nico Hoerner is going to miss the opener Japan, but we have yet to attain wisdom as to his Stateside Opening Day status. That might or might not leave a temporary spot open, which would allow the Cub...2025
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• 2025 Cubs player profiles: Jack Neely
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• 2025 Cubs player profiles: Ben Cowles

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Cowles has some skills, but he’s likely ticketed to start in Des Moines. He could back up in a pinch and maybe surprise people. Ben Cowles is 25, wears No. 79 (a real spring-training number!), and hits with a little bit of attitude. Right now, he’s raking in Spring Training, to the tune of .435/.458/.826 in 23 plate appearances. He’s never b...2025
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• Cubs vs. Padres at Mesa preview, Tuesday 3/4, 2:05 CT

Steve Sher The Cubs return to Sloan Park. Tuesday notes... GOTTA GET THAT WORK IN BEFORE JAPAN: Only four Cubs have 20 at-bats so far this spring: Michael Busch, Ben Cowles, Christian Franklin and Gage Workman. Of those, only Busch is guaranteed to go to Tokyo. THE MOST INNINGS PITCHED BY A CUB THIS SPRING: Six, by Brad Keller and Caleb Kilian. RUN DIFFERENTIAL: After losses by four ru...2025
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• Cubs 4, Giants 4: Shōta Imanaga has a rough Cactus League debut

Steve Sher But... it probably doesn’t mean anything. And the Cubs remain undefeated! Shōta Imanaga made his first appearance for the Cubs in 2025 and the box score results weren’t great. The Cubs fell behind early, but an eighth-inning rally tied the game and that’s where things ended up, a 4-4 tie with the Giants. So the Cubs didn’t win... but didn’t lose either, and remain undefeated. Im...2025
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• An updated look at the 2025 Cubs roster, payroll and luxury tax
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• Sunday Notes: Top Red Sox Prospect Roman Anthony Adjusted To Power Up
Plus Yankees prospect Ben Cowles, Matt Vogelbach on power, Zack Scotts talks to Chris Young, a Pedro-or-Kershaw poll, facts and stats galore, and more....2024
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• Minor League Wrap: Owen Caissie hurt in Iowa DH split
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• Moises Ballesteros heads up a group of 7 Cubs heading to the Arizona Fall League

Moises Ballesteros at the MLB Futures Skills Showcase | Photo by Sam Hodde/MLB Photos via Getty Images There are also several Cubs pitching prospects going to the AFL. Cubs catching prospect Moises Ballesteros had a fine year in 2024, batting .289/.354/.471 with 24 doubles and 19 home runs in 124 games combined between Double-A Tennessee and Triple-A Iowa. He turns 21 in November. Today, M...2024
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• Just what is Jed Hoyer doing this offseason?

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images So far, it’s a mystery. It seems to be a parlor game these days to dunk on Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer. So far, I haven’t participated, though I’m no big fan of Hoyer. So let me dive in. Since the season ended, the following players have been added to the Cubs’ 40-man roster: Matthew Boyd, Eli Morgan, Matt Thaiss and Gage Workman, al...2024
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• Cubs Designate Brennen Davis, Adbert Alzolay For Assignment
The Cubs made a series of roster moves ahead of today’s deadline for protecting players from the Rule 5 draft. Per Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune on X, the club has selected outfielder Owen Caissie and infielder Ben Cowles. To open roster spots for those two, outfielder Brennen Davis and right-hander Adbert Alzolay have…...2024
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• Cubs 11, Royals 1: The undefeated streak reaches 11

Steve Sher The Cubs Cactus League juggernaut continues. The Cubs’ unbeaten streak is getting a bit crazy. Eight wins, three ties, 11 Cactus League games without a loss... ultimately meaningless, but the team’s playing well, hitters are hitting, pitchers are pitching. The complaint department is definitely closed. The Cubs swept their split-squad “doubleheader” Saturday, finishing up with a...2025
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• Cubs 7, White Sox 3: The wins just keep on coming

Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images The Cubs looked sharp against their crosstown rivals. MESA, Arizona — It’s pretty sad when, apart from Luis Robert Jr., the most recognizable member of the White Sox travel squad that appeared at Sloan Park Saturday was their manager, Will Venable, who was a Cubs coach from 2018-20. Oh, I guess their starting catcher Saturday, Matt Thaiss, was a Cub for about...2025
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• The Cubs have some roster decisions to make by Friday

Mike Tauchman | Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Nov. 22 is the deadline to tender contracts to arbitration-eligible and pre-arb players. After Tuesday’s two Cubs DFAs (Adbert Alzolay and Brennen Davis) to make room for two players (Owen Caissie and Ben Cowles) the team wanted to protect from the Rule 5 Draft, the 40-man roster is once again full. That, obviously, isn’t goin...2024
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• Cubs 4, Diamondbacks 2: The comeback Cubs strike again
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• Giants 8, Cubs 6: The hits just kept on coming
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• Cubs roster moves: Owen Caissie & Ben Cowles added to 40-man, Adbert Alzolay & Brennen Davis DFA

Owen Caissie bats for the Cubs during Spring Training 2024 | Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images Today was the deadline for adding players to the 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft Various deadlines for MLB teams come and go during the offseason, and today was one of those deadline days. Specifically, teams had to add players to their 40-man rosters by...2024
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• Minor League Wrap: Jefferson Rojas and South Bend stomp on Timber Rattlers, 13-4
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• Minor League Wrap: Pedro Ramirez’s bat, glove lead Knoxville to doubleheader split
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• Minor League Wrap: Jaxon Wiggins leads Smokies past Barons, 2-0

Jaxon Wiggins | Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Strong pitching in the system tonight, but only two wins. The Cubs officially put Iowa left-hander Jordan Wicks on the injured list. We still don’t know what’s wrong. Three doubleheaders today. Or at least they tried. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs dropped a doubleheader to the Syracuse Mets, 3-2 and 4-2. Connor Noland was...2025
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• Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox preview, Saturday 5/17, 1:20 CT

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The Cubs go for the series win. Saturday notes... CUBS vs. SOX, ALMOST EVEN: Friday’s win was the Cubs’ sixth straight over the White Sox and their seventh in eight games since 2023. Another win today would not only clinch the weekend series but even the all-time regular-season rivalry at 74 wins. The Cubs are 36-38 at home and 37-36 on the...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: I-Cubs Flexen, Wicks combine to shut out Mud Hens, 2-0

Jordan Wicks | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Iowa and Knoxville show terrific pitching in wins. South Bend loses a slugfest. One day after going from South Bend to Iowa, lefty Chase Watkins went back down to South Bend. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs roasted the Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers), 2-0. Chris Flexen started and got the win with six innings, allowing just three hits. Flexen struck out fou...2025
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• Cubs Minor League Wrap: Cristian Hernandez’s late heroics lead South Bend past Peoria, 3-2

Cristian Hernandez | Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Lots of good pitching tonight. South Bend and Myrtle Beach win. Iowa loses 1-0. I’m sure you’ve seen this article about left-hander Tom Cosgrove and right-hander Caleb Kilian. In any case, Cosgrove reports to Iowa. Right-hander Nolan Clenney also reports to Triple-A Iowa from High-A South Bend. If you’re curious ...2025
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• 2025 Cubs player profiles: A few final words
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• Cubs prospects throttle Angels prospects in Spring Breakout Game, 8-3
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• Giants 8, Cubs 6: The hits just kept on coming
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• 2025 Cubs player profiles: Jack Neely
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• Minor League Wrap: Smokies drop seventh-straight, 5-1 to Blue Wahoos
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