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• Minor League Wrap: Jose Escobar’s 10th inning slam leads Pelicans past Crawdads, 10-7

Jose Escobar | Katie Goodale / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Wins for Knoxville and Myrtle Beach. Right-hander Tyson Miller starts a rehab assignment with Iowa again. Right-hander Brody McCullough, who hasn’t pitched in over a year due to multiple injuries, starts a rehab assignment in Mesa. Three of the four full-season teams played day games today. Only Knoxville was under the ligh...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: Matt Shaw with 2 HR for 2nd night in a row as Iowa beats St. Paul 12-7

Matt Shaw | Cody Scanlan/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK Matt Shaw homers twice again to lead Iowa to victory. Big comeback win for South Bend. Knoxville walks off Columbus. Right-hander Kenta Maeda joins the Iowa Cubs. Left-hander Brandon Hughes goes to the developmental list. Catcher David Avita was demoted to Low-A Myrtle Beach from High-A South Bend. Carter Trice hit the injured list...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: Shaw’s 2 HRs bookend a thrilling Iowa doubleheader sweep

Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images The I-Cubs sweep a doubleheader in one of the best games of the year. The rest of the system lost. The day after he started for Iowa, right-hander Tommy Romero goes back on the developmental list. Game two of the doubleheader was the game of the year so far in the minor league system. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs swept a doubleheader from the St. Paul Saints (Twi...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: BJ Murray Jr. is on fire as Knoxville beats Lookouts, 3-0

BJ Murray Jr | Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Knoxville wins. The Pelicans narrowly avoid getting no-hit. South Bend loses its 8th straight. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs were rained out today in Des Moines. They make it up as part of a doubleheader sometime during the Saints series at Iowa from May 13 to 18. Knoxville Smokies The Knoxville Smokies got in th...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: Javier Assad makes a successful rehab appearance for Iowa

Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images Successful rehab appearances for Javier Assad and Tyson Miller in an Iowa loss. Knoxville wins their first-ever game in their new ballpark. Shortstop Jefferson Rojas was activated off the injured list and joined South Bend. Catcher David Avitia went to the developmental list. The Cubs signed shortstop Corey Joyce and assigned him to Double-A Knoxville. Joyce ...2025
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Frankie Scalzo Jr. | Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Cubs Double-A franchise makes a big move in 2025. The Knoxville Smokies, the Double-A minor league affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, take the field Friday night in Birmingham, followed by a six-game series at Rocket City. But the real excitement starts on April 15, when the Smokies will have their ho...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: Jose Escobar’s 10th inning slam leads Pelicans past Crawdads, 10-7
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• Minor League Wrap: Cam Smith leads Tennessee past Birmingham, 5-3

Cam Smith | South Bend Cubs The Smokies stay red hot. The I-Cubs come up short. With South Bend and Myrtle Beach’s seasons over, there was some movement in the system. 3B Cam Smith, RF Ezequiel Pagan, LHP Mitchell Tyranski and RHP Will Sanders were promoted to Double-A Tennessee from High-A South Bend. Infielder Benjamin Cowles, who the Cubs acquired in the Mark Leiter Jr. trade, joins Te...2024
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• Minor League Wrap: Matt Shaw homers as Smokies cruise past Mississippi, 6-0

Matt Shaw | Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports The Smokies got strong hitting and pitching to shut out the M-Braves. The Pelicans rally late to win. Catcher Moises Ballesteros and right-handers Frankie Scalzo Jr. and Trey Supak were promoted to Triple-A Iowa from Double-A Tennessee. Right-hander Zac Leigh joined the I-Cubs from the development list. Right-hander Eduarniel Nunez went from Iowa...2024
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• Minor League Wrap: Felix Stevens homers twice as South Bend clobbers Wisconsin, 11-3

Jefferson Rojas | GREG SWIERCZ / USA TODAY NETWORK South Bend’s bats come alive in a romp. Matt Mervis continues to slug in an Iowa win. First, some news: Jameson Taillon’s next start will be with the Cubs, Counsell says. They are determining what date he will slot into the rotation. https://t.co/GBerRNlWKM— Meghan Montemurro (@M_Montemurro) April 13, 2024 So that’s good news. I’d e...2024
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• Minor League Wrap: Luis Vazquez hits 2 HR as Iowa stops St. Paul, 9-7

Luis Vazquez | Lily Smith/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK Iowa won, South Bend and Myrtle Beach lost and Tennessee rained. There were some transactions today. RHP Matthew Thompson went back down to Tennessee and RHP Kohl Franklin was promoted to Triple-A Iowa for the first time. RHP Joe Nahas went from Iowa back down to South Bend, reversing a move made two days ago. The Cubs announced t...2024
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• Get to know the South Bend Cubs

Yohendrick Pinango | Chloe Trofatter / USA TODAY NETWORK The Cubs High-A affiliate has some impressive hitters and more than a few promising arms. If there’s one minor league affiliate that most Cubs fans go to see, it is the High-A South Bend Cubs of the Midwest League. It’s under a two-hour drive from Wrigley Field to Four Winds Field and Four Winds Field is considered to be one of the ...2024
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• Minor League Wrap: Shaw triples, homers as South Bend slashes Lake County, 9-1

Matt Shaw | Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images Big inning lead to wins for Iowa, South Bend and Myrtle Beach. Today I learned that a lot of people have very strong opinions about the Top 100 prospects list. I’m surprised that so many people are familiar enough with the farm systems of 30 different franchises that they have an opinion on who should and should not be on the list. Because ...2023
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• Minor League Wrap: Aliendo leads Tennessee past Rocket City, 5-4
Pablo Aliendo | MATT CASHORE / USA TODAY NETWORK Smokies blow past Rocket City thanks to a big day from Pablo Aliendo. South Bend and Myrtle Beach win. Codi Heuer returns. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs dropped a doubleheader to the Columbus Clippers (Guardians), 5-1 and 4-3 in eight innings. Nick Neidert started game one and took the loss after he allowed three runs on six hits over five innin...2023
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Kevin Alcantara | Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images The South Bend Cubs defend their Midwest League title with one of the most exciting players in the Cubs system. The South Bend Cubs are the final Cubs’ minor league affiliate to take the field this season. Their defense of their 2022 Midwest League title will begin Friday at 6:30 p.m. Central time as they visit the Quad Cities River Band...2023
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• Minor League Wrap: Alexander Canario, Andy Weber each homer twice in the Smokies 13-5 romp over Barons
Alexander Canario | Jamar Coach/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK The Smokies bang out five home runs and beat the Barons. The Pelicans salvage a win versus the Wood Ducks. After today, the Pelicans only have two six-game series left plus the playoffs, which they qualified for with their first-half title. The South Bend Cubs have three six-game series left. They also have a five-game lead...2022
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"The Smokies regained the lead in the bottom of the seventh inning on a two-run home run by catcher Casey Opitz."

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"Catcher Casey Opitz hit a solo home run in the fifth inning, his second on the year."

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"There’s no question that Casey Opitz can handle catching—he’s a defensive specialist."

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"First baseman Casey Opitz hit a pair of doubles in a 2 for 3 game."

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• Minor League Wrap: Matt Shaw homers as Smokies cruise past Mississippi, 6-0
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• Minor League Wrap: Luis Vazquez hits 2 HR as Iowa stops St. Paul, 9-7
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• Minor League Wrap: Owen Caissie homers twice and Cam Smith extends his home run streak to 6

Owen Caissie | Lily Smith/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK Owen Caissie homers twice. Cam Smith homers yet again. The Smokies and South Bend win on walk-offs in extras. David Bote has cleared waivers and has joined the Iowa Cubs. Everyone wins today. And Charleston is sick to death of Cam Smith. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs poached the Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers), 4-2. Jordan Wicks started on a r...2024
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• Minor League Wrap: Jose Escobar’s 10th inning slam leads Pelicans past Crawdads, 10-7
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• Minor League Wrap: Matt Shaw homers as Smokies cruise past Mississippi, 6-0
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• Minor League Wrap: Crow-Armstrong, Vazquez power Smokies past Barons in extras, 7-6.
Luis Vazquez | Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images Three wins in the system this evening. The big news today is that Alexander Canario started a rehab assignment with the ACL Cubs. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs mauled Indianapolis (Pirates), 10-8. Starter Caleb Kilian allowed three runs on four hits over four innings. He walked four and did not strike anyone out. The win w...2023
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• Minor League Wrap: Luis Vazquez home run, 3 RBI leads Iowa over Omaha, 6-5
Luis Vazquez | Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images Just Iowa won today, and they won late Right-handed pitcher Brody McCullough was officially promoted to High-A South Bend. Outfielder Christian Franklin was sent from South Bend to the ACL Cubs. Iowa Cubsv The Iowa Cubs rained on the Omaha Storm Chasers (Royals), 6-5. Jordan Wicks’ Triple-A debut was a mixed bag. Wic...2023
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• Minor League Wrap: McGeary stays red-hot as South Bend smote Beloit, 10-2
Haydn McGeary | Greg Swiercz / USA TODAY NETWORK South Bend breaks out the lumber on Beloit. The Pelicans come back down 5-0 to win. The Smokies get no-hit. Not a good day for the Smokies, who were no-hit in one of their two games. But it was a good day for South Bend and Myrtle Beach. I realize that every game Ben Hecht pitches belongs on The Front Page, but the real news is in South Be...2023
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• Minor League Wrap: Mervis, Bote go back-to-back as Iowa stops Storm Chasers, 9-4

Matt Mervis | Dylan Heuer The I-Cubs win their sixth-straight game with Omaha. Smokies and Pelicans also win. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs rained on the Omaha Storm Chasers (Royals), 9-4. Michael Rucker started this contest and allowed just one run on four hits over three innings. Rucker walked two and struck out five. Anthony Kay relieved Rucker, pitched two perfect innings of relief and got ...2023
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• Minor League Wrap: Owen Caissie hits 1st Triple-A HR in Iowa’s 4-3 win

Owen Caissie | Lily Smith/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK Solid wins for Iowa and Tennessee. Embarrassing losses for South Bend and Myrtle Beach. It’s very disorienting looking at the I-Cubs box score and seeing Levi Jordan and P.J. Higgins in the lineup and not recognizing the rest of the names. And then you realize you’re looking at the Bats lineup. Baseball America has added South Ben...2024
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• Minor League Wrap: Taillon strong in rehab assignment, Mervis homers twice.

Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports Iowa dominates St. Paul. Smokies also won and South Bend split. Lots of moves today. OF Brennen Davis started a rehab assignment with the South Bend Cubs. RHP Porter Hodge promoted from Tennessee to Iowa. OF Felix Stevens assigned to South Bend. RHP Luis Devers assigned to South Bend. RHP Jeral Vizcaino promoted to Myrtle Beach Pelicans. Also, the Cubs tr...2024
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• Minor League Wrap: Perlaza homers, but Iowa falls 8-5
Yonathan Perlaza | Dylan Heuer Losses and rain today. The news that many of you have been waiting for has come to pass: both catcher Moises Ballesteros and first baseman/outfielder Felix Stevens have been promoted from Low-A Myrtle Beach to High-A South Bend. Also, catcher Casey Opitz got bumped up from South Bend to Double-A Tennessee. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs were blue after losing to th...2023
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• Minor League Wrap: BJ Murray Jr. is on fire as Knoxville beats Lookouts, 3-0
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• Minor League Wrap: Owen Caissie homers twice and Cam Smith extends his home run streak to 6
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• Minor League Wrap: Drew Smyly dominates in rehab appearance as South Bend beats Wisconsin 7-1

Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports Everyone but Iowa won tonight. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs lost to Indianapolis (Pirates), 18-6. Thomas Pannone has been good this year, but tonight he had his worst start of the season, giving up six runs, four earned, on five hits over just two innings. Two of those five hits were two-run home runs. Pannone walked two and struck out no one. Daniel Palencia fa...2024
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• Minor League Wrap: Owen Caissie hits 1st Triple-A HR in Iowa’s 4-3 win
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• Minor League Wrap: Taillon strong in rehab assignment, Mervis homers twice.
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• Chicago Cubs Minor League Wrap: September 15

Yonathan Perlaza | Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports Iowa and Tennessee win, but the Pelicans season comes to a sad end. Left-handed pitcher Scott Kobos came off the injured list and was promoted to Triple-A Iowa from Tennessee. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs defiled the St. Paul Saints (Twins), 7-6. Stephen Gonsalves started and put the I-Cubs behind when he allowed three runs in the second innin...2023
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• Minor League Wrap: Pelicans shut out RiverDogs 3-0 to even up best-of-three playoff series

Pedro Ramirez | Myrtle Beach Pelicans The Pelicans tie up their playoff series. The I-Cubs and Smokies also win. Thank you to Ashley for pinch-hitting last night. Baseball America released their Top 20 Arizona Fall League prospects. The only Cub to make the list was shortstop Alexis Hernandez, the younger brother of shortstop Cristian Hernandez. He was number 20. However, Baseball Ameri...2023
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• Minor League Wrap: Mervis, Bote go back-to-back as Iowa stops Storm Chasers, 9-4
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