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• Minor League Wrap: Knoxville trashes Trash Pandas, 11-3

Antonio Santos | Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images Iowa, Knoxville and South Bend all won. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs stopped the Omaha Storm Chasers (Royals), 9-5. Ben Brown gave up a solo home run to Dairon Blanco in the fourth inning, but kept Omaha in check otherwise. Brown’s final line was one run on two hits over four innings. Brown walked one but did not strike anyone out. Luke Little pitched...2025
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• Cub Tracks comes up short

Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images The #1 source for #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. The Cubs couldn’t quite recover after the Cardinals had a five-run eighth and so the meatloaf weighs in the balance. The going is weird. Cub Tracks™ turned pro a long time ago. Cub Tracks™. Where the great ones run away. Any MLB team can beat you. The good teams WILL beat you. PCA says hey. [VID...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: Owen Caissie homers twice as Iowa stops Omaha, 12-3

Owen Caissie | Cody Scanlan/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The ball was flying out of Principal Park as Iowa hits 5 home runs. Myrtle Beach is 10-2 in the second half so far. Iowa Cubs right-hander Phil Bickford has been released to free agency. The Cubs have signed their 2019 first-round draft pick, Ryan Jensen, to a minor league deal. Jensen will report to Mesa for ...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: The Jaguar stays hot in Iowa’s 10-6 win

Kevin Alcántara | Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The bats come alive for Iowa and Myrtle Beach. The pitching dies for Knoxville and South Bend. Iowa Cubs right-hander Will Sanders was activated off the Development List. Catcher Caleb Knight went back on it. Left-hander Jake Brentz was promoted to Double-A Knoxville from Mesa. He was signed on June 20. When Moisés Balles...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: Smokies stop Trash Pandas, 3-1

Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Good pitching leads to wins for Knoxville and Myrtle Beach. Iowa right-hander Jake Woodford elected free agency and was released. Iowa catcher Caleb Knight and right-hander Tommy Romero were activated off the Development List. Right-hander Tyler Schlaffer and outfielder Andy Garriola were promoted to Double-A Knoxville f...2025
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• The Cubs have inquired about Seth Lugo, per report

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images The Cubs have a loaded farm system that could help the Royals. The Royals have dropped 30 of their last 45 games, falling seven games below .500. As July begins, it’s increasingly likely Kansas City will pivot toward selling at the trade deadline. One of the most coveted players will likely be All-Star pitcher Seth Lugo, and according to Matthew Trueblo...2025
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• BCB Top 25 Prospects: Mid-season update

Moisés Ballesteros | Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images A look at the Cubs farm system as the trade season heats up. The season is now half over and the trade deadline is approaching. This makes now a good time to offer a mid-season update of the Cubs top prospects. Not only will this show players making movement up (and unfortunately, down) the rankings, but it will also give...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Could I interest you in Seth Lugo?

Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if you would want the Cubs to trade for Royals pitcher Seth Lugo. It’s Tuesday night here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in out of the heat. It’s always good to see you. We still have a few tables available. There’s no cover cha...2025
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• BCB After Dark: What about Eugenio Suárez

Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if the Cubs should trade for Cubs killer Eugenio Suárez. It’s another week here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and cool off with us. It’s hot out there, but the music is cool in here. There’s no cover charge. The dress code ...2025
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• BCB After Dark: The untouchables

Sam Navarro-Imagn Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks which minor league prospect should be the last one the Cubs part with. It’s another week here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Please come on in out of the heat. We’ve got the best music and the best companionship. There’s no cover charge. We’ve ...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Might the Cubs need a Snake?

Photo by Norm Hall/MLB Photos via Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if the team should be interested in a Diamondbacks starter. It’s another Monday evening here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and join us. We’re so glad to see you. There are still a few tables available. The show ...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: Jonny Long goes long x2 in Iowa win

Jonathon Long | Photo by Norm Hall/MLB Photos via Getty Images Four home runs power Iowa to victory. Knoxville scores three runs after two were out in the bottom of the ninth for a comeback win. Catcher David Avitia retired. He played six games with Myrtle Beach and three with South Bend this year. His brother Daniel, a right-handed pitcher, is with Mesa but is out for the season with an ...2025
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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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• Cub Tracks just can’t quit

David Banks-Imagn Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Let’s keep this groove going, y’all. 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, steeped in writers’ tears, and then cold-brewed overnight f...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: Javier Assad suffers setback in rehab start for Iowa

Kyle Ross-Imagn Images Bad injury news out of Iowa. Knoxville wins and South Bend snaps their losing streak. Lots of transactions today. Starting out, left-hander Evan Aschenbeck was promoted to South Bend from Myrtle Beach. It was clear that Low-A wasn’t challenging Aschenbeck, so it’s good to see the Cubs make the move sooner rather than later. Right-hander Frankie Scalzo Jr. was promot...2025
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"Jankowski and Allen singled, and Jankowski scored on this double by Kevin Alcántara [VIDEO]."

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"The Cubs cut the lead to 3-2 in the sixth on a solo homer by Kevin Alcántara [VIDEO]."

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"Kevin Alcántara — who has tremendous talent, even if he’s still some time away from the major leagues — led off with a double, advanced to third on a wild pitch and scored on a double by Bradley Beesley."

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"And beyond 2023, the trades Hoyer made last year, acquiring players like Pete Crow-Armstrong, Alexander Canario, Kevin Alcántara and others, as well as some good draft picks beginning to develop, should begin to bear fruit at the major league level."

• Cub Tracks comes up short
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• Minor League Wrap: Owen Caissie homers twice as Iowa stops Omaha, 12-3
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• The Cubs have inquired about Seth Lugo, per report
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• SB Nation Reacts survey: Which Cubs prospect would you rather the team didn’t trade?

Sam Navarro-Imagn Images The Cubs will likely trade a prospect or two or three at the deadline. Who’s the one you don’t want to lose? Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Chicago Cubs fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Hello, it’s July 1! That mean...2025
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• BCB Top 25 Prospects: Mid-season update
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• Minor League Wrap: South Bend rallies past Ft. Wayne, 11-9

Jozhan Oquendo | MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images South Bend was the only winner tonight. Moisés Ballesteros and Owen Caissie homer in Iowa’s loss. The big news is that the City of Myrtle Beach and the Pelicans came to an agreement on a new lease that will keep the Pelicans in Myrtle Beach for another 30 years. An open letter from Myrtle Beach Pelic...2025
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• BCB After Dark: How am I doing?

Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images The late-night/early-morning spot asks if you what it would take for you to give Cubs team president Jed Hoyer an extension. It’s another evening here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad to see you. Come in and join us. There’s no cover charge. Tell us if you need anything. Th...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: Shōta sings in rehab appearance for Iowa in Nashville

Michael McLoone-Imagn Images Shōta Imanaga has a strong rehab appearance. Porter Hodge did not. BJ Murray sends Knoxville home happy. Wins for South Bend and Myrtle Beach. It depends on how he feels tonight and tomorrow morning, but there was nothing on the mound in Nashville today that indicates that Shōta Imanaga is not ready to return to the Cubs. It was the first game of the second ha...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: Jonny Long goes long x2 in Iowa win
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• BCB After Dark: Trade for Paul Skenes?

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans about a proposed Paul Skenes deal by a national baseball writer. spIt’s Wednesday evening here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest spot for night owls, early risers new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and join us. There are still a few tables available. Let us know if you need anything. There’s ...2025
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• Iowa Cubs Wrap: Smart baserunning leads to a 2-1 I-Cubs win

James Triantos | Cody Scanlan/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK Iowa rallied for 2 runs in the top of the 9th to beat Indianapolis The Iowa Cubs rallied late to beat Indianapolis (Pirates), 2-1. Chris Flexen started for Iowa and was constantly pitching out of trouble. But for the most part he did. Flexen gave up seven hits and four walks over 4.2 innings, but allowed just one unearned run, ...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Mid-season reinforcements

Photo by Chris Coduto/MLB Photos via Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks which Cubs prospect will make the biggest mid-season impact. It’s a new week here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with us. It’s always good to see a friend, new or old. We still have a few tables availa...2025
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• Cubs vs. Diamondbacks at Scottsdale preview, Monday 3/3, 2:10 CT

Kevin Alcántara | Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images The Cubs visit Salt River Fields. Monday notes... CUBS REMAINING IN CAMP: The current spring roster of 53 players consists of 28 pitchers (eight non-roster invitees), five catchers (three non-roster invitees), 12 infielders (four non-roster invitees) and eight outfielders (three non-roster invitees). CUBS TEAM SPRING RANKINGS: BA, .301 ...2025
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• BCB Top 25 Prospects: Mid-season update
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• Minor League Wrap: South Bend rallies past Ft. Wayne, 11-9
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• Minor League Wrap: Christian Franklin leads Iowa past Clippers, 10-2

Christian Franklin | Cody Scanlan/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Iowa pounds Columbus in a matinee game. The Cubs system lost all the night games. The Cubs activated Iowa right-hander Tommy Romero. The Cubs signed catcher Reese McGuire again (after he opted out of his contact last week) and assigned him to Iowa. Catcher Caleb Knight went on the developmental list. Iowa...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: Jose Escobar’s 10th inning slam leads Pelicans past Crawdads, 10-7
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• Cubs 6, Mariners 2: Even more good pitching
Sorry, no game action photos were available from today’s game, so enjoy this one of Hayden Wesneski from team photo day | Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images The Cubs staff shut down the Mariners pretty well Monday afternoon. The Cubs won their sixth straight Spring Training game Monday afternoon, taking a first-inning lead and holding on for a 6-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners. In that...2023
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• Cubs 5, Guardians 3: David Bote, star man

Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports The Cubs infielder is making a bid for the Opening Day roster. MESA, Arizona — I keep telling you guys that David Bote has a real chance to make the Cubs this year, and he put another point on the board in his favor when he hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning against the Guardians Sunday. That gave the Cubs the lead and proved to be the winning blow in a ...2024
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• Cubs 2, Angels 0: More outstanding pitching
Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports The Cubs hurlers continued their spring dominance. MESA, Arizona — The Cubs couldn’t quite match their Friday no-hitter feat Saturday afternoon at Sloan Park, but Jameson Taillon and six Cubs relievers did nearly as well, scattering five hits and two walks in a 2-0 shutout of the Angels. Or, some of the Angels. Every time the Angels come to Sloan Park I hope...2023
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• Reflections on the Cubs’ 2022 season
Photo by @WillByington / www.willbyington.com This year, we hope, was a transition from the bad into the good. One thing I think many have forgotten about the 2022 baseball season is how close we came to losing it — all of it. When the lockout suddenly ended March 10, we were probably only a day or so away from Rob Manfred announcing that more games were going to be “removed from the ...2022
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• Cubs 8, Giants 4: Brennen Davis makes his case

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images The Cubs prospect looks healthy, at last. Brennen Davis was all over Top 100 prospect lists from 2020-22 and played in the 2021 Futures Game. The outfielder, who the Cubs took in the second round in 2018 out of high school in Arizona, seemed like one of those proverbial “can’t-miss” prospects, a guy who was going to make the big leagu...2024
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• The Cubs say Tom Ricketts will speak at Cubs Convention
Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images What could possibly go wrong? The Cubs sent out a press release Thursday morning detailing events at the Cubs Convention, scheduled to be held January 13-15, 2023, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. The fan convention will kick off Friday, January 13 at 5 p.m. CST with Marquee Sports Network: Red Carpet Special, a college gameday-inspired show, followed by ...2022
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• Cubs trade target: Juan Soto

Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images What would it take to acquire the Padres slugger? I’m going to preface this by saying simply: I do not want to make this trade, nope, no matter which players are involved. Let’s stipulate: Juan Soto is a great hitter. No question about it. One of the top five hitters in baseball. He’s only 25, and just turned that age about a month ago. Any team should wa...2023
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• Cubs prospects make midseason Top 100 lists from Baseball America, MLB Pipeline

Pete Crow-Armstrong | Dylan Heuer Two major publications updated their top prospects lists this week. Two major publications, Baseball America and MLB Pipeline, both updated their Top 100 prospects lists to include recently-drafted players. And while the two lists are quite different, both lists include several Cubs prospects. Both organizations agree that Orioles shortstop Jackson Hollida...2023
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• Minor League Wrap: Knoxville trashes Trash Pandas, 11-3
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• Minor League Wrap: Smokies stop Trash Pandas, 3-1
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• Minor League Wrap: The Jaguar leads Iowa past Columbus, 15-6

Kevin Alcántara | Cody Scanlan/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Iowa’s bats explode to snap a losing streak. South Bend splits two. Some great pitching leads to a Pelicans win. Iowa right-hander Keegan Thompson was activated off the injured list. Right-hander Tommy Romero went on the development list. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs sunk the Columbus Clippers (Guardians), 15-6. ...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: Pelicans win behind complete game* shutout by Ethan Flanagan

Ethan Flanagan | Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images *Five-inning complete game. South Bend gets another great start to down Kernels. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs were cut off by the Columbus Clippers (Guardians), 8-7. Jake Woodford got the afternoon start and he gave up three runs on five hits over six innings. Woodford walked two and struck out seven. Iowa had a 6-0 lead in this game after...2025
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• Cub Tracks has the vapors

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. The Cubs will be heading to Japan for some strangeness with the Dodgers. The guys in the picture are on the trip roster. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground fr...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Where’s the best place to keep a Jaguar?

Photo by Chris Coduto/MLB Photos via Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if Kevin Alcántara would be better served in Iowa or Chicago. It’s Wednesday night here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We so glad you decided to stop by. It’s been a long day, so let’s make it a memorable night. We s...2025
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• With Alexander Canario gone, how many Cubs remain from the 2021 selloff?

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Here’s a look at all the players who were sent away and acquired in that flurry of deals nearly four years ago. News item: The Cubs have traded OF Alexander Canario to the Mets for cash considerations, sources tell ESPN. Canario, 24, was DFA’d by the Cubs last week.— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) February 25, 2025 Well. This isn’t the...2025
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• BCB 2025 Top 25 Cubs Prospects: The top 5

Matt Shaw | Photo by Gene Wang/Getty Images Our countdown of the Cubs top prospects finishes with the top five prospects in the Cubs system. We finish up our look at the top prospects in the Cubs system today with the top five prospects in the system. While I’ve written that the Cubs system is down from its heights last year, it’s still a top 10 farm system in my mind and that’s mostly b...2025
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• 2024 Cubs final season grades

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Obviously, we wish this year’s Cubs would have done better. But there were still some performances to celebrate. As they did in 2023, the Cubs dug themselves a deep hole early on this year, went on a pretty good run and were briefly in a wild-card spot, then couldn’t hold on to it in September. They did finish 83-79, the same record as last y...2024
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• MLB Pipeline has six Cubs prospects in their updated Top 100 ranking

Moises Ballesteros bats in this year’s Futures Game | Photo by Sam Hodde/MLB Photos via Getty Images The future would appear to be bright. MLB Pipeline posted its updated Top 100 prospects list today and the Cubs are well-represented. In fact, it’d be seven if Pete Crow-Armstrong hadn’t graduated to the major leagues this year. Here are the six, and their rankings. Matt Shaw, No. 25 Shaw, ...2024
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