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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: Horton dominates for 4 innings as Smokies burn Biscuits, 8-7 in 11

Cade Horton | MATTIE NERETIN / USA TODAY NETWORK Iowa and Tennessee both win on walk-off hits. Left-hander Jack Patterson was promoted from Myrtle Beach to South Bend. Right-hander Grayson Moore, who hasn’t made his season debut yet, also goes to South Bend. Right-handers Luis Rujano and Vince Reilly join the Pelicans from Mesa. Right-hander Scarlyn Lebron goes down to Mesa from Myrtle B...2024
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• Minor League Wrap: Shaw homers twice, but Smokies fall to Lookouts 7-5

Matt Shaw | Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images Everyone lost today, but there were a few standout hitting performances. Pitching? Not so much. Infielder Leonel Espinoza joined the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, where he played 13 games last year. Outfielder Christian Olivo went on the 7-day injured list. So, everyone loses today. Except the major leaguers, and that’s what counts. Iowa Cubs The Io...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: Strumpf slugs I-Cubs past Mud Hens, 9-6

Chase Strumpf | Lily Smith/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK Three losses today, but a win for the I-Cubs. David Bote went on the injured list after taking a pitch in the wrist yesterday. RHP Matthew Thompson was promoted to Iowa from Tennessee, although I assume he’s taking Daniel Palencia’s spot and not Bote’s. In case anyone is new around here, there’s no Minor League Wrap on most Monday...2024
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• Minor League Wrap: Shaw homers, Smokies beat Trash Pandas 7-0

Matt Shaw | Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Wins tonight for the I-Cubs, Smokies and Pelicans. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs stormed back to roast the Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers), 6-3. Starter Hayden Wesneski got into early trouble, giving up three runs in the first inning. But then he and the rest of the Cubs pitching staff shut the Mud Hens down the rest of the game. Wesneski allowed three runs o...2024
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• Get to know the Tennessee Smokies

Cade Horton | MATTIE NERETIN / USA TODAY NETWORK The Cubs’ Double-A affiliate is loaded with prospects to start 2024 The rest of the Cubs full-season farm teams start play on Friday, so it’s time to look at the Tennessee Smokies, the Double-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs since 2007. The Smokies are the defending Southern League champions, having claimed their first outright title since 1...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Is J.D. Davis a fit?

Photo by Suzanna Mitchell/San Francisco Giants/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if the Cubs should sign J.D. Davis. It’s another week here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest get-together for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and spend some time with us. There’s no cover charge. We still have a few available tables. Bring y...2024
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• The Cubs roster for the Spring Breakout game features Matt Shaw and Owen Caissie

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images MLB released the rosters for this upcoming game. You have seen Owen Caissie and Matt Shaw in some Cubs Spring Training games, and both have impressed with their hitting. Caissie, in fact, is demolishing spring pitching — granted, in a small sample size. He’s tied for second among all MLB players in hits with 10 and overall is batting .500/.565/.800 with thre...2024
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• Cub Tracks gets over the hump

Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. Cody Bellinger is back, Morelism, and other stories. Enjoy the music. 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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• Royals 4, Cubs 0: Caleb Kilian leaves with an injury

Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports This is not good news. Every Cubs fan wants to see Caleb Kilian succeed. We might disagree on whether that success should come as a starter or reliever, but he certainly has the talent to be a quality big league pitcher. Kilian’s spring might be on hold for a while, as he left the game with an unspecified injury in the third inning of the Cubs’ 4-0 loss to t...2024
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• Cubs 10, White Sox 6: Here comes the sun...

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images .... and it wasn’t all right. But the Cubs won anyway. MESA, Arizona — The normally sure-handed Pete Crow-Armstrong got a bit messed up by a bright, sunny afternoon at Sloan Park Friday afternoon, losing two baseballs in the sun that helped lead to a four-run White Sox inning. The Cubs, though, came back from that with the big blow a three-run homer from Owe...2024
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• Cubs 6, Brewers 1: Some pitching performances of note

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images There will be some interesting bullpen choices this year. With much of the attention of Cubs fans today on the re-introduction of Cody Bellinger as a member of the team (and don’t expect to see him in a game before next week), and most of the Cubs regulars not making the trip to the Brewers’ spring home in west Phoenix, I wanted to ta...2024
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• Cubs 6, Reds 6: The future on display

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Some guys who will be a big part of the team’s future put together a late-inning rally. MESA, Arizona — The Cubs started quite a few of their regular players Tuesday at Sloan Park, and they got no-hit for six innings, and the Reds put together two rallies in the seventh and eighth to take a 6-0 lead. Instead of guys from the minor lea...2024
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• Cub Tracks loves the Cubs’ farm system

Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports Typically acerbic #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. We love it ALL right now. 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’ tear...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ road signs on the treadmill toward tomorrow

Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images Typically acerbic #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. I have no third baseman, but I must team, and other nuggets of wisdom. -WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground f...2024
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"Matt Shaw | Ron Schloerb/Cape Cod Times / USA TODAY NETWORK With the 13th pick, Cubs took the Big 10 Player of the Year."

• Get to know the Tennessee Smokies
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• An updated look at the 2024 Cubs payroll and luxury tax

Photo by Mary Turner/Getty Images Here’s how the team stands at the beginning of the season. Let me stipulate something right now, before we get into the “Cubs should have signed Jordan Montgomery!” argument again. It’s clear that ownership has, at least for the time being, established a payroll level for the Cubs that will not go over the first level of luxury tax, which this year is $237...2024
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• BCB After Dark: The great Christopher Morel experiment

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks you how many games at third base will Christopher Morel play. It’s another week here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We are so glad to start out another week with you. New friends and old, all are welcome. There’s no cover charge. Rin...2024
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• MLB.com ranks the Cubs minor-league system No. 2

Matt Shaw gets ready for play at third base | Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images It’s been a while since Cubs prospects have been ranked this high. Many of us have noted the Spring Training play of top Cubs prospects such as Matt Shaw, Owen Caissie, Kevin Alcántara and Pete Crow-Armstrong. Today, MLB.com came out with a ranking of all 30 team farm systems and the Cubs were ranked second, b...2024
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• BCB After Dark: When is Matt Shaw arriving?

Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks when will Matt Shaw make his major league debut. It’s the end of the week here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with us. It may be Spring Training, but we’re in mid-season form. There’s no cover charge. We still have ...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ in the field

Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports Typically acerbic #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. Important Cubs news as Spring Training games loom. 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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• Cub Tracks’ road signs on the treadmill toward tomorrow
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• Cub Tracks’ bubble rap

Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images Typically acerbic #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. Spring Training looms. The Cubs are creating a culture. Dan Petry approves this message? Hermetically sealed for your protection. -WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-sty...2024
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• BCB After Dark: How many wins for the Cubs?

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for the Cubs asks how many games will they win this year. It’s another Wednesday night here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. It’s great to see you again. New members are always welcome. Come in out of the cold. Let us take your coat for you. There are s...2024
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• Minor League Wrap: Strumpf slugs I-Cubs past Mud Hens, 9-6
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• Minor League Wrap: Shaw homers, Smokies beat Trash Pandas 7-0
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• BCB After Dark: Is J.D. Davis a fit?
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• Cub Tracks gets over the hump
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• BCB After Dark: When is Matt Shaw arriving?
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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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• Cub Tracks C’s what you did there

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. Cubs drop one to Dodgers and continue roster jenga analysis; Ian Happ has a hammy. 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...2024
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• Sunday Notes: Daulton Varsho Goes Pull-Side, Thinks Low and Hard
Plus a scout on Matt Shaw, Sonny Gray is underrated, Kevin Cash on Jose Siri swiping 30, A.J. Hinch on personal catchers, facts and stats galore, and more....2024
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• Cub Tracks C’s the future

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. The young Cubs are showing why they’re held in such high regard. These are indeed interesting times. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers...2024
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• Cubs 6, Reds 6: The future on display
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• An updated look at the 2024 Cubs payroll and luxury tax
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• BCB After Dark: The great Christopher Morel experiment
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• BCB After Dark: Is J.D. Davis a fit?
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• Cub Tracks’ happy campers?

Photo by Aaron Doster/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. Cubs split-squad split the games. Matt Shaw is the real deal. So is Shota Imanaga. 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 ba...2024
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• Cub Tracks gets over the hump
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• BCB After Dark: When is Matt Shaw arriving?
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• Cub Tracks loves the Cubs’ farm system
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• BCB After Dark: How many wins for the Cubs?
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• Cub Tracks’ end of an era?

SI Model Chase throws out the first pitch. | Photo by David Banks/Getty Images Typically acerbic #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus scientific food for thought. SI on the skids, Hader sets a record, Stroman bites the apple, and other stories. Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and...2024
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• Cubs 5, Guardians 3: David Bote, star man
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• Welcome to the Cubs family, Matt Shaw! (And Jaxon Wiggins!)
Matt Shaw | Ron Schloerb/Cape Cod Times / USA TODAY NETWORK With the 13th pick, Cubs took the Big 10 Player of the Year. The 2023 MLB Draft started tonight and with the 13th pick in the first round, the Cubs selected shortstop Matt Shaw of Maryland. Shaw was the Big 10 Player of the Year this past season and the 2022 Cape Cod League MVP. Shaw’s biggest asset is his bat. He’s the all-time ...2023
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• Cubs 10, White Sox 6: Here comes the sun...
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• Cubs 6, Brewers 1: Some pitching performances of note
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• Cubs 9, Mariners 5: Everyone digs the long ball

Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports The Cubs homered three times and defeated the Mariners. The other split squad lost to Arizona. MESA, Arizona — The Cubs got some solid pitching (despite the score) and three home runs led the team to a 9-5 win over the Mariners at Sloan Park. In the first inning, Seiya Suzuki singled with one out and one out later, Dansby Swanson walked. Garrett Cooper follo...2024
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• Giants 7, Cubs 3: Justin Steele injured, but says he’s okay

Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports That’s a sigh of relief. And the “other split squad game” was crazy. MESA, Arizona — Justin Steele took a line drive off his leg in the second inning of the Cubs’ 7-3 loss to the Giants Friday afternoon at Sloan Park and then walked off the field gingerly, but under his own power. Cubs fans were, obviously, worried. Then Steele sent out this message: I’m okay...2024
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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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• Cub Tracks’ pen names

Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images Typically acerbic #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus scientific food for thought. How do you sell relief? Still no Bellinger. 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, overhe...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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• Minor League Wrap: Strumpf slugs I-Cubs past Mud Hens, 9-6
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• Get to know the Tennessee Smokies
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• An updated look at the 2024 Cubs payroll and luxury tax
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• Giants 7, Cubs 3: Justin Steele injured, but says he’s okay
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• BCB After Dark: Is J.D. Davis a fit?
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• Cub Tracks’ happy campers?
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• Cubs 5, Guardians 3: David Bote, star man
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• Cub Tracks C’s the future
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• BCB After Dark: I Don’t Know is on third

Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks who will play the most third base for the Cubs in 2024. It’s anothe week here at BCB After Dark: the swingingest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so thankful—and a little bit amazed—that you braved the weather to make it here tonight. Come on in and warm up. L...2024
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• 2023 Cubs player profiles: Jeimer Candelario

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The switch-hitting third baseman is a possible keeper as a bridge between Patrick Wisdom and Matt Shaw. He’s at just the right age where a couple of years at a small raise might be appealing. His bat and glove have good value. A former Cub farmhand, 6’1”, 221 lb. Jeimer (pronounced Jay’mer) Candelario is a first/third sacker the Cubs got from the Washin...2023
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• Cub Tracks bounces back
Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. Nice comeback victory for the suddenly exciting Cubs. Birthday presents and more, read on! 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’ t...2023
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• 2023 MLB Draft: A review of the 20 new Cubs
Zyhir Hope | Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports There are 20 new Cubs. Here’s what you need to know about all of them. The 2023 MLB Draft concluded yesterday with picks 11 through 20. Overall, the Cubs selected 20 players, including seven infielders, three outfielders, one catcher and nine pitchers. Of the pitchers, seven were right-handed and two were left-handed. They went very heavy on c...2023
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• Cub Tracks feels a draft
Matt Shaw | Christine Peterson/Telegram & Gazette / USA TODAY NETWORK #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week, plus bells and whistles. Draft news, player quotes, trade speculation and more! 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, overheate...2023
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