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• Minor League Wrap: Iowa beats Louisville, 11-9

James Triantos | Cody Scanlan/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Great pitching leads to three wins. Iowa just slugs their way past the Bats. Everyone wins! Even the Smokies! Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs outslugged the Louisville Bats (Reds), 11-9. Starter Will Sanders gave up three home runs over five innings, but he still got the win. Sanders gave up six total runs on seven hi...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: A Ballesteros blast can’t save Iowa

Cody Scanlan/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK Carter Trice homers twice. Moisés Ballesteros homers once. Javier Assad starts a rehab stint Everyone loses tonight. Don’t shoot the messenger. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs were blinded by the Louisville Bats (Reds), 4-2. Yes, I know bats aren’t really blind. Jordan Wicks started and took the loss. Wicks surrendered three runs, two earned, on four ...2025
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• BCB After Dark: What would it take to trade Owen Caissie?

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks what the Cubs would have to get back for you to trade outfield prospect Owen Caissie. It’s another week here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in out of the heat and cool off with us. There’s no cover charge. Let us know if we ...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: Connor Noland pitches Iowa past Columbus, 5-1

Connor Noland | Cody Scanlan/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Some strong pitching to end the week. The Pelicans have a season-high 11-run inning Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs boarded and seized the Columbus Clippers (Guardians), 5-1. Connor Noland came off a short trip to the development list and dominated the Clippers over seven scoreless innings on the way to his ninth win. ...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: Pelicans Florentino, Camacho combine to no-hit Augusta

Jostin Florentino, Owen Ayers, Kevin Camacho | Myrtle Beach Pelicans Very little offense tonight, but the Pelicans didn’t need much as they no-hit Augusta As you might expect after a four-day break, there were a ton of moves in the Cubs farm system today. First off, first-round pick Ethan Conrad has signed. Conrad’s bonus was $3,563,100. which was $1,187,700 below the slot value for the 17...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: Jefferson Rojas homers twice as South Bend tops Wisconsin, 6-2

Jefferson Rojas | MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK Wins for Iowa, Knoxville and South Bend tonight. The All-Star Futures Game is tomorrow at 3 pm Chicago time. The game will be broadcast on the MLB Network, MLB.tv and MLB dot com. Iowa Cubs star Owen Caissie is on the National League team. The game is seven innings long and the bottom of the seventh inning will be play...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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• 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: 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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• Minor League Wrap: Jordan Wicks returns as Iowa beats Nashville, 6-1

Jordan Wicks | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images Moisés Ballesteros continues to hit in Iowa’s win. A top Cubs prospect starts his season in Mesa. The Iowa Cubs activated left-hander Jordan Wicks off the injured list. Right-hander Will Sanders went on the development list. Right-hander Brandon Birdsell is starting a rehab stint in Mesa. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs drowned out the Nashville Sounds ...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Who gets the axe?

Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks who is designated for assignment when the bullpen gets healthy. It’s Tuesday night 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 for a while. The sun has finally gone down. It’s hot out, but it’s cool in here. There’s no cover ...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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• Minor League Wrap: Pelicans beat Crawdads, 3-2

Ty Southisene | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images South Bend and Tennessee were rained out. Myrtle Beach wins and Iowa loses. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs were battered by the Louisville Bats (Reds), 9-6. Starter Jake Woodford took the loss after allowing four runs on ten hits over five innings. Two of those hits were solo home runs. Woodford struck out two and walked no one, although he did hit on...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: Jefferson Rojas leads South Bend past Wisconsin, 6-2

Jefferson Rojas | MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK South Bend got the only win in the system tonight. Some bad news from Iowa. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs were embargoed by the Columbus Clippers (Guardians), 5-1. Jordan Wicks started this game, struck out one batter and left the game with an apparent injury. Brandon Hughes was pressed into relief and he gave up four runs ...2025
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• Ian Happ Returning Tuesday, Moisés Ballesteros Optioned to Iowa
During an appearance on 670 The Score Tuesday morning, Jed Hoyer confirmed that Ian Happ will return to the lineup on Tuesday night. Happ was placed on the injured list last week — retroactive to May 10 — with an oblique injury, opening a spot for top prospect Moisés Ballesteros. After getting a nice taste … The post Ian Happ Returning Tuesday, Moisés Ballesteros Optioned to Iowa...2025
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• Cub Tracks’ don’t make a habit of this

Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Cubs lose to Diamondbacks in a game that doesn’t count but feels bad nonetheless. 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, s...2025
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• BCB After Dark: What about Jesús Luzardo?

Michael Laughlin-Imagn Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks about the rumors about the Cubs and Jesús Luzardo. It’s so good to see you here at BCB After Dark: the coolest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come in and join us. Your name is on the guest list. We can check your coat for you. Grab any available table. Bring your own bev...2024
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"Rookie Moisés Ballesteros will be optioned to Triple-A Iowa."

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"Moisés Ballesteros | Photo by Norm Hall/MLB Photos via Getty Images Moisés Ballesteros and Brandon Birdsell were honored as the best Cubs minor leaguers this year The Cubs today announced that catcher Moisés Ballesteros was named the Buck O’Neil Minor League Player of the Year and that right-hander Brandon Birdsell was honored as the Vedie Himsl Cubs Minor League Pitcher of the Year."

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"” Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney (The Athletic {$}): Cubs prospect notes: Cade Horton, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Moisés Ballesteros."

• BCB After Dark: What would it take to trade Owen Caissie?
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• Minor League Wrap: Pelicans Florentino, Camacho combine to no-hit Augusta
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• Minor League Wrap: Jefferson Rojas and South Bend stomp on Timber Rattlers, 13-4
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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: 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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• BCB After Dark: The Cubs are ‘monitoring’ Ryan McMahon

Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks about your interest in Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon. It’s another week here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and join us for a while. Your name is on the guest list. Let us know if we can do anything for you. Th...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: Jonny Long goes long x2 in Iowa win
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• BCB After Dark: A catching conundrum

Photo by Kenta Harada/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks who should be catching in Miguel Amaya’s absence. We’re open for business here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad you decided to stop by. There’s no cover charge this evening. Tell us if you need anything. The hostess can...2025
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• Chase Meidroth and Tim Elko shine, but the rest of the White Sox bats stay cold

The White Sox fall yet again to the pesky Cubs. | @SoxNerd The South Siders fall, 8-3 Another day, another loss. The Cubs take the second game of the Crosstown series, although the White Sox put up enough of a fight on Saturday to stay in the game until the halfway mark. Friends — Chase Meidroth decided to show up and show out by starting the game with a leadoff home run: you’ll never f...2025
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• The Moisés Ballesteros call-up by the numbers

Moisés Ballesteros at bat during Tuesday’s game against the Marlins | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images The Cubs’ 21-year-old catcher debuted at Wrigley Field this week The Cubs continue to set the pace in the NL Central, but a red hot Cardinals team is right on their heels, just one game back. The difference is pretty clear in both team’s last 10-game record. The Cubs went just 4-6 over...2025
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• Cub Tracks settles for meatloaf

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. It’s sad when two out of three is disappointing, but there you go. Expectations are high. WELCOME to today’s edition 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, an...2025
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• Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (5/13/25): Cubs 5, Marlins 4 – Turner Walks It Off
The Cubs and Marlins met in the second game of their series at Wrigley Field Tuesday night in what was the major league debut of catcher Moisés Ballesteros. Things were not looking promising for Chicago late, but a dramatic rally in the 9th inning resulted in a victory and a very unlikely hero. Kyle Stowers … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (5/13/25): Cubs 5, Marlins 4 – Turner W...2025
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• Cub Tracks sweeps the leg

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 sent the Dodgers on their way without a Chicagoland victory and prepare for Philadelphia to arrive. 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, ...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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• BCB After Dark: What would it take to trade Owen Caissie?
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• Minor League Wrap: Pelicans beat Crawdads, 3-2
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• Minor League Wrap: Iowa sweeps doubleheader from Louisville

Owen Caissie | Cody Scanlan/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Everyone wins! Iowa wins twice. Everyone wins! Even the major league team and the ACL team! The Cubs system was 7-0 tonight. (The two Dominican Summer League teams went 1-1 if you want to be pedantic about it.) Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs swept a doubleheader from the Louisville Bats (Reds), 10-2 and 5-4 in nine in...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: South Bend rallies past Ft. Wayne, 11-9
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• BCB After Dark: Trade for Paul Skenes?
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• Cubs To Activate Ian Happ, Option Moises Ballesteros
The Cubs are welcoming Ian Happ back from the injured list for tonight’s game in Miami, president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer tells the Mully & Haugh Show on 670 The Score. Rookie Moisés Ballesteros will be optioned to Triple-A Iowa. That’s not the only forthcoming roster move. Manager Craig Counsell told Maddie Lee of…...2025
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• Cubs give minor league awards to Moisés Ballesteros and Brandon Birdsell

Moisés Ballesteros | Photo by Norm Hall/MLB Photos via Getty Images Moisés Ballesteros and Brandon Birdsell were honored as the best Cubs minor leaguers this year The Cubs today announced that catcher Moisés Ballesteros was named the Buck O’Neil Minor League Player of the Year and that right-hander Brandon Birdsell was honored as the Vedie Himsl Cubs Minor League Pitcher of the Year. Both ...2024
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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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• Minor League Wrap: Cristian Hernandez leads South Bend past Wisconsin, 8-3

Cristian Hernandez | MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images South Bend puts together back-to-back wins. Iowa throttles Columbus. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs sunk the Columbus Clippers (Guardians), 9-3. It was a bullpen game for Iowa today and Nate Pearson pitched the first two innings without allowing a run or a hit. He walked two and struck out two. Riley Marti...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: Matt Shaw homers, doubles as Iowa beats the Bats, 6-4

Matt Shaw | Cody Scanlan/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK Matt Shaw got back on track. Moises Ballesteros hasn’t even been off-track. Knoxville, Myrtle Beach also win. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs sawed the Louisville Bats (Reds) in two, 6-4. Connor Noland pitched the first five innings and turned in a strong effort, allowing just two runs on two hits. Both runs came on a two-run home run in t...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: Jefferson Rojas leads South Bend past Wisconsin, 6-2
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• Minor League Wrap: The Cubs’ top two prospects lead Iowa in 9-1 rout of Buffalo.

Matt Shaw | Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images Cade Horton and Matt Shaw lead Iowa to victory. BJ Murray keeps Knoxville in the win column. Left-hander Evan Taylor joins High-A South Bend from Mesa. Right-hander Carlo Reyes goes from Double-A Knoxville to High-A South Bend. The Cubs released three pitchers: right-hander Jeral Vizcaino and left-handers Yovanny Cabrera and Angel Hernandez. Iowa C...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: Pelicans Florentino, Camacho combine to no-hit Augusta
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• Minor League Wrap: Jefferson Rojas homers twice as South Bend tops Wisconsin, 6-2
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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: 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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• 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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• Minor League Wrap: Jordan Wicks returns as Iowa beats Nashville, 6-1
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• Cub Tracks fills in the blanks

Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. The surging Cubs face the Royals in a rare spring training night game tonight. 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 ...2025
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• Cub Tracks’ no fun club

Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Another day, another series loss. Imanaga quality start wasted. 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’ te...2024
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