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• Minor League Wrap: Birds are hot, 9-1 over RiverDogs

Matt Halbach | Myrtle Beach Pelicans Wins today for South Bend and Myrtle Beach. Iowa lost. Knoxville got rain. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs lost to Indianapolis (Pirates), 12-4. Jameson Taillon’s first rehab appearance didn’t go that great, although as I always say, the most important part is how he felt after the start. Taillon got the loss after giving up seven runs on seven hits over 3+ in...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: Edgar Alvarez’s home run the difference as South Bend wins 1-0

Edgar Alvarez | MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images South Bend wins a 1-0 game. Myrtle Beach scores 19 over the RiverDogs. RHP Kenta Maeda has opted out of his contract with the Cubs and was released. LHP Victor Zarraga was promoted to Low-A Myrtle Beach from Mesa. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs lost to Indianapolis (Pirates), 5-2. Spencer Turnbull started and ...2025
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• 2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 109

Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images The Cubs return home and win behind terrific pitching. So, did anything happen since we last spoke? There were a couple of trades, huh? This is Tom’s platform and while I usually just talk about the game and generally how things are going. As a guy who purports to talk about the big picture, I don’t think the trade deadline is a thing that I can ign...2025
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• BCB After Dark: How would you grade the Cubs trade deadline?

Willi Castro slides into home at Wrigley Field in 2024 | Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports There were cautious, but meaningful, upgrades Welcome to your late week, late night indie pop-up coffee shop where we’re debating the trade deadline into the wee hours of the morning. We’ve got some frozen cocktails on tap if you’re trying to cool off after a long summer day, we also have a range of...2025
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• Cubs’ Reported Refusal to Move Moises Ballesteros Holding up Trade Talks
According to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, the Cubs are declining to part with No. 2 prospect Moisés Ballesteros in trade talks. That is keeping some of their would-be moves from coming to fruition, which is interesting given his lack of positional flexibility. Of all the Cubs’ top prospects, Ballesteros seems to me like one they’d be … The post Cubs’ Reported Refusal to M...2025
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• 2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 108

Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images The Cubs avoid a sweep with a 10-3 win ahead of the trade deadline. Phew. That was a cathartic win. You could feel the tension building in Chicago and throughout Cubs Nation. I mean, way back in game number 72, the Cubs reached 18 games over .500. Here they are 36 games later at that same mark. Though I’m completely comfortable giving some corners of Cub f...2025
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• BCB After Dark: The Cubs acquire Michael Soroka

Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks your opinion of tonight’s trade. It’s Wednesday night at BCB After Dark: the coolest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and join us. We’re all talking trades. There’s no cover charge. We still have a few tables available. Bring your own beverage. BCB After Dark...2025
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• Brewers 9, Cubs 3: Hey, Jed! Time to bring in the reinforcements

Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images And Ian Happ is headed to the injured list. This is not the way we had hoped this series would go. After an uncharacteristic bad outing from Matthew Boyd Monday, there was at least hope that Colin Rea could put together a good one Tuesday. Welp. Didn’t happen, and the Cubs also got poor relief work and some unusual bad defense from Pete Crow-Armstron...2025
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• Cubs Recalling Moisés Ballesteros (Update: Happ to IL)
Looks like the Happ injury might require an IL stint. The team is calling up Moises Ballesteros from Triple-A, per a source. He’s hitting .331 down there. He had a cup of coffee with the big league team earlier this year. https://t.co/e9RhWWaQUn — Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) July 30, 2025 It was quite a night for … The post Cubs Recalling Moisés Ballesteros (Update: Happ to IL) app...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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• 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."

• Minor League Wrap: Edgar Alvarez’s home run the difference as South Bend wins 1-0
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• 2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 109
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• 2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 108
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• Cub Tracks’ 5 p.m. deadline

Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images The #1 source for #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. Today is an off day and the trading deadline. Cubs took the last game of the Brewers series and maintained their skein. 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. Mike Imanaga f...2025
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• Freddy Peralta and the Brewers’ bullpen struggle, blown out by Cubs

Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Freddy Peralta has a bad day, and the bullpen wasn’t much better Box Score The Brewers had a chance to sweep the Cubs and move into a commanding position in the NL Central with a win today. However, the Cubs would not go quietly. They hit the Brewers’ pitchers hard right from the start, and it was just an overall bad day as the Brewers dropped the series finale 10-3...2025
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• BCB After Dark: More for Gore?

Brett Davis-Imagn Images The late-night/early-morning spot asks if MacKenzie Gore is worth the price. It’s Trade Deadline 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. We’re always glad to welcome a friend. There’s no cover charge tonight. We still have a couple tables available. The hostess will s...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: 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 and South Bend stomp on Timber Rattlers, 13-4
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• Minor League Wrap: Edgar Alvarez’s home run the difference as South Bend wins 1-0
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• Freddy Peralta and the Brewers’ bullpen struggle, blown out by Cubs
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• Brewers 9, Cubs 3: Hey, Jed! Time to bring in the reinforcements
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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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• 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: 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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• BCB After Dark: The Cubs acquire Michael Soroka
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• Freddy Peralta and the Brewers’ bullpen struggle, blown out by Cubs
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• Brewers 9, Cubs 3: Hey, Jed! Time to bring in the reinforcements
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• BCB After Dark: More for Gore?
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• BCB After Dark: What would it take to trade Owen Caissie?
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• BCB Top 25 Prospects: Mid-season update
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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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• 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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• 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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• 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

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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• 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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• Freddy Peralta and the Brewers’ bullpen struggle, blown out by Cubs
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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

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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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