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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: 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: Jonathon Long, Christian Franklin lead I-Cubs to 7-5 win

Jonathon Long | Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Iowa slugs past Columbus. Myrtle Beach outlasts Hickory. Right-hander Keegan Thompson went on the injured list. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs impounded the Columbus Clippers (Guardians), 7-5. Kenta Maeda made his second Cubs start and like his first one, he struggled badly in the first inning. Tonight Maeda got hammered for five ...2025
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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

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: Andy Garriola’s slam can’t overcome Rattlers, rain in South Bend loss

Andy Garriola | MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images It was a rough night in the system as everyone lost. A few promotions today. Right-hander Brayden Riesdorph was promoted to High-A South Bend from Low-A Myrtle Beach. RIght-hander Sam Thoresen goes to Double-A Knoxville from South Bend. Infielder Hayden Cantrelle moves up to Triple-A Iowa from Knoxville....2025
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• Brewers fall to Reds in annual Spring Breakout game, 9-7

Photo by Marison Bilagody/MLB Photos via Getty Images Milwaukee’s top prospects can’t overcome five run third inning The Brewers have been on a roll this spring, as today’s victory over the Guardians extended their winning streak to seven games. Unfortunately, that momentum didn’t carry over into this evening’s Spring Breakout prospect showcase. Milwaukee gave up eight runs in the first th...2025
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• Brewers fall to Reds in annual Spring Breakout game, 9-7

Photo by Marison Bilagody/MLB Photos via Getty Images Milwaukee’s top prospects can’t overcome five run third inning The Brewers have been on a roll this spring, as today’s victory over the Guardians extended their winning streak to seven games. Unfortunately, that momentum didn’t carry over into this evening’s Spring Breakout prospect showcase. Milwaukee gave up eight runs in the first th...2025
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• Five prospects who are off to great starts in spring training

Dave Kallmann / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images These five Brewers’ prospects have made the most of their time in big-league camp Getting an invite to major league spring training can be a huge step for prospects. Not only does it give them more face time with the major league coaching staff and the players on the big-league roster, but it also gives them a ...2025
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• Who will be the Brewers’ long-term solution at first base?

Max Correa / The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK Taking a look at the organization’s best first base prospects More than any other group of sports fans, baseball fans love to believe in curses. But in a world of Billy Goats and Bambinos, the most perplexing curse might be “The Curse of the Brewers’ First Baseman.” Since the departure of Prince Fielder following the 2011 se...2025
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• Devin Williams activated from injured list ahead of Sunday’s series finale

Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports Janson Junk designated for assignment to clear roster space The Brewers have activated reliever Devin Williams from the injured list, setting him up for his long-awaited season debut after missing several months due to back fractures. Right-hander Janson Junk was designated for assignment to clear space on the 40-man and active rosters. RHP Devin Williams...2024
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• Brewers Week in Review: Week 15

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Brewers have another rough road trip but remain in first in NL Central Last Week’s Results Monday: Brewers 8, Rockies 7 (10 innings) Tuesday: Brewers 4, Rockies 3 Wednesday: Brewers 3, Rockies 0 Thursday: Rockies 4, Brewers 3 Friday: Dodgers 8, Brewers 5 Saturday: Dodgers 5, Brewers 3 Sunday: Brewers 9, Dodgers 2 Division Standings Brewers 53-38 Cardinals 47-...2024
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• Minor League Wrap: Haydn McGeary homers twice, four Smokies pitchers combine to one-hit Barons, 6-0

Haydn McGeary | Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK The Smokies pitch a one-hitter and hit three home runs. Iowa trounces St. Paul. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs defiled the St. Paul Saints (Twins), 9-1. Kyle McGowin didn’t allow a run over his five-inning start. McGowin gave up three hits and walked two while striking out six. Because Iowa’s bats didn’t wake up until the bottom ...2024
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• Minor League Wrap: Hadyn McGeary’s home run leads Smokies past Blue Wahoos, 6-5

Haydn McGeary | Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK Cade Horton looked like a top prospect and Haydn McGeary’s 9th inning home run won it for the Smokies. Right-hander Nick Dean was promoted to High-A South Bend from Myrtle Beach. In a corresponding move, left-hander Angel Hernandez was demoted down to Low-A Myrtle Beach from South Bend. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs edged past ...2024
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• Brewers' David Denson Hopes Coming Out Paves Way to Achieving MLB Dream
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"South Bend Cubs The South Bend Cubs were bitten by the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Brewers), 2-1."

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"“The South Bend Cubs, Chicago Cubs, Iowa Cubs, Tennessee Smokies, Myrtle Beach Pelicans, Cedar Rapids Kernels, Great Lakes Loons, Lansing Lugnuts, Quad Cities River Bandits and Wisconsin Timber Rattlers donated the items for this auction."

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"Adv-A Quad Cities River Bandits (20-34 in second half; 52-68 overall) schedule | roster The River Bandits dropped four games in a series at the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (MIL)."

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"South Bend Cubs The South Bend Cubs skinned the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Brewers), 8-7 in ten innings."

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"He returned to the mound on June 28, 2017 with Milwaukee’s Arizona League squad, then started nine games for the Class-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers for the remainder of the season."

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"He is expected to start at the Class A level this summer, and if he plays well for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, maybe he'll advance to the high-Class A Brevard County (Florida) Manatees."

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"Arcia, 20, is having by far his best season in the minors, since he played A ball for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in 2013."

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"The Brewers and Wisconsin Timber Rattlers have struck an agreement that will keep Milwaukee's Class A affiliate close to home into the next decade."

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• Minor League Wrap: Matt Shaw leads Tennessee past M-Braves, 7-0

Matt Shaw | Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The farm system won three out of four tonight. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs were expelled from paradise by the St. Paul Saints (Twins), 5-4. Starter Dan Straily came within one out of a quality start, allowing three runs on six hits over 5.2 innings. Straily struck out eight and didn’t walk anyone. That’s pretty good. Cam Sanders reli...2024
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• Brewers reinstate Joey Wiemer from IL, recall Bradley Blalock from Double-A Biloxi

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports Chris Roller optioned, Thyago Vieira designated for assignment to open up roster space The Brewers announced Monday afternoon that outfielder Joey Wiemer has been reinstated from the injured list and right-handed pitcher Bradley Blalock has been recalled from Double-A Biloxi to make his MLB debut. Outfielder Chris Roller was optioned to Triple-A Nashville and ...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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• Cub Tracks springs into action

Kevin Alcántara chases a fly ball. | Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Typically acerbic #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. Punxsy Phil says Spring is nigh. Rich Nye agrees. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and blog...2024
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• Matt Arnold continues to utilize Brewers’ prospect depth in offseason trades

Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Brewers have not made any splashy acquisitions but have traded from a deep farm system for intriguing MLB pieces The Brewers have not made any flashy moves this offseason, but the club has been relatively active compared to other teams in a slow winter. In addition to re-signing starting pitchers Colin Rea and Wade Miley, Matt Arno...2024
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• Brewers Week in Review: Week 23

Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports Crew has .500 week, loses 1⁄2 game on Cubs Last Week's Results Monday: Brewers 6, Cubs 2 Tuesday: Cubs 1, Brewers 0 Wednesday: Cubs 3, Brewers 2 Friday: Brewers 7, Phillies 5 Saturday: Brewers 7, Phillies 5 Sunday: Phillies 4, Brewers 2 Division Standings Brewers: 76-60 Chicago Cubs: 73-64 (3.5 GB) Cincinnati Reds: 71-68 (6.5 GB) Pittsburgh Pirates: 63-74 (13.5...2023
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• This Week in the Minors: Trevor Werner hits five homers

Trevor Werner hit five homers this week for Columbia, after being drafted from Texas A&M earlier this summer. | Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images This Week in the Minors: Omaha chasing a franchise record, tons of great Fireflies pitching, and league POTW honors for 7th-rounder Trevor Werner ‘This Week in the Minors’ is our weekly look at notable performances from all o...2023
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• It looks like Frank Mozzicato has added a slider

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images The lefty may have added a fourth pitch to his mix The Kansas City Royals took Frank Mozzicato with the seventh overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft. For many, it was surprising but he’s done well thus far in the minor leagues. He hasn’t been elite, by any definition of the word, but he’s still just 20 years old and progressing very nicely. ...2023
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• Minor League Wrap: Caissie hits 2 HR as Smokies stop Lookouts, 9-2
Owen Caissie | Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images Lots of movement in the Cubs’ system, but Owen Caissie keeps blasting home runs. So a lot of stuff went down today. Including three first-round draft picks changing teams. (OK, one was a Mets first-round pick.) Outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong was promoted to Iowa from Tennessee. Right-hander Carlos Guzman was demoted ...2023
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• Brewers Reacts Survey: Which Brewer are you most looking forward to returning?
Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports Several key players expected to return from injury in coming weeks Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Milwaukee Brewers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. In this week’s Reacts survey, we’re asking fans who they’re most...2023
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• Gavin Cross mashes his way to league honors
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports This Week in the Minors: Drew Waters looks ready to come back from rehab; Noah Cameron strikes out 11; Gavin Cross earns league POTW ‘This Week in the Minors’ is our weekly look at notable performances from all over the system, from big-name prospects and less-heralded guys alike. The mission is to answer this simple question: “Who had a good week?” This We...2023
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• Minor League Wrap: Cristian Hernandez’s grand slam leads Pelicans past Hillcats, 7-2.
Darius Hill | Bryon Houlgrave/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK The Pelicans snapped a five-game losing streak, but they were the only win of the day. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs were plucked by the Toledo Mud Hens (Guardians), 4-1. Starter Chris Clarke pitched four innings and took the loss after allowing two runs on five hits over four innings. He walked two and did not strike out anyone. In...2023
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• Minor League Wrap: Kyle Hendricks impresses in a 6-1 Iowa win over Mud Hens.
Kyle Hendricks | Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK Kyle Hendricks looked sharp in a rehab assignment. The Smokies stage an epic comeback. South Bend jumps all over the Timber Rattlers. Moves today in the Cubs system: The big news was that Cade Horton was promoted to South Bend after four dominating starts in Myrtle Beach. Horton is scheduled to start for South Bend tomor...2023
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• Steven Zobac has struck out 14 of 16 batters faced
Photo by Zac BonDurant/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images This Week in the Minors: Fireflies reliever Zobac keeps up the absurd K rate; Frankie Mozzicato dazzles; Jonathan Queasley returns ‘This Week in the Minors’ is our weekly look at notable performances from all over the system, from big-name prospects and less-heralded guys alike. The mission is to answer this simple question: “Who had ...2023
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• Minor League Wrap: Yonathan Perlaza, Smokies, beat M-Braves, 8-7
Yonathan Perlaza | Tennessee Smokies Iowa and the Smokies won today. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs shattered the Louisville Bats (Reds) 5-4. The two teams split the six-game series with three wins each. Starter Matt Swarmer got good results, but he did have to throw a lot of pitches to get there (67), so he only went 3.2 innings. He allowed one run on three hits. Swarmer walked two and struck o...2022
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• Minor League Wrap: Cristian Hernandez leads South Bend past Wisconsin, 8-3
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• Minor League Wrap: Jefferson Rojas leads South Bend past Wisconsin, 6-2
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• Minor League Wrap: Jonathon Long, Christian Franklin lead I-Cubs to 7-5 win
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• Minor League Wrap: Christian Franklin leads Iowa past Clippers, 10-2
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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: Andy Garriola’s slam can’t overcome Rattlers, rain in South Bend loss
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• Brewers fall to Reds in annual Spring Breakout game, 9-7
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• Dodgers Prospect Hospitalized After Taking Line Drive to His Face

A scary moment played out on the field Tuesday night in Midland, Michigan, in the third inning of the Great Lakes Loons’ game against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. Great Lakes starting pitcher Patrick Copen was struck in the face by a line drive off the bat of Wisconsin’s Cooper Pratt and carted off the field. …...2024
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• Minor League Wrap: Pete Crow-Armstrong has 10 total bases as I-Cubs stomp Indy, 12-0

Pete Crow-Armstrong | Dylan Heuer Pete Crow-Armstrong goes off on Indianapolis. Tennessee and South Bend win as well. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs routed Indianapolis (Pirates), 12-0. Jordan Wicks made a rehab appearance in this game and looked just fine. He pitched two innings and gave up two hits and no runs. He struck out three and walked no one. Wicks threw 33 pitches and 22 of them were s...2024
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• Brewers' David Denson Hopes Coming Out Paves Way to Achieving MLB Dream
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• Minor League Wrap: Cade Horton dazzles as Smokies beat Lookouts, 13-4
Cade Horton | MATTIE NERETIN / USA TODAY NETWORK Cade Horton shines as the Smokies get the only win of the night. Iowa Cubs Postponed for wet grounds. Doubleheader on Thursday. Tennessee Smokies The Tennessee Smokies clouded the vision of the Chattanooga Lookouts (Reds), 13-4. Cade Horton went four innings in his Double-A debut and kept the Lookouts scoreless. He allowed just two hits, bot...2023
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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: Caissie homers as the Smokies beat Montgomery, 5-2
Owen Caissie | Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Ben Brown is not struggling to adjust to Triple-A. Owen Caissie homered in a Smokies win. Cade Horton struggled, but South Bend won anyway. After five strong starts for South Bend, right-hander Kohl Franklin has been promoted to Double-A Tennessee. Ben Brown making an impression this season. In my Top 25 Prospects list this past winter, I sa...2023
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• Minor League Wrap: Iowa storms back to beat St.Paul 10-9 in 11 innings.

Chase Strumpf | Lily Smith/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK Iowa stages a big comeback and Caleb Knight walks it off in the 11th. Tennessee and Myrtle Beach also win. Here’s what you’ve all been waiting for. Big news: the Cubs are promoting Matt Shaw, James Triantos and Kevin Alcantara to the @IowaCubs.— Tommy Birch (@TommyBirch) August 5, 2024 Iowa Cubs Caleb Knight hit a walkoff t...2024
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• Brewers fall to Reds in annual Spring Breakout game, 9-7
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• Dodgers Prospect Hospitalized After Taking Line Drive to His Face
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• Minor League Wrap: Kevin Alcántara leads Tennessee past Pensacola, 5-4

Kevin Alcantara | Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK Some strong hitting performances out of the top three affiliates lead to three wins. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs ran circles around Indianapolis (Pirates), 6-5. Julio Teheran turned in his best start as an I-Cub, going five innings and allowing two runs on four hits. He struck out six and walked two. Brad Wieck pitched the ...2024
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• Minor League Wrap: Hadyn McGeary’s home run leads Smokies past Blue Wahoos, 6-5
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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: 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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