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Kade Snell Signs with Chicago Cubs: Roll Call

Originally posted on Alabama Crimson Tide on SI
By Will Miller | Last updated Jul 22, 2025 1:16 AM ET

Former Alabama team captain Kade Snell signed with the Chicago Cubs for $200,000, according to Baseball America's Carlos Collazo. Snell inked his under-slot deal Saturday. He was chosen last week with the 151st overall MLB Draft selection. The pick's slot value was $465,400.

The Crimson Tide's starting left fielder parlayed a career year into hearing his name called during the draft's fifth round. The former Auburn pitcher, who was cut by the Tigers, played as a pitcher and designated hitter during his first season with Alabama in 2024. He hit .363 this season.

Snell and teammate Braylon Myers have now signed contracts with the Cubs. Myers, a relief pitcher, and Snell both have similar career paths in that they both spent their high school and college careers in the state of Alabama.

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Alabama third baseman Jason Torres has joined the Bourne Braves' summer roster. Other former Alabama players, like infielder Bryce Eblin, have played for the team in the past.

Josh Reed, 6'4" LHP from @RamsASUbaseball (https://t.co/0Sx8g0gEnV) and Jason Torres, infielder from @AlabamaBSB (https://t.co/Bd9H7N4x2K) have been added to @BourneBraves roster. @alagrandslammer @BamaProUpdates
— Cape Cod Baseball Extra (@baseballcapecod) July 21, 2025

Alabama women's rowing announced that the program has added Ashley Ball as an assistant coach on new head coach Kumari Lewis' staff.

Join us in welcoming Ashley Ball as our newest assistant coach! #RollTide pic.twitter.com/PX9vKX5qLJ
— Alabama Rowing (@AlabamaRow) July 21, 2025

Former Alabama pitcher David Robertson, who reached a deal to return to MLB's Philadelphia Phillies this past weekend, will report to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The move is necessary because Robertson has missed both spring training and the entire regular season up to this point.

New Phillies closer David Robertson will begin his return at Triple-A Lehigh Valley with his contract becoming official after passing his physical.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) July 21, 2025

Countdown to Crimson Tide's 2025 Football Season Opener:

39 days.

On This Day in Crimson Tide History:

July 22, 1922: Alabama’s first All-American in 1915, Bully Van de Graaf, was hired as an assistant football coach by Xen Scott. He also served as an ROTC instructor. —Bryant Museum

Crimson Tide Quote of the Day:

“It doesn't stand anywhere. It stands like it stands. We have two guys that are competing for the quarterback position. We're going to continue to manage those guys through fall camp. Neither guy has a tremendous amount of experience. We have a lot of faith, trust and confidence in both of their abilities. It will be interesting to see who plays better in the game, because we feel like both guys have done a really good job and both guys are talented enough to be very, very successful quarterbacks for our team.”Nick Saban on 2011 QB battle