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The Chicago Cubs have locked in a 2025 postseason berth, and they may already have a secret weapon in waiting. Veteran outfielder Billy Hamilton, still an elite MLB base stealer, is playoff-eligible and sharpening his game with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs just in time for October.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 18

Cubs Potential Postseason Secret Weapon Demonstrating Value In Triple-A

The Chicago Cubs raised some eyebrows across baseball when they signed veteran outfielder Billy Hamilton to a minor league deal at the end of August despite the fact that he has not played in a Major League game since 2023.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 13

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Garriola’s slam leads Knoxville past Biscuits, 7-4

Right-hander Walker Powell has been promoted to Triple-A Iowa from Double-A Knoxville. Outfielder Billy Hamilton joins the Iowa Cubs from Mesa. The Iowa Cubs lost to Indianapolis (Pirates), 5-2.

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The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 5

2025 Transactions: Alexis Diaz DFA’d, Billy Hamilton Signed

Alexis Diaz’s time in Los Angeles may have come to an end, as the Dodgers designated the reliever for assignment after nine innings for the team. Aside from that move, the Cubs brought in Billy Hamilton, injecting a speed option into the organization over the final few weeks of the year.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 4

Former Cincinnati Reds Outfielder Signs with Cubs

Former Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton has signed a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs, per the team’s transaction log. Hamilton slashed .245/.298/.333 across six seasons with Cincinnati.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 3

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Iowa, Connor Noland beat Omaha 4-3

The Cubs are promoting their top pitching prospect, right-hander Jaxon Wiggins, to Triple-A Iowa from Double-A Knoxville. The Cubs have also signed outfielder Billy Hamilton to a minor league deal.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 3

Speedster Billy Hamilton signs with Chicago Cubs

Speedster Billy Hamilton, who stole 230 bases between the years 2014-2017 with the Cincinnati Reds, has signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs, per their transaction page.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 7

Josh Naylor Just Joined Billy Hamilton in Unreal Baserunning History

Since arriving in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks right before the trade deadline, Josh Naylor has made quite the impact with the Seattle Mariners.

Athletics News / Red Reporter / February 28

An incomplete list of players with fewer career stolen bases than Billy Hamilton

A Friday List If we’re being techincal, Billy Hamilton has fewer career stolen bases than Billy Hamilton. We’re not talking about that Billy Hamilton, though - we’re talking about this Billy Hamilton.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

MLB News / Minor League Baseball on SI / February 11

Former Reds Outfielder Billy Hamilton Seeking Minor League Contract, Per Report

Free agent outfielder Billy Hamilton is currently seeking a minor league contract, MLB Network's Jon Morosi reported Tuesday morning. Hamilton is looking to spin that potential deal into an invite to an organization's major league spring training camp.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / February 2

Former Cincinnati Reds Speedster Billy Hamilton on Historic Pace in Caribbean Series

Billy Hamilton may not have seen much big league action over the past few years, but the speedy outfielder can still steal bases. Hamilton is currently playing in the Caribbean Series with Charros de Jalisco, winners of the Mexican Pacific League winter title.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 29, 2024

Electric: Cincinnati Reds' Star Elly De La Cruz Continues to Make History

Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz stole four bases in Cincinnati's 2-1 loss to the Rays on Sunday. He's just the third player in Reds history that has stolen four bases in multiple games in the same season.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 8, 2024

Elly De La Cruz Sets Cincinnati Reds Record Ahead of All-Star Break

Elly De La Cruz stole two bases on Monday night, giving him 45 on the season. It's the most stolen bases prior to the All-Star break in Reds' history. De La Cruz still has six more games to add to his total.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 12, 2021

Cleveland trades infielder Mike Freeman to Reds

Freeman joined Cleveland in 2019 and hit .270 across 99 regular-season contests with the club.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / March 11, 2021

Cleveland looking to trade OF Billy Hamilton

Speedy outfielder Billy Hamilton spent time with the New York Mets and Chicago Cubs during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season and hoped to find a home with the Cleveland Indians this spring.

Cleveland's Jose Ramirez, Franmil Reyes return after violating COVID-19 protocols

Veteran speedster Billy Hamilton won’t make Indians’ roster

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Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / September 8, 2020