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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 23
Chicago Cubs news and notes — Alzolay, Shaw, Ballesteros, Strumpf 
Matt Shaw is in the news again, That’s all I’m going to say. Chase Strumpf is calling it a career. Framber Valdez and Pete Fairbanks are in the air. The next real event is the Cubs Convention, Friday, January 16, through Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 17
Iowa Cubs Wrap: I-Cubs drop rain-shortened game to Toledo
The Iowa Cubs lost to the Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers), 5-1 in a game that ended in rain in the seventh inning. Connor Noland started and took the loss after he gave up five runs on seven hits over 5.1 innings.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 18, 2024
Minor League Wrap: Shaw, Ballesteros, Vazquez, Strumpf all home as Iowa splits doubleheader
Iowa powers to a game one victory, but that’s the end of the good news tonight. After two days of “everyone wins,” we’ve got an “everyone loses” day. At least Iowa also won.
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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 5, 2024
Minor League Wrap: Chase Strumpf hits walk-off HR as Iowa beats Omaha, 6-5
The Smokies win their 7th in a row. Iowa walks it off. The Cubs signed catcher Christian Bethancourt to a minor league deal and assigned him to Triple-A Iowa.
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.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 13, 2024
Minor League Wrap: Chase Strumpf’s return not enough for I-Cubs
The Baby Cubs lost a lot of close games tonight, so they may be ready for the majors. The Cubs activated Iowa infielder Chase Strumpf off the injured list.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 7, 2024
Minor League Wrap: Strumpf slugs I-Cubs past Mud Hens, 9-6
Three losses today, but a win for the I-Cubs. David Bote went on the injured list after taking a pitch in the wrist yesterday. RHP Matthew Thompson was promoted to Iowa from Tennessee, although I assume he’s taking Daniel Palencia’s spot and not Bote’s.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / March 10, 2024
Chicago Cubs Lineup: Chase Strumpf at 2B
Drew Smyly and this Cubs lineup will take on the Texas Rangers this afternoon in Arizona.
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