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“Just let me get one, let me get one, let’s see what happens.” That was Jace Beck’s message to Cubs pitching coach George Thanopoulos as he desperately pushed for a return to the starting rotation, per MLB.com.

MLB News / Cubs Insider / August 3

Cubs Acquire LHP Braxton Garrett from Marlins for Jonathon Long, Jace Beck

The Cubs just picked up a possible lottery ticket in 29-year-old (on Wednesday) Braxton Garrett, the No. 7 overall pick in 2016 who started to round into form in 2022-23.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 1

Iowa Cubs Wrap: Long hits a grand slam as I-Cubs romp over Bats, 12-7

Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs broke the Louisville Bats (Reds), 12-7. The game started out poorly for Iowa as starter Connor Noland gave up a grand slam to Rece Hinds, the fourth batter of the bottom of the first.

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The 'Playoff HR leaders by MLB team' quiz

How many of the MLB players with the most home runs in the postseason for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

The 'MLB yearly runs created leaders' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 27

Iowa Cubs Wrap: Jonny Long helps sink Clippers, 5-2

Welcome to another year of the Minor League Wrap. Although for the first week, we’ll just be the Iowa Cubs wrap as they started the season this evening and the other three affiliates wait until next Friday.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / March 22

Jonathon Long Among Cuts as Cubs Trim Spring Roster to 38

Apologies for the lack of content this weekend, but I’m taking a little break to recharge my mental battery. Pretty bad timing with the news about Seiya Suzuki‘s health and Michael Conforto making the roster, but I should be back at it on Monday.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 15

Chicago Cubs news and notes — Brown, Hoerner, Long

Thanks very much to those of you who said kind things. You are appreciated. I’m staying off the boards for now, or I’d say so directly. Another game with no TV.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 27

Chicago Cubs infielder explains withdrawal from WBC

The World Baseball Classic is less than a week away, beginning March 5-17, and Chicago Cubs infielder, first baseman Jonathon Long, will not be attending due to a left elbow sprain.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 22

Cubs Highly Rated Prospect Dealing with Elbow Strain Following Scary Injury

The Chicago Cubs have provided an update on one of their top prospects following what was a scary exit from Saturday's Cactus League game against the Texas Rangers.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 22

Injury strikes Chicago Cubs 1B prospect, casting doubt for WBC availability

During the Chicago Cubs second spring training game, first base prospect Jonathon Long injured his elbow. The injury occurred when he was trying to make a tag defensively.

Chicago Cubs News / New Baseball Media / February 9

Cubs 2026 Spring Training NRI List Includes Wiggins, Long

The Chicago Cubs will have several marquee prospects going to 2026 Spring Training as non-roster invites with the big club. Chief among them are two prospects, Jaxon Wiggins & Jonathon Long, who could potentially make their MLB debut this upcoming season.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 13

Jonathon Long is on a World Baseball Classic roster — but not for the country you might expect

Earlier this week I posted here about the eight Cubs players with MLB experience who will likely take the field for their home countries in the World Baseball

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 25

Chicago Cubs news and notes — Ballesteros, Horton, Jonathon Long

We cover the coverage like PCA covers center field. It gets old, repeating the same non-news every day, or every other day. The nature of this team’s management group means that they’re frustrating to root for.

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The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz

The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 24

Cubs News: Jonathon Long, Jostin Florentino named Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Year

The Cubs today announced that infielder Jonathon Long was the winner of the Buck O’Neil Cubs Minor League Player of the Year and that right-hander Jostin Florentino was the Vedie Himsl Cubs Minor League Pitcher of the Year.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 14

Cubs News: Moisés Ballesteros tops Baseball America’s Top 10 Cubs prospects

No one has been doing prospect rankings longer than Baseball America, and today the venerated publication revealed their top 10 Cubs prospects for the 2026 season.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 23, 2025

Cubs Minor League Wrap: August 23. Kane Kepley and the Pelicans win 2

Right-hander Erian Rodriguez was promoted from High-A South Bend to Double-A Knoxville. The Iowa Cubs blasted off against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (Astros), 7-2.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 16, 2025

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Long, Wicks lead Iowa past Red Sox

The Iowa Cubs washed and rinsed the Worcester Red Sox, 9-6. Starter Spencer Turnbull struggled as he put Iowa in an early hole by giving up five runs on eight hits over 4.2 innings.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 1, 2025

Chicago Cubs prospect’s insane numbers demand major league attention

The Chicago Cubs have the best offense in baseball and have shocked the world with their ability to produce runs. The team’s offense has been so impactful that it’s been able to overcome the loss of three of their five starters and an inconsistent bullpen.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 23, 2025

Chicago Cubs Prospect Not Letting Low Ranking Deter Him From Major Goals

The Chicago Cubs have as bright of a future as any team in baseball because of the incredible farm system they have put together. Even with the inclusion

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 13, 2025

Chicago Cubs top hitting prospect expected to breakout

The Chicago Cubs have one of the best farm systems in all of baseball with names like Matt Shaw, Cade Horton, and Owen Caissie leading the list. There’s one prospect that’s lying below most teams radar however that could potentially get a chance to be up with the Cubs this season.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 18, 2024

Arizona Fall League: Mesa Solar Sox final update

The Boys of Autumn finished up their 2024 campaign. Here’s a post-mortem. The Arizona Fall League finished up on Saturday with the Salt River Rafters beating the Surprise Saguaros, 3-2, to claim the 2024 AFL title.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / November 18, 2024

Wrapping Up the 2024 Arizona Fall League for Cubs Prospects

The 2024 Arizona Fall League officially wrapped this weekend with its championship game, and the team on which Chicago Cubs prospects play – the Mesa Solar Sox – was not involved.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / November 13, 2024

More AFL Award Love for Cubs Prospect Jonathon Long

First he was named to Baseball America’s top spot on the Hot Sheet for his big week in the Arizona Fall League, and now he’s getting a weekly award. Cubs prospect Jonathon Long is the Hitter of the Week in the AFL: ‘The only AFL player to homer twice this week, Long hit his fifth and sixth home runs of the fall on consecutive days from Nov.