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Today’s Reflections There are a few known and lesser-known Cubs prospects in this entry of Cub Tracks. Go, Clevelanders!!! The Guardians are one game from advancing to the ALCS.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 23

2026 September Farm Report: NL Central

As far as the last few weeks of 2026 went for the NL Central clubs’ prospects, it was an adjustment period for some. But for others, it was business for usual, including the names who tore it up for seemingly all of this past season.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 11

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Josiah Hartshorn moves to Knoxville

With the South Bend season over, first baseman Josiah Hartshorn, shortstop Angel Cepeda and outfielder Michael Gupton were promoted from South Bend to Knoxville.

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The 'Playoff-RBI leaders by MLB club' quiz

How many of the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) players to lead each MLB franchise in postseason RBI can you name in five minutes?

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Playoff HR leaders by MLB team' quiz

The 'Last 100-RBI season by team' quiz

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 11

Chicago Cubs top prospect on scorching path to MLB

The Chicago Cubs selected infielder/outfielder Josiah Hartshorn in the sixth-round of the 2025 MLB Draft. And in short order, he has already become the best prospect in the organization.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / September 11

Chicago Cubs Make Major Announcement on Top Prospect

The Chicago Cubs are sending one of their most intriguing young bats to a higher level. According to a report from Chase Ford of Milb Central, 19-year-old outfielder Josiah Hartshorn is being promoted from High-A South Bend to Double-A Knoxville.

Chicago Cubs News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 26

Cubs Top Prospect Josiah Hartshorn Reaches Notable Milestone in First Season

The Chicago Cubs' No. 1 prospect, switch-hitting slugger Josiah Hartshorn, has put on quite a show at the plate in his first year in the minors. Hartshorn, MLB Pipeline's No.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 24

Cubs’ Josiah Hartshorn cements himself in franchise lore with 20th Home Run

Chicago Cubs 2025 sixth round draft pick Josiah Hartshorn is having a breakout season. The 19 year old 1B/OF from Orange Lutheran High School has propelled up prospect rankings this year, including becoming the organization’s No.1 prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No.39.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 22

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Josiah Hartshorn hits his 20th HR in South Bend win

The Iowa Cubs scrambled the Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers), 7-3 in ten innings. Jordan Wicks continues to pitch well in August. Tonight, he allowed two runs on four hits over a five-inning start.

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The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 18

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Hartshorn, Snell homer in South Bend win

Lots of movement over the weekend. Iowa left-hander Josh Fleming was released. Iowa right-hander Tyler Santana was activated off the Development List. Left-hander Ethan Flanagan was promoted to Double-A Knoxville from High-A South Bend.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 12

Cubs Prospect Surge: Conrad's Breakout, Hartshorn Homers, Kepley's Strong Start

Chicago Cubs fans have a lot to be excited about. Of course, the biggest story is happening on the North Side. After a massive trade deadline for the organization, the Cubs are breathing harder down the Milwaukee Brewers' neck for the division lead.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 4

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Hartshorn, Escobar, Hallquist homer for South Bend

OK. I’m going to try to get all the player movement today. If I miss someone, I’m sorry. But the Cubs have to fill in for all the players who were traded yesterday.

MLB News / Just Baseball / July 30

2026 MLB Draft Superlatives: Best Classes, Best Values, and More

The 2026 MLB Draft has concluded, and the signing deadline has passed. The chapter has officially closed on this cycle. Of course, I didn’t feel like leaving out the rest of the crew in our draft coverage.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 24

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Josiah Hartshorn leads South Bend past Wisconsin, 4-2

I’m sure we’ll have an official post on this when the Cubs issue a press release, but 2B/OF James Triantos has been promoted to the Cubs for his major-league debut.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 9

Cubs' 2025 Pick Ethan Conrad Just Got Promoted After Making Waves in Minors

Ethan Conrad didn't even make his first professional plate appearance until less than two weeks ago. And yet, he's already earned his first promotion. After just 17 at-bats in the Arizona Complex League — in which he racked up seven hits, scored five runs and drove in two — Conrad was officially promoted to Single-A Myrtle Beach on Wednesday.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 7

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Josiah Hartshorn gets back on track in South Bend win

Two Smokies got honored today. Catcher Owen Ayers was named Southern League Player of the Month for June. Over the past month, Ayers hit .451/.554/.824 with 13 doubles and seven home runs.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 2

The Cubs Might Suddenly Have One of the Best Prospects in Baseball

Chicago Cubs fans have reason to be optimistic. The team has shot back up the league's power rankings with an explosive 15-4 stretch. They are fresh off posting 23 runs against the San Diego Padres, tying a franchise record with eight homers in one game.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 2

Chicago Cubs’ 19-year-old phenom achieves elite-tier prospect status, according to Baseball America

The Chicago Cubs seem to have found a prospect diamond in the rough in the person of 19-year-old Josiah Hartshorn. In Baseball America’s most recent update to their Top 100 prospects list, the young outfielder was moved all the way up to no.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 19

The Cubs Officially Have a New Top 100 Prospect

Well, that was fast! Earlier on Thursday, we published a Chicago Cubs top prospect check-in featuring one of the hottest names in the organization: Josiah Hartshorn.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 18

Breakout Cubs Prospects You Need to Know: Josiah Hartshorn, Owen Ayers, More

Things may be looking bleak at the moment for the Chicago Cubs at the big-league level, but a few pleasant surprises down in the minors are piquing the interest of fans and the media alike.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / June 15

Chicago Cubs Notebook: Cubs Caught in a Webb, Crow-Armstrong Stay Hot, & Josiah Hartshorn Crushes Eighth

The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 37-35 record following a series-ending loss in San Francisco. The club was unable to complete the sweep on Sunday afternoon.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / June 12

Chicago Cubs Notebook: Cubs Power Through, Hartshorn Continues to Rake, & Matthew Boyd’s Setback

The Chicago Cubs (35-34) finally found offensive life at Coors Field, snapping a three-game skid with a power-heavy road victory. The club exorcised recent demons by winning 9-3 over the Rockies.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / June 7

Chicago Cubs Notes: Armstrong Leaves the Yard Twice, Hartshorn Stay Red Hot & Boyd Gives Up Five

The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 34-31 record after a thrilling victory at Wrigley Field. The club secured its Major League-leading eighth walk-off win of the season.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 28

Chicago Cubs Notes: Cubs Snap 10 Game Skid, Blach & Hartshorn Impress

The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 30-26 record after snapping a 10-game losing streak on Wednesday night. The club broke out offensively. They achieved a 10-4 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / May 27

At Least Josiah Hartshorn Keeps Raking

When we last looked at slugging teenager Josiah Hartshorn, he was tearing it up at Low-A Myrtle Beach and showing why the Cubs gave him a record signing bonus for a sixth-round pick.

Athletics News / ChiCitySports / March 8

Chicago Cubs 19-year-old 2025 draft pick poised for a breakout season

Last summer the Chicago Cubs drafted 20 new players. The 2025 draft class is headlined by a pair of outfielders in first round selection Ethan Conrad and second rounder Kane Kepley, who enter the 2026 season as the organizations third and sixth ranked prospects.