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Chicago Cubs prospect Moises Ballesteros has been one of the most productive Triple-A hitters to begin the 2025 season. Going 5-for-7 with three RBI in Saturday's doubleheader with the Iowa Cubs, Ballesteros extended his hitting streak to 13 games.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / April 22

Cubs prospect is scorching but here's why he won't be promoted

Top Cubs prospect is scorching but here's why he probably won't be promoted

This season, the Chicago Cubs have one of the most vibrant farm systems in baseball, but of their many bright spots, one talented bat is stealing the show.

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Chicago Cubs News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 21

Chicago Cubs Prospect Moises Ballesteros Playing Beyond His Years

Chicago Cubs prospect Moises Ballesteros is putting up rare numbers for his age. The 21-year old is the youngest player on the Triple-A Iowa Cubs roster after quickly climbing the minor league ranks upon signing as an international free agent out of Venezuela when he was just 16.

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The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 17

Chicago Cubs top 5 prospects is on a rampage down at Triple-A

The Chicago Cubs have one of the best Triple-A teams in the minor leagues, as most of their top prospects are there trying to prove themselves worthy of a call-up.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 16

Three prospects who shined in Cubs-Angels Spring Breakout game

In a matchup between some of the top prospects in the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Angels organizations, three arguably shined the brightest in Saturday's Spring Breakout matchup, eventually won by the Cubs 8-3.

Watch: Cubs' Kevin Alcantara makes immediate impact in Spring Breakout

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The 'MLB on-base percentage leaders since 2000' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 29

Kiley McDaniel’s ESPN prospect ranking includes 5 Cubs

You will, of course, recognize the names. Prospect maven Kiley McDaniel of ESPN released his prospect ranking Wednesday morning, and the following five Cubs prospects are on it: 23: Matt Shaw 50: Moises Ballesteros 64: Kevin Alcántara 86: Owen Caissie 97: Cade Horton Here’s the quick tag line for each of those five, from the article.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 22

Chicago Cubs catching prospect wins major accolade from MLB analyst

The Chicago Cubs have a deep and talented farm system and it has the accolades to prove it. Jon Hoefling of USA Today recently ranked the Cubs farm system no.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 31

Chicago Cubs Prospect Moises Ballesteros May Find Route To Wrigley Through First Base

The Chicago Cubs have done a good job of putting together a crew of starters that are equal parts steady and talented. Even if it remains to be seen whether “steady” is enough to get them to the playoffs, it can’t be denied that the team has done a good job of filling its holes.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / December 15

Cubs Hints: Did Cubs Disclose Their Plan for Moises Ballesteros in 2025?

This one is a nod to the Chicago Cubs social media team, providing fun and engaging content for fans on YouTube. Among the content on the team's official YouTube channel are small, interview-style specials with top prospects in the system.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / December 13

Now Moises Ballesteros Gets the Mini Documentary Treatment

I can’t FATHOM that you’re waiting on SOMETHING ELSE today, but in case you need something to divert your mind from obsessively wondering, the Chicago Cubs put out a great mini documentary on catching prospect Moises Ballesteros.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / December 3

Apparently We Have to Talk About the Golden At-Bat Rule Proposal, Catcher Financials, Ballesteros, and Other Cubs Bullets

I’ve been cultivating an aquarium for the last few months – something I’ve wanted since I was a little kid, and finally decided to go for it. It’s gone well overall, but the inevitable happened last night: one of the fish died.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / November 18

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.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / November 9

Hendricks Moves On, Phillies Front Office, Ballesteros Home Run Derby, More TV News, and Other Cubs Bullets

Got a family reunion today with The Wife’s family, so that should be a fun time. No big news drops mid-day today, please and thanks … The Phillies dropped

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / November 7

Cubs Prospect Notes: Top Hitters, Home Run Derby, Ballesteros, Rosario, Winter Ball

Some Chicago Cubs prospecting bits for you today … Baseball America crafted a set of metrics to analyze the quality of an offensive prospect’s underlying performance, and the Cubs have a whole lot of prospects who show up on the lists (top-15 at each age).

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 1

Another visit to the Arizona Fall League

This time, I was treated to a blowout. MESA, Arizona — Once again Thursday, I headed to Sloan Park to see an Arizona Fall League game. This matchup was

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / October 29

Moises Ballesteros Extends His Homer Streak and Gets More Love from the Industry

Quite the year for Moises Ballesteros, eh? The recently anointed Cubs Minor League player of the year (…for the second year in a row) has now homered in THREE consecutive AFL games.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 25

Chicago Cubs Name Their Best Prospects From This Past Season

There is an argument to be made that the Chicago Cubs have the best farm system in all of Major League Baseball. Not only do they have the most players in MLB Pipeline's top 100 list, but they have multiple prospects who are considered to be franchise cornerstones who can become future stars of the Cubs.

Chicago Cubs News / Fastball on SI / October 24

Chicago Cubs Give Out Awesome Awards to Pair of Top Prospects Who Turned Heads in 2024

The Chicago Cubs finished tied for second in the National League Central this season, but the future looks bright thanks to prospects Moises Ballesteros and Brandon Birdsell.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / October 23

Moises Ballesteros, Brandon Birdsell Earn Cubs 2024 Minor-League Honors

In an announcement that has set the Chicago Cubs' fan base abuzz, Moises Ballesteros and Brandon Birdsell have been named the organization's 2024 Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Year, respectively.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 18

These Chicago Cubs Prospects could potentially make an impact with the team in 2025

The upcoming 2025 season is something to be optimistic about if you’re a Chicago Cubs fan. The reason being is these prospects are some names to keep an eye on to potentially break in with the club.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 7

Chicago Cubs Star Prospect Hits Arizona Fall League to Make MLB Case

Moises Ballesteros isn’t quite 21 years old yet and he’s already on a rocket ship toward the Majors. Considered the Chicago Cubs’ No. 4 prospect, he is their highest-ranked prospect invited to play in the Arizona Fall League, which starts this week.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 25

Moises Ballesteros heads up a group of 7 Cubs heading to the Arizona Fall League

There are also several Cubs pitching prospects going to the AFL. Cubs catching prospect Moises Ballesteros had a fine year in 2024, batting .289/.354/.471 with 24 doubles and 19 home runs in 124 games combined between Double-A Tennessee and Triple-A Iowa.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / September 14