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The Chicago Cubs have a lot of exciting players on the brink of making the 26-man roster during the 2026 season. With names being thrown around for potential trade candidates, the team is in a position where minor leaguers may be called upon to help the team.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 9

Cubs Outfielder To Represent Canada At 2026 World Baseball Classic

The 2026 preseason will be vitally important for Chicago Cubs outfielder Owen Caissie as he tries to earn a starting spot in what he hopes will be his first full season in Major League Baseball.

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 23

Chicago Cubs news and notes — Caissie, Horton, Imai, Tucker

We cover the coverage like PCA covers center field. The Cubs signed reliever Phil Maton and his bat-dodger offerings to a two=year deal, sources report.

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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 / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 20

MLB Insider Drops Bold Owen Caissie Prediction For 2026

The Chicago Cubs have a pretty incredible player developing in the farm system for what seems like far too long: outfielder Owen Caissie. Caissie's opportunity to join the majors has been hindered due to a stacked outfield that included Ian Happ, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Kyle Tucker.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 2

Chicago Cubs outfielder Owen Caissie must be in their plans for 2026

This offseason for the Chicago Cubs will be a crucial one after making the playoffs for the first time in five seasons and losing to their divisional rival, the Milwaukee Brewers, who took the National League Central by five games.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 25

Chicago Cubs news and notes: Happ, Caissie, Ballesteros, Tucker

We cover the coverage like PCA covers center field. Good times to be a fan of the Cubs’ laundry, eh? What with the World Series going on, and not being part of it and all?

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 17

Owen Caissie Should Be On The Cubs Opening Day Roster Next Season

The Chicago Cubs had a bitter end to their season after losing a winner-take-all match in the National League Divisional Series against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / September 16

Chicago Cubs Outfielder In Concussion Protocol

The Chicago Cubs will be without Owen Caissie for at least the next week after the team placed him in concussion protocol. Caissie sustained a possible head injury in Saturday afternoon’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays.

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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.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 14

Chicago Cubs lose another outfielder after ugly tumble into the brick and ivy

The Chicago Cubs got another helping of bad news on Saturday– aside from the frustrating 5-4 loss suffered at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 18

Chicago Cubs lose another outfielder after ugly tumble into the brick and ivy

The Chicago Cubs got another helping of bad news on Saturday– aside from the frustrating 5-4 loss suffered at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays at Wrigley Field.

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 14

Cubs place OF on seven-day concussion IL

The Cubs announced this afternoon that they’ve placed outfielder Owen Caissie on the 7-day concussion-related injured list. Outfielder Kevin Alcantara was recalled from Triple-A to replace Caissie on the active roster.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 14

Cubs Announce Outfielder Heading To 7-Day Injured List

The Chicago Cubs had a lot to look forward to in Saturday's game at Wrigley Field. Not only did the NL Wild Card leaders own a three-game winning streak, they already took the series opener on Friday from the Tampa Bay Rays, 6-4.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 13

Cubs Star Owen Caissie in MLB Concussion Protocol After Collision with Wall

Just as quickly as Owen Caissie returned to the Chicago Cubs, he’ll have to miss time again. This time, it’s not a return to Triple-A Iowa. During the Cubs’ 6-5 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday, Caissie ran into the outfield wall at Wrigley Field and left the game later with what the Cubs called concussions symptoms.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / September 13

Cubs return OF Owen Caissie to major league roster

The Chicago Cubs recalled outfielder Owen Caissie from Triple-A Iowa in advance of Saturday's home game against the Tampa Bay Rays. To make room on the active roster, outfielder Kevin Alcantara was optioned to Triple-A.

Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / September 9

Have We Seen the Last of Owen Caissie on the Cubs in 2025?

On September 1st, the Chicago Cubs announced that they had sent Owen Caissie back down to Triple-A, and they were calling up Kevin Alcantara to take his spot.

Chicago Cubs News / Fastball on SI / August 19

Owen Caissie Joins Chicago Cubs History During Win Over Milwaukee Brewers

Owen Caissie, the Chicago Cubs' No. 1 prospect promoted Thursday to help the playoff push, has immediately gotten a taste of high-pressure situations. On Monday, he struck out with the bases loaded and two outs in the fourth inning of a 7-0 loss to the Brewers, who moved nine games ahead of the Cubs in the National League Central division.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 19

Owen Caissie homers as Cubs beat Brewers in DH opener

Rookie Owen Caissie hit his first major league home run and drove in three runs in Game 1 of a day-night doubleheader on Tuesday, helping the Chicago Cubs post a 6-4 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 19

The 100 mph history Cubs’ Owen Caissie made on first MLB hit

Chicago Cubs designated hitter and outfielder Owen Caissie blasted his first hit in Major League Baseball on Monday. It was off a scorching 100.3 miles per hour pitch, in a game against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 18

Chicago Cubs fans furious with explanation on why Owen Caissie is not playing

When the Chicago Cubs called up Owen Caissie, there was a lot of hype and excitement that the organization’s top prospect would infect life into a struggling offense.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / August 16

Chicago Cubs Facing Backlash for Owen Caissie Decision Before Pirates Game

A heartbreaking loss for the Chicago Cubs on Friday wasn't enough to change things up. Craig Counsell continued with his daily routine as the Cubs lineup was released ahead of the second game of their series with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / August 14

Top Canadian positional prospect Owen Caissie makes Major League debut against Blue Jays

The wait for one of Canada’s top grassroots talents is officially over. The Chicago Cubs are calling up their top prospect, outfielder Owen Caissie. The outfielder slotted into Thursday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre, acting as the DH and hitting fifth in the order.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 14

Davis Schneider makes crazy catch to rob Owen Caissie of his first hit

Owen Caissie had a welcome-to-the-big-leagues moment on Thursday, but it was not the kind he would have wanted.

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Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / August 14

Cubs calling up top prospect OF Owen Caissie

Outfielder Owen Caissie, the No. 1 prospect in the Cubs' minor league system, is expected to join Chicago Thursday in Toronto. The Cubs were set to officially call up Caissie from Triple-A Iowa before the game in Toronto, but manager Craig Counsell told reporters he wasn't sure if Caissie would arrive in time to play.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14

Cubs make big Owen Caissie decision

Caissie is one of the team’s most promising prospects.

Cubs catcher lost to horrific-looking injury on same day he returns from IL

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Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / July 8

Owen Caissie: Trade Chip or Future Cornerstone?

Every contending team faces the same question in July: How much are you willing to give up to win now? For the Chicago Cubs, the 2025 trade deadline could force that question into some uncomfortable territory.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 21

Cubs get terrible news on one of their premier prospects

Chicago Cubs receive some terrible news regarding one of their premier prospects

The news of his injury is a tough pill to swallow since he was one of the more exciting players to watch this spring.

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MLB News / Bluejaysnation / February 1

Blue Jays Nation’s Top 20 Canadian Baseball Prospects for 2025 – #1: Owen Caissie

In what should come as no surprise, Blue Jays Nation’s top Canadian baseball prospect for the 2025 season is Chicago Cubs’ outfield prospect Owen Caissie.

Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / March 11, 2024

Owen Caissie Will Hit His Way Into the Cubs Lineup This season

Heading into the 2024 season, the Chicago Cubs boast one of the strongest farm systems across the league, with five players making Just Baseball’s Top 100 prospects most recent update.