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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 5, 2025

BCB 2025 Top 25 Cubs Prospects: 11 through 15

Our overview of Cubs prospects continues with a catcher, two shortstops, a third baseman and a right-handed starter. It’s day three of our countdown of the top prospects of the Cubs system for 2025.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 4, 2025
Chicago Cubs’ Top Catching Prospects: Ballesteros & More

Chicago Cubs’ Top Catching Prospects: Ballesteros & More

The Chicago Cubs will be getting younger in the next couple of years as their farm system stars begin to emerge. Here’s a look at Chicago’s three highest-ranked catching prospects, per MLB.com: The 21-year-old Ballesteros continues to emerge as one of the Chicago Cubs’ most promising young prospects.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / November 7, 2024

Cubs Minor League Re-Signings: Aliendo, Franklin, Santos, More

Woo hoo! The Chicago Cubs were indeed able to retain most of the outgoing minor league free agents we most would’ve wanted to see them keep! A reminder that, although minor league free agency arrived this week, there’s a scramble just ahead of it for teams to re-sign certain preferred prospects before they actually hit free agency.

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 12, 2024

Minor League Wrap: Pablo Aliendo leads Smokies past Barons, 5-2

Both Cubs farm teams won tonight. Iowa Cubs Chase Strumpf hit a walk-off double in the bottom of the 11th as the Iowa Cubs broke the Louisville Bats (Reds), 5-4.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 29, 2024

Minor League Wrap: Pablo Aliendo and the Smokies clinch a playoff spot in extra innings

The Smokies win their 9th-straight to clinch a playoff spot. Right-hander Brad Deppermann goes from High-A South Bend to Double-A Tennessee. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs got pantsed by the Memphis Redbirds (Cardinals), 18-2 in a game that ended in the top of the sixth because of rain.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 17, 2024

Minor League Wrap: Pablo Aliendo’s RBI single walks it off for Tennessee

The Smokies walk off a win. The Pelicans shut down Fredericksburg. Right-handed pitcher Ethan Roberts was promoted up to Iowa. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs lost to the Syracuse Mets, 12-5.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / May 14, 2024

Pablo Aliendo Goes Way Deep, Alexander Canario Goes Way Grand

Pablo Aliendo gave the Tennessee Smokies an early lead on Tuesday night. Matching up with the Rocket City Trash Pandas, Aliendo sent a ball deep into left field during the 2nd inning.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / April 29, 2024

Chicago Cubs Catching Prospect Pablo Aliendo Getting Some Love

One of the Cubs' young catching prospects could be an important part of the team's future.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 19, 2024

Minor League Wrap: Pablo Aliendo leads Smokies past Biscuits, 5-1

Only the Smokies won tonight. Iowa got swept in a doubleheader. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs were swept in a doubleheader by the Louisville Bats (Reds), 9-6 and 4-1.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 6, 2024

Minor League Wrap: Triantos, Aliendo and McGeary lead Smokies to Opening Night win

It was Opening Night for three of the four full-season teams It’s the first official Minor League Wrap of the season! The other three full season affiliates had their Opening Night this evening.

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