Chicago Cubs Minor League Wrap: June 9 (2024)

Iowa had an epic comeback and Jared Young hit an epic home run. That was pretty much all the good news tonight.

Iowa Cubs

The Iowa Cubs scored five runs in the top of the ninth after two were out to defile the St. Paul Saints (Twins), 7-5.

Starter Caleb Kilian was good through the first five innings, but he gave up a three-run home run in the sixth to give himself an ugly final line. Kilian allowed five runs on ten hits (including two home runs) over six innings. Killian struck out three and did not walk anyone.

Cam Sanders pitched the final three innings without allowing a run and got the win. He did get into a bit of trouble with a walk and a double after two were out in the bottom of the ninth, but he then struck out Andrew Stevenson to end the game. Sanders’ final line was no runs on one hit over three innings. He struck out five and walked one.

Left fielder Yonathan Perlaza led off the game with a home run, his sixth of the season and third in June already. Perlaza was 1 for 5.

DH Jared Young hit a monster 493-foot home run with the bases empty in the seventh inning. I can’t find the leaderboard for the minors, but that would be the longest home run hit in the majors this season. It was Young’s seventh home run this year. He was 1 for 4.

The I-Cubs were down to their final out in the top of the ninth and trailing 5-2 when center fielder Nelson Velázquez hit an RBI double to make it 5-3. After a walk to Chase Strumpf, Jake Slaughter tied the game up with a ground-rule double. Then shortstop Sergio Alcántara gave Iowa the lead with a two-run double.

Velázquez and Slaughter were both 1 for 4. Alcántara went 2 for 4.

Young’s monster home run. Honestly, I can’t see where it went. Far.

This home run by Jared Young went 493 feet in case anyone was wondering... pic.twitter.com/JSDfyg7BUy

— Iowa Cubs (@IowaCubs) June 10, 2023

Perlaza’s home run.

And just like that... Yonathan Perlaza gets us on the scoreboard with a leadoff home run! pic.twitter.com/g3eAqpHLcd

— Iowa Cubs (@IowaCubs) June 10, 2023

Tennessee Smokies

The Tennessee Smokies were knocked out of orbit by the Rocket City Trash Pandas (Angels), 5-4 in ten innings.

Starter Walker Powell pitched well until he allowed a two-run home run in the sixth inning. Still, he got the “quality start” by giving up three runs on five hits over six innings. Powell struck out five and walked no one.

Blake Whitney tried for a two-out save, but he gave up a run in the bottom of the ninth to send it to extra innings. It would have been two runs if not for a terrific throw to the plate by right fielder Cole Roederer, nailing a runner trying to score from third on a fly ball. Whitney’s final line was one run on three hits over two innings. He struck out three and walked two, although one walk was intentional.

After the Smokies failed to score in the top of the tenth, Danis Correa failed to retire a batter in the bottom of the tenth. A bunt single sent the automatic runner to third base and a wild pitch scored the winning run.

The Smokies were trailing this game 3-1 in the eighth when second baseman Scott McKeon gave them the lead with a three-run home run. It was McKeon’s first ever Double-A home run and his second of the season. McKeon went 1 for 4.

First baseman Haydn McGeary went 2 for 3 with a double and a walk.

South Bend Cubs

The South Bend Cubs got wrenched by the Lansing Lugnuts (Athletics), 5-4.

Starter Richard Gallardo allowed four runs on eight hits over six innings. He struck out six and walked just one.

The loss went to Chase Watkins, who surrendered a solo home run to Danny Bautista Jr. in the top of the eighth inning. Watkins’ line was one run on two hits over 1.2 innings. He walked two and struck out four.

Second baseman James Triantos went 2 for 4 with a walk and one run scored.

DH Yohendrick Pinango tied the game up 4-4 with a two-run single in the seventh inning. Pinango went 1 for 3 with a walk.

Myrtle Beach Pelicans

The Myrtle Beach Pelicans double-bogied against the Augusta GreenJackets (Braves), 11-8.

Starter Nick Hull got knocked around for six runs on six hits over just three innings. The first batter he faced in the bottom of the first homered off of him. Hull walked four and struck out three. He also hit one batter.

The loss went to Erian Rodriguez, who allowed five runs, four earned on five hits over 3.1 innings. Rodriguez walked one and struck out one.

Third baseman Juan Mora gave the Birds and early 2-0 lead with a two-run home run, his second of the season. Mora went 2 for 6 with three runs batted in.

Catcher Moises Ballesteros cranked a solo home run in the second inning, his seventh of 2023. Ballesteros went 1 for 5.

First baseman Felix Stevens had two doubles in a 3 for 5 game. He scored three runs.

DH Reivaj Garcia went 2 for 5 with a double and scored twice.

Shortstop Christian Hernandez was 1 for 2 with three walks and three stolen bases. He scored one run.

ACL Cubs

Lost to the Athletics, 8-4.

Chicago Cubs Minor League Wrap: June 9 (2024)

FAQs

What minor league teams are the Cubs in 2024? ›

CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today announced their minor league managers and coaching staffs for the 2024 season. The Cubs minor league clubs include Triple-A Iowa, Double-A Tennessee, High-A South Bend, Low-A Myrtle Beach, the Arizona Complex League Mesa Cubs and the Dominican Summer League Cubs.

What is the triple-a team for the Cubs? ›

The Iowa Cubs are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League and the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs.

Who is the farm team for the Chicago Cubs? ›

Current affiliates
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Triple-AIowa CubsPrincipal Park
Double-ATennessee SmokiesSmokies Stadium
High-ASouth Bend CubsFour Winds Field at Coveleski Stadium
Single-AMyrtle Beach PelicansPelicans Ballpark
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How good is the Cubs minor league system? ›

The Chicago Cubs boast the type of depth and high-upside prospects in their minor-league system that can fuel annual success in the majors. They lead all organizations with six players in MLB.com's top 100 prospects and are ranked No. 2 overall, while Baseball America ranks the Cubs as the No. 4 farm system.

Who have the Cubs signed for 2024? ›

Signed OF Ivan Brethowr, 3Bs Matt Halbach, Cole Mathis, Cam Smth, C Ariel Armas, SS Ronny Cruz, 1B Edgar Alvarez, RHPs Brooks Caple, Ryan Gallagher, Daniel Avitia.

Who owns the Cubs in 2024? ›

The Ricketts Family becomes owner of the Cubs on October 27, 2009.

Who is the High-A Cubs team? ›

The South Bend Cubs are a Minor League Baseball team of the Midwest League and the High-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs.

Who is the Cubs Double-A team? ›

The Tennessee Smokies are a Minor League Baseball team based in Kodak, Tennessee, a suburb of Knoxville. The team, which plays in the Southern League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs.

What were the previous names of the Iowa Cubs? ›

The Iowa Oaks were among the six American Association teams that year. And in 1982, the Oaks became the Cubs - one year after they became the Chicago Cubs' top minor league team. But there is more to the history of professional baseball in Des Moines than names and dates.

Who just signed with the Cubs? ›

Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Josh Staumont to a minor league contract. Chicago Cubs signed free agent LHP Lucas Luetge to a minor league contract. Chicago Cubs activated RHP Keegan Thompson from the 15-day injured list.

Who is the leader of the Cubs? ›

For example, Cub groups are called 'Packs' and Cub leaders are traditionally called Akela after the wise leader of the wolf pack in Rudyard Kipling's novel, The Jungle Book.

Does Joe Ricketts own the Cubs? ›

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In October 2009, the Ricketts family acquired a 95 percent controlling interest in Major League Baseball's Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field, as well as 20% of Comcast Sportsnet Chicago. The Ricketts family represents the eighth ownership group in the 133-year history of the team.

What was the best year for the Cubs? ›

Once upon a time, the Chicago Cubs dominated the world. They were the best team in baseball not just for the one incredible year of 1906, but for five years, winning nearly 70 percent of their games, four National League pennants, and two World Series.

Which team is better Sox or Cubs? ›

Through the 2024 season, the White Sox lead the regular season series 74–72. There have been eight 3-game series sweeps since interleague play began: four by the Cubs in 1998, 2004, 2007, 2008, and four by the White Sox in 1999, 2008, 2012 and 2021.

What minor league is closest to MLB? ›

Triple-A Ball:

The closest level to the majors, Triple-A is filled with all kinds of players.

What are the Cleveland Indians minor league teams? ›

List of Cleveland Guardians minor league affiliates
  • Columbus Clippers.
  • Akron RubberDucks.
  • Lynchburg Hillcats.
  • Lake County Captains.
  • Cleveland Guardians.

What minor league team is the Chicago Cubs in Tennessee? ›

The Tennessee Smokies are a Minor League Baseball team based in Kodak, Tennessee, a suburb of Knoxville.

Who are the Cubs coaches for 2024? ›

Ryan Flaherty has been officially named bench coach, Darren Holmes is the new bullpen coach, Mark Strittmatter has been hired as major league field coordinator and John Mallee returns to the big-league team as assistant hitting coach.

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