Chicago Cubs minor leagues - Bleed Cubbie Blue (2024)

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Minor League Wrap: Ethan Hearn homers again and South Bend beats TinCaps 5-1 Minor League Wrap: Moises Ballesteros homers as Iowa beats Omaha 6-3 Minor League Wrap: Christian Franklin walks it off for the Smokies in the 11th, 4-3 Minor League Wrap: Kevin Alcántara hits his first Triple-A HR in Iowa loss Minor League Wrap: Owen Caissie homers as Iowa beats Omaha, 4-2 Minor League Wrap: Iowa storms back to beat St. Paul 10-9 in 11 innings. Minor League Wrap: Jack Neely impresses in his Cubs debut, but Iowa falls to St. Paul, 5-1 Minor League Wrap: Caleb Kilian dazzles as Iowa beats St. Paul, 4-1 Minor League Wrap: Pelicans win 8th-straight, 4-1 over Shorebirds Minor League Wrap: Smokies burn down Mississippi, 13-0 Minor League Wrap: Matt Shaw leads Tennessee past M-Braves, 7-0 Minor League Wrap: Jefferson Rojas and Rafael Morel homer for South Bend; Birds sweep GreenJackets Minor League Wrap: Pelicans sweep doubleheader from Augusta Minor League Wrap: Brian Kalmer’s grand slam leads South Bend past Peoria, 8-4 Minor League Wrap: Christian Franklin homers as Smokies beat Barons, 5-1 Minor League Wrap: Ethan Hearn leads South Bend past Peoria, 5-2 Minor League Wrap: Jonathon Long homers twice as Smokies burn Barons, 5-1 Minor League Wrap: BJ Murray and Moises Ballesteros homer as Iowa tops Memphis 4-3 Minor League Wrap: Alfonsin Rosario leads Pelicans to doubleheader sweep of the Fireflies Minor League Wrap: Ballesteros homers as Iowa beats Memphis, 4-3 Minor League Wrap: Tennessee devours the Biscuits, 7-0 Minor League Wrap: Shaw, Triantos and Ballesteros take part in Futures Game festivities Minor League Wrap: Kevin Alcántara homers, but the Smokies lose to Biscuits 5-4 Minor League Wrap: Jaxon Wiggins and Tyler Schlaffer come within two outs of no-no as Pelicans win 6-1 Minor League Wrap: Smokies cook the Biscuits, 9-5 Minor League Wrap: Successful rehab outings for Julian Merryweather and Caleb Kilian Minor League Wrap: Iowa stops Omaha, 6-5 Minor League Wrap: Chase Strumpf hits walk-off HR as Iowa beats Omaha, 6-5 Minor League Wrap: Happy Fourth of July Minor League Wrap: Felix Stevens’ 1st Smokies home run powers past Lookouts, 8-6 Minor League Wrap: The Jaguar’s home run caps off a 7-2 Smokies win over the Lookouts Minor League Wrap: Brandon Birdsell takes a no-hitter into the 7th as the Smokies beat Lookouts, 7-2 Pagination FAQs

Minor League Wrap: Ethan Hearn homers again and South Bend beats TinCaps 5-1

Jordan Wicks makes a rehab start for Iowa. Tennessee and South Bend win.

By Josh Timmers

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Minor League Wrap: Moises Ballesteros homers as Iowa beats Omaha 6-3

The I-Cubs power past Omaha. Myrtle Beach takes the field for the first time in several days and Cam Smith makes his professional debut.

By Josh Timmers

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Minor League Wrap: Christian Franklin walks it off for the Smokies in the 11th, 4-3

Wins tonight for Iowa and Tennessee. It’s still raining in the Carolinas.

By Josh Timmers

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Minor League Wrap: Kevin Alcántara hits his first Triple-A HR in Iowa loss

Not much offense going on the minors tonight.

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Minor League Wrap: Owen Caissie homers as Iowa beats Omaha, 4-2

Lots of movement in the system today. Wins for Iowa and Tennessee.

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Minor League Wrap: Iowa storms back to beat St. Paul 10-9 in 11 innings.

Iowa stages a big comeback and Caleb Knight walks it off in the 11th. Tennessee and Myrtle Beach also win.

By Josh Timmers

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Minor League Wrap: Jack Neely impresses in his Cubs debut, but Iowa falls to St. Paul, 5-1

The Smokies continue to play well. South Bend splits a doubleheader.

By Josh Timmers

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Minor League Wrap: Caleb Kilian dazzles as Iowa beats St. Paul, 4-1

The I-Cubs snap their long losing streak, but the rest of the system starts a losing streak.

Minor League Wrap: Pelicans win 8th-straight, 4-1 over Shorebirds

Iowa and Myrtle Beach are going in opposite directions. The Smokies continue to play well.

By Josh Timmers

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Minor League Wrap: Smokies burn down Mississippi, 13-0

Iowa is riding a long losing streak. The rest of the minor league affiliates are hot.

By Josh Timmers

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Minor League Wrap: Matt Shaw leads Tennessee past M-Braves, 7-0

The farm system won three out of four tonight.

By Josh Timmers

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Minor League Wrap: Jefferson Rojas and Rafael Morel homer for South Bend; Birds sweep GreenJackets

Iowa stages a big comeback in the ninth, but get swept. The Pelicans sweep Augusta.

By Josh Timmers

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Minor League Wrap: Pelicans sweep doubleheader from Augusta

The Pelicans had the only good news down on the farm.

By Josh Timmers

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Minor League Wrap: Brian Kalmer’s grand slam leads South Bend past Peoria, 8-4

South Bend brings out the bats. The Smokies split a pair.

By Josh Timmers

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Minor League Wrap: Christian Franklin homers as Smokies beat Barons, 5-1

Just the Smokies ended up in the win column. The Pelicans finished in the "rain" column. The ACL finishes their season.

By Josh Timmers

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Minor League Wrap: Ethan Hearn leads South Bend past Peoria, 5-2

South Bend wins a big matinee. The Pelicans hang on late. Iowa got stomped. Tennessee got rain.

By Josh Timmers

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Minor League Wrap: Jonathon Long homers twice as Smokies burn Barons, 5-1

Wins for Tennessee, South Bend and Myrtle Beach.

By Josh Timmers

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Minor League Wrap: BJ Murray and Moises Ballesteros homer as Iowa tops Memphis 4-3

Wins for Iowa and Tennessee today.

By Josh Timmers

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Minor League Wrap: Alfonsin Rosario leads Pelicans to doubleheader sweep of the Fireflies

Wins for the Pelicans and Complex League. Losses for Iowa and South Bend. Rain for the Smokies.

By Josh Timmers

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Minor League Wrap: Ballesteros homers as Iowa beats Memphis, 4-3

The big prospects come through in wins for Iowa, Tennessee and South Bend.

By Josh Timmers

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Minor League Wrap: Tennessee devours the Biscuits, 7-0

Good pitching leads to three wins for the Cubs system today.

By Josh Timmers

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Minor League Wrap: Shaw, Triantos and Ballesteros take part in Futures Game festivities

The NL beat the AL in the Futures Game. Ballesteros competes in the first-ever skills competition. Iowa beats Nashville

By Josh Timmers

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Minor League Wrap: Kevin Alcántara homers, but the Smokies lose to Biscuits 5-4

Just Myrtle Beach won tonight

By Josh Timmers

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Minor League Wrap: Jaxon Wiggins and Tyler Schlaffer come within two outs of no-no as Pelicans win 6-1

The Smokies shut out Montgomery. The Pelicans come close to history. But not quite.

By Josh Timmers

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Minor League Wrap: Smokies cook the Biscuits, 9-5

In what is getting to be monotonous, the Smokies won and everyone else lost.

By Josh Timmers

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Minor League Wrap: Successful rehab outings for Julian Merryweather and Caleb Kilian

In a definite curve, just Myrtle Beach won today.

By Josh Timmers

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Minor League Wrap: Iowa stops Omaha, 6-5

Iowa powers past Omaha. Tennessee’s win streak ends. Myrtle Beach keeps reeling.

By Josh Timmers

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Minor League Wrap: Chase Strumpf hits walk-off HR as Iowa beats Omaha, 6-5

The Smokies win their 7th in a row. Iowa walks it off.

By Josh Timmers

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Minor League Wrap: Happy Fourth of July

Iowa storms back to beat Omaha. South Bend and Tennessee also win.

By Josh Timmers

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Minor League Wrap: Felix Stevens’ 1st Smokies home run powers past Lookouts, 8-6

The Smokies win a see-saw game.

By Josh Timmers

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Minor League Wrap: The Jaguar’s home run caps off a 7-2 Smokies win over the Lookouts

The top two teams win. The bottom two can’t score.

By Josh Timmers

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Minor League Wrap: Brandon Birdsell takes a no-hitter into the 7th as the Smokies beat Lookouts, 7-2

The Smokies follow up a one-hitter with a two-hitter.

By Josh Timmers

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Chicago Cubs minor leagues - Bleed Cubbie Blue (2024)

FAQs

What minor league team is affiliated with the Cubs? ›

Current affiliates
ClassTeamLeague
Triple-AIowa CubsInternational League
Double-ATennessee SmokiesSouthern League
High-ASouth Bend CubsMidwest League
Single-AMyrtle Beach PelicansCarolina League
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What was the worst year for the Chicago Cubs? ›

Worst Franchise Seasons
RankYearTeam
11962Chicago Cubs
1966Chicago Cubs
32012Chicago Cubs
41901Chicago Orphans
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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 level of minor league are the South Bend Cubs? ›

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

What is the Chicago 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.

Are the Iowa Cubs affiliated with the Chicago Cubs? ›

In 1981, the Oaks became an affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. A year later the team changed name to the Iowa Cubs.

What was the best Chicago Cubs team of all time? ›

In 1906, the Cubs won 116 games and—not counting Union Association or National Association teams—posted the highest season winning percentage in history (116-36, .

What team is older Cubs or Sox? ›

The Cubs began playing baseball in Chicago in 1870 as the Chicago White Stockings, joining the National League charter six years later. The White Sox originated in the Western League as the Sioux City Cornhuskers before Charles Comiskey, a former Chicago baseball player and manager, bought them in 1894.

Who is the biggest rival of the Cubs? ›

Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs of the National League (NL), one of the most bitter rivalries in Major League Baseball and in all of North American professional sports. The Cardinals have won 19 NL pennants, while the Cubs have won 17.

Who owns the Cubs in 2024? ›

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

Who is the Cubs' best pitcher? ›

S. Imanaga

Where do the AAA Cubs play? ›

The Cubs have played their home games at Principal Park since 1992, replacing Sec Taylor Stadium which the Cubs used from 1969 to 1991.

What is the lowest Minor League Baseball? ›

The current minor league classification system divides leagues into one of five classes, those being Triple-A (AAA), Double-A (AA), Class A (Single-A or A), Class A Short Season, and Rookie. Furthermore, Class A is further subdivided into Class A Advanced, and Class A.

How many minor league teams do the Cubs have? ›

Chicago Cubs Minor League Affiliates
YearAAAForeign Rookie
2022 (7 Teams)IowaCubs Blue, Cubs Red
2021 (7 Teams)IowaCubs Red, Cubs Blue
2019 (9 Teams)IowaCubs 1, Cubs 2
2018 (9 Teams)IowaCubs 1, Cubs 2
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What color are the South Bend Cubs? ›

"We're going to make sure that their players and also the fans in this region see the connection very clearly-this is a Cubs team-South Bend Cubs to be sure, but Cubs, no question about it." The team's primary colors will now be the same royal blue, light blue, red and tan as the Chicago team.

Are the Sox and Cubs in the same division? ›

The Cubs are a member club of MLB's National League (NL) Central division, and play their home games at Wrigley Field, located on Chicago's North Side. The White Sox are a member club of MLB's American League (AL) Central division, and play their home games at Guaranteed Rate Field, located on Chicago's South Side.

Who are the Detroit Tigers minor league affiliates? ›

Current affiliates
ClassTeamLocation
Triple-AToledo Mud HensToledo, Ohio
Double-AErie SeaWolvesErie, Pennsylvania
High-AWest Michigan WhitecapsComstock Park, Michigan
Single-ALakeland Flying TigersLakeland, Florida
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What minor league teams are the Kansas City Royals affiliated with? ›

Current affiliates
ClassTeamLeague
Triple-AOmaha Storm ChasersInternational League
Double-ANorthwest Arkansas NaturalsTexas League
High-AQuad Cities River BanditsMidwest League
Single-AColumbia FirefliesCarolina League
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What minor league team do the Cubs play for in Indiana? ›

The South Bend Cubs are a U.S. Class A minor league baseball team, based in South Bend, Indiana, that plays in the Midwest League.

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