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Cubs No. 5 prospect has been the ultimate table-setter across the Minors in 2026

September 13, 2026

Get on. Get over. Get in. It's what Kane Kepley has done better than almost anyone in 2026. Between two Minor League levels, the Cubs’ No. 5 prospect has shown an exceptional feel for the zone, drawing 120 free passes, the fifth-most by a Minor Leaguer in a single season

Hartshorn, 3rd HS hitter from '25 Draft to reach Double-A, shines in debut

@benweinrib
September 12, 2026

Josiah Hartshorn isn't your typical sixth-round pick -- that much was clear when the Cubs signed him to a record $2 million bonus last July. At just 19, the switch-hitting phenom is capping his outstanding debut season with his second promotion, and he seems to be fitting in just fine

Cubs No. 1 prospect Hartshorn moving on up to Double-A (reports)

September 11, 2026

Josiah Hartshorn is making yet another jump up in the Minor Leagues. The Cubs' No. 1 prospect -- and the No. 39 prospect overall in MLB -- is being promoted to Double-A Knoxville, according to multiple reports.

Cubs' 2nd-round pick Sorrell homers, drives in 5 in best game of young career

@maxralph_
September 3, 2026

Caden Sorrell has a unique baseball lineage, with both of his grandfathers having played Major League Baseball. The Cubs’ 2026 second-round pick has certainly gotten off to a strong start on his own journey toward the big leagues. Sorrell gathered five RBIs on Wednesday amid three hits -- both early

Cubs call up their No. 19 prospect BJ Murray Jr. for MLB debut vs. Brewers

September 2, 2026

CHICAGO -- In the pregame hours on Monday night, Pete Crow-Armstrong headed down a hallway toward the Cubs’ indoor cage at Wrigley Field, showing BJ Murray Jr. the way as they chatted. Later on, Murray joined Chicago’s hitters for batting practice on the field.

Top prospect Hartshorn reaches RBI mark not seen by Cubs teen in more than 2 decades

@JesseABorek
August 25, 2026

From the moment the Cubs nabbed Josiah Hartshorn in the sixth round of the 2025 Draft out of the Southern California prep ranks and handed him a significant over-slot bonus, they felt like they had something. It’s why they rewarded the sweet-swinging teenager with four Cactus League games this spring.

'This is where I want to be': Behind Townsend's perfect marriage with Chicago

August 19, 2026

CHICAGO -- Cade Townsend had been to Wrigley Field a handful of times when he was a kid. He remembers coming to games with his family a decade ago -- getting a chance to see the 2016 champions in person -- and has photos of himself wearing Cubs gear in

Hartshorn, Ayers headline Cubs' updated Top 30 Prospects list

August 14, 2026

WASHINGTON -- Both Josiah Hartshorn and Owen Ayers made strong impressions in their limited exposure to the Cubs’ big league team during Spring Training games. When the Minor League season arrived, the pair of prospects developed into two of the system’s breakout stars. In Pipeline’s midseason reranking of each team’s

Cubs' 2026 second-rounder hammers first pro homer at Single-A

@allisonmast13
August 7, 2026

Mere minutes into the second leg of a doubleheader, Caden Sorrell launched the first home run of his pro career onto the terraced berm beyond the right-field fence, sending four young fans scrambling. After a brief scuffle, the ball was secured. Cubs fans would probably agree that it’s a baseball

Chase Meyer highlights

August 6, 2026

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August 6, 2026

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August 6, 2026

Myles Bailey highlights

August 6, 2026

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August 6, 2026

Cade Townsend highlights

August 6, 2026

Eduardo Gonzalez highlights

August 3, 2026

Enrique Oropeza highlights

August 3, 2026

Jace Beck highlights

August 3, 2026

Teams will ask about these young Cubs in trades

August 3, 2026

CHICAGO -- With the Trade Deadline fast approaching, the Cubs are looking to add talent for the final two-month sprint to the postseason, and they already started by swinging a deal with the Blue Jays for Kevin Gausman on Sunday night. While fans are focused on who else Chicago’s front

Rojas delivers game-winning HR in extras for Double-A Knoxville

@maxralph_
July 27, 2026

Jefferson Rojas, the Cubs’ No. 2 prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 64 overall, continued a career year on Sunday. The 21-year-old infielder posted two hits -- a game-winning home run and a double -- during Double-A Knoxville’s 6-5 extra-innings victory over Rocket City at Toyota Field. With his 15th long

Cubs call up INF/OF prospect Triantos, option Alcántara 

July 24, 2026

The Cubs have tried a few things with their bench configuration while super sub Matt Shaw has remained on the injured list due to a sprained left hand. Prospect James Triantos will be the latest player given a chance to pitch in for the North Siders. The Cubs promoted Triantos

Hartshorn celebrates elevation to Cubs' No. 1 prospect status with High-A homer

July 23, 2026

Josiah Hartshorn has spent his first pro season impressing anyone watching him play. On Thursday night, he added a bit of showmanship to his growing repertoire. Soon after he moved atop the Cubs’ Top 30 Prospects list, Hartshorn homered and reached base three times to power High-A South Bend past

Jose Escobar highlights

July 22, 2026

Cubs’ top pick Townsend has mentor in fellow Ole Miss pitcher Rolison

July 20, 2026

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Cubs ink first-round pick Cade Townsend

July 17, 2026

CHICAGO -- Cade Townsend kept using the word “surreal” to describe being selected by the Cubs in the first round of the MLB Draft. His parents got engaged in Chicago. He already had a connection with Cubs lefty and fellow Ole Miss product Ryan Rolison. He hit it off with