Iowa Cubs
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Ian Happ Producing Mixed Results Early at Iowa
Ian Happ had spent almost two full seasons in the majors, so many were surprised when he was sent down…
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2019 Chicago Cubs Affiliate Preview: Iowa Cubs Finally Have Waves of Pitching
2018 was not a good year for the Iowa Cubs in terms of wins and losses. Their 50-88 record was…
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Cubs Prospect Profile: Could Zack Short Be a Dude in 2019?
If some of his more zealous supporters had their way, Zack Short would be the starting second baseman for the…
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Cubs System Position-by-Position, Pt 7: Lots of Righty Starter Depth at Upper Levels
Fourteen. That’s how many right-handed starting pitchers the Cubs have in MLB Pipeline’s Top 30 prospects. Seven years ago, the Cubs…
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These 8 Cubs Prospects Might Have ‘Next’ in 2019
When the Cubs reconvene in Mesa in late February 2019, the team should feature some offensive personnel some from the…
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After Dominating at Every Level, Cubs RP Prospect Dakota Mekkes Ready to Make Push for Bigs
Dakota Mekkes is a big dude with a big fastball (well, it’s more deceptive than big, but let’s go with…
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Cubs Farm Report (Week of July 29): Two Pelicans Earn Player of the Month Honors, Pitching Dominates
While Cubs Insider frequently features profiles of various prospects throughout the system, we recognized a need for a regular retrospective…
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An Inside Look at How Iowa Cubs Manage ‘Circus’ of Minor League Travel
From the Dominican Republic to urban Little Leagues to farm towns, all baseball players dream of The Show. That’s the…
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Iowa Cubs on the Road: Q&A with Manager Marty Pevey
This week, Cubs Insider caught up with the Chicago Cubs’ Triple-A affiliate on the road in Sacramento, Calif. In Saturday…
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Former Cub Casey Coleman Dazzles in First Start Back with Organization
The name Casey Coleman probably rings a few bells with Cubs fans, though you’ll be forgiven if you don’t remember…
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