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Iowa Cubs' Owen Caissie bats during a game against the Toledo Mud Hens at Principal Park on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Des Moines.

Youth Hasn't Stopped Chicago Cubs Prospect From Showcasing Immense Power Potential

One Chicago Cubs prospect shines compared to his peers when it comes to home run hitting potential.

Kenneth Teape
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Iowa Cubs' Owen Caissie bats during a game against the Toledo Mud Hens at Principal Park on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Des Moines.
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Youth Hasn't Stopped Chicago Cubs Prospect From Showcasing Immense Power Potential

One Chicago Cubs prospect shines compared to his peers when it comes to home run hitting potential.

Kenneth Teape
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Feb 20, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Kevin Alcantara against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale.
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Chicago Cubs Underrated Prospect Could Very Well Be Next Future Superstar

The Chicago Cubs' best top-100 prospect may be one of the lowest currently rated.

Michael Brauner
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Apr 20, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Alexander Canario (4) hits a home run during the sixth inning against the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field.
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Chicago Cubs Trade Promising Outfielder to New York Mets for Underwhelming Return

The Chicago Cubs aren't getting much back from the New York Mets in exchange for Alexander Canario.

Tyler Maher
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Feb 20, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Kevin Alcantara against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale.
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Chicago Cubs Top Prospects To Watch in Spring Training at Each Position

These are the Chicago Cubs prospects to watch during Spring Training who were invited to big league camp.

David Roloff
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Iowa Cubs player Matt Shaw stands at third base during the first inning against Columbus on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at Principal Park.
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Chicago Cubs Hope for Quick Recovery as Top Prospect Faces Oblique Injury

The Chicago Cubs missed out on Alex Bregman, and now their top prospect at the position is dealing with an oblique injury.

Cameron Zunkel
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Apr 20, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Alexander Canario (4) hits a home run during the sixth inning against the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field.
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Chicago Cubs Evaluating Former Top Outfield Prospect at First Base in Spring Training

The Chicago Cubs have to find someone to help play first base, and they could turn towards a former top outfield prospect.

Cameron Zunkel
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Iowa Cubs player Matt Shaw stands at third base during the first inning against Columbus on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at Principal Park.
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New Chicago Cubs Top 20 Prospects List Has Multiple MLB Contributors for This Year

The latest Top 20 prospect ranking shows a handful of soon-to-be MLB contributors at the top.

Dylan Sanders
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Feb 24, 2024; Scottsdale, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Kevin Alcantara (88) lines out to center field in the fourth inning during a spring training game against the San Francisco Giants at Scottsdale Stadium.
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Chicago Cubs Lack of Pitching Prospects Has Not Hurt Farm System Ranking

The Chicago Cubs have one of the best farm systems in baseball despite the lack of high-upside pitchers.

Kenneth Teape
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South Bend Cubs infielder Jefferson Rojas flies in the air as he makes a throw to first in the fifth inning of a minor league baseball game against the Lake County Captains at Four Winds Field on Friday, June 21, 2024, in South Bend.
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Chicago Cubs ‘20-Homer Upside’ Prospect Will Be Atop Ranks in No Time

The Chicago Cubs have a middle infield prospect who will start garnering a lot of attention soon.

Kenneth Teape
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South Bend Cubs Cade Horton (11) pitches against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers during their baseball game Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium in Grand Chute, Wis.
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Chicago Cubs Farm System Raises Cause for Concern With Rotation Long-Term

The Chicago Cubs have a deep farm system overall but are lacking starting pitchers.

Kenneth Teape
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Feb 24, 2024; Scottsdale, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Shaw (77) throws to first base in the first inning during a spring training game against the San Francisco Giants at Scottsdale Stadium.
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‘Fundamentally Sound’ Chicago Cubs Star Prospect Has Rookie of Year Potential

This top Chicago Cubs prospect could take home some hardware after the 2025 season is complete, if he lives up to the hype.

Kenneth Teape
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Feb 23, 2024; Mesa, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs second baseman Matt Shaw (77) hits an RBI double against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning at Sloan Park.
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Chicago Cubs Find Breakout Star in Homegrown Player Drawing Comparisons to Bregman

For much of the hot stove season, Alex Bregman has been the talk of the town. The Chicago Cubs may be looking to one of their own prospects now instead.

David Roloff
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Iowa Cubs center fielder James Triantos returns to the dugout during a game against Cleveland on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at Principal Park.
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Chicago Cubs’ Latest Top Prospect List Teeming With Intriguing Talent

The Chicago Cubs’ newest Top 30 prospect list features a group of players that could be Major League players soon.

Matthew Postins
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Feb 23, 2024; Mesa, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs second baseman Matt Shaw (77) hits an RBI double against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning at Sloan Park.
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Chicago Cubs Farm System Ranked Surprisingly Low Despite Prospect Depth

The Chicago Cubs farm system rank does not match the quality of prospects they have compiled.

Kenneth Teape
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Sep 25, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Kevin Alcantara (13) hits an infield single against the Philadelphia Phillies in the ninth inning at Citizens Bank Park.
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Chicago Cubs Outfielder ‘Not Ready for Majors Yet’ but Carries Immense Upside

A Chicago Cubs star prospect has some work to do before being a Major League contributor.

Kenneth Teape
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Mar 8, 2024; Mesa, Arizona, USA;  Seattle Mariners shortstop Ryan Bliss (1) slides into third base as Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw (77) defends in the second inning during a spring training game at Sloan Park.
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Chicago Cubs See Seven Prospects Rise and Fall In MLB's New Top 100 Ranking

The Chicago Cubs had a whopping seven prospects represented in the latest top 100 update from the MLB Pipeline.

Dylan Sanders
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Iowa Cubs player Matt Shaw stands at third base during the first inning against Columbus on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at Principal Park.
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Chicago Cubs’ Farm System Remains Loaded with Top-Tier Prospects

The Chicago Cubs received their latest report card from a respected publication and ended up with five prospects in MLB’s Top 100.

Matthew Postins
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South Bend Cubs outfielder Brett Bateman, right, throws water on infielder Jonathon Long after winning a minor league baseball game 4-3 against the Lake County Captains at Four Winds Field on Friday, June 21, 2024, in South Bend.
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Chicago Cubs Prospect Not Letting Low Ranking Deter Him From Major Goals

An under-the-radar Chicago Cubs prospect isn't allowing his underwhelming prospect ranking derail him from reaching his goals.

Kenneth Teape
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A Chicago Cubs hat and glove
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Chicago Cubs Sign Intriguing Pitching Prospect Who Has Front Office Connection

The Chicago Cubs have added an intriguing pitching prospect to the mix.

Brad Wakai
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Cade Horton makes a practice pitch before the South Bend Cubs vs. Fort Qayne TinCaps game at Four Winds Feild in South Bend on June 22, 2023.
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Chicago Cubs Superstar Pitching Prospect 'Ready To Go' After Season-Ending Injury

One of the Chicago Cubs start prospects says he's ready for the spring after he suffered a season-ending injury last year.

Brad Wakai
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Tennessee Smokies' infielder James Triantos throws the ball to first base after getting an out at second base.
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Chicago Cubs Second Base Prospect Ranks Among Top 5 Among Strong Competition

MLB Pipeline recently ranked Chicago Cubs second base prospect James Triantos among the top five prospects at his position, alongside some very notable names.

Jeremy Trottier
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Mar 20, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Japan starting pitcher Roki Sasaki (14) delivers a pitch during the first inning against Mexico at LoanDepot Park.
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Chicago Cubs Top Target Officially Signs With Los Angeles Dodgers

The biggest domino in the baseball world finally fell as the Japanese phenom finally signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Dylan Sanders
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Chicago Cubs hat and glove in the dugout
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Chicago Cubs Have Underwhelming Prospect Haul in 2025 International Class

The Chicago Cubs didn't do a whole lot in the 2025 international free agency class.

Brad Wakai
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Mar 24, 2018; Peoria, AZ, USA; A Chicago Cubs cap sits on the dugout steps during the second inning of the game against the Seattle Mariners at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
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Three Chicago Cubs Hitting Prospects Eyeing Breakout Campaigns This Season

The Chicago Cubs have three players in their minor league system that have the chance to put together breakout campaigns in 2025.

Matthew Postins
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Mar 5, 2024; Surprise, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs third  baseman Matt Shaw (77) bats against the Kansas City Royals during the second inning at Surprise Stadium.
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Chicago Cubs Star Prospect Can Seize Golden Opportunity for Upcoming Season

A Chicago Cubs star prospect has a chance to cement a spot in the Opening Day lineup.

Kenneth Teape
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