The Chicago Cubs World Series Trophy tour is making several stops in Iowa this week. The Cubs won the World Series last fall for the first time since 1908. It'll be at the River Music Experience in Davenport between noon and 1:30 today and at the University of Iowa Memorial Union between 5:00 and … [Read more...]
I-Cubs general manager doesn’t expect Kris Bryant to play in Des Moines
Iowa Cubs general manager Sam Bernabe doubts fans in Des Moines will see star prospect Kris Bryant play. Bryant won't be eligible for free agency until after the 2021 season if the parent Chicago Cubs wait until Friday to call him up. The I-Cubs home opener is Friday night against Oklahoma City. … [Read more...]
Iowa Cubs infielder called up to the big club
An infielder for the Iowa Cubs is leaving Des Moines for Chicago. Javier Baez has been called up to the big leagues. The 21-year-old slugger will be on the Chicago Cubs' roster for tonight's game at Colorado. Baez had a terrible start to the season, hitting just .172 in April, but in the past 20 … [Read more...]
Manny Rameriz homers in first game in Des Moines
Manny Ramirez had three hits, including a two run homer in his Des Moines debut as the Iowa Cubs beat Omaha 7-6 in ten innings. The 12 time Major League All Star was out of baseball before being contacted by Chicago Cubs president Theo Epstein about being a player-coach for the triple-A … [Read more...]
Iowa Cubs ready to open the baseball season
The Iowa Cubs begin their 33rd year as an affiliate of the Chicago Cubs on Thursday night when they host the Memphis Redbirds in their Pacific Coast League opener. It is one of the longest running affiliations in all of minor league baseball. "It's been a great relationship and certainly … [Read more...]
Iowa Cubs see rare doubleheader snow postponement
For the second straight night the Iowa Cubs have had their baseball game postponed by snow. The I-Cubs were to have played Oklahoma City this evening. Iowa Cubs spokesman Randy Wehofer says this is something they normally expect near the opening of the season, not one month in. He says this is … [Read more...]
Hoffpauir hopes stay with I-Cubs is brief
Micah Hoffpauir hopes his stay in Des Moines is a brief one. The outfielder batted .239 for the Chicago Cubs in 2009 but did not make the team coming out of spring training. He is back with the Iowa Cubs and was 0-3 in their season opening loss to Nashville on Thursday night. Hoffpauir says … [Read more...]
Sandberg makes I-Cub debut tonight
The Iowa Cubs open the Pacific Coast League season with a hall of famer as manager when the host the Nashville Sounds tonight. Ryne Sandberg begins his fourth season as a manager in the Chicago Cubs organization and says while his job is getting players ready for the majors, winning is part of … [Read more...]
Lieutenant governor encouraging Iowans to take a "stay-cation"
Lieutenant Governor Patty Judge is hitting the road for a three-month-long, 67-city tour of the state designed to encourage Iowans to take a "stay-cation" this year. "Unfortunately, there are many people in the state today that just do not have the resources to take the trip to the Grand Canyon or … [Read more...]
Fans return to stadium as I-Cubs sweep doubleheader
The Iowa Cubs took two from the Nashville Sounds beating them 7-0 and 7-1 at Principal Park on Sunday afternoon. Fans were allowed to return to the stadium as flood waters continued to recede. The I-Cubs played a game at the stadium Saturday, but fans were not allowed to attend as the stadium was in … [Read more...]