by Matt Kelley | Jan 30, 2017 | Sports
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...
by Todd Kimm | Apr 16, 2015 | Sports
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...
by Matt Kelley | Aug 5, 2014 | Sports
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,...
by Todd Kimm | Jul 1, 2014 | Sports
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...
by Todd Kimm | Apr 2, 2014 | Sports
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...