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Top Minor League moments from 2023

Impressive prospects, off-field wins highlight the year in baseball
@Kelsie_Heneghan
December 29, 2023

In 2023, Minor League Baseball featured thrilling prospect debuts, electric performances and moments that went beyond the box score. All commemorated by the inaugural MiLB Awards on MLB Network. Let's look back on the year in MiLB.

Caissie, Horton break out for Cubs in '23

Duo hope to join PCA at The Friendly Confines next season
@Gerard_Gilberto
November 10, 2023

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2023 Organization All-Stars series are the Chicago Cubs. 2023 organization summary: Triple-A Iowa: 82-65 Double-A

The inaugural MiLB Awards Show results

Holliday, Thorpe, Caminero, Salas honored for 2023 season
October 2, 2023

The inaugural MiLB Awards Show aired on MLB Network on Monday night, with a lot of hardware getting handed out. Miss the show? Don’t sweat it! We’ve got you covered. Here’s a rundown of the finalists for each award and who walked away with the wins. Minor League Hitting Prospect

Cubs call up top prospect Crow-Armstrong

MLB's No. 12 overall prospect sported .829 OPS for Triple-A Iowa
September 11, 2023

DENVER – Pete Crow-Armstrong has the type of elite defense and plus speed that could make an impact in a postseason chase. The Cubs are putting that idea to the test as they make a final push for a place on the October stage. The Cubs promoted Crow-Armstrong, MLB Pipeline’s

Crow-Armstrong's grand week gets even grander

Top Cubs prospect launches second slam of the week for I-Cubs
September 10, 2023

So far this season, Pete Crow-Armstrong has ascended to the top level of the Minor Leagues and posted a 20-20 season. And, oh yeah, MLB's No. 12 overall prospect also has launched four grand slams -- two in the past week. Crow-Armstrong went 4-for-5 with a double and three runs

As the Crow-Armstrong flies, third slam of year

Top Cubs prospect launches first Triple-A HR with bases loaded
@allisonmast13
September 6, 2023

In the Major Leagues, grand slams occur approximately once in every 1,500 at-bats. This season, there's been one every 0.08 percent of at-bats. But for Pete Crow-Armstrong, the feat has not been so elusive, despite the fact that he typically leads off. MLB’s No. 12 prospect hit his third grand

Iowa gets first taste of Crow-Armstrong's power

MLB's No. 7 overall prospect circles the bases with first Triple-A hit
@EvanKDesai
August 5, 2023

Pete Crow-Armstrong played the first Triple-A game of his career on Tuesday, and the transition to the next level didn’t happen right away. The top-ranked Cubs prospect did draw a walk and steal a base, but he struck out in all three of his at-bats. Going 0-for-3 again in his

Iowa Drops Second Straight

Cubs top prospect Crow-Armstrong steals a base in Triple-A debut against Toledo
August 1, 2023

DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Cubs (59-42) dropped the opener to the Toledo Mud Hens (43-59) by a score of 8-2, Tuesday at Principal Park. Toledo got out to an early lead in the first inning on an RBI single from Tyler Nevin, bringing around Parker Meadows who singled

Pete Crow-Armstrong Expected to Make Triple-A Debut

Cubs top prospect batting .289 with 19 doubles, 14 homers, 60 RBIs at Double-A
August 1, 2023

DES MOINES, IA – Outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is expected to make his Triple-A Debut with the Iowa Cubs this week as they take on the Toledo Mud Hens at Principal Park. Crow-Armstrong, the Chicago Cubs No. 1 overall prospect according to MLB.com, has played in 73 total games this year,

The Road to The Show™: Cubs’ Crow-Armstrong

Top prospect shines as human highlight reel with star potential
@Gerard_Gilberto
July 18, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at top Cubs prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. There are few prospects in the Minor Leagues who

Crow-Armstrong enjoys a grand plate appearance

No. 1 Cubs prospect caps 16-pitch at-bat with first grand slam
April 26, 2023

If patience is a virtue to unlock power, Pete Crow-Armstrong showed that off in style on Wednesday afternoon. The Cubs' top prospect (No. 25 in MLB) worked an incredible 16-pitch at-bat for Double-A Tennessee before launching a grand slam -- the first of his Minor League career -- to right

Minor League Baseball names 2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Award® winners

Giants boast two selections; six recipients shined at High-A
November 22, 2022

NEW YORK -- Minor League Baseball and the Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., announced the nine recipients of the 2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Award® for defensive excellence.

Cubs have power, speed headed for Wrigley

Crow-Armstrong among young Cubs with exciting combo of tools
@Gerard_Gilberto
October 24, 2022

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2022 Organization All-Stars series are the Chicago Cubs.

Pelicans flip offense on, and it doesn't shut off

Myrtle Beach sends 58 to plate, scores 24 runs, notches 22 hits
@RobTnova24
May 5, 2022

When Wednesday's game between Single-A Myrtle Beach and Salem was over, the box score showed 24 runs on 22 hits -- and that was just one side of it. The Pelicans offense delivered a Minor League season high in runs during the 24-6 romp over the Red Sox at Haley

Prospect Q&A: Cubs outfielder Crow-Armstrong

Chicago's No. 6 prospect discusses rehab, adding power to profile
@Gerard_Gilberto
April 29, 2022

So much has happened to Pete Crow-Armstrong since he was drafted that it’s hard to imagine he’s played in just 20 professional games so far. Crow-Armstrong was selected at No. 19 overall by the Mets in the pandemic-shortened Draft in 2020. He had to wait out the suspended season to