Jonathon Long: Cubs 2025 Minor League Player Of The Year
A blip at Triple-A helped Jonathon Long focus his mindset and learn to succeed after failing to see results for a month.
| Articles | 20 |
|---|
-
-
Cubs Opt For Potential Fast-Moving Collegian Ethan Conrad
The Cubs looked past shoulder surgery for Ethan Conrad to select the Wake Forest outfielder in the first round. They think he has a chance to move quickly.
-
Cubs’ Jonathon Long Succeeds By ‘Executing His Plan’
A consistent routine and strong bat-to-ball skills have helped Cubs prospect Jonathon Long adapt to Triple-A in his first try at the level.
-
Enhanced Focus Helps Cubs’ Cristian Hernandez Thrive At High-A
In his fifth season in the Cubs organization, shortstop Cristian Hernandez doesn’t turn 22 until December. For as familiar as he’s been within prospect…
-
Cubs’ James Triantos Shows A Knack For Contact
After a stint in big league camp, James Triantos knows what he must do offensively and defensively at Triple-A to receive his first callup.
-
Cubs’ Cade Horton Learns From Adversity After Injury-Plagued 2024
While Cade Horton’s 2024 didn’t go as planned, the Cubs pitching prospect learned plenty while battling adversity.
-
Improving Command, Proving Health Are Keys For Cubs’ Jaxon Wiggins
After missing 2023 because of Tommy John surgery, Jaxon Wiggins was put to the test in his first pro season.
-
Full Season At Triple-A Has Cubs’ Owen Caissie Eying MLB Debut
With a full season at Triple-A, young Owen Caissie had a chance to adapt to older pitchers who were adapting to him.
-
Matt Shaw: Cubs 2024 Minor League Player Of The Year
A call to a college coach helped Matt Shaw find his swing and turn his season around.
-
Cubs Expect Power To Develop Later For Pure Hitter James Triantos
James Triantos has shown versatility and unique bat-to-ball skills. In time, the Cubs expect he will add more power.
-
Cubs’ Moises Ballesteros Does Damage With Few Strikeouts
The Cubs regard 20-year-old catcher Moises Ballesteros as having a special bat. Now, he is one stop away at Triple-A.
-
Cubs’ BJ Murray Finds Triple-A Groove After Slow Start
A tweak to BJ Murray’s swing helped the 24-year-old Cubs prospect find his power stroke at Triple-A after a slow start.
-
Power Surge Elevates Cubs Catcher Pablo Aliendo
Pablo Aliendo was already a strong defensive catcher, but his stock is on the rise after he began showing power at Double-A.
-
Cubs’ Josh Rivera Takes Steps Toward Improving Hitting Posture
In his first full pro season, shortstop Josh Rivera is making an effort to create better angles when driving the ball.
-
Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong Knows Where To Focus His Development
A September callup filled with highs and lows helped Pete Crow-Armstrong focus on what he must improve to stick in Chicago.
-
Cubs’ James Triantos Executes His Plan In The AFL
Following an offensive outburst in the Arizona Fall League, James Triantos has a to-do list for offseason development as he heads into 2024.
-
Late Bump To Double-A Positions Cubs’ Cade Horton For 2024 Callup
Pitching in the Double-A Southern League playoffs provided Cade Horton with valuable experience to set him up for 2024 success.
-
Owen Caissie: Cubs 2023 Minor League Player Of The Year
The lefthanded slugger showed plenty of power all year and cut down on his strikeouts as the year progressed.
-
Cubs’ Jefferson Rojas Handles Aggressive Assignment
Jefferson Rojas’ mature approach on and off the field convinced the Cubs to assign the 18-year-old to Low-A.
-
Brody McCullough’s Excellent Fastball Leads To Strong Start With Cubs
Righthander Brody McCullough’s four-seam fastball always had the type of pitch characteristics the Cubs value organizationally. The Cubs drafted McCullough in the 10th round in…
