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Nationals prospect King joins MiLB podcast

March 21, 2025

Check out the latest episodes of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Megaphone and other

Check out the latest episodes of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Megaphone and other podcast-listening apps. This episode can also be found on Minor League Baseball's official YouTube page. Send questions or feedback to podcast@milb.com, and follow hosts Sam Dykstra (@samdykstramilb.bsky.social) and Tyler Maun (@tylermaun.bsky.social) on Bluesky and Benjamin Hill (@bensbiz) on X.

Intro/Ben's Biz Banter (0:00)

The gang is back together in person, along with Josh Jackson. The group discusses the new Copa de la Diversión identities revealed this week and Portland's Maine Candlepins look.

Spring Breakout recap (39:06)

Sam and Tyler recap some of the most standout moments from this year's Spring Breakout games, including a big Rays-Red Sox matchup and Jurrangelo Cijntje's switch-pitching.

Seaver King interview (48:32)

Nationals No. 5 prospect Seaver King chats with Sam from West Palm Beach about his first Spring Training, his time at Wake Forest and his move to shortstop.

Ghosts of the Minors/Wrapping up (1:01:32)

Josh unearths the latest edition of Ghosts of the Minors, and the crew concludes another podcast.

I-Cubs Claim Series Over Indianapolis With 4-1 Win

April 6, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS, IN. - The Iowa Cubs won the five-game shortened series three games to two over the Indianapolis Indians with a 4-1 win today at Victory Field. Both teams had wrapped up Friday’s suspended game earlier this morning as Indy won 5-4 in the 10th inning, In the regular scheduled

APRIL 5 GAME CANCELED

April 5, 2025

Tonight’s game between the Iowa Cubs and the Indianapolis Indians has been canceled due to inclement weather. Friday night’s suspended game will resume in the top of the 10th inning at 11:15 a.m. CT on Sunday with Sunday’s regularly scheduled game beginning approximately 45 minutes after the conclusion of the

Tonight's Game Has Been Suspended

April 4, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS, IN. - Tonight's game between the Iowa Cubs and Indianapolis Indians has been suspended due to heavy rain in the area. Play will resume at 4:00 p.m. CDT/5:00 p.m. EDT as the game is tied 3-3 heading into the top of the 10th inning. Game five will be slated

Caissie, Long lead Iowa to Split Doubleheader Against Indy

April 3, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS, IN. - The Iowa Cubs split today’s doubleheader against the Indianapolis Indians as the home team took the first game 7-6, but Iowa followed with a dominant game two victory 6-1 as the series leans towards Iowa two games to one. GAME 1: FINAL/8 - INDIANAPOLIS 7, IOWA 6

APRIL 2 GAME POSTPONED

April 2, 2025

Tonight’s game between the Iowa Cubs and Indianapolis Indians at Victory Field has been postponed due to forecasted severe weather this evening. The two teams will make up the game with a split doubleheader tomorrow with game one scheduled for 11:30 a.m. CST and game two scheduled for 5:35 p.m.

Two-Run Ninth Leads Iowa Past Indy 2-1

April 1, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS, IN. - The Iowa Cubs answered late in the ninth inning in the first game of the six-game set and beat the Indianapolis Indians 2-1 at Victory Field. Indianapolis scored in the bottom of the third inning off Chris Flexen for a 1-0 lead. The I-Cubs were held scoreless

Fall Out Boy And More Hit A Grand Slam With Official League's MiLB Local Legends Capsule Collection

March 31, 2025

Exclusive Apparel Collections Pair Iconic Artists with Their Local MiLB Teams including Iowa Cubs, Las Vegas Aviators, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, Jersey Shore BlueClaws, & Brooklyn Cyclones . LOS ANGELES – Official League and Minor League Baseball (MiLB) are proud to announce their Local Legends series—an electrifying, first-of-its-kind collaboration fusing music,

MARCH 30 GAME POSTPONED

March 30, 2025

Today’s game between the Iowa Cubs and Omaha Storm Chasers at Principal Park has been postponed due to weather conditions. The two teams will make up the game during the June 3-8 series at Omaha. Tickets for the game can be exchanged for a ticket to any of our remaining

Iowa Squanders Lead in Late Innings with 12-7 Loss Against Omaha

March 29, 2025

DES MOINES, IA. - The Iowa Cubs dropped the second game of the three-game set against the Omaha Storm Chasers 12-7 as the I-Cubs bullpen gave up 10 runs in the last four innings. After the Chasers scored in the top of the second to make it a 1-0 lead,

I-Cubs Win Opening Night Against 2024 IL Champions Omaha Storm Chasers 6-3

March 29, 2025

DES MOINES, IA.- The Iowa Cubs welcomed the Omaha Storm Chasers for the first contest of the 2025 season on Opening Night. Iowa ended up winning 6-3 as the bullpen closed out Omaha in the late innings. Iowa got Opening Night started in the bottom of the second inning and

IOWA CUBS ANNOUNCE 2025 OPENING DAY ROSTER

March 28, 2025

The Iowa Cubs, in conjunction with the Chicago Cubs, today announced their 2025 Opening Day roster. The roster features 17 players with Major League service time and 18 players who have past suited up for Iowa. The roster also features nine players on the Cubs’ Top 30 Prospects List according

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March 19, 2025

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February 24, 2025

DES MOINES, IA - The Iowa Cubs today announced Jason Kempf as the new Director of Broadcasting. Kempf brings 10 years of minor league broadcast experience to the I-Cubs, including stops in St. Paul, Wichita, Dayton, Quad Cities and Charleston, where he spent the last four seasons with the RiverDogs.

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February 18, 2025

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IOWA CUBS RELEASE 2025 PROMOTION SCHEDULE

February 14, 2025

DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Cubs today unveiled the 2025 season promotional schedule, which includes 13 Friday night fireworks, specialty nights, decade nights and more. Single-game tickets are officially on sale at IowaCubs.com/tickets with the home opener set for Friday, March 28 vs. Omaha. Iowa’s opening weekend features Friday

IOWA CUBS IMPRESSING IN WINTER BALL

January 13, 2025

Following Moises Ballesteros’ impressive stint in the Arizona Fall League, a couple other players from the Iowa Cubs 2024 roster have been making some noise this winter. Also announced this offseason, former Cub and Iowa Cub Quintin Berry will join the Chicago Cubs to be their new third-base coach. Berry

SHAW, BALLESTEROS EXCELLING IN FALL BALL

November 12, 2024

Top Chicago Cubs prospects Matt Shaw and Moises Ballesteros are turning some heads in their respective fall ball seasons after stellar summers which included stints with the Iowa Cubs. Shaw is representing Team USA in the Premier12 Tournament and through three games, the Cubs No. 1 prospect is batting .727

BALLESTEROS SHINING IN ARIZONA FALL LEAGUE

October 30, 2024

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October 23, 2024

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IOWA CUBS RELEASE 2025 SCHEDULE

August 12, 2024

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I-CUBS END SEASON WITH EXTRA-INNING VICTORY

September 22, 2024

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I-CUBS DROP EXTRA-INNING BATTLE TO RED WINGS

September 20, 2024

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I-CUBS DOWNED LATE BY RED WINGS

September 18, 2024

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September 17, 2024

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I-CUBS OVERPOWERED BY BATS IN HIGH-SCORING AFFAIR

September 15, 2024

DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Cubs (65-79) dropped their last home game of the season to the Louisville Bats (64-79) by a 17-10 final Sunday afternoon at Principal Park. The Cubs’ bats were hot, tallying 18 hits, including five doubles, a triple, and four homers, but the Bats’ bats