Patrick Mooney

New manager David Ross was impressed with the dedication showed by the 21-year-old catcher in big league camp.

The 2018 first-rounder has the bat to profile at the top of the order and the athleticism to stay up the middle, whether at second base or perhaps elsewhere.

The Cubs have had success in the past year converting minor trade acquisitions into major league relievers; Megill could be next.

The Cubs’ new scouting director has a background in both scouting and analytics, making him the perfect fit.

The Cubs reshuffled roles in their front office, created new roles and are searching for a scouting director outside the organization.

Injuries to Addison Russell and Javier Baez led to a surprise callup for Cubs prospect Nico Hoerner.

The 6-foot-4 lefthander reaches triple digits and now brandishes improved breaking stuff and control.

The Cubs reached for the Fresno State righty at No. 27 overall based on traits—including a huge fastball—they believe they can cultivate.

The 6-foot-4 righty uses his cutter and breaking ball at Double-A to keep the ball away from the barrel of opponents.

The Cubs never gave up on Bote, even as he grinded through six seasons in the low minors. Now he plays an important role in Chicago.

Robinson used his time at big league camp to learn from his idol, fellow Dartmouth product Kyle Hendricks.

The 24-year-old reliever gets results with his wing span, arm angle and funky delivery. Plus, he’s assertive in the strike zone.

The Cubs plan to aggressively push the college pitchers from their 2016 draft in an effort to gain financial flexibility.

The Cubs postponed instructional league in an effort to give players sufficient offseason rest and also to help implement mechanical changes heading into 2019.

The 2018 first-rounder had his pro debut abbreviated by injury, but he used a loud AFL to jump back on track.

Recovered from Tommy John surgery, Steele resumed his career by reaching Double-A and then heading to the Arizona Fall League to get more work.

While the Cubs’ farm system is not anywhere near as well stocked as it was four years ago, it did yield multiple bright spots in 2018.

The Panamanian catcher shows power to the middle of the field and the arm to shut down the running game.

The 2018 first-rounder got off to a quick start in pro ball before an elbow injury sidelined him. He still has time to jump on the fast track.

The Cubs see a lot to like from the 19-year-old Panamanian catcher, both offensively and defensively.