Cubs Minor League Wrap: Pelicans move to 4-0
The Pelicans are off to a flying start. Knoxville blasts Rocket City.
SURPRISE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 23: Ty Southisene #17 of the Chicago Cubs warms up during the sixth inning of a Spring Training game against the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium on February 23, 2026 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Mike Christy/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cubs signed right-hander Tyler Beede and assigned him to Iowa. If you’re confused and thought the Cubs signed Beede over the winter, they did.
They also released him two weeks ago and re-signed him today. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs got blown over by the Omaha Storm Chasers (Royals), 8-1. Iowa starter Connor Noland gave up two-run home runs in the second and fifth innings and ended up with the loss.
His final line was five runs on just three hits over 4. 1 innings. Noland walked three, hit one batter and struck out just one.
The only Iowa run of the game came on a home run by right fielder Kevin Alcántara . It was the third-straight game that Alcántara homered in and was his fifth over just nine games to start the season. Alcántara went 1 for 2 with a walk.
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