Their newest affiliates are the High-A South Bend Cubs of the Midwest League and the Single-A Myrtle Beach Pelicans of the Florida State League, which became Cubs affiliates in 2015. Geographically, Chicago's closest domestic affiliate is the South Bend Cubs, which are approximately 75 miles (121 km) away.
What are the minor league affiliates for the Chicago Cubs?
Find a TeamIowa Cubs (AAA)Tennessee Smokies (AA)South Bend Cubs (A Adv.)Myrtle Beach Pelicans (A)ACL Cubs (Rook)DSL Cubs Blue (Rook)DSL Cubs Red (Rook)
Where is the Cubs AAA team?
The Iowa Cubs are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League and the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. They are located in Des Moines, Iowa, and are named for their Major League Baseball (MLB) affiliate.
What is a Minor League Baseball team called?
Minor League Baseball, or MiLB, is a hierarchy of professional baseball teams that are affiliated with Major League Baseball. Each team of the MLB has their own network of minor league teams (sometimes called “farm teams” or “farm leagues”) which are used for player development.
What did the South Bend Cubs used to be called?
They were called the South Bend Silver Hawks from 1994 to 2014. From 1998 to 2014, they were affiliates of the Arizona Diamondbacks. They then became an affiliate of the Chicago Cubs and became the South Bend Cubs in 2015.
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