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7/29/25 | 3 likeliest landing spots if the Cubs trade top prospect Owen Caissie. Owen Caissie is probably getting traded this week; let's look at where he could wind up. Chicago Cubs' top prospect Owen Caissie is one of the likliest candidates to get moved at this year's trade deadline. Source: https://cubbiescrib.com/3-likeliest-landing-spots-... |
7/27/25 | MLB rumors: Cubs willing to trade star prospect for right pitcher. The Chicago Cubs are desperate to add starting pitching at the 2025 MLB trade deadline, but one big question is if they're willing to trade top prospect Owen Caissie. The Athletic's Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma say the Cubs “would consider moving their top prospect in the right deal,” but that trade wouldn't be for a rental player. Given this, just who are the legitimate targets in a trade centered around Caissie? The Athletic names MacKenzie Gore as a pitcher Chicago is “very interested” in. Source: https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/mlb-rumo... |
7/26/25 | Cubs Could Use Their Top-Ranked Prospect To Land Difference-Making Pitcher. The Chicago Cubs are expected to make moves ahead of the trade deadline to help them recapture first place in the National League Central from the Milwaukee Brewers and remain competitive in the World Series picture. The offense doesn't seem to need much work, so most of the efforts will be focused on fleshing out the bullpen and adding a concrete fifth arm to the starting rotation for what the Cubs hope is a deep playoff run. Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter put together his list that highlights some top prospects who could headline blockbuster deals before the deadline, and the Cubs' top-ranked prospect Owen Caissie was listed. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cubs/news/cubs-could-use-th... |
7/25/25 | Cubs Should Only Be Willing To Trade Multiple Top Prospects for These Four Players. The Chicago Cubs have been the topic of seemingly endless rumors and speculation as to what they could wind up doing before the trade deadline. Guys like Owen Caissie, Jaxon Wiggins, Moisés Ballesteros, James Triantos and Jefferson Rojas have been named possibilities to move, but the Cubs must be pragmatic here. While Chicago should be aggressive, they also must be smart, trying to win both this year and in the future. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cubs/news/cubs-should-only-... |
7/24/25 | Cubs' front office can learn a harsh lesson from the Twins' latest roster move. The Cubs face a difficult decision on what to do with top prospect Owen Caissie, but the latest roster move from the Minnesota Twins demonstrates a need for urgency. The Chicago Cubs face many difficult questions ahead of next week's trade deadline. Source: https://cubbiescrib.com/cubs-front-office-can-lear... |
7/22/25 | Owen Caissie trade whispers won't stop after Cubs' latest signal. Owen Caissie trade whispers won't stop after Cubs' latest signal Owen Caissie trade buzz heating up in a hurry By Jordan Campbell | Share on Facebook Share on X Copy Article 2025 MLB All-Star Week: Futures Game | Matt Dirksen/GettyImages Share on Facebook Share on X Share on Reddit Copy Article The Owen Caissie trade rumors are only going to grow louder with the MLB trade deadline one week from Thursday, and the Chicago Cubs could use their top prospect in an aggressive move to improve their Major League roster. However, given Caissie's dominance at Triple-A Iowa , there has been recent reservation regarding how willing the Cubs are to move a possible successor to Kyle Tucker in right field. Source: https://cubbiescrib.com/owen-caissie-trade-whisper... |
7/17/25 | Cubs Rumors: Insider raises alarm over Owen Cassie deadline chatter. Cubs Rumors: Insider raises alarm over Owen Cassie deadline chatter Front office told to rethink Owen Cassie trade talks By Jordan Campbell | Share on Facebook Share on X Copy Article 2025 MLB All-Star Week: Futures Game | Matt Dirksen/GettyImages Share on Facebook Share on X Share on Reddit Copy Article Owen Caissie has been the key prospect named in trade talks for the Chicago Cubs as they look to address needs on their Major League roster ahead of the trade deadline at the end of the month, and it comes during a time Caissie has been the hottest prospect in the minor leagues. Fresh off an appearance in the MLB All-Star Futures Game, Caissie has one insider suggesting the Cubs rethink their Source: https://cubbiescrib.com/cubs-rumors-insider-raises... |
7/15/25 | Cubs Top Prospect Says He's Ignoring Trade Deadline Noise As Rumors Swirl. For months now, reports surrounding the Chicago Cubs have indicated that they are going to be among the most aggressive teams in all of baseball as they urgently try to make upgrades. Now that the trade deadline is really just a couple of weeks away, things are starting to get very real with regards to rumors, speculation and mocked up trade proposals. At the center of many for the Cubs has been their top prospect, outfielder Owen Caissie. Despite the fact that he has been mentioned in just about every trade scenario thinkable, Caissie is not losing any sleep over it and is focused on simply doing his job. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cubs/news/cubs-top-prospect... |
7/15/25 | 3 Cubs propsects whose stock has never been higher heading into the trade deadline. 3 Cubs prospects whose stock has never been higher heading into the trade deadline These Cubs prospects could be the key to the team making a big splash at the trade deadline By Rich Eberwein | Share on Facebook Share on X Copy Article 2024 Chicago Cubs Spring Training | Matt Dirksen/GettyImages Share on Facebook Share on X Share on Reddit Copy Article The Chicago Cubs are destined to make a big splash at the 2025 trade deadline, and these three prospects could be on the move given their recent performance. 1. OF Owen Caissie Iowa Cubs outfielder Owen Caissie couldn't have picked a better time to heat up at the plate. Since June 1st, Caissie is leading the Iowa Cubs with 12 home runs and 22 RBI, Source: https://cubbiescrib.com/3-cubs-prospects-whose-sto... |
7/13/25 | MLB rumors: Cubs, Mariners hold best prospects GMs expected to be traded. With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, two names have surfaced repeatedly among executives as likely headliners in major deadline deals: Cubs outfielder Owen Caissie and Mariners catcher Harry Ford. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, rival GMs overwhelmingly identified Caissie and Ford as the top prospects most likely to be traded by contending teams looking to make a splash. Caissie, ranked as the No. 43 prospect in baseball by MLB Pipeline, has emerged as the crown jewel of the Cubs' system following the promotions of Matt Shaw and Cade Horton. Source: https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/mlb-stories/mlb-rumor... |
7/13/25 | Rival GMs Reportedly Expect Seattle Mariners to Trade Top Prospect at Trade Deadline. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, rival executives expect the Seattle Mariners to trade catching prospect Harry Ford at the looming trade deadline. The best prospects expected to be traded by contenders this month, GMs believe, could be Cubs outfielder Owen Caissie and Seattle Mariners catcher Harry Ford. Ford, 22, has spent the entire season with the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers and just represented the Mariners at the Futures Game on Saturday. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/mariners/news/rival-gms-rep... |
7/12/25 | Cubs Rumors: Owen Caissie's hot streak is turning trade buzz into full-blown fire. Cubs Rumors: Owen Caissie's hot streak is turning trade buzz into full-blown fire Owen Caissie's bat is making trade talks impossible to ignore By Jordan Campbell | Share on Facebook Share on X Copy Article Iowa Cubs' Owen Caissie (17) swings at the ball on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Principal Park in Des Moines. | Cody Scanlan/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Share on Facebook Share on X Share on Reddit Copy Article With the graduations of Matt Shaw and Cade Horton to the Major League level, Chicago Cubs fans may not realize that Owen Caissie has taken over the label of being the top prospect in the Cubs' farm system. Once believed to be a lottery ticket included in the Cubs' Source: https://cubbiescrib.com/cubs-rumors-owen-caissie-s... |
7/10/25 | Minor League Wrap: Pedro Ramirez walks it off; Alexey Lumpuy hits for the cycle. It’s July 10, but the Cubs system saved the fireworks for today. A walkoff home run, a cycle, three home runs in South Bend and Owen Caissie stays hot. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/minor-league-wrap... |
7/07/25 | Chicago Cubs Prospect, Just One Step From Big-League Roster, Takes Home Big Honor. Congratulations are in order for Chicago Cubs top prospect Owen Caissie, who just won the International League's Hitter of the Week Award. Playing for the Triple-A Iowa Cubs, Caissie had two multi-homer games and went 10-for-17 to end the week. Ranked as the No. 43 prospect in the game, the outfielder is knocking on the door for a big-league promotion. A fourth-round pick in 2020, he was traded to the Cubs in the deal that sent Yu Darvish to the San Diego Padres. Source: https://www.si.com/onsi/minor-league-baseball/news... |
7/03/25 | Cubs blockbuster: Chicago phenom expected to be dealt. Chicago showed this past offseason that it isn't afraid to get a big trade done. The Cubs have seemingly gone all-in on the 2025 season and have a 51-35 record to show for it. The Cubs are a threat but they could use more starting pitching if they want to truly compete against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Athletic's Jim Bowden had Cubs No. 1 prospect Owen Caissie as the most likely big-name prospect to be moved ahead of the July 31st trade deadline. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/chicago-cubs/n... |
6/30/25 | Cubs prospects Jaxon Wiggins, Owen Caissie named to the Futures Game. Cubs prospects Jaxon Wiggins, Owen Caissie named to the Futures Game The game's biggest prospects showcase is slated for Saturday July, 12 at Truist Park. By Jake Misener | Share on Facebook Share on X Copy Article Steph Chambers/GettyImages Share on Facebook Share on X Share on Reddit Copy Article The Chicago Cubs' farm system will be front and center in July, and not just because of the likely trades that are coming involving a number of the team's prospects. Two of the club's top talents - Owen Caissie and Jaxon Wiggins - will take part in the 2025 Futures Game in Atlanta as part of the All-Star Game festivities. Most fans are more familiar with Caissie, the team's second-round pick back in Source: https://cubbiescrib.com/cubs-prospects-jaxon-wiggi... |
6/30/25 | Two Top Cubs Prospects Announced As Part of 2025 NL All-Star Futures Game Roster. The Chicago Cubs organization got some good news on Monday morning as two of their youngsters were announced as a part of the 2025 NL All-Star Futures Game roster. Like the All-Star game, everyone gets at least one player. The Cubs just happened to be one of the clubs that got more than that. It will be outfielder Owen Caissie and right-handed pitcher Jaxon Wiggins for Chicago this time around. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cubs/news/two-top-cubs-pros... |
6/25/25 | Chicago Cubs Top Prospect Continues Torrid June with Fifth Homer This Month. Outfielder Owen Caissie is having an unbelievable June for the Triple-A Iowa Cubs, as he blasted his fifth homer of the month on Wednesday afternoon. The No. 43 prospect in the game via MLB Pipeline, Caissie is hitting .261 as of this posting with 12 home runs. A second-round pick in the 2020 Draft, he's projected to make his major league debut this season. Source: https://www.si.com/onsi/minor-league-baseball/news... |
6/09/25 | Cubs prospect dominates and suddenly looks untouchable in trade talks. With the Major League Baseball Trade Deadline becoming a primary topic of conversation for the Chicago Cubs, included in that discussion is a question of who the prospects are that the Cubs would be willing to part with in trade talks. It seems likely that one of Owen Caissie or Kevin Alcantara will be moved by the deadline, but there is a pitching prospect who is likely to be generating interest from teams wanting to make a deal with the Cubs. Source: https://cubbiescrib.com/cubs-prospect-dominates-an... |
5/21/25 | Cubs linked to superstar in unthinkable blockbuster trade with Pirates. The Chicago Cubs are one of the best teams in Major League Baseball, leading the National League Central, but could potentially add a generational pitcher to their roster. Chicago has dealt with some injuries to its rotation this season, and could use an upgrade at pitcher. The Pirates are one of the worst teams in the league and do not seem like they will be ready to even contend for a playoff spot anytime soon. If the Pirates do the unthinkable and decide to trade Skenes, ClutchPoints' Bailey Bassett believes that the Cubs could be a realistic landing spot, proposing the Cubs trade prospects Owen Caissie (MLB No. 49), Moises Ballesteros (MLB No. 61), Kevin Alcantara (MLB No. 74), Jefferson Rojas (MLB No. 78), Juan Cabada (Cubs No. 19) for the superstar ace. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/chicago-cubs/n... |