7/23 - I-Cubs dominate Zephyrs, cruise to 13-4 victory

Cubs starter Dae-Eun Rhee works against the Zephyrs in the first inning at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2014. 

The Cubs' Ryan Kalish hits an RBI single in the second inning at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2014. 

The Cubs' Matt Szczur advances to third base in the the third inning at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2014. 

The Cubs' Logan Watkins looks for the signal after stealing second base in the third inning at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2014. 

The Cubs' Kris Bryant hits a ground ball and reaches on an error, which also drove in a run, in the fifth inning at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2014. 

The Cubs' Javy Baez rounds third base to score in the fifth inning at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2014. 

The Cubs' Josh Vitters smiles with first-base coach Dallas Beeler after hitting an RBI single in the fifth inning at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2014. 

Cubs reliever Kyuji Fujikawa, on a Major League rehab, pitches in the seventh inning at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2014. 

The Cubs' Lars Anderson watches his two-run home run in the seventh inning at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2014. 

Cubs reliever Carlos Pimentel gets ready to deliver a pitch in the eighth inning at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2014. 

The Cubs' Kris Bryant hits a three-run double in the eighth inning at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2014. 

The Cubs' Javy Baez celebrates in the dugout after scoring in the eighth inning at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2014. 

Cubs shortstop Logan Watkins forces out the Zephyrs' Danny Black at second base in the ninth inning at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2014. 

The Cubs celebrate their 13-4 victory over the Zephyrs at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2014. 

7/13 - All-Star Futures Game, Baez and Bryant

Kris Bryant of the United States (Cubs) smiles with former baseball great Rick Sutcliffe during the pre-games at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, July 13th, 2014. 

Javier Baez of the World Team (Cubs) tips his cap to the crowd before the game at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, July 13th, 2014. 

Kris Bryant of the United States (Cubs) looks on before the game at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, July 13th, 2014. 

Javier Baez of the World Team (Cubs) and Kris Bryant of the United States (Cubs) stand during the national anthem, facing each other, before the game at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, July 13th, 2014. 

Kris Bryant of the United States (Cubs) throws the ball to first base for an out at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, July 13th, 2014. 

Javier Baez of the World Team (Cubs) looks on from the dugout at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, July 13th, 2014. 

Kris Bryant of the United States (Cubs) runs down the first-base line after flying out at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, July 13th, 2014. 

Kris Bryant of the United States (Cubs) smiles as he awaits his cap and glove from a teammate at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, July 13th, 2014. 


Javier Baez of the World Team (Cubs) throws the ball to first base for an out at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, July 13th, 2014. 

Javier Baez of the World Team (Cubs) hits a two-run home run at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, July 13th, 2014. 

Javier Baez of the World Team (Cubs) jokes with Kris Bryant of the United States (Cubs) after hitting a two-run home run at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, July 13th, 2014. 

Javier Baez of the World Team (Cubs) is all smiles as he looks on from the dugout at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, July 13th, 2014. 

Kris Bryant of the United States (Cubs) fields a ground ball and throws the ball to first base at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, July 13th, 2014. 

7/3 - Happy Independence Day from the Iowa Cubs

Cubs starter Dallas Beeler works against the Storm Chasers in the first inning. 

The Cubs' Chris Valaika celebrates after hitting a double in the second inning. 

The Cubs' Chris Valaika is all smiles as he talks with the dugout. 

Cubs first baseman Chris Valaika tosses the ball to starter Dallas Beeler for an out at first base. 

Cubs shortstop Javy Baez preps to throw the ball to first base. 

The Cubs' Brett Jackson (#22) celebrates in the dugout after scoring against the Storm Chasers. 

Fans outside of Principal Park use a forklift to catch the game. 

The sun sets behind the Des Moines Skyline at Principal Park. 

Cubs reliever Tsuyoshi Wada goes through his windup during the seventh inning against the Storm Chasers. 

Cubs reliever Zac Rosscup eyes the baserunner at first base in the ninth inning. 

Fireworks go off beyond the outfield wall at Principal Park. 

Fireworks go off beyond the outfield wall at Principal Park. 

Fans stand in awe of the fireworks display at Principal Park. 

7/2 - Iowa Cubs beat rival Omaha Storm Chasers, 4-3

Manny Ramirez of the Cubs takes a moment before the game. 

The Cubs' Logan Watkins smiles in the dugout before the game. 

The Cubs' Manny Ramirez signs an autograph for a young fan. 


The Cubs' Javy Baez steals second base against the Storm Chasers. 

Cubs starter Chris Rusin pitches against the Storm Chasers in the second inning.

The Cubs' Manny Ramirez argues a call with the home-plate umpire. 

The Cubs' Kris Bryant scrambles back after stealing second base. 

Cubs second baseman Arismendy Alcanatara glove-tosses the ball to shortstop Javy Baez for a force out. 

The Cubs' Matt Szczur hits an RBI double in the seventh inning. 

Cubs second baseman Arismendy Alcantara throws the ball to first base for an out. 

Cubs manager Marty Pevey shouts out instructions to his fielders. 

Closer Blake Parker and catcher Eli Whiteside celebrate the Cubs' 4-3 victory over the Storm Chasers.