Caissie made his major-league debut Thursday but was out of the Cubs' starting lineup in all three games of their series against the Pirates, only appearing as a pinch hitter in the last game.

The baseball that Owen Caissie launched over the left-center gap on Tuesday afternoon hit the bleachers and ricocheted back into the outfield. By the time the Cubs rookie was receiving high fives and helmet slaps in the home dugout,

Owen Caissie’s bat powered his rise in the Chicago Cubs system, but the work he put in to become a more complete all-around player shouldn’t be overlooked.

Caissie's thunderous bat could not save a Cubs offense desperate for a clutch hit and searching for any sort of rhythm.

On Monday, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer tried to defend the semi-infamous “2032” comment. That was a line uttered by general manager Carter Hawkins, claiming “We have a

The Chicago Cubs hoped that Owen Caissie could give their offense a boost, and he did just that with his first career long ball.

CHICAGO — In May of this season, Chicago Cubs team president Jed Hoyer had a specific request for his minor-league hitting department. He needed it to find a way to help Owen Caissie improve his chase and in-zone swing-and-miss.

Owen Caissie was the catalyst for the Cubs in Game 1. His day of personal firsts provided moments that were sorely needed for a team that was slumping.

There isn't a lot of love lost between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers. While historically the St. Louis Cardinals have been viewed as the Cubs' archrivals, it's hard for the Chicago fanbase not to have a bit of venom for the Brewers based on what they have done the past few years,

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