In an empty locker inside the Cubs’ clubhouse Thursday hung two jerseys, both in the classic home style, both with a “22” on the back. No, these weren’t jerseys ready to be worn by the Cubs’ incumbent No. 22, Jason Heyward, who’s been ruled out for the rest of the season and who won’t be returning to the team for…...
If the MLB Draft happened two months ago, the Cubs probably go a different direction than they did with the seventh-overall pick Sunday.
However, an impressive postseason run for Cade Horton was enough for the Cubs to make him their first top-10 pick since 2015.
The Cubs are going pitcher heavy to begin the MLB Draft. In the first five rounds, they have selected four pitchers. With the seventh overall selection, they took Cade Horton out of Oklahoma. With their second pick, they selected Jackson Ferris out of IMG Academy. Luke Stuckmeyer, Cody Delmendo, Ryan Herrera and draft expert Bryan Smith break down the draft…