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Photos of Cubs infielder Addison Russell.
May 8, 2019
The Chicago Cubs put closer Rod Beck on the 15-day disabled list with a bone spur in the elbow of his pitching arm.
May 19, 1999
The Chicago Cubs optioned struggling center fielder Corey Patterson to triple-A Iowa on Thursday night after their eighth consecutive loss.
July 9, 2005
The Iowa Cubs and the city of Des Moines have come to terms on a stadium improvement plan that will keep the American Assn. club in Iowa for at least another five years.
Jan. 10, 1988
The Chicago Cubs announced today that they have placed reliever Mitch Williams on the 21-day disabled list and recalled left-handed pitcher Joe Kraemer from Iowa of the American Assn.
June 12, 1990
The Chicago Cubs signed outfielder Orlando Merced, a left-handed batter, and also recalled outfielder Matt Mieske from triple-A Iowa.
Sept. 6, 1998
The Chicago Cubs activated first baseman Mark Grace from the 15-day disabled list today and sent outfielder Darrin Jackson outright to Iowa of the Class AAA American Assn.
June 23, 1989
The Chicago Cubs optioned rookie right-handed pitcher Greg Maddux to their Triple-A affiliate at Iowa and released veteran pitcher Ron Davis.
Aug. 5, 1987
The Chicago Cubs released Hideo Nomo after the former National League rookie of the year declined to stay in the minors for two more starts.
April 24, 1999
Steve Trout, with a key assist from the club’s new Iowa double play connection, Tuesday helped the Chicago Cubs end their longest losing streak of the season.
June 17, 1987