When the Chicago Cubs drafted Brandon Hughes in 2007, the 16th-round pick hoped one day to roam the outfield at Wrigley Field. He finally got to do that Tuesday during batting practice. Except Hughes’ first big-league call-up came as a pitcher and not an outfielder. The 26-year-old left-hander converted to pitching in 2019 and quickly ascended through the Cubs farm system.

Topics:  chicago cubs   brandon   wrigley   field   the cubs   jason heyward   covid-19-related   left-hander conner menez   triple-a   christopher morel   double-a tennessee   jared banner   triple a   pirates    it s   morel s    he s   mike   ryan    i   cubs   i   hughes    he   iowa    morel   double-a    he   double a    i   i m   morel   run   tuesday   call   success   parents   job   lot   news   guys   system   player   dream   
BING NEWS:
  • Chicago Cubs
    As the Chicago Cubs kick off their postseason quest against the reigning World Series champion Texas Rangers on Thursday, this iteration feels like the beginning of a new era.
    03/28/2024 - 6:00 pm | View Link
  • Jason Lieser
    Jason Lieser covers the Chicago Bears for the Chicago Sun-Times. Page 1 of 253 © 2024 Chicago Sun-Times Media, Inc.
    03/22/2024 - 9:00 am | View Link
  • Jason Beghe on Triggering Events in ‘Chicago P.D.’: “There Are Things He Wishes He Could Take Back”
    Jason Beghe on Triggering Events in ‘Chicago P.D.’: “There Are Things He Wishes He Could Take Back” Some cases stick with Sergeant Hank Voight more than others, as is the situation when a ...
    03/20/2024 - 9:07 pm | View Link
  • More

 

Welcome to Wopular!

Welcome to Wopular

Wopular is an online newspaper rack, giving you a summary view of the top headlines from the top news sites.

Senh Duong (Founder)
Wopular, MWB, RottenTomatoes

Subscribe to Wopular's RSS Fan Wopular on Facebook Follow Wopular on Twitter Follow Wopular on Google Plus

MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site

More Sports News