Jameson Taillon’s final rehab start with the Iowa Cubs was his best. A look back at the day including a cameo from an ice cream truck. t.co/xgGu1jG2PO

Ryne Sandberg spent his one summer in Des Moines with the Iowa Cubs signing autographs, winning games and collecting mattresses and soap and shampoo to be donated to shelters in town. Remembering Ryno the manager and the man. t.co/qzt5iJDa9B

Miguel Amaya will begin rehab assignment with Triple A likely on Saturday, Counsell said. Jameson Taillon will throw live BP on Friday & again next week in MIL before going on rehab assignment. Javier Assad is nearing rehab assignment after weekend. Taillon & Assad trending for mid-August return.

I’ve got five Iowa Cubs players who could get dealt at this year’s MLB trade deadline. www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports...

The secret to Owen Caissie’s success. t.co/tFnAIenjuH

Remember former Iowa State quarterback Grant Rohach? Well, he’s 31-years-old now and a husband, a father, a high school teacher and coach…and the backup quarterback for the Iowa Barnstormers. t.co/ANeMUjp31z

.@IowaCubs slugger Jonathon Long is one of the best hitters in all of Minor League Baseball. But Long nearly quit baseball in high school and had to walk on at Long Beach State in college. What a journey for the Cubs prospect. t.co/RYdxItnOIu

Jonathon Long nearly quit baseball in high school. Thankfully he didn’t because Long is now one of the best minor league hitters in the Cubs organization. t.co/T35sPoAyN7

Johnston native and former Hawkeyes baseball standout Peyton Williams has one of the best nicknames in Minor League Baseball. The Iowa Meat Truck. The story behind how he got it and how he’s become a social media star because of it. t.co/vRWe0EMxvJ

When Kenta Maeda was released by the Tigers, he had a few teams reach out to him. He figured the Cubs were the best bet to get him back on track. t.co/UlQPglwoss

Some big news: Cubs top pitching prospect Cade Horton is joining the team in New York for its series with the Mets. t.co/KwSkI17X4O

Moises Ballesteros is one of the best hitters in all of Minor League Baseball. It’s no surprise to the Cubs who saw his potential at the plate when he was 14. t.co/brbsvQk7yc

In his first interview since being demoted, Matt Shaw talks about being sent back to the minors, what he’s working on and more. t.co/CF5V7djDvu

As Sioux City native Shelby Houlihan served a four-year ban from track and field, she drove around the country in her Volkswagen and tried to figure out who she was without the sport. What she learned and what’s next for her now that she’s back running. t.co/JaaMRsXPLU

The Iowa State women’s basketball team honored some of its greatest teams Saturday. Then, this season’s team, reminded everyone it still can do some special things. t.co/k36Ppiq9Zn

I’ve got 3 takeaways from last night’s Iowa State win: 1️⃣Lily Hansford has her long-awaited big night. 2️⃣Audi Crooks’ injury doesn’t seem like something to worry about. 3️⃣The Cyclones capitalized on two easy but important games at home. t.co/27IFt12ec9

6-year-old Tarren Thomas has become a fan-favorite at the Knapp Center this season, dressing up like Drake coach Ben McCollum. A look at how the tradition started and why that’s not the only reason Bulldogs fans and players love him. t.co/ZTQyDf1cwg

The Iowa State women’s basketball team still runs a play named after former Cyclones star Tara Gunderson. Gunderson started Iowa State’s NCAA record for most consecutive games with a made 3. That streak ended Tuesday night. t.co/ekrHTTyzJL

Some roster bookkeeping: The Cubs were granted an additional Minor League option year for righty Caleb Kilian.

The Iowa State women’s basketball team hoped it had turned the corner after a great win over Kansas. But any momentum the Cyclones had quickly died down Sunday. t.co/5C8ZbnJIlb

One of the first things Bill Fennelly and his staff look at when preparing for an opponent is how they plan to guard Audi Crooks Sunday’s matchup could pose problems. www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports...

Some takeaways from Iowa State’s win over Kansas: 1️⃣Behind Audi Crooks’ big game. 2️⃣Iowa State’s deceiving record. 3️⃣Lilly Taulelei gets meaningful minutes. 4️⃣Free throw shooting remains an issue. www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports...

Iowa State coach Bill Fennelly showed old boxscores to his players to remind them of some of their best shooting games. The hope is that inspires more from them. t.co/5mqW4MPx6E

Former Cubs prospect Cole Roederer has signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres

The Iowa State women’s basketball team kicks off Big 12 play today. They’re hoping a grueling non-conference schedule has properly prepared them. t.co/B4Bvu31Zgm

The Grand View football team plays for a national title today. A look at why the Vikings always have their pop sights set on accomplishing big things. t.co/baWfLV52N1

Former Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers found a new home at Iowa Western and got a second shot at football with the Reivers. He's made the most of it taking Iowa Western to the national title game. www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports...

The Iowa State women bounce back from their loss at Iowa and beat Eastern Illinois. How it all unfolded. t.co/vES8xphQCi

The Iowa State women’s basketball team faces the tall task of replacing Kenzie Hare. How will the Cyclones do it? Here are some of the options for coach Bill Fennelly. t.co/KepsuJl6LK

I already knew the bat would play in Triple- but I was extremely impressed with Matt Shaw’s glove when he was with the Iowa Cubs last season.

Iowa State coach Bill Fennelly said he got a phone call from the head of officials in the Iowa game "about a few things that happened in the game that should have been administered different."

Some takeaways from Iowa State’s loss to Iowa: -Addy Brown battles foul trouble. -Cyclones sorely miss Kenzie Hare. -Turnovers and missed FTs plague Cyclones. t.co/7jzqewYR5n

How a poster in the Iowa State women’s basketball team’s locker room is motivating the Cyclones on defense this season. t.co/KHZpEzkCSO

The Iowa State women rattled off their third-straight victory Sunday with a win over Central Michigan. t.co/8wexK43UWF

Cubs announce manager Craig Counsell’s coaching staff ⤵️

From Patrick Mooney and I: Craig Counsell has hired his first base coach from the Yankees minor league staff and Cubs player dev add another baserunning coach from Yankees org along with news on different titles for other PD staff. www.nytimes.com/athletic/597...

With the Iowa Cubs becoming a prospect packed team last season, Boog Sciambi was constantly keeping tabs on the minor league team. One player that impressed him: Matt Shaw. www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports...

Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel may go down as one of the greatest wide receiver duos in Iowa State history. Their special friendship is part of what has propelled their success. www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports...

Some takeaways from Iowa State’s win Tuesday night: 🏀Aili Tanke providing a starting spark. 🏀Lily Hansford connects on a big bucket. 🏀Kelsey Joens battles for more minutes. t.co/AWyC79Re05

“This was not a no-brainer.” Todd Stepsis found a home in Des Moines and built Drake into a winner. So, leaving for Northern Iowa wasn’t easy for the Bulldogs football coach. t.co/jV6EnnX0dt

📍Hilton Coliseum. Iowa State vs. USC Upstate.

Northern Iowa has a new football coach. It’s Todd Stepsis from Drake. t.co/T9uaUe3dL9

The Iowa State women’s basketball team’s loss to South Carolina was tough. But the Cyclones are hoping it was educational as well. t.co/YNVCO2kQm5

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My 9 month old lives in a world where Iowa State football always wins 10 games.

Will Fennelly: Grandson to Iowa State coach Bill Fennelly, basketball realist. t.co/6W8Zq8fPho

The Field of Dreams television show never happened. But the owners of field are still hoping it does. www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports...

Addy Brown had a decision to make late in Sunday’s game with Drake. She could take the final shot or swing it to Emily Ryan or Audi Crooks. She gave it to Crooks who delivered the game-winning basket. t.co/DkEuwDeMBn

📍Hilton Coliseum. Iowa State and Drake coming up.