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RELENTLESS INTENSITY South Bend Cubs pitcher Mason McGwire continues family baseball heritage on the mound. By: Brendan King

arlier this season at Parkview Field in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Mason McGwire toed the rubber for the South Bend Cubs in his second career road Midwest League start. The June 18 outing featured quite the matchup for McGwire, battling against rehabbing Minor League San Diego Padres infielder Wyatt Hoffman. Mason, the son of longtime Big League slugger Mark McGwire, and Hoffman, MLB Hallof-Fame closer Trevor Hoffman’s son, squaring off against each other. The only logistics difference? The McGwire was a pitcher, and the Hoffman was the batter. McGwire won that round, with Hoffman lining out to left field. The path to the pitcher’s mound for McGwire started in high school. Playing at the time at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo, California, McGwire became a P.O. (pitcher only) when he was 15. From there, it was a meteoric rise for McGwire, who ultimately was selected in the eighth round of the 2022 Major League Baseball Draft by the Chicago Cubs out of high ... continued on next page.

school. “I started swinging the bat again my senior year of high school, but ultimately I shut that back down again,” McGwire said. “I always felt more comfortable on the mound instead of the box. In Little League baseball I always pitched, but I played some shortstop and outfield. Then, my freshman year of high school. I found that I had more success on the mound. The bat was always just a bit inconsistent. So pitching always was the path.” The draft process out of high school is an adventure for any young prospect. Unlike a senior college player, who must go to play professional baseball if they

McGwire peers over his glove before making a pitch during his South Bend debut on May 30.

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want to continue their career, high-schoolers loom the decision of attending college versus heading straight to the pros. McGwire had many options on the table. “At the time of the draft, I didn’t really expect it to be the Cubs,” McGwire said. “I had not heard from them leading up to the draft, but beforehand I was invited to a draft showcase workout at the Cubs Spring Training Complex in Arizona. I did have a meeting with the scouts from the Cubs at my house. There were a couple of other teams I had talked with as well, but when I did get drafted, it was a great moment.” Becoming a professional baseball player always sparks some sort of transition or new routine for any player. But going straight from high school to the pro level is one of the most difficult tasks

McGwire, from the hitter's perspective, as he readies to make a pitch against Peoria on July 17.

in sports. Both on the field, and off. “Just the process of living on your own is a brand new experience,” McGwire said. “Learning how to do laundry, do dishes, take out trash, develop your own routine is all new stuff. I remember my first year in the Arizona Complex League, you have so much free time compared to high school. You have to find productive ways to spend it, and that was eye-opening.” Since Mason was drafted, his father Mark McGwire has been a Chicago Cubs spring training instructor each February and March helping the next generation of Cubs in Mesa, Arizona. Mark McGwire, the 12-time Major League Baseball All-Star and two-time World Series Champion, hammered 583 home runs in his career with the Oakland Athletics and St. Louis Cardinals. In terms of Chicago Cubs history, Mark McGwire is a key part of the 1990s, as he and Sammy Sosa inspired the ESPN 30-for-30 film ‘Long Gone Summer’ where McGwire finished 1998 with 70 home runs to Sosa’s 66, breaking Roger Maris’ previous record of 61. McGwire hit number 62 against the Cubs on September 8, 1998. Waiting at home plate for Mark to round the bases after the home run was Mason’s brother, Matt. Mason was born in 2004, and his other brother Max, who played baseball at St. Louis University, was born in 2002. Of course, with Mason being born after Mark’s playing career ... continued on next page.

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ended, he had to subsequently learn at some point about the star-power his dad had. And the limelight he lived under for so many years in the Big Leagues, even lending his voice once to an episode of The Simpsons, playing

himself. “I probably started realizing that my dad was someone special when we would just be in public,” McGwire said. “He would get recognized everywhere. Hearing everyone’s stories about my dad

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McGwire follows through after releasing a pitch during his July 17 relief outing against Peoria.

and their individual reasons of why they all appreciate him is what is always really special.” Like his dad, who had a very composed and quiet batting stance, but one of the most ferocious swings of all time, McGwire brings that same type of feel to the mound. Mason takes his time in between pitches, never looks rushed, shows little to no emotion on the mound, and is always calm and collected. But as a hard thrower with fierce stuff, he packs a punch. “I have always had that type of mound presence on the mound, but I never actually realized it,”

McGwire explained. “My dad was the one who brought it to my attention for a good reason. Evenkeeled is a word I would use to describe it. It’s something that I feel like can work to my advantage, especially now into my pro career.” Modeling his style of pitching off of some of the better righthanded pitchers of this era like Jacob deGrom, Zack Wheeler, and Justin Verlander, there was a specific term that McGwire brought up in our interview that really stuck as to how he tries to operate on the mound. Relentless Intensity. “All those guys mentioned all have a similar mound presence,” McGwire explained. “They are great competitors.” Having just turned 22-years-old in January, McGwire’s pro career is still in its early stages. But with an appearance in the Major League Baseball Futures Game in Philadelphia this summer, along with his entire family in attendance that day, he continues to skyrocket up prospect rankings. The goal of playing at Wrigley Field continues to be on his mind, with the hopes of the last name of a legendary Cardinal eventually being printed on the back of a white jersey with blue pinstripes.

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CUBS TO HOST 'HOLIDAY LIGHTS ON THE DIAMOND' Presented by Central Midwest Carpenters, the ballpark-wide display includes one million lights, with individual and group tickets available, plus free parking. By: Brendan King

n partnership with Central Midwest Carpenters, the South Bend Cubs are proud to present the debut of ‘Holiday Lights on the Diamond ’at Four Winds Field beginning November 13 and running through January 2. One million lights will be on display throughout the ballpark and on the field for fans to walk through, along with a number of activities, including Holiday Train Rides, Smore’s Station, Meet and Greet with Santa & Mrs. Claus, holiday-themed concessions, special appearances by Stu & Ivy, and more. Parking is free. “The Holiday Lights on the Diamond is not just going to benefit Downtown South Bend, but the region as a whole,” South Bend Cubs Team President Joe

Hart said. “The renovated Four Winds Field is not just a baseball facility. It is a 365-day entertainment venue. Events like this have been done by a number of Midwest League teams in the past, with the Fort Wayne TinCaps drawing over 70,000 fans in each of the last two years. This attraction is going to draw guests from over a 75-mile radius.” In addition to activities, the Cubs Den Team Store will be open each night to help make your holiday shopping easier. A special holiday shopping guide will be released later this year, which includes special store discounts and sales in November and December. Two holiday-themed fireworks displays are scheduled to bookend the light display's season. The first is scheduled for Opening Night on Friday, November 13, and the second is set for New Year's Eve on Thursday, December 31. The 45-day total event will be the first of its kind at Four Winds Field and will become an annual

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tradition as ‘Holiday Lights on the Diamond’ will continue each winter for the next five years. “When we are fortunate enough to have a local facility that is as state-of-the-art as the renovated Four Winds Field is, it will always be our goal to give back and have what we do benefit the Michiana community year-round,” South Bend Cubs Vice President and General Manager Nick Brown said. “With this becoming a yearly tradition, we are really excited to make

this a part of our holiday plans every single year, as well as the guests at Four Winds Field to do the same. We have a lot to look forward to in the next six months.” Gates open 6:00 PM daily. The stadium closes at 9:00 PM Sunday through Thursday and 10:00 PM Friday and Saturday. Special hours of operation on Thanksgiving (6:00 PM - 10:00 PM) and Christmas Day (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM). All times are subject to change. Visit SouthBendCubs. com website for specific dates and times. Individual and group ticket vouchers are on sale now. These vouchers can be exchanged for any of the dates listed above and do not have to be used all at once. Vouchers will be available to purchase until November 1. Individual tickets are $12 per person. Group tickets are $10 per person, minimum 50 tickets purchased. Purchase tickets at the South Bend Cubs Box Office or by calling (574) 235-9988. Specific event date tickets will be available at a later date and will be available at SouthBendCubs.com as well by phone or at the Box Office. There

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CUBS CONNECTION GAME PROGRAM for their holiday parties in 2026. The new 11/11 Club presented by Bacardi is South Bend’s newest premier venue to enjoy holiday parties up to 250 people, and the Holiday Lights on the Diamond is the perfect backdrop for those events. Dates are filling up fast. Contact a South Bend Cubs Account Executive to reserve your date before they fill up. ‘Holiday Lights on the Diamond,' presented by the Central Midwest Carpenters, is set to become a thrilling annual tradition in Downtown South Bend. Don’t miss being part of the first rendition.

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2026 SOUTH BEND CUBS COACHING STAFF Daniel Wasinger - Manager

Daniel Wasinger enters his first season as manager of the South Bend Cubs, after serving as South Bend’s bench coach in 2025. With South Bend last season, Wasinger also served as the first base coach. He began his coaching career in 2024, joining the Cubs organization as a Development Coach with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. He played two seasons in the Arizona Diamondbacks system in 2018 and 2019. After his time with Arizona, Wasinger continued playing professionally in Independent Baseball and the Mexican Leagues. He was selected by Arizona in the 31st round of the 2018 MLB Draft out of Southeastern Louisiana University.

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Nate Spears returns for his third season with the South Bend Cubs as the hitting coach. Spears began his playing career with the Baltimore Orioles, after being selected in the fifth-round of the 2003 MLB Draft. The Fort Myers, Florida native was traded by the Orioles to the Chicago Cubs in the Corey Patterson deal in 2006. Spears played for former South Bend manager Buddy Bailey in 2008 with Double-A Tennessee, and made it to Triple-A Iowa. His career then took him to the Boston Red Sox, where he made his MLB debut. Spears played for Boston in 2011 and 2012.

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Jeancarlos Bonilla joins South Bend after serving as the assistant pitching coach with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans in 2025. Bonilla began working for the Cubs as the assistant pitching coach for their Dominican Summer League team in 2023. He held the same role in the 2024 season. A Bronx, NY native, Bonilla played college baseball at both Lackawanna College and Grambling State University. Bonilla graduated from Grambling State with both a Bachelor’s of General Studies with a minor in History in 2020 and a Master’s degree in Sports Administration in 2022.

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Henry Haack played college baseball at Denison University from 2019-2022, where he was a data analytics major. The Evanston, Illinois native put up a 3.34 ERA in 51 total collegiate appearances. Last year, Haack spent the season in the Dominican Republic with the DSL Cubs Academy.

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THE HALLQUIST GRIND Cubs infielder Michael Hallquist makes the most of a long-awaited chance.

By: Tyler Reidy

ack on July 1, the South Bend Cubs played their second game of a two-week road trip, facing the Beloit Sky Carp. A brand new Cub occupied the eighth position in the lineup — infielder Michael Hallquist. He’d been signed by the Chicago Cubs to a Minor League contract just days before. With the Cubs ahead 1-0 in the top of the second inning, Hallquist’s turn came up for the first time. “You’re trying to do your best to calm down and just remember it's baseball at the end of the day,” Hallquist recalled. “I was trying to do my best there.” How about a two-run home run? That’s what Hallquist delivered on a 2-1 pitch, cranking a long ball down the left-field line in his first Minor League at-bat. “It was super fun, and I think I shocked some of the guys on the team, too,” Hallquist laughed. “It’s a pretty great memory, and I'll have that one for the rest of my life.” Hallquist also homered in his first game at Four Winds Field on July 18, although he waited until

his second plate appearance of the game for that one. He’s gotten pretty good at this whole “first impression” thing. It’s no surprise that he’s taken advantage of the opportunity this quickly; Hallquist has given everything to earn it. He’s from Fargo, North Dakota, in a state that has produced just 20 MLB players all-time. “There's not much to do there,” Hallquist admitted with a chuckle. “… It's definitely been a grind working my whole life just to play baseball at a higher level.” Hallquist didn’t mind the lack of attractions in the Peace Garden State. He had everything he needed from a young age with baseball, and he never hesitated to play. The 24-year-old remembers enjoying the Chicago Cubs’ 2016 World Series win, but he never truly idolized a single player, always choosing to be in the game himself

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over watching it. Eventually, Hallquist earned a shot to play college baseball, but he knew he needed more weight to have success. He remembers weighing in at 155 pounds after high school and committing himself to adding strength. That resulted in a successful first two collegiate seasons on the junior college level at Bismarck State College. “All of a sudden, I hit a couple homers, and I said, ‘Wow. Okay. This definitely works,’” Hallquist said. “Each stop I've been along, it's been kind of the Goldilocks, like, challenging me to where I need to be and pushing me to where I want to go.” Hallquist fared well in his freshman season at Bismarck State, hitting better than .400, but he really took off as a sophomore. With a ridiculous slugging percentage of .946 in 2022, Hallquist raised his home run total from 8 to 15 and his RBI count from 28 to 64. He also went 7-2 with a 3.62 ERA as a starting pitcher, impacting the game in every way he could. “In junior college, we always played doubleheaders,” Hallquist described. “I'd start at second base for the first game and be in the

lineup, and then the next game, I would start pitching and go right back to second once I was done starting. That was pretty fun.” Hallquist took on new challenges for each of his final two college seasons. He dominated the Division II level at Minnesota-Crookston in 2023, slugging .883 with a careerhigh 22 home runs. The following year with Division I Ball State, he tore up the Mid-American Conference, hitting 21 home runs and becoming the MAC Defensive Player of the Year. In between those electric seasons, Hallquist compiled remarkable summer ball numbers, earning Northwoods League MVP honors with the Duluth Huskies. However, as Hallquist wrapped up his college career in the summer of 2024, none of the 30 MLB clubs had seen enough from him. He went undrafted, an experience that disappointed but did not deter him. What it gave Hallquist was an opportunity to go back home; he joined the American Association’s Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, an independent baseball team situated just seven minutes from his house. “It was just really cool experiencing that type of baseball,” Hallquist said. “… You have to grow up and learn a lot of other things

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outside of baseball, too, and just kind of figure out the game for what it is, especially when you're not playing against a bunch of guys that are your age anymore.” Though he put up strong offensive statistics in his first two professional seasons, Hallquist never fully tapped into his 20-home run power. That changed earlier this year after a trade last September sent him to the Milwaukee Milkmen. Playing in the same league, Hallquist once again became a big-time slugger, batting .312 with 11 home runs in his first 40 games with Milwaukee. Compared to Minor League Baseball, independent baseball doesn’t allot as much time for extra work beyond the field. And with longer and more frequent road trips, it’s not always easy to stay focused. Some young players might have found it impossible to continue improving under such circumstances, but not Hallquist. “I'm a grinder, you could say,” Hallquist said. “Not many people would stick it out for that long, but I'm sure happy to be here now.” As June turned to July — more than two years after he played his final game at Ball State — Hallquist got the call he’d waited so long for. The message came from Milwaukee manager Anthony Barone. “He hit me with the news, and I was just so excited,” Hallquist remembered. “All my hard work that had been going into it is finally being paid off, and someone's taking a chance on me, and I love that.” “I’m a little bit of an underdog story here, and I’d love to just keep

it going and keep going up and play at Wrigley someday.” For now, Hallquist is focused on the day-to-day in South Bend as he transitions from settling in to setting a tone for his Cubs career. He got off to an excellent start in July, notching six extra-base hits in his first 11 MiLB games. Hallquist is especially grateful for his new hitting coaches, Nate Spears and Chris Pieters. Though he admits the preparation they provide on each opposing pitcher can at times be overwhelming, he knows that’s a good thing. “You basically know his whole family with all the information you get and whatnot,” Hallquist said. “So, for me, it's just kind of taking that with a grain of salt and learning to get better.” How does High-A pitching compare to the arms of the American Association? To Hallquist, it’s not all that different in terms of command. However, he’s observed that the Midwest League game moves faster, and the pitchers are equipped with tighter stuff, more spin, and a deeper range of pitches. If you’ve read this far, you know Hallquist is up for the challenge. And he’s extremely pleased with the postseason-bound crew he’s got by his side, whether it be in the Four Winds Field seats or the South Bend dugout. “Stepping on the field, I just smile every time,” Hallquist said. “… I'm hoping I can bring my talents to the table, and we can continue to push to be a great team.” Follow us on X & Instagram: @SBCubs

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After a memorable end to 2025, catcher Logan Poteet is back in a South Bend uniform. By: Tyler Reidy

outh Bend catcher Logan Poteet grew up in the shadow of Chicago Cubs baseball, but not quite in the way you’d imagine. His hometown is more than 500 miles from Wrigley Field. And yet, just a short drive east from Powell, Tennessee, leads to a place touched by franchise icons and stars like Ryne Sandberg, Kris Bryant, and Kyle Schwarber. Just off Interstate 40, old Smokies Park housed the Tennessee Smokies from 2000 to 2024, covering the first 17 years of the club’s Double-A affiliation with the Chicago Cubs. Poteet knows the 30-minute trip well — around the north side of Knoxville and into the open country to the former home of Smokies baseball. “I did go to quite a few games,” Poteet said, recalling his baseball childhood. “When it was in Kodak — the old stadium.” Poteet and his first Minor League team have each changed a whole lot since. The Tennessee Smokies rebranded as the Knoxville Smokies

last year, building a new home in Knoxville proper. Poteet is now a step away from heading back home to play for that Smokies team, as he’s currently wrapping up his first full year as a catcher in the Cubs organization. While he’s had a bat in his hands for as long as he can remember, Poteet didn’t don catching gear until much later on. He developed as an infielder until high school, when positional needs on his Powell Panther team brought a request from his head coach: to catch. Poteet has worked behind the plate ever since, embracing all that goes into his position. He enjoys building relationships with his pitchers and making athletic plays, but nothing beats the chance to cut down a potential base-stealer. “Just helping your pitcher — even if he's not in a jam — just throwing someone out to get that out for him and get that out for the team, it's a special play,” Poteet described. Poteet stayed in-state to play college baseball, joining the

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prestigious Vanderbilt program. He never played much with the Commodores, seeing the field for 11 games in 2024 after redshirting as a freshman in 2023. However, Poteet still believes that the redshirt year did wonders for his development. “I just had a lot of time to play behind older guys and get in the weight room and do what I needed to do physically,” Poteet said. He showcased his development in the summer of 2024, destroying Appalachian League pitching in 22 games with the Tri-State Coal Cats. Poteet’s success continued the following spring at UNC Charlotte, where he played his junior year.

Poteet (center) celebrates with teammates after belting his first professional home run on Sept. 7, 2025.

Blossoming as a powerful bat from the right side, Poteet hit 10 home runs and drove in 40 runs across 51 games with the 49ers. Poteet didn’t play summer baseball in 2025, and he believed that he would return to college for 2026. That changed last July, when a call from Poteet’s agent confirmed that the Chicago Cubs had drafted 17th round. Poteet signed on, eventually landing at Four Winds Field for five games at the end of a winning South Bend second half. Even though he only took 17 at-bats as a 2025 South Bend Cub, Poteet learned a great deal about life at the next level. “The day-to-day preparation for a catcher,” Poteet listed as the top takeaway from his MiLB debut. “Just learning how much I need, physically, to be ready for the game, because there's so many games in a year building on top of each other.” On the final day of the 2025 regular season, Poteet and the South Bend Cubs provided a sneak peek at what the next year might hold. The catcher cranked his first professional home run, a three-run shot, in the first inning against Wisconsin. He then caught an epic starting pitching performance from Kenten Egbert, who delivered

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8.2 innings and barely missed a complete-game shutout. “It felt good to get [the home run] out and get it done with,” Poteet described. “I just kind of moved on and did my job defensively for that day. Kenten and I worked really well that day. Everything was clicking for him, and he trusted me, I trusted him, and everything fell right into place.” Poteet focused on two things as he entered his first pro offseason: adjusting his swing and working on his body. Both commitments paid off throughout the first half of this year, as Poteet played his first 51 games with the Single-A Myrtle Beach Pelicans. On the beach, he hit .272 with 14 home runs, earning the nudge back up to South Bend at the end of June. “The durability of my body has surprised me a little bit,” Poteet said of his run with the Pelicans. “Down there, I was catching four or five games a week and still producing at a high level at the plate. “I felt like being able to do that down there just gave me mental peace, knowing that being in there every day catching — it doesn't matter if it's six days a week — I can do it.” Poteet didn’t waste much time bringing his power stroke back to the Midwest League, leaving the yard in his second High-A game on July 1 in Beloit. He played a key role in the Cubs’ thrilling victory on July 24 against Wisconsin, tying the game with an 11th-inning sacrifice fly before catching comrade Justin Stransky delivered the walk-off hit moments later.

At times, the South Bend lineup has been so deep that Poteet, who regularly hit clean-up in Myrtle Beach, has occupied the nine-hole. Keep in mind, he’s a guy on pace to flirt with 20 home runs this year. “The squad’s really, really good,” Poteet said. “Everybody's clicking — the staff, the hitters, the coaches — everybody clicks together.” Even though Poteet arrived too late to contribute to South Bend’s first-half West Division championship, he’s as excited as anyone about the prospects of extra baseball in September. “Let’s build as a team and keep winning ball games, so we can win the championship.”

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