This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/cubs as Cubs Select Ethan Conrad With 17th Pick in First Round of 2025 MLB Draft. The Chicago Cubs had the luxury of adding another talented player to their already-loaded farm system with the 17th overall pick in the first round of the 2025 MLB draft.

The Chicago Cubs are expected to be one of the more aggressive teams at the trade deadline, which could result in them trading away big-name prospects.

The Cubs selected Wake Forest outfielder Ethan Conrad at No. 17 in the first round of the 2025 MLB draft on Sunday.

Saugerties High School grad Ethan Conrad selected by the Chicago Cubs in first round of the Major League Baseball draft.

Another day, another dominant outing by a left-handed pitcher for the Cubs. Shota Imanaga followed Matthew Boyd’s eight-inning gem with his own brilliant outing, twirling seven innings of one-run ball in a 4-1 victory over the Yankees on Sunday afternoon at Yankee Stadium.

New York Yankees southpaw Max Fried announced an update after leaving Saturday's start against the Chicago Cubs early.

The New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs could end up in a bidding war for Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Eugenio Suárez ahead of the trade deadline.

The Yankees (53-43) had few answers for crafty Cubs ace Imanaga, who held them to one run over seven stellar innings.

Craig Counsell discusses Shota Imanaga's outstanding start and the Cub's offense highlighted by homers from Busch and Swanson in today's win over the Yankees

The Chicago Cubs get great news from the Arizona Diamondbacks, as top trade targets Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly, and Eugenio Suarez are all available.