The investment in Mississippi right-hander Cade Townsend with the No. 23 pick paved the way for the Chicago Cubs to hone in on pitching — they drafted 16 total.
The Chicago Cubs set the tone of their 2026 draft with their first pick.
Their investment in University of Mississippi right-hander Cade Townsend with the No. 23 pick paved the way for the Cubs to hone in on pitching and scour the college ranks for t... [6094 chars]