Owen Caissie’s bat powered his rise in the Chicago Cubs system, but the work he put in to become a more complete all-around player shouldn’t be overlooked.

Chicago Cubs Facing Backlash for Owen Caissie Decision Before Pirates Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. A heartbreaking loss for the Chicago Cubs on Friday wasn't enough to change things up. Craig Counsell continued with his daily routine as the Cubs lineup was released ahead of the second game of their series with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

There isn't a lot of love lost between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers. While historically the St. Louis Cardinals have been viewed as the Cubs' archrivals, it's hard for the Chicago fanbase not to have a bit of venom for the Brewers based on what they have done the past few years,

Caissie's thunderous bat could not save a Cubs offense desperate for a clutch hit and searching for any sort of rhythm.

The Chicago Cubs made the surprising decision to promote the organization's top prospect, Owen Caissie, to the majors ahead of the final game of their series ag

Cubs rookie Owen Caissie has not played much since arriving with a hot bat from Triple A. That is not likely to change.

Owen Caissie rips a two-run single to right field to collect his first career RBIs and give the Cubs an early 2-0 lead