4/8/2017 - Dusting off this blog, Iowa Cubs Open House

Hi everybody,

It has probably been over a year since I've posted something on this photo blog! I decided to dust it off, clean it up a little bit and get it going again.

Anyway, I'll get to the point! Kicking off the first of (hopefully) many posts this season on the Iowa Cubs, I covered the Open House at Principal Park. It was a perfect day and it had a great crowd turnout. The fans had opportunties to visit the press box, skyboxes, the clubhouses, and play catch on the field. 

Check out the photos! 

8/30 - Iowa Cubs defeat Sacramento River Cats, 9-1, in final home game of 2015 season

Javy Baez and Tsuyoshi Wada pose for a picture before the game. 

Cubs starter Dallas Beeler pitches in the first inning. 

John Andreoli rounds third base to score in the first inning. 

Christian Villanueva hits an RBI double in the first inning. 

Javy Baez celebrates after scoring a run in the first inning. 

John Andreoli steals second base in the second inning. 

Javy Baez celebrates after bunting for a single in the second inning. 

Adron Chambers runs to second base for a double in the third inning. 

Javy Baez smiles after scoring a run in the fourth inning. 

Shortstop Chris Valaika preps to throw to first base for an out in the ninth inning. 

Trevor Cahill and catcher Taylor Davis celebrate after the Cubs defeated the River Cats, 9-1. 

Javy Baez (#9) and Christian Villanueva celebrate after the Cubs defeated the River Cats, 9-1. 

8/1 - Iowa High School Baseball Championship - Class 4A, SE Polk vs. Iowa City West

SE Polk's Cam Shannon celebrates while scoring a run during the first inning in the Class 4A State Championship at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, August 1, 2015. (Photo by Dylan Heuer/Iowa Cubs)

IC West's Kevin Delaney runs the bases during the first inning in the Class 4A State Championship at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, August 1, 2015. (Photo by Dylan Heuer/Iowa Cubs)

IC West's Kevin Delaney celebrates after reaching second base in the first inning in the Class 4A State Championship at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, August 1, 2015. (Photo by Dylan Heuer/Iowa Cubs)

SE Polk's Carter Bauge is out at third base by IC West third baseman Izaya Ono-Fullard during the sixth inning in the Class 4A State Championship at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, August 1, 2015. (Photo by Dylan Heuer/Iowa Cubs)

IC West's Izaya Ono-Fullard looks on during the fourth inning in the Class 4A State Championship at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, August 1, 2015. (Photo by Dylan Heuer/Iowa Cubs)

IC West's Tanner Lohaus slides into third base for a triple during the fourth inning in the Class 4A State Championship at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, August 1, 2015. (Photo by Dylan Heuer/Iowa Cubs)

SE Polk second baseman Nathan Gjersvik completes a double play over IC West's Izaya Ono-Fullard during the fifth inning in the Class 4A State Championship at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, August 1, 2015. (Photo by Dylan Heuer/Iowa Cubs)

SE Polk's Sam Henry signals six runs after the sixth inning in the Class 4A State Championship at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, August 1, 2015. (Photo by Dylan Heuer/Iowa Cubs)

SE Polk starter Thomas McLaughlin pitches during the seventh inning in the Class 4A State Championship at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, August 1, 2015. (Photo by Dylan Heuer/Iowa Cubs)

SE Polk first baseman Zack Hamilton celebrates as he records the final out during the seventh inning in the Class 4A State Championship at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, August 1, 2015. (Photo by Dylan Heuer/Iowa Cubs)

Catcher Austin Martin jumps on starter Thomas McLaughlin as they celebrate SE Polk's 6-2 victory over IC West after the Class 4A State Championship at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, August 1, 2015. (Photo by Dylan Heuer/Iowa Cubs)

SE Polk celebrates their 6-2 victory over IC West after the Class 4A State Championship at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, August 1, 2015. (Photo by Dylan Heuer/Iowa Cubs)

SE Polk hoist up their trophy after the Class 4A State Championship at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, August 1, 2015. (Photo by Dylan Heuer/Iowa Cubs)

SE Polk's Sam Henry holds up his Player of the Game award after the Class 4A State Championship at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, August 1, 2015. (Photo by Dylan Heuer/Iowa Cubs)

SE Polk's Cam Shannon celebrates with fans after the Class 4A State Championship at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, August 1, 2015. (Photo by Dylan Heuer/Iowa Cubs)

8/1 - Iowa High School Baseball Championship - Class 3A, Harlan vs. WSR

Harlan's Brett Croghan hits into a fielder's choice during the first inning in the Class 3A State Championship at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, August 1, 2015. (Photo by Dylan Heuer/Iowa Cubs)

Harlan's Brett Sears, an eight-grader, hits an RBI double during the second inning in the Class 3A State Championship at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, August 1, 2015. (Photo by Dylan Heuer/Iowa Cubs)

Harlan's Brett Sears, an eighth grader, is out at third base by WSR's Dalton Steere during the second inning in the Class 3A State Championship at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, August 1, 2015. (Photo by Dylan Heuer/Iowa Cubs)

WSR starter Alex Robson pitches during the third inning in the Class 3A State Championship at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, August 1, 2015. (Photo by Dylan Heuer/Iowa Cubs)

Harlan's Brett Sears, an eight-grader, throws to first base for an out during the third inning in the Class 3A State Championship at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, August 1, 2015. (Photo by Dylan Heuer/Iowa Cubs)

Harlan starter Brett Croghan pitches during the third inning in the Class 3A State Championship at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, August 1, 2015. (Photo by Dylan Heuer/Iowa Cubs)

WSR centerfielder Jake Velky catches a fly ball during the fourth inning in the Class 3A State Championship at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, August 1, 2015. (Photo by Dylan Heuer/Iowa Cubs)

WSR starter Alex Robson congratulates a teammate during the fourth inning in the Class 3A State Championship at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, August 1, 2015. (Photo by Dylan Heuer/Iowa Cubs)

WSR's Dalton Graven is safe at second base ahead of Harlan shortstop Dillon Sears during the fifth inning in the Class 3A State Championship at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, August 1, 2015. (Photo by Dylan Heuer/Iowa Cubs)

Jake Velky hits a two-run, walk-off double during the fifth inning to lift WSR to a 11-1 victory over Harlin in the Class 3A State Championship at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, August 1, 2015. (Photo by Dylan Heuer/Iowa Cubs)

Cole Havlovic (#23) and Dalton Graven celebrate WSR's 11-1 victory over Harlan after the Class 3A State Championship at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, August 1, 2015. (Photo by Dylan Heuer/Iowa Cubs)

WSR celebrates their 11-1, walk-off victory as Harlan first baseman Kyle Juhl walks off the field after the Class 3A State Championship at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, August 1, 2015. (Photo by Dylan Heuer/Iowa Cubs)

WSR celebrates their 11-1 victory over Harlan after the Class 3A State Championship at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, August 1, 2015. (Photo by Dylan Heuer/Iowa Cubs)

WSR's Alex Robson (center) and teammate embrace the state title trophy after the Class 3A State Championship at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, August 1, 2015. (Photo by Dylan Heuer/Iowa Cubs)