Staff reportChicago Cubs outfield prospect Kane Kepley was promoted from High Class A South Bend to the Double A Knoxville Smokies of the Southern League on Tuesday. Kepley (South Rowan) was a terror as a lead-off man for South Bend, leading the Midwest League in walks (96), runs (105), steals (50) and on-base percentage (.435). Kepley, a 22-year-old center fielder, was a second-round pick by the Cubs out of UNC in 2025.