They played their home games at Wahconah Park and were affiliated with the Chicago Cubs.
The Cubs were founded in 1985 after an investment group acquired the Double-A franchise rights for $350,000 from the Buffalo Bisons.
On August 1, 1985, Johnny Abrego threw a no-hitter against the Nashua Pirates winning by a 1-0 score.
On July 18, 1988, Kris Roth pitched a no-hitter against the Harrisburg Senators, winning by a 3-0 score.
The Chicago Cubs transferred their AA level affiliation to the Charlotte Knights.