Minor League Recap: All They Do is Win
With 3 of the 4 full season teams above .500 and 2 of them in first place, things have gotten off to a good start down on the farm. South Bend has been powered by great pitching, the Smokies have been...
View ArticleMinor League Recap: Baez Getting Back into the Swing of Things
With the season wearing on, the affiliates are starting to normalize. Players are starting to show some regression to their means, while others (like Dan Vogelbach and Kyle Schwarber) still have...
View ArticleMinor League Recap: Wada Return and La Stella’s Setback
On the minor league rehab trail, it’s been tough sledding for some Cubs. Tommy La Stella has been put back on the shelf after aggravating an injury with Tennessee. Dallas Beeler has been optioned to...
View ArticleDown on the Farm: Javy’s Getting Closer
Down in Arizona, the big league club is getting healthier by the day, with Olt starting to take batting practice after having the cast removed from the fracture in his forearm. With players like Mike...
View ArticleDown on the Farm: Alcantara’s Resurgence Could Spark Return
The Cubs’ new short season affiliate, the Eugene Emeralds, starts play in less than a week with a June 18th start at Everett. There has not been a roster released for the Emeralds as of yet, but it...
View ArticleDown on the Farm: Minor League Trade Candidates Helping Cubs Maximize Returns
As the season progresses to the end of June, it is starting to get close to trade season. The Cubs figure to make a least a couple of moves, and will need to use their minor league surpluses to do so....
View ArticleDown on the Farm: Checking in on In-Season Promotions
As the middle of the season is upon us, and some of the all-star breaks have concluded, it is moving time for players who have performed well in the first half. The Cubs’ system has seen a number of...
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