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Yeah, we’re a couple days after the actual solstice. But it was a nice day, school is out, there’s a lull in the job hunt, and the Chicago Cubs activated beatdown mode, so here ya go. First of all, welcome to the big leagues, Mark Zagunis: The #Cubs today made Continue reading Summer Solstice-ish Cubs Highlight Reel
There is a level of disinterest that comes with prospect writing for a team who has a Major League roster full of young players who are pretty recent call-ups themselves that just won the World Series. And the disinterest isn’t mine. There’s an understanding that the people who read these Continue reading 2017 Cubs Debuts Figure to be Less Impactful Than Years Past
While the last couple of off-seasons have put a renewed focus on the major league product, the Cubs still feature a robust and healthy minor league system. As players like Kris Bryant, Addison Russell, Jorge Soler, Javier Baez, and Kyle Schwarber have all graduated out of the system, a new Continue reading Down on the Farm: Off-Season Top Ten Prospects
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 shouldn’t be too far from coming out. The Cubs have a lot Continue reading Down on the Farm: Alcantara’s Resurgence Could Spark Return
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 monster numbers fueled by early season video game-like performances. In general, all of the teams are playoff competitors Continue reading Minor League Recap: Baez Getting Back into the Swing of Things
Full season minor league baseball is a week old already, with all four of the Cubs teams kicking off. And before the painted lines could dry, it seems as though Kris Bryant is being called to Chicago. On another note, Javier Baez is still away from the Iowa Cubs, as he Continue reading Minor League Recap: Kris Bryant Came, Went Yard a Bunch, and Went to Chicago
The Cubs and their affiliates have announced full season minor league rosters. The new Single A affiliates, South Bend (MWL) and Myrtle Beach (Carolina League) replace the Kane County Cougars and the Daytona Cubs (now, Tortugas). Generally speaking, there are solid prospects worth keeping an eye on at every level. The Continue reading Minor League Recap: Full Season Rosters Announced
The theme of the week has been streaks in the Cubs’ system, as Kane County has a 10 game win streak going at the moment, Albert Almora has hit in 8 of his last 9 games, Addison Russell has homered in 3 straight games, and Pierce Johnson had a 23 Continue reading Minor League Recap: WE’RE GOING STREAKING!
With all of the full season teams either currently in first place or holding a tie for it, the minor league season has a chance to extend across the organization. While Daytona and Iowa had rocky or up and down starts, both have righted the ship, especially Daytona, who was Continue reading Minor League Recap: Kris Bryant Finally Loses a Crown; Teams Keep Winning
With Javier Baez getting the call to the Chicago (via Colorado), the system has had one of its most important crops picked. That should cause a refocus on prospects, such as Addison Russell, Jorge Soler, the returning C.J. Edwards, and of course, Kris Bryant. Injuries of Note: Cael Brockmeyer (7 Day DL), C.J. Continue reading Minor League Recap: Moving On Without Javy