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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 players promoted to new levels after their league’s all-star break and Continue reading Down on the Farm: Checking in on In-Season Promotions
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. The substance of those moves could depend on the Continue reading Down on the Farm: Minor League Trade Candidates Helping Cubs Maximize Returns
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
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 Baxter and Jonathan Herrera filling roles on the major league roster that they weren’t necessarily Continue reading Down on the Farm: Javy’s Getting Closer
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 Iowa after struggling during his rehab stint in Iowa. Tsuyoshi Wada‘s stint ended and he Continue reading Minor League Recap: Wada Return and La Stella’s Setback
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
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 powered by, well, power…from the likes of Vogelbach and Continue reading Minor League Recap: All They Do is Win