Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 06/29/16
If you like pitching, the Cubs’ minor league system had what you want to start the week. Jesus Castillo was a wrecking crew for Eugene and Carson Sands was throwing blanks for South Bend. Brad Markey...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 07/01/16
It was a mixed bag to end the week as South Bend continued their destruction of the Midwest League thanks to pitchers Ryan Kellogg and Preston Morrison. Eugene’s Chris Pieters is quickly making a name...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 07/04/16
A Happy Independence Day to all! This past weekend saw several prospects on a tear as Robert Garcia is on a roll for Eugene. South Bend continues to win with a resurgent Eddy Julio Martinez, while...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 07/06/16
It wasn’t all pretty to start the week, but there was plenty to cheer about in the Cubs’ minor leagues. Marcus Mastrobuoni cracked two home runs for Eugene, and Ryan Kellogg pitched well for South...
View ArticleDexter Fowler Set to Rehab with South Bend Cubs
Dexter Fowler to begin rehab assignment Friday with South Bend Cubs The Cubs announced Thursday that Dexter Fowler will begin a rehab assignment with the South Bend Cubs, the team’s Low-A affiliate, on...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 07/08/16
Rain played havoc with the minor league schedule to end the week, as South Bend took two from rival Fort Wayne thanks to a resurgent Eddy Julio Martinez. Jonathan Martinez had a strong effort for...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 07/11/16
Big offensive performances were the norm for this past weekend as South Bend saw Eddy Julio Martinez take control, while Matt Rose and Wladimir Galindo went deep for Eugene. Rashad Crawford paced...
View ArticleA Mid-Season Chat with South Bend Cubs Manager Jimmy Gonzalez
Jimmy Gonzalez’s second season as manager of the South Bend Cubs has gone extremely well. Gonzalez piloted his team to the best record in the Midwest League and was the first half Eastern Division...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 07/13/16
It was a light schedule to begin the week, coinciding with the Major League All-Star game. Cubs’ fans are now holding their breath awaiting word on pitching phenom Dylan Cease as he left Eugene’s game...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 07/15/16
Back from the Major League All-Star break, pitching took the forefront to end the week. Prospect Oscar De La Cruz returned to the field in Arizona, and Alfredo Colorado went the distance for the DSL-2...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 07/18/16
The 2016 draft is already paying dividends as Michael Cruz and Zack Short came up big in Arizona, while Connor Myers and Trent Giambrone are contributing for Eugene. Donnie Dewees kept the offense...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 07/20/16
Midweek saw a light schedule in the minor leagues as Eugene is a game away from qualifying for the playoffs thanks to the hitting of Chris Pieters and the pitching of Oscar De La Cruz. Jonathan...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 07/22/16
The Cubs had another team reach the playoffs as the Eugene Emeralds clinched a first half title on Wednesday thanks to Jose Paulino. Eddy Julio Martinez came close to hitting for the cycle in South...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 07/25/16
Pitching was the story this past weekend as Oscar De La Cruz showed he may be ready in Eugene, and South Bend got good efforts from Kyle Miller and Casey Bloomquist. Ryan McNeil is angling for Minor...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 07/27/16
It was time for hitters to shine for the Cubs’ minor leagues as Eddy Julio Martinez is red hot for South Bend and Yasiel Balaguert is the reigning Player of the week for Myrtle Beach. Chesny Young and...
View ArticleAlmost Famous: South Bend’s Carlos Sepulveda and Andruw Monasterio
It was a hot and sticky Wednesday in mid-July, as the South Bend Cubs were going through pre-game drills. In the middle of the diamond, two infielders are snapping through plays with youthful...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 07/29/16
Debuts marked the end of the week as pitchers Erling Moreno and Dakota Mekkes made their first appearances for Eugene, and Jose Paulino started for South Bend. Donnie Dewees had a hot start to his...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/01/16
Big headlines dominated the start of the week as the Cubs’ system has another first place team. High-A Myrtle Beach moved in front thanks to closer Ryan McNeil. The other big story was the start for...
View ArticleEloy Jimenez Earns Midwest League Player of the Week Award
Cubs prospect OF Eloy Jimenez slugs his way to second Midwest League Player of the Week Award Eloy Jimenez has destroyed pitching in the Midwest League for a majority of the year. And on Monday, Minor...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/03/16
Thrills were a large part of the beginning of the week as both Iowa and Tennessee broke out the bats and received big games from Juan Perez and Bijan Rademacher. D.J. Wilson remained hot with Eugene,...
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