Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/05/16
Pitching, pitching, and more pitching was the hallmark for the end of the week as Trevor Clifton and Preston Morrison flirted with no-hitters for Myrtle Beach. Zach Hedges was dominant for Tennessee,...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/08/16
Carrying over from last week, pitching was front and center this past weekend as Oscar De La Cruz dominated for South Bend. Rob Zastryzny continues to impress in Iowa, while Tyler Skulina lacked...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/10/16
It was a mixed bag to start the work week as pitching once again was the story with Jose Paulino and Ryan Kellogg propelling South Bend and Zach Hedges dominating for Tennessee. On offense, Yasiel...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/12/16
It was an abbreviated schedule to end the week, but the Eugene Emeralds were blowing the competition away thanks to Wladimir Galindo and Trent Giambrone. Oscar De La Cruz continues to make headlines in...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/15/16
There seems no stopping the Eugene Emeralds as they posted their 40th win, best in the Northwest League, on the emerging bat of Wladimir Galindo. South Bend is getting outstanding play from the...
View ArticleCubs Prospect Oscar De La Cruz Earns Midwest League Pitcher of the Week Award
Cubs pitching prospect RHP Oscar De La Cruz turns impressive no-hit outing into Midwest League Pitcher of the Week Award Minor League Baseball announced its players and pitchers of the week (Aug. 8-14)...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/17/16
As the minor league season winds down to a few weeks, some of the affiliates in the Cubs’ system are showing the traits of a champion. Myrtle Beach made two straight comebacks thanks to David Bote and...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/19/16
When you win 14 games in a row and tie the Northwest League record, they come in all sizes as Eugene demonstrated thanks to Dylan Cease and Kevonte Mitchell. The AZL Cubs also shined with 17-year old...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/22/16
Streaks were the topic to start this week as Eugene ran their winning streak to 15 games thanks to Wladimir Galindo, while Jeimer Candelario extended his on-base streak to 28 games for Iowa. Matt Rose...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/24/16
Pitching dominates the midweek headlines as Trevor Clifton matched a career high in strikeouts for Myrtle Beach. Duane Underwood Jr. had a successful rehab start in South Bend, while Josh Collmenter...
View ArticleEloy Jimenez Named Midwest League Most Valuable Player and Prospect of the Year
Eloy Jimenez named 2016 Midwest League MVP and Prospect of the Year It’s been an incredible season for Eloy Jimenez. The 19-year old outfielder has torn up the Midwest League all year. And Tuesday,...
View ArticleEloy Jimenez Hits 14th Homer in South Bend Cubs Walk-Off Win over West Michigan
Cubs prospect Eloy Jimenez hits 14th longball of season, a three-run homer in South Bend’s 11-10 extra innings walk-off win over West Michigan A day after being named the Midwest League’s Most Valuable...
View ArticleSouth Bend Cubs Skipper Jimmy Gonzalez Named Midwest League Manager of the Year
Jimmy Gonzalez named 2016 Midwest League Manager of the Year South Bend Cubs skipper Jimmy Gonzalez was named Midwest League Manager of the Year this week. Gonzalez is in his second year as manager of...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/26/16
A fourth affiliate joined the postseason party as Myrtle Beach rode the bat of David Bote for a chance to defend their Carolina League title. Eugene experienced a modest losing streak while Dylan Cease...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/29/16
The weekend saw teams going in different directions as Myrtle Beach had another series sweep with Yasiel Balaguert eyeing an RBI record. South Bend dropped four straight despite the pitching of Jose...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/31/16
There were more bright spots for the affiliates at midweek as Eugene set a franchise record thanks to 2016 draftees Tyson Miller and Sam Tidaback. Trevor Clifton showed that his Carolina League Pitcher...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 09/02/16
As we head into the final weekend of the minor league regular season, the Cubs affiliates were still able to excite. Eugene looked to add to their record season on the pitching of Dylan Cease and...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 09/05/16
Whether in the playoffs or not, all the affiliates seem to be fighting for something as the regular season draws to a close this evening. John Andreoli is searching for a stolen base championship for...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 09/07/16
After 833 games beginning in early April, the minor league season came to a close on Monday night. It was a bittersweet ending to the season, as only two teams won in their last game, but there were...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – Minor League Leaders and Awards
Cubs Minor League Leaders and Awards This past season was quite successful for the Cubs in their minor league system. As the year ended on Monday, several players wound up leading their league in a...
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