Cubs Sign 5th Round Pick RHP Trey Masek and 10th Round Pick RHP Zack Godley
June 19, 2013 By Neil Leave a Comment
Trey Masek, the Cubs fifth round draft pick, announced on his Twitter account Tuesday afternoon that he had just signed his contract and was officially a member of the Chicago Cubs organization. Masek … [Read More...]
A Little Slugging Percentage and a Whole Lotta Samardzija – Cubs 4, Cardinals 2
June 18, 2013 By Neil 4 Comments
Game Sixty-Nine - Cubs 4, Cardinals 2 WP – Jeff Samardzija (4-7) LP – Adam Wainwright (10-4) Save – Kevin Gregg (10) The Cubs ended their two-game losing streak in surprising fashion on … [Read More...]
Talkin’ Cubs Live – Cubs vs. Cardinals – 06/18/13
June 18, 2013 By Neil 31 Comments
Game Sixty-Nine: Cubs (28-40) vs. Cardinals (45-25) Game Time – 7:15pm CDT Coverage – TV: Comcast SportsNet – Radio: 720 WGN, XM Radio Channels 187/844 Location – Busch Stadium, St. … [Read More...]
Hoyer Backs Sveum … and Other Cubs News and Notes
June 18, 2013 By Neil 23 Comments
Jed Hoyer gave his support to Dale Sveum prior to Monday’s game in the response to the backlash Sveum received for using Carlos Marmol in the ninth inning on Sunday. According to the Tribune, Hoyer … [Read More...]
Cubs Sign Second-Round Pick LHP Rob Zastryzny
June 18, 2013 By Neil 2 Comments
The Cubs signed another one of their recent draft picks on Monday. Rob Zastryzny, the Cubs’ second round pick out of Missouri, announced on his Twitter feed that he is officially part of the Chicago … [Read More...]
Cubs Can’t Support Wood – Cubs 2, Cardinals 5
June 18, 2013 By Neil 2 Comments
Game Sixty-Eight - Cubs 2, Cardinals 5 WP – Shelby Miller (8-4) LP – Travis Wood (5-6) Save – Edward Mujica (20) The Cubs could not string together any hits on Monday night against Shelby … [Read More...]
Talkin’ Cubs Live – Cubs vs. Cardinals – 06/17/13
June 17, 2013 By Neil 52 Comments
Game Sixty-Eight: Cubs (28-39) vs. Cardinals (44-28) Game Time – 6:05pm CDT Coverage – TV: ESPN Monday Night Baseball, WCIU – Radio: 97.9 FM The Loop, XM Radio Channels 187/844 Location … [Read More...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 06/17/13
June 17, 2013 By Tom U. 8 Comments
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 06/17/13 All-Star season is upon us as Daytona went into their break on Thursday while Kane County will take off following Sunday’s game. Tennessee ended a losing … [Read More...]
Cubs Ink 4th Round Draft Pick RHP Tyler Skulina
June 16, 2013 By Neil 21 Comments
According to a report from Jim Callis of Baseball America, the Cubs signed Tyler Skulina, the right-hander from Kent State they took in the fourth round of draft. Callis reported Skulina received a … [Read More...]
Cubs Can’t Escape Carlos Marmol – Cubs 3, Mets 4
June 16, 2013 By Neil 58 Comments
Game Sixty-Seven - Cubs 3, Mets 4 WP – Bobby Parnell (5-3) LP – Carlos Marmol (2-4, BS 3) Save – None The Cubs could not complete their first sweep in New York since 1991 after leading the … [Read More...]
Cubs News Bits and Notes
Hoyer Backs Sveum … and Other Cubs News and Notes
June 18, 2013 By Neil 23 Comments
Draft Update and Other Cubs News and Notes
June 14, 2013 By Neil 40 Comments
Cubs Rumors
Report: Cubs One of Seven Teams to Express Heavy Interest in Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez
June 7, 2013 By Neil 12 Comments
Report: Chang-Yong Lim Targeting a July Return
May 23, 2013 By Neil 2 Comments
Game Recaps
Feldmania Hits New York … Cubs Walk Away with a Victory – Cubs 5, Mets 2
June 15, 2013 By Neil 5 Comments
The Good, the Bad and a Cubs Win – Cubs 6, Mets 3
June 14, 2013 By Neil 8 Comments
A Long Time Coming – Cubs 6, Reds 5
June 13, 2013 By Neil 8 Comments
News and Transactions
Cubs Sign 5th Round Pick RHP Trey Masek and 10th Round Pick RHP Zack Godley
June 19, 2013 By Neil Leave a Comment
Cubs Sign Second-Round Pick LHP Rob Zastryzny
June 18, 2013 By Neil 2 Comments
Cubs Ink 4th Round Draft Pick RHP Tyler Skulina
June 16, 2013 By Neil 21 Comments
Cubs on the Horizon – The CCO Minor League Bulletin
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 06/17/13
June 17, 2013 By Tom U. 8 Comments
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 06/17/13 All-Star season is upon us as Daytona went into their break on Thursday while Kane County will take off following Sunday’s game. Tennessee ended a losing streak as Kyle Hendricks continues to impress. In … [Read More...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 06/13/13
June 13, 2013 By Tom U. 12 Comments
All eyes seems to have turn to Daytona at the start of the week as Javier Baez looked to claim his spot as the top prospect in the system with a four home run night. The D-Cubs also showed off their speed by stealing ten straight bases in a … [Read More...]
Kris Bryant Named Baseball America’s College Player of the Year
June 12, 2013 By Neil 43 Comments
Kris Bryant made headlines once again on Wednesday when Baseball America named him their 2013 College Player of the Year. The Cubs’ first round pick in last week’s draft put together a very memorable junior year at the University of San … [Read More...]
Boise Hawks Release Preliminary 2013 Opening Day Roster
June 10, 2013 By Neil 4 Comments
The Boise Hawks released their preliminary 2013 Opening Day roster on Monday. The Hawks open their short-season on Friday in Eugene against the Emeralds, the Padres short-season affiliate. The Hawks kickoff their home schedule on June 17 against the … [Read More...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 06/10/13
June 10, 2013 By Tom U. 18 Comments
From top to bottom, the Cubs’ affiliates experienced an interesting end to the week. Not only did Junior Lake make his Triple-A debut on Thursday but Iowa split their four games thanks to a three-home run game from Ian Stewart. Tennessee went into … [Read More...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 06/06/13
June 6, 2013 By Tom U. 33 Comments
As the minor league seasons approach the midway point the All-Star squads for the Midwest and Florida State Leagues have been set with several Cubs’ prospects named to their respective rosters. Kane County continues to battle to reach the .500 … [Read More...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 06/03/13
June 3, 2013 By Tom U. 40 Comments
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 06/03/13 It wasn’t a good end to the week as both Kane County and Iowa are on losing streaks while Tennessee had all sorts of problems in Birmingham. Daytona flexed their offensive muscles thanks to Javier Baez, … [Read More...]
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