Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 06/20/13
June 20, 2013 By Tom U. Leave a Comment
Daytona remained in the spotlight this week as Javier Baez and Tim Saunders each hit grand slams on Tuesday. Iowa received excellent pitching performances from Chris Rusin and Nick Struck. Pitching … [Read More...]
Cubs Sign OF Jacob Hannemann, RHP David Garner and C Jordan Hankins
June 20, 2013 By Neil Leave a Comment
The Cubs signed three more draft picks on Wednesday and as reported by the CCO last weekend, the Cubs have agreements in place with all of their first 10 picks in the draft with the exception of Kris … [Read More...]
DeJesus Likely Out a Month, Cubs to Recall a Position Player
June 20, 2013 By Neil 3 Comments
Prior to Wednesday’s game, Dale Sveum said David DeJesus will likely be out for about a month after a MRI on Monday confirmed DeJesus sprained his right shoulder when he crashed into the wall at … [Read More...]
Two Cubs Singles and a Loss to the Cards – Cubs 1, Cardinals 4
June 19, 2013 By Neil 2 Comments
Game Seventy - Cubs 1, Cardinals 4 WP – Jake Westbrook (3-2) LP – Edwin Jackson (3-9) Save – Edward Mujica (21) The Cubs dropped game three in St. Louis on Wednesday night after scoring … [Read More...]
Talkin’ Cubs Live – Cubs vs. Cardinals – 06/19/13
June 19, 2013 By Neil 22 Comments
Game Seventy: Cubs (29-40) vs. Cardinals (45-26) Game Time – 7:15pm CDT Coverage – TV: Comcast SportsNet – Radio: 97.9 FM The Loop, XM Radio Channels 183/844 Location – Busch Stadium, … [Read More...]
Report: Cubs Among the Teams Interested in RHP Dalier Hinojosa
June 19, 2013 By Neil 30 Comments
According to a report from Jesse Sanchez, the Cubs are one of four teams that are known to have expressed interest in right-handed pitcher, Dalier Hinojosa. Dalier Hinojosa defected from Cuba in … [Read More...]
Cubs Sign 5th Round Pick RHP Trey Masek and 10th Round Pick RHP Zack Godley
June 19, 2013 By Neil 10 Comments
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 9 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 43 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 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
Game Recaps
Cubs Can’t Escape Carlos Marmol – Cubs 3, Mets 4
June 16, 2013 By Neil 58 Comments
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
News and Transactions
Cubs Sign OF Jacob Hannemann, RHP David Garner and C Jordan Hankins
June 20, 2013 By Neil Leave a Comment
Cubs Sign 5th Round Pick RHP Trey Masek and 10th Round Pick RHP Zack Godley
June 19, 2013 By Neil 10 Comments
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 – 06/20/13
June 20, 2013 By Tom U. Leave a Comment
Daytona remained in the spotlight this week as Javier Baez and Tim Saunders each hit grand slams on Tuesday. Iowa received excellent pitching performances from Chris Rusin and Nick Struck. Pitching also took center stage for Boise, as Loiger Padron … [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 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...]
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