The Cubs’ AAA affiliate has dropped nine straight games to a single opponent for the third time in franchise history. This streak dates back to 2009. In the mean time, the Cubs’ AA squad has also hit a rough patch. Even the organization’s top prospect has gone into a bit of a slump. Plus, one [...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 04/29/10
April 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Cubs’ farm hand Brad Snyder was the Pacific Coast League “Batter of the Week” last week. Snyder has led the I-Cubs on a surge that has put them right back into the thick of things. In the mean time, hitters like Starlin Castro and Robinson Chirinos have continued to impress at Double-A while Michael Brenly [...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 04/22/10
April 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Chiefs have caught fire, and the Smokies have stayed hot! However, the Iowa and Daytona clubs are still looking to rap off some victories. One Cubs prospect was named a Player of the Week, while another has started his year with a bang after beginning the season on the DL. Lastly, Ted Lilly has [...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 06/22/09
June 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Here is the latest from the Cubs’ minor league system. Jeff Samardzija put together an excellent outing on Saturday … and Tyler Colvin is beginning to prove why the Cubs used a first round pick on him. Also Michael Brenly has really turned it on. The Boise Hawks began play on Friday and one of [...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 05/04/09
May 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Here is your end of the week update from the Cubs’ Minor League System. Weather wrecked havoc on the teams’ schedules throughout the weekend, with the Smokies getting their last three games rained out. Iowa’s game on Saturday was also rained out and their game against the Redbirds in Memphis on Sunday was suspended in [...]
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