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Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/06/12

August 6, 2012 By Tom U. 58 Comments

As the dust began to settle from last week’s flurry of roster moves, the minor leagues got back to the business of winning ballgames. Dustin Geiger set an RBI record for Peoria, while Christian Villanueva had a smashing debut for Daytona. Not to be outdone, Dong-Yub Kim was also going deep for Boise and Justin [...]

Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: AJ Morris, Albert Almora, Alberto Cabrera, Austin Reed, Bijan Rademacher, Blake Parker, Brett Jackson, Brian Schlitter, Brooks Raley, Bryce Shafer, Casey Coleman, Casey Harman, Casey Weathers, Chadd Krist, Chris Rusin, Chris Volstad, Christian Villanueva, Dallas Beeler, Daniel Vogelbach, Dave Sappelt, Dillon Maples, Dong-Yub Kim, Dustin Geiger, Dustin Harrington, Eduardo Figueroa, Eduardo Orozco, Elieser Bonne, Elliot Soto, Esmailin Caridad, Frank Batista, Gioskar Amaya, Greg Rohan, Hayden Simpson, Hunter Cervenka, Jacob Brigham, Jairo Asencio, James Pugliese, Jay Jackson, Jaye Chapman, Jeff Antigua, Jeff Frazier, Jeffrey Lorick, Jeimer Candelario, Joe Zeller, John Andreoli, Jorge Soler, Jose Arias, Josh Vitters, Juan Apodaca, Junior Lake, Justin Berg, Justin Bour, Kevin Rhoderick, Kyle Hendricks, Kyler Burke, Lance Rymel, Larry Suarez, Lendy Castillo, Logan Watkins, Luis Liria, Marco Hernandez, Mathew Cerda, Matt Iannazzo, Matthew Loosen, Matthew Szczur, Michael Bowden, Michael Brenly, Michael Burgess, Michael Heesch, Nathan Dorris, Nelson Perez, Nick Struck, Pete LeVitt, Pierce Johnson, Pin-Cheih Chen, Rafael Diplan, Rafael Lopez, Rebel Ridling, Rob Whitenack, Rock Shoulders, Roderik Pichardo, Rodrigo Lopez, Ronald Torreyes, Rubi Silva, Ryan Rowland-Smith, Scott Weismann, Sheldon McDonald, Starling Peralta, Steve Bruno, Su-Min Jung, Tayler Scott, Tim Saunders, Tony Campana, Tony Zych, Trey Martin, Tyler Bremer, Tyrelle Harris, Willengton Cruz, Xavier Batista, Yao-Lin Wang, Zach Rosscup, Zeke DeVoss

Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/02/12

August 2, 2012 By Neil 81 Comments

The win-loss records improved across the system for the most part and several of the top prospects in the organization continue to play well. A couple of players made their organizational debut and several additions were made with the trades at the big league level. Dillon Maples made his pro debut on Sunday and Pierce [...]

Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: Adrian Cardenas, AJ Morris, Albert Almora, Alberto Cabrera, Alfredo Amazega, Austin Kirk, Austin Reed, Bijan Rademacher, Brett Jackson, Casey Coleman, Casey Harman, Casey Weathers, Chris Rusin, Chris Volstad, Christian Villanueva, Daniel Vogelbach, Dave Sappelt, Dillon Maples, Dong-Yub Kim, Dustin Geiger, Dustin Harrington, Eduardo Orozco, Elieser Bonne, Eric Jokisch, Esmailin Caridad, Felix Pena, Frank Del Valle, Frankie De La Cruz, Gioskar Amaya, Greg Rohan, Hunter Ackerman, Hunter Cervenka, Ian Dickson, Jacob Brigham, Jairo Asencio, James Adduci, Javier Baez, Jay Jackson, Jeff Antigua, Jeff Frazier, Jeimer Candelario, John Andreoli, Jorge Soler, Josh Vitters, Juan Apodaca, Junior Lake, Justin Amlung, Justin Berg, Justin Bour, Kyle Hendricks, Larry Suarez, Marco Hernandez, Mathew Cerda, Matt Iannazzo, Matthew Loosen, Matthew Szczur, Michael Bowden, Michael Jensen, Paul Blackburn, Pete LeVitt, Pin-Cheih Chen, PJ Francescon, Rafael Lopez, Rodrigo Lopez, Ronald Torreyes, Rubi Silva, Ryan Rowland-Smith, Ryan Searle, Scott Weismann, Shawon Dunston Jr, Sheldon McDonald, Steve Bruno, Tim Saunders, Tony Zych, Trey Martin, Trey McNutt, Tyrelle Harris, Welington Castillo, Yao-Lin Wang, Zeke DeVoss

Talkin’ Cubs Live – Cubs vs. Cardinals – 07/27/12

July 27, 2012 By Neil 84 Comments

Game Ninety-Eight: Cubs (40-57) vs. Cardinals (53-46) Game Time – 1:20pm CDT Coverage – TV: Comcast SportsNet – Radio: 720 WGN, XM Radio Channel 187/914 Location – Wrigley Field, Chicago Travis Wood (4-5, 4.33/1.25) vs. Lance Lynn (12-4, 3.10/1.21) It is Ron Santo Day at Wrigley Field. The Cubs will honor the Hall of Famer [...]

Filed Under: Talkin' Cubs Live Tagged With: Dale Sveum, Jairo Asencio, Jeff Samardzija, Paul Maholm, Ron Santo, Travis Wood

From the Wire … Cubs Acquire Justin Germano from the Red Sox, Designate Jairo Asencio for Assignment

July 19, 2012 By Neil 3 Comments

Following Thursday’s game, the Cubs announced they acquired right-handed pitcher Justin Germano from the Boston Red Sox for cash considerations. To make room on the active roster and 40-man roster for Germano, the Cubs designated Jairo Asencio for assignment. The Cubs 40-man roster remains at 40 players with Thursday’s roster moves.

Filed Under: News and Transactions Tagged With: Jairo Asencio, Justin Germano

Marlins Hammer Wood – Cubs 5, Marlins 9

July 17, 2012 By Neil 63 Comments

Game Eighty-Nine – Cubs 5, Marlins 9 WP – Anibal Sanchez (5-6) LP – Travis Wood (4-4) Save – None The Cubs four-game winning streak came to an end on Tuesday night in a game that was not as close as the final score. The Marlins beat Dale Sveum’s team for the fourth time in [...]

Filed Under: Let's Play 2 - Game Recap Tagged With: Alfonso Soriano, Anthony Rizzo, Bryan LaHair, Darwin Barney, David DeJesus, Geovany Soto, Jairo Asencio, Jeff Baker, Joe Mather, Luis Valbuena, Rafael Dolis, Scott Maine, Starlin Castro, Steve Clevenger, Travis Wood

Talkin’ Cubs Live – Cubs vs. Braves – 07/04/12

July 4, 2012 By Neil 56 Comments

Game Eighty-One: Cubs (30-50) vs. Braves (42-38) Game Time – 6:10pm CDT Coverage – TV: Comcast SportsNet – Radio: 720 WGN, XM Radio Channel 184/914 Location – Turner Field, Atlanta Paul Maholm (5-6, 4.84/1.34) vs. Randall Delgado (4-8, 4.52/1.44) Happy 4th of July from the CCO! Weather permitting … The Cubs will look to put [...]

Filed Under: Talkin' Cubs Live Tagged With: Dale Sveum, Jairo Asencio, Paul Maholm, Rafael Dolis

Walks, Volstad and More Walks – Cubs 3, Braves 10

July 3, 2012 By Neil 2 Comments

Game Eighty – Cubs 3, Braves 10 WP – Jair Jurrjens (2-2) LP – Chris Volstad (0-7) Save – None The Cubs four-game winning streak came to a screeching halt Tuesday night in Atlanta in a game they led 3-1 going into the bottom of the fifth. Chris Volstad imploded in the fifth. The Braves [...]

Filed Under: Let's Play 2 - Game Recap Tagged With: Alfonso Soriano, Anthony Rizzo, Bryan LaHair, Chris Volstad, Darwin Barney, David DeJesus, Jairo Asencio, Jeff Baker, Joe Mather, Luis Valbuena, Manny Corpas, Rafael Dolis, Starlin Castro, Steve Clevenger, Tony Campana

Mets Kick Samardzija and Coleman All Over the Place – Cubs 1, Mets 17

June 27, 2012 By Neil 20 Comments

Game Seventy-Five – Cubs 1, Mets 17 WP – Jon Niese (6-3) LP – Jeff Samardzija (5-7) Save – None What a difference a day makes … Less than 24 hours after one of their better games of the season, the Cubs were pounded by the Mets 17-1. While the Metropolitans looked like they were [...]

Filed Under: Let's Play 2 - Game Recap Tagged With: Alfonso Soriano, Anthony Rizzo, Bryan LaHair, Casey Coleman, Darwin Barney, Geovany Soto, Jairo Asencio, Jeff Baker, Jeff Samardzija, Joe Mather, Luis Valbuena, Manny Corpas, Rafael Dolis, Starlin Castro, Steve Clevenger, Tony Campana

Talkin’ Cubs Live – Cubs vs. Mets – 06/27/12

June 27, 2012 By Neil 64 Comments

Game Seventy-Five: Cubs (26-48) vs. Mets (39-36) Game Time – 1:20pm CDT Coverage – TV: Comcast SportsNet Plus – Radio: 720 WGN, XM Radio Channel 186/914 Location – Wrigley Field, Chicago Jeff Samardzija (5-6, 4.34/1.37) vs. Jon Niese (5-3, 3.75/1.27) Updated 10:03 am CDT – Randy Wells Designated for Assignment – Rafael Dolis Recalled from [...]

Filed Under: Talkin' Cubs Live Tagged With: Alfonso Soriano, Anthony Rizzo, Bryan LaHair, Dale Sveum, Ian Stewart, Jairo Asencio, James Russell, Jeff Baker, Jeff Samardzija, Joe Mather, Manny Corpas, Reed Johnson, Scott Maine, Shawn Camp, Starlin Castro

Cubs Lose a Slugfest in the Desert – Cubs 5, Diamondbacks 10

June 24, 2012 By Neil 22 Comments

Game Seventy-One – Cubs 5, Diamondbacks 10 WP – Craig Breslow (2-0) LP – Paul Maholm (4-6) Save – None Saturday night at Chase Field was anything but a pitcher’s duel. The two teams scored a combined 15 runs on 30 hits in a game that took three hours and 31 minutes to complete. In [...]