Starlin Castro entered the 82nd All-Star Game in the bottom of the fifth inning. Castro pinch ran for Troy Tulowitzki and remained in the game at short. Starlin Castro stole second and third and became the first player to swipe two bags in an All-Star game since Kenny Lofton in 1996. Castro was thrown out [...]
From the Wire … Brett Jackson and Ryan Flaherty Promoted to Triple-A
July 11, 2011 By 15 Comments
According to a report from miCubs, the Chicago Cubs have promoted Brett Jackson and Ryan Flaherty to Triple-A Iowa. The Cubs released Augie Ojeda and Fernando Perez last week and created two spots on the I-Cubs roster. The promotion of Brett Jackson will also give the Cubs top prospect a chance to play in the [...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 07/05/11
July 5, 2011 By 20 Comments
In what appears to be a system-wide approach, every team relied on a score-at-will offense; solid, fundamental defense; keep ‘em close starting pitching; and a shutdown bullpen as all five teams ended the week with winning records. Jay Jackson, Chris Rusin, Dae-Eun Rhee, Matt Loosen, and Luis Liria all had outstanding pitching efforts, while Marwin [...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 07/04/11
July 4, 2011 By 15 Comments
The Cubs Minor League System Quarterly Report We are now a little more than halfway through the minor league season. Many of the Cub affiliates have performed well, producing twenty-three All-Stars. Here’s how the affiliates in the Chicago Cubs’ organization have performed.
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 06/23/11
June 23, 2011 By 32 Comments
Mid-Season wins were hard to come by, as Tennessee and Peoria are on All-Star break. Boise has struggled to get their feet under themselves, while Iowa continues to sputter. Meanwhile, Daytona gears up for their second half. Plus, reports from the Dominican Summer League and the Arizona Rookie League … and Angel Guzman is moving [...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 06/20/11
June 20, 2011 By 19 Comments
New beginnings as the Boise Hawks opened play, with the rookie league ready to start today. Losing streaks appeared in Peoria and Iowa. Justin Bour shines during All-Star weekend, while Tennessee and Peoria are set to start their breaks this week. All of this, and more, in this week’s Down on the Farm Report.
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 06/13/11
June 13, 2011 By 44 Comments
If you wondered whether the entire Smokies’ team would make the Southern League All-Stars, you’d be half right. Weather, roster shuffling, and just poor play contributed to losing streaks in Iowa, Daytona, and Peoria while Tennessee continued to roll. All of this, and more, in this week’s Down on the Farm Report.
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