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Cubs Name D.J. Wilson, Jen-Ho Tseng Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Month for July

August 6, 2017 2:30 pm By Neil Leave a Comment

Cubs name OF D.J. Wilson organization’s Minor League Player of the Month for July … RHP Jen-Ho Tseng Takes Home Cubs’ Minor League Pitcher of the Month for July Honors The Cubs named Low-A South Bend outfielder D.J. Wilson and Triple-A Iowa right-handed pitcher Jen-Ho Tseng the organization’s Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Month for July, respectively. This is Tseng’s second monthly award, as he previously earned the honor in July of 2014 with Low-A Kane County. D.J. Wilson, 20, … [Read more...]

Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 12/01/16

December 1, 2016 12:15 am By Tom U. Leave a Comment

Position Analysis – Center Field The series of articles to summarize and project how the minor league system looks on a position by position basis continues today. And the CCO moves to the middle of the great green expanse and looks a position teeming with talent: Center field Center Field The die appears to be cast in a change at the outfield pivot point, as Dexter Fowler declined a qualifying offer and elected for free agency. The Cubs have not closed the door on Fowler returning but the … [Read more...]

Minor League Ball’s Top 20 Cubs Prospects for 2017

November 28, 2016 11:00 am By Neil Leave a Comment

Minor League Ball released its ranking of the top prospects in the Cubs’ system. And the list, headlined by Eloy Jimenez, looks a lot different than it did a year ago. The 20-year old outfielder Eloy Jimenez tops John Sickels ranking of the top prospects in the Cubs’ system. Jimenez is the only Grade A prospect in the organization, right now, according to Minor League Ball. Jimenez had an excellent year, one that started with Low-A South Bend and recently ended with an AFL Championship. … [Read more...]

Four Cubs Land in Baseball America’s Northwest League Top 20 Prospects List

September 30, 2016 12:05 am By Neil Leave a Comment

Dylan Cease, Wladimir Galindo, D.J. Wilson, Chris Pieters ranked by Baseball America as four of the top 20 prospects in the Northwest League Baseball America has ranked the top prospects for each level and every league in the minor league system. And on Thursday, Baseball America released its ranking of the Top 20 Prospects for the Northwest League. The Eugene Emeralds, the Cubs Short-Season Class-A affiliate, won the Northwest League Championship this past season. It was the first title … [Read more...]

Cubs Top Prospect Watch – 09/06/16

September 6, 2016 12:15 am By Tom U. Leave a Comment

Cubs Top Prospect Watch For the final Watch of the season, the Cubs had some spirited play. Chesny Young raised his batting average by 10 points, did not strikeout in 30 at bats and won a batting title. Ian Happ finished with a flourish, clubbing three home runs, while Duane Underwood Jr. dominated in his first start with High-A Myrtle Beach. Dylan Cease saved his best for his last start of the regular season. Cease allowed one hit in five shutout innings with no walks and 10 … [Read more...]

Cubs Top Prospect Watch – 08/30/16

August 30, 2016 6:15 am By Tom U. Leave a Comment

Cubs Top Prospect Watch It was a good week Down on the Farm for a majority of the Cubs top prospects. Things remained rather quiet without any changes made to the Watch this past week, as the minors are set for their last full week of play. Dylan Cease and D.J. Wilson were still burning it up for the Eugene Emeralds, but Ian Happ and Chesny Young had a rough week. And today’s wild card is a real favorite of the CCO readers. Here then, is how the top prospects have fared this season, … [Read more...]

Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/17/16

August 17, 2016 12:35 am By Tom U. Leave a Comment

As the minor league season winds down to a few weeks, some of the affiliates in the Cubs’ system are showing the traits of a champion. Myrtle Beach made two straight comebacks thanks to David Bote and Yasiel Balaguert. Connor Myers continues to be in the middle of things for South Bend and D.J. Wilson was dazzling for Eugene. Chesny Young and Tim Federowicz were the bright spots for Tennessee and Iowa, while Fernando Kelli had another big day in the Dominican Republic. There were also a … [Read more...]

Cubs Top Prospect Watch – 08/16/16

August 16, 2016 12:05 am By Tom U. Leave a Comment

Cubs Top Prospect Watch It’s mid-August and several of the top prospects in the system are looking to finish the regular season healthy and on a positive note. Fresh off the disabled list, Chesny Young returns to the Top Prospect Watch. Despite being out with a leg injury, Young is only six points behind in the race for his second consecutive batting title. Oscar De La Cruz tossed five no-hit innings that earned him Midwest League Pitcher of the Week. And the readers posted a rarity for … [Read more...]

Cubs Top Prospect Watch – 08/09/16

August 9, 2016 12:05 am By Tom U. Leave a Comment

Cubs Top Prospect Watch With injuries and trades depleting the selections in the preseason player poll, the Watch had to reach way down to the Dominican League for shortstop Aramis Ademan to replace Mark Zagunis. D.J. Wilson and Oscar De La Cruz remained the hottest prospects over the past week. Wilson is batting .444 over his last 10 games and De La Cruz is coming off of a nine strikeout performance. Here then, is how the top prospects have fared this season, or since their recent … [Read more...]

The CCO’s Top 20 Cubs Prospects – July Update

August 4, 2016 12:05 am By Tom U. Leave a Comment

A flurry of trades and promotions has thrown the Cubs’ Top 20 Prospect list into a whole other direction. The changes have been so radical two more spots were added in order to accommodate all the deserving players. Here then, is a list on how the current prospects rate. 1) Eloy Jimenez, OF (Low-A South Bend Cubs) The accolades continue to pile up for Eloy Jimenez, who is steaming his way toward organizational Player of the Year. The 19-year old has won his second Midwest League Player of … [Read more...]

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