With the beginning of the Australian Baseball League on Thursday and the Roberto Clemente League in Puerto Rico in Friday, all leagues are now in play for the winter. Top young stars such as Junior Lake and Rubi Silva made their winter debuts, while Kris Bryant, Jorge Soler and Albert Almora participated in the Arizona Fall League All-Star Game. Plus, Javier Baez was added to the Leones roster of the Roberto Clemente League. … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 10/28/13
The Mesa Solar Sox fell back to earth a bit this past week. But that doesn’t mean that Kris Bryant has cooled off. Bryant continues to dominate in the desert. Outfielder Jorge Soler has also heated up, while Wes Darvill continues to be steady. In the Caribbean, several prospects made their season debuts, including Frank Batista, Jeimer Candelario, Willson Contreras, and Hector Rondon. … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 10/21/13
There were endings and new beginnings this past week. The Mesa Solar Sox said goodbye to their unbeaten streak, while the Fall Instructional League ended. Meanwhile, play began for many Cubs prospects in the Dominican Winter League. … [Read more...]