One Cubs prospect hit for the cycle! Another was named the Southern League Pitcher of the Week. In Daytona, the Cubs are hoping for a second half that involves a lot more winning than their first half did. The Peoria Chiefs are looking forward to their All-Star break, which is about a week away. The Boise Hawks are set to start their season tonight. All that and more in today's Down on the Farm Report. … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 06/06/10
One Cub affiliate put together a nice string of victories while another dropped three of four. The rest of the Iowa pitching staff, which was depleted by several call-ups, has been pitching well. Also, a flurry of Korean-born prospects have played well in Peoria. In the mean time, the Cubs are set to make the 16th overall selection in the MLB First Year Player Draft Monday night. All that and more in today's Down on the Farm Report. … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 05/21/10
Andrew Cashner and Josh Vitters, the top pitching and hitting prospects in the organization respectively, are both doing well at their new levels. A few I-Cub hurlers are making their case for joining the Chicago Cubs bullpen. New names like D.J. Fitzgerald continue to stand out in Peoria. All that and more in today's Down on the Farm Report! … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 04/19/10
After a slow start, the Iowa Cubs are back on track. The Smokies have continued their hot start while the Daytona Cubs and Peoria Chiefs are both hovering around the .500 mark. One minor leaguer has been placed on the DL, one big leaguer will rehab in Mesa, and two former Chicago Cubs pitchers were beaten by Cubs' farm clubs in a span of three days. Today's Down on the Farm Report will get you caught up on all this and more! … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 04/15/10
The first minor league call-up of the year has been made! Sam Fuld has gone down with a minor injury. Starlin Castro and D.J. LeMahieu have started the year strong, but many other top prospects have gotten off to a slow start. Ted Lilly looked sharp in his first rehab start. Let's get caught up on all the happenings in the Cubs' minor league system. … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 04/09/10
Last night was Opening Day for the four full-season Chicago Cubs minor league affiliates. The AAA Iowa Cubs opened up with a home game at Principal Park, while the Smokies, Daytona Cubs, and Chiefs all started out the year on the road. … [Read more...]