Position Analysis – High-A Pitchers The CCO’s off-season look at the Cubs’ minor league system continues today. After viewing the possible pitching staff for Triple- and Double-A, we now look at the prospects for High-A. With a rotation that can go eight to nine deep, the pitching squad for Myrtle Beach in 2017 may turn out to be very special. High-A Starters and Relievers The 2015 draft provided several high-end pitching prospects. The foremost of these was eighth round pick Preston … [Read more...]
Myrtle Beach Pelicans Punch Ticket to Playoffs
Myrtle Beach Pelicans clinch playoff berth … Cubs High-A affiliate Myrtle Beach versus Red Sox in Southern Division Championship Series The Myrtle Beach Pelicans will have an opportunity to defend the team’s Carolina League Championship. High-A Myrtle Beach clinched a berth in the 2016 Carolina League Playoffs thanks to the Pelicans’ 2-1 victory over Carolina at Five County Stadium and Winston-Salem's 2-0 loss to Frederick at NYMEO Field at Harry Grove Stadium on Wednesday night. This … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 07/04/16
A Happy Independence Day to all! This past weekend saw several prospects on a tear as Robert Garcia is on a roll for Eugene. South Bend continues to win with a resurgent Eddy Julio Martinez, while pitcher Erick Leal remains consistent for Myrtle Beach. Bijan Rademacher is on another one of his hot streaks for Tennessee, and John Andreoli is still the catalyst for Iowa. Along with Rookie League and Dominican league highlights, the Down on the Farm Report once again wishes a Happy Fourth of … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 06/27/16
It was a busy weekend and the pitching staff of Eugene led by Dylan Cease, Bryan Hudson, and Manuel Rondon dominated. South Bend’s starters Preston Morrison, Casey Bloomquist, and Kyle Miller were also in top form. Erick Leal and Jake Stinnett pitched well for Myrtle Beach, and Jen-Ho Tseng and Paul Blackburn lead the way for Tennessee. However in Iowa, it was the bats of Jeimer Candelario and Dan Vogelbach in the forefront. With some impressive pitching in both the Arizona Rookie League and … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 06/08/16
Sweeps are always nice to have, and identical score make them even more special as Myrtle Beach used the pitching of Erick Leal and Jeremy Null to turn the trick. South Bend had another comeback as the pitching of Pedro Araujo gave them the opportunity. Iowa survived a couple thanks to Dan Vogelbach and Matt Murton, while Tennessee continued to flounder despite good relief work from Starling Peralta and Jose Rosario. Along with highlights for the Dominican Summer League, here is today’s … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 06/03/16
It was a down way to end the week, with only two wins among all the affiliates. South Bend could not solve Fort Wayne despite a good pitching effort by Ryan Kellogg. Erick Leal continued to shine for Myrtle Beach, and Mark Zagunis attempted to carry Tennessee. While in Iowa, Willson Contreras kept driving in runs. Today’s Down on the Farm Report will provide you with all the news fit to print. Low Class-A – South Bend Cubs (31-21) South Bend was up bright and early on Wednesday and that … [Read more...]
Cubs Top Prospect Watch – 05/31/16
Cubs Top Prospect Watch An injury has altered the line up for this week, as INF Chesney Young replaces RHP Ryan Williams on The Watch. Here then, is how the top prospects have fared: Willson Contreras (C) - .329/.418/.559/.977, 11 doubles, a triple, eight home runs, 30 RBI, two stolen bases (Iowa Cubs) Ian Happ (2B/OF) – .274/.392/.430/.822, nine doubles, two triples, five home runs, 27 RBI, seven stolen bases (Myrtle Beach Pelicans) Eloy Jimenez (OF) – .337/.379/.551/.930, 14 … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 05/27/16
The week ended with inconsistencies at all levels of the Cubs’ minor league system, but still had some notable performances. The South Bend Cubs ran their winning streak to nine games thanks to Jesse Hodges, while Myrtle Beach got a great start out of Erick Leal. Tennessee had a four-RBI game out of David Freitas, and the best thing you can say about Iowa is that Willson Contreras just keeps on hitting. With eyes toward the Memorial Day weekend, here is today’s Down on the Farm … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 05/09/16
Once again, pitching was in the spotlight for the Cubs’ minor league teams with excellent performances from Adbert Alzolay in South Bend to Ryan Williams for Iowa. Erick Leal and Tommy Thorpe had good outings for Myrtle Beach and Corey Black seems back in the groove for Tennessee. Come inside today’s Down on the Farm Report for all of the high and tight coverage. Low Class-A – South Bend Cubs (17-11) It was dominance by South Bend on Friday as they beat Beloit 6-1. Adbert Alzolay continues … [Read more...]
Farm Director Jaron Madison Runs Down Cubs System with Myrtle Beach’s Scott Kornberg
Scott Kornberg, Myrtle Beach’s new play-by-play broadcaster, caught up with Cubs farm director Jaron Madison during the Convention. Jaron Madison talked about more in the Cubs’ system than the prospects during his informative conversation with Scott Kornberg. On the Cubs coming off a 97-win season spurred by young players such as Kris Bryant and Kyle Schwarber, why do you think they’ve been able to be so successful so early in their careers in the Major Leagues? “I think the biggest … [Read more...]