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From the Wire: Cubs Acquire RHP Dan Haren and RHP Tommy Hunter, Trade OF Junior Lake, DFA RHP Ben Rowen

July 31, 2015 6:30 pm By Neil 21 Comments

The Cubs added two pitchers to the big league team as prior four roster moves prior to Friday’s non-waiver trade deadline The Cubs acquired RHP Dan Haren and cash ($500,000) from the Marlins for minor leaguers, RHP Ivan Pineyro and SS Elliot Soto. The Cubs traded OF Junior Lake to the Baltimore Orioles for RHP Tommy Hunter. RHP Ben Rowen was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster for RHP Dan Haren. With Friday’s roster moves the 40-man roster currently stands at 40 … [Read more...]

Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 07/29/15

July 29, 2015 1:00 am By Tom U. 2 Comments

It was a big Tuesday throughout the system for the affiliates. As of press time last night, the Cubs minor league players had nine home runs and recorded three shut outs. It was all the start to what appears to be a memorable week for everyone. In his first start Iowa, Clayton Richard recorded a shutout as did Ivan Pineyro for Tennessee and Jesus Arias in Venezuela. Jonathan Martinez also fired a gem for Myrtle Beach. Javier Baez was activated from the DL prior to Tuesday’s game and he hit … [Read more...]

Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 07/22/15

July 22, 2015 2:45 am By Neil 4 Comments

The ball continues to fly down on the farm. Eloy Jimenez went yard for Eugene while the reigning Midwest League Player of the Week, Jeffrey Baez, kept finding holes. And Erick Leal tossed a gem for South Bend. Chesny Young extended his on-base record and helped Myrtle Beach extend its winning streak. And a grand slam from Cael Brockmeyer did not hurt. The Smokies swept a doubleheader over a South Side affiliate. Christian Villanueva and Rubi Silva hit home runs but Iowa’s winning streak … [Read more...]

Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 07/17/15

July 17, 2015 12:05 am By Tom U. 10 Comments

After taking a break for the Major League All-Star game, all of the Cubs’ affiliates look refreshed as there were both big pitching performances and excellent offensive displays to end the week. Eugene was a base hit machine thanks to Ian Happ and Eloy Jimenez, while Yasiel Balaguert and David Bote went deep for South Bend. Tsuyoshi Wada looked sharp for Iowa, but Myrtle Beach got the best of both worlds. The Pelicans’ Jen-Ho Tseng and Jonathan Martinez were in top form while Kevin Brown, … [Read more...]

Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 07/13/15

July 13, 2015 12:30 am By Tom U. 1 Comment

Tennessee pitching drew the spotlight to start the week as Ryan Williams and Pierce Johnson did everything but sell popcorn in the stands for the Smokies. Meanwhile, Dylan Cease continues to dazzle the Arizona rookie league. Myrtle Beach remains in a lurch in the second half despite excellent outings from Jonathan Martinez and Daury Torrez, while South Bend was carried to two victories thanks to outfielder Yasiel Balaguert and pitcher Tyler Ihrig. In Iowa, Junior Lake blasted two home … [Read more...]

Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 07/06/15

July 6, 2015 12:15 am By Tom U. 19 Comments

While perhaps a little late to the party, the Cubs made their midseason reshuffle of their personnel over the weekend. Myrtle Beach is back after scuffling for a while, thanks to the red-hot hitting of Jeimer Candelario. Another player who is swinging it well is Jacob Hannemann, who helped ignite the Tennessee offense. Pitching was also in the spotlight as South Bend’s Michael Wagner, Iowa’s Donn Roach, and Dylan Cease of the AZL Cubs all had outstanding efforts. So take a look at Down … [Read more...]

Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 06/29/15

June 29, 2015 2:45 am By Tom U. 6 Comments

Streaks were the big story to start the week as South Bend came off of All-Star break and extended their winning streak to five games thanks to Gleyber Torres. Winning four games in a row brought Eugene’s record even as Eloy Jimenez and Ian Happ came up big. Both Tennessee and Iowa had modest two game streaks with strong performances from Albert Almora Jr. and Kyle Schwarber. On the downside, Myrtle Beach has yet to win a game in the second half of the season despite an excellent outing by … [Read more...]

Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 06/22/15

June 22, 2015 12:15 am By Tom U. 2 Comments

As the first half of the minor league season closed, all teams are now in play as both the Northwest League and the Arizona Rookie League opened this weekend. The first half concluded with Myrtle Beach the Carolina League South Division Champions on the strength of pitchers Josh Conway and Daury Torrez. First round draft pick Ian Happ has made a splash for Eugene by cracking two home runs in the first three games he has played in. And while Tennessee fell out of playoff contention, a buzz … [Read more...]

Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 06/15/15

June 15, 2015 8:00 am By Tom U. 6 Comments

It was a “system sweep” on Sunday as all of the Cubs’ affiliates came away victorious. South Bend used a 5-for-5 performance by shortstop Gleyber Torres, while All-Star Jonathan Martinez tossed a two-hitter for Myrtle Beach. Tennessee had a second successful rehab start by Jacob Turner, and Iowa received another good outing from Dallas Beeler. But that is not all, as youngsters Pedro Silverio and Andres Bonalde had excellent starts in the Dominican and Venezuelan leagues. With all of the … [Read more...]

Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 06/08/15

June 8, 2015 12:10 am By Tom U. 4 Comments

Success is building throughout the minor league system as first place Myrtle Beach was able to stop a losing streak on National Television with the help of Mark Zagunis. Both Iowa and Tennessee are in second place and hot on the heels of the front runners as Taylor Teagarden had a breakout game and Frank Batista pitched a gem in a losing effort. South Bend remains buried in the first half standings, but are pointing to being competitive in the second half thanks to strong pitching from … [Read more...]

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