Cubs announce Minor League Managers, Coaching Staffs and Field Coordinators for the 2017 season The Cubs announced Friday the organization’s minor league managers, coaching staffs and field coordinators for the 2017 season. The top five teams in the Cubs’ system will all have the same skippers as last season. Marty Pevey (Triple-A Iowa), Mark Johnson (Double-A Tennessee), Buddy Bailey (High-A Myrtle Beach), Jimmy Gonzalez (Low-A South Bend) and Jesus Feliciano (Short-Season Class-A Eugene) … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – Minor League Leaders and Awards
Cubs Minor League Leaders and Awards This past season was quite successful for the Cubs in their minor league system. As the year ended on Monday, several players wound up leading their league in a category or were given a particular award by the league. Here is a level by level recap. Arizona Rookie League – AZL Cubs Infielder Isaac Paredes, Catcher/First Baseman/DH Gustavo Polanco, and left-handed relief pitcher Eugenio Palma were all named to the post-season All-Star Team in the Arizona … [Read more...]
Cubs Weekend Headlines: Five Out of Nine, Big Minor Awards and Bryant Blasts
The Cubs won five of the nine games on the three-city West Coast trip, and could have won two more games. The Cubs managed one victory at Dodger Stadium. And it was in extra innings with Kris Bryant supplying two home runs. There were a lot of positives this weekend at Dodger Stadium. Jason Heyward had hits in five straight at bats, scored the tying run in the ninth inning of Friday night’s game and he came within inches of delivering a big two-out knock on Sunday. Rob Zastryzny was … [Read more...]
South Bend Cubs Skipper Jimmy Gonzalez Named Midwest League Manager of the Year
Jimmy Gonzalez named 2016 Midwest League Manager of the Year South Bend Cubs skipper Jimmy Gonzalez was named Midwest League Manager of the Year this week. Gonzalez is in his second year as manager of the Cubs’ Low-A affiliate in South Bend. Jimmy Gonzalez was voted by his peers as the best manager in the league. The Midwest League Post-Season Awards were voted on by the League's sixteen field managers. Gonzalez led the South Bend Cubs to a 41-28 (.594) record in the first half, the … [Read more...]
A Mid-Season Chat with South Bend Cubs Manager Jimmy Gonzalez
Jimmy Gonzalez’s second season as manager of the South Bend Cubs has gone extremely well. Gonzalez piloted his team to the best record in the Midwest League and was the first half Eastern Division Champions. While player development is the focus for all minor league managers and coaching staffs, Gonzalez has put the players in position to win ballgames. And the South Bend Cubs have won a lot of games which makes coming to the park fun for the players, coaches and fans. With the conclusion of … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – South Bend Cubs Media Day
South Bend Cubs Media Day It was a rain-soaked Wednesday, and all the preseason festivities that were planned at Four Winds Field had to be postponed. Hunkered down in the Visitor’s locker room, Opening Day starter Preston Morrison was surrounded by reporters as he prepared for a local television interview. “It was really exciting being drafted by the Cubs,” Morrison said. The 22-year old, who cited Greg Maddux as his favorite player while growing up in North Carolina, explained that he was a … [Read more...]
Cubs Announce Minor League Managers, Staff and Coordinators for the 2016 Season
The Cubs announced the managers and coaching staffs Thursday for each of its minor league affiliates and the organization’s minor league coordinators for the 2016 season. Marty Peavy (Triple-A Iowa), Mark Johnson (Double-A Tennessee), Buddy Bailey (High-A Myrtle Beach), Jimmy Gonzalez (Low-A South Bend), Jesus Feliciano (Short-Season Eugene), Carmelo Martinez (Rookie Ball Mesa), Claudio Almonte (Dominican 1) and Pedro Gonzalez (Dominican 2) will be the eight skippers in the Cubs … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – South Bend Cubs, Ian Happ and Gleyber Torres
Special Assignment – South Bend Cubs – 08/22/15 I had the pleasure of being able to attend a South Bend Cubs game. I would like to thank South Bend owner Andrew T. Berlin, Team President Joe Hart, and Director of Media Relations Mike Monaco. A special thanks to Director of Creative Services and Promotions Chris Hagstrom-Jones for his input and to Hitting Instructor Jesus Feliciano for serving as an interpreter. Interview – Ian Happ Chicago Cubs Online: Ian, take up through the process you … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – South Bend Cubs
Special Report – South Bend Cubs Media Day Chicago Cubs Online was invited to Media Day for the Cubs’ new Single-A affiliate, the South Bend Cubs. The CCO would like to thank Owner Andrew T. Berlin, Team President Joe Hart, Director of Creative Services Chris Hagstrom, Media Assistant Mike Monaco, and Radio Broadcaster Darin Pritchett for allowing us to attend. The CCO would also like to thank Mike Usiak, who gave up time on his birthday to serve as photographer and Lauren Usiak for her help … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – Meet the Minor League Managers
Meet the Minor League Managers As a primer to the upcoming minor league season, here is an in-depth look at the managers of each level of the Cubs’ system. Marty Pevey, Triple-A Iowa With a 33-year career of professional baseball, Marty Pevey brings a wealth of knowledge as he enters his third season as the manager of the Triple-A Iowa Cubs. A catcher for Georgia Southern University, Pevey was drafted in 1982 by the Minnesota Twins in the 19th round. After playing 24 games for Elizabethton … [Read more...]