Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 12/19/16 As the holidays approach, the action becomes a little sparse in the winter leagues for the Cubs prospects. There was another goodbye this week as outfielder Juan Perez was signed by the Detroit Tigers. Meanwhile, Stephen Fife jumped from the Dominican League to the Venezuelan League. And through it all, Chesny Young just keeps on hitting. Wishing everyone a Happy Holidays, the Down on the Farm Report brings you the inside information. Dominican … [Read more...]
The Daily CCO: Joe Maddon’s Annual Hazelton Integration Project Fundraiser and Other Cubs News
Joe Maddon, the manager of the World Series Champion Chicago Cubs, has been in his hometown of Hazelton, Pennsylvania this weekend. Maddon helped break ground on the new playground at the community center. After answering other questions Friday, Maddon hosted a fundraiser for his Hazelton Integration Project at the Valley Country Club. Bill Murray, Tim Kurkjian, Peter Gammons, Ed Randall, Tim Witherspoon and Ken Rosenthal were among those that attended the event. And Lindsay Berra, Yogi’s … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 12/12/16
Attention this past week turned to Puerto Rico where Corey Black recorded his 12th save and Jacob Hannemann delivered a walk-off home run. Infielders Bryant Flete and Carlos Penalver got some action in Venezuela, while Chesny Young collected eight more hits in the Dominican Republic. The details are inside today’s Down on the Farm Report. Dominican Winter League Aguilas Cibaenas Cibaenas evened their record to 18-18 last Monday with a 5-2 victory over Orientales. Juan Perez started in … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 12/05/16
It seems as if no matter where he is Chesny Young just keeps on hitting as the batting champion continues to torch Dominican League pitching. Meanwhile, Corey Black continues to be lights-out in Puerto Rico. With a light schedule, the Down on the Farm Report brings you all of the up to date results. Dominican Winter League Aguilas Cibaenas It was all they needed on Wednesday as Cibaenas beat Orientales 2-0. Juan Perez provided almost all the offense as he was 2-for-4 with two RBI while … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 11/28/16
In a short week due to the holiday, the Cubs saw two debuts in the winter leagues. Chesny Young joined Escogido of the Dominican Winter League and did what he does best: hit. Down in Venezuela, Young’s double play partner Carlos Penalver got off to a roaring start with Aragua. And in Puerto Rico, Yasiel Balaguert continues to knock the cover off the ball. Today, the Down on the Farm Report comes into the holiday season with plenty of hits. Dominican Winter League Aguilas … [Read more...]
Cubs Minor League Free Agents
Cubs Minor League Free Agents ... Nineteen Cubs minor league players became free agents on Nov. 7 The Cubs had 19 players in their system become minor league free agents on Monday, Nov. 7. The Cubs have already re-signed one of the 19, right-hander Andury Acevedo. According to Baseball America the following 19 players became free agents: RHP Andury Acevedo, RHP Frank Batista, RHP Cole Brocker, RHP Aaron Crow, RHP Stephen Fife, RHP Miguel Mejia, RHP Starling Peralta, RHP Drew Rucinski, LHP … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 11/07/16
While the celebrations for The World Series Champions continued in Chicago, James Farris and Eloy Jimenez were representing the Cubs in the Arizona League’s Fall Stars game. Juan Perez was steady in the Dominican Republic. Yasiel Balaguert provided production in Puerto Rico. And in Venezuela, Gerardo Concepcion and Greyfer Eregua turned in good pitching performances. And remember in all the joy Cubs fans: Don’t stop thinking about tomorrow. The Down on the Farm Report brings tomorrow into … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 10/31/16
Happy Halloween! With the start of the Roberto Clemente League in Puerto Rico, all of the Caribbean leagues are now in play, as Yasiel Balaguert lit it up for Carolina. Relief pitchers Greyfer Eregua and James Farris are emerging in Venezuela and the Arizona Fall League, with Juan Perez off to a good start in the Dominican Republic. With more scores and highlights, come inside today’s Down on the Farm Report. Arizona Fall League Mesa was quick out of the box last Monday in beating Surprise … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/03/16
Thrills were a large part of the beginning of the week as both Iowa and Tennessee broke out the bats and received big games from Juan Perez and Bijan Rademacher. D.J. Wilson remained hot with Eugene, as was David Bote for Myrtle Beach. And if you like pitching, Justin Steele and Jose Paulino delivered in South Bend. Even the DSL Cubs-2 got a walk-off home run! A look inside today’s Down on the Farm Report gives you all the exciting details. Short Season Class-A – Eugene Emeralds (30-14) It … [Read more...]
Willson Contreras Put on a Show in Cubs Spring Loss – Dodgers 6, Cubs 5
Spring Training Game Twelve – Cubs (ss) 5, Dodgers (ss) 6 WP – Dustin Richardson (1-0, BS 1) LP – Edgar Olmos (0-1) Save – None The Cubs tied the game in the eighth inning on a bases loaded walk by Victor Caratini and a sac fly from Albert Almora Jr. After the Dodgers took the lead in the bottom of the eighth, Jesus Guzman launched a two-out, two-run homer that gave the Cubs a 5-4 lead. Edgar Olmos and Frank Batista could not throw strikes in the ninth and walked in two runs as the Cubs … [Read more...]