Cubs Minor League & Prospect News Archives

Todd JohnsonJune 23, 2016

Prospect Profile: Ryan McNeil Getting a Second Chance as a Closer

Getting to the big leagues can be a long road. When Ryan McNeil was drafted by the Cubs in the…

Evan AltmanJune 22, 2016

After weeks of swirling rumors, the Cubs finally made a move for a lefty reliever who hails from Cuba. And they…

Todd JohnsonJune 21, 2016

It is hard to believe that the first half of the minor league season is complete. The Southern League, Carolina…

Todd JohnsonJune 20, 2016

The South Bend Cubs know how to keep fans in suspense. For the better part of four days, the Cubs…

Todd JohnsonJune 19, 2016

The College World Series is a pressure packed event. On Saturday afternoon, I had the time to watch the Cubs’…

Todd JohnsonJune 17, 2016

I had a preview written about the Eugene Emeralds, who begin play on Friday, June 17. It was all set. I went…

Evan AltmanJune 16, 2016

In what is becoming an annual mid-June rite, the Cubs have called up another hot-hitting minor-league catcher. Kyle Schwarber joined the…

Evan AltmanJune 16, 2016

Ken Rosenthal was the first to break the news (other sources have since confirmed) that the Cubs have called up hot-hitting…

Evan AltmanJune 16, 2016

I’ve done some exhaustive research on the topic of what people love to read, and, while I’ve repeatedly failed to…

Todd JohnsonJune 13, 2016

Expectations for the Tennessee Smokies were very, very high coming into this season. The roster was filled with 17 players…