Rusin, Hendricks Lead Iowa And Tennessee To Wins
Great starting pitching in the upper minors today. Not nearly as good was the starting pitching in A ball, although Kane County did get some excellent relief pitching. Just not excellent enough.
Minor Leagues
Almora With Three Hits In Cougars Debut
Albert Almora made a successful season debut in Kane County with three hits. The rest of the team didn't match his performance. Daytona won their sixth game out of seven but Iowa fell to Las Vegas.
Bogusevic Taters Twice In Iowa Twin Wins
Iowa swept a double-header thanks to Brian Bogusevic. Tennessee loses in extras and Daytona wins in extras.
Albert Almora Is Heading To Kane County
Albert Almora has finished his rehab and will start the season in Kane County. The Smokies split a double-header and the D-Cubs and Cougars have disappointing losses.
2013 MLB Draft Prep Ponders Kris Bryant
Is Kris Bryant a viable option for the Cubs' choice, the second overall pick in this year's draft?
Cubs System Sonogram: The Zygote 50 Returns
With the season underway, it's time to update my Cubs system rankings.
Nelson Knocks Home Five In Iowa WIn
Sometimes you win (Iowa, Daytona) and sometimes you lose (Kane County). And sometimes, it rains. (Tennessee)
Cubs System Wins Three Of Four
Iowa lost, but the rest of the system was victorious tonight. Big games by big prospects as well.
Jackson, Geiger Have Big Days Down On The Farm
Daytona played 19 innings between two games, but it was worth it as they ended up with a double-header sweep. The Smokies are smoking at the moment.
Garza's Ready To Go After Dominating In Des Moines
Iowa and Matt Garza won the battle of rehabbing starters while Tennessee rode the long-ball to get back over .500. Daytona continues to slump and the Cougars split a double-header.
Theo Sees Impressive Cougars Win
With Theo Epstein in attendance, the Cougars shut out the Chiefs. It's a good thing he didn't see Tennessee or Daytona play.
Cubs System Sonogram Flies Into Caracas
The Cubs' Venezuela league team lost 22-11 this week. Why is that good?
MLB Bullets May Be Looking For A New Job
Rumors are swirling about a managerial change in Los Angeles, which Josh Hamilton and David Price need a change of prescriptions. The Mariners and Royals need their once-prized prospects to step up or ship out. Brian McCann means a lot to the Braves,
Smokies Win Fourth Straight
The Smokies have gotten their act back together, winning their fourth straight after a seven-game losing streak. Daytona and Kane County were done in by poor relief pitching and Iowa was just done in.
Saddest Possible Words Murphy To Watkins To Nelson
For a while tonight it looked like the Cubs system wouldn't score at all, but comebacks by Iowa and Tennessee gave the system a 2-2 split on the day.
2013 MLB Draft Prep Contemplates Pick 41s
When I selected my idea for Draft Prep this week, I expected it would be less sobering.
Smokies Shut Out Generals
The Smokies won their second in a row with a shutout, but Iowa and Kane County both lost on walk-off hits.
Garza Solid In Third Rehab Appearance
The Smokies finally ended their losing streak and the Cougars got to two games over .500 for the first time this season. But the weather bug has moved south to Florida as the D-Cubs double-header was rained out.
Cougars Sweep Bees, Shoulders Hits 7th HR
Iowa had an embarrassing loss and the Smokies dropped their seventh straight, but Kane County swept a double-header to get their record over .500 again.
Cubs System Sonogram Looks Down Under
This week's edition of System Sonogram looks at success in the Southern Hemisphere, and how that relates to the state of the Cubs system.
Daytona Snaps Losing Streak
Daytona snapped a losing streak, but Iowa and Tennessee lost. And Kane County didn't play. Again.
Iowa Reigns Over The Rain
Kane County couldn't score. Tennessee and Daytona both fell in extras, although the Smokies' bats did come alive finally. But Iowa waited out the rain and was rewarded with a "W."
Ugly Night Down On The Farm
Just an ugly night all around. Bad pitching, bad hitting and bad defense. Also rain.
Garza Makes Second Rehab Appearance In Iowa Win
Matt Garza took another step towards returning to Wrigley as Iowa won their series with Oklahoma City. Daytona and Kane County both fell behind early and couldn't catch up.
Fujikawa Makes Rehab Appearance in Iowa Win
Very little offense today anywhere.
2013 MLB Draft Prep Watches Mark Appel Pitch
Today's edition of Draft Prep looks at Mark Appel and Jonathan Gray, as well as the persistent rumors that David Price might someday become a Cub.
