Two of the hottest prospect names in the Cubs’ system are pitchers Adbert Alzolay from Venezuela and José Albertos from Mexico. They are just two of many young arms set to burst upon the scene. This summer, the Cubs could have several more Latino pitchers make a name for themselves in Mesa, Eugene, and South Bend. […]
Author: Todd Johnson
Jose Albertos Has a Rough and Short Debut
Between extended spring training and Eugene, Jose Albertos pitched a little over 60 innings in 2017. That beats the four total innings he threw in 2016. And just based on those 4 innings, he skyrocketed up many prospect lists. I watched Albertos pitch every home start for Eugene in 2017. He worked on developing his […]
MiLB Opening Day Is Today – What Are The Names to Know?
Today marks the beginning of the 2018 minor league season for Iowa, Tennessee, Myrtle Beach, and South Bend. Eugene, the two Mesa clubs, and the two Dominican squads begin in June. While spots may be limited—or even almost nonexistent—in Chicago for upcoming prospects, there are still several young players who could make a name for […]
Outside of the Top 10, the Cubs Have Several Prospects to Watch This Spring
2018 should be an interesting year when it comes to the Cubs’ farm system. The Cubs have five selections in the first 100 picks in the upcoming draft and should able to remake the system quickly. In addition, the Cubs will not have any signing limits when it comes to international free agents, other than […]
Which Affiliate Is the One to Watch in 2018?
The minor-league season doesn’t kick off until April 5. When it does, the Cubs are going to have four full-season teams in action, and come June, an additional five short-season teams. That amounts to some 300+ prospects. It’s going to be exciting to try and keep up with all of them. Usually, one affiliate stands […]
How Will Darvish’s Contract Impact the Cubs’ MiLB Starting Pitching?
When the Cubs signed Yu Darvish to a six-year contract, it filled a void in the starting rotation for 2018 and 2019. In addition, Darvish was given a two-year opt-out clause after 2019. Taking those two things into consideration, I began to think about how the signing and contract could impact several of the Cubs’ […]
Minor League Spring Training Preview: Several Great Storylines Ahead
Not all of the Cubs’ top prospects will be in spring training with their peers. Instead, Adbert Alzolay, Ian Rice, and others will be playing with the big boys in the MLB camp. Despite that difference, the Cubs MiLB camp will still contain several storylines of interest. With close to 300 players in camp, it’s hard […]
The 2018 Draft Is Shaping Up to Be an Important One for the Cubs
On January 26th, baseball practice began for many NCAA Division I schools. In just two weeks, play will begin. Then, in just a little over four months, Major League Baseball will hold its annual amateur draft. The Cubs will have their first-round selection at number 24 and they will likely have two compensation picks between […]
Cubs Convention Turned the Spotlight on Caratini, Zagunis, and Maples
I have been going to Cubs Conventions for quite a while. Every convention has a different vibe, a unique energy—whether it be excitement or a sense of urgency. This year was no different. On the drive home Sunday afternoon, I thought a lot about what I would take away most from 2018. Considering I spent most […]
The Double-A Test Is Coming for 6 Touted Cubs Prospects in 2018
Advancing to the Class AA Southern League is a huge test for many of the Cubs’ top prospects. It is a place where the prospects are a little bit more polished than the levels before. In the past 10 years, there has been a trend in the majors of players skipping Triple-A after success at […]