2017 Player Profile: Adbert Alzolay

The Cubs minor leagues have produced some great bats in recent years: Kris Bryant, Kyle Schwarber, Ian Happ, Albert Almora, Javy Baez. Where the Cubs have struggled to develop talent has been on the pitching staff. Where that might change is top prospect Adbert Alzolay. The right-hander, who signed out of Venezuela in 2012, has […]

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Player profile: Rene Rivera

One of the most under the radar mid-season acquisitions by the Cubs was an absolute home run. Well, at least as much of a home run as a late August waiver claim for a third string catcher can be. That acquisition was third strong catcher Rene Rivera. Position: Catcher 2017 Stats (With Cubs): .341/.408/.591, .327 TAv in 50 plate […]