Last week saw the Cubs add University of San Diego third baseman Kris Bryant to their ever-improving farm system when they selected the slugger with the No. 2 pick in the draft.The team focused heavily on college pitching the rest of the way over the first two days, as the lack of young arms was easily the team's biggest area of need.The farm system is only getting better as the team looks to build towards sustained success. Here's a look at how the team's current top 10 picks fared over the past week. Note: Top Prospects according to Baseball America Prospect ...
Theo Epstein and company have now been at the helm in Chicago for roughly a season-and-a-half, and while the Cubs are once again struggling at the big league level, the organization as a whole has improved significantly from the ground up since the start of last year.Last season, the team held the No. 6 pick in the draft, selecting Mater Academy outfielder Albert Almora, who entered the year as the team's No. 2 prospect, according to Baseball America.After losing 101 games last season, the Cubs enter this year's draft with the No. 2 overall pick. The smart money is on ...
It was a good week to be a Chicago Cubs fan, as the team took all three games they played against the crosstown rival Chicago White Sox on their way to a 4-2 week.That puts their record for the season at 23-32, as they currently sit two games ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers in fourth place in the NL Central.Despite their improved play of late, they remain a rebuilding team, and they'll be looking to bolster their prospect pool with some aggressive selling at the trade deadline.As it stands, their farm system is vastly improved over the previous season, and ...
After a solid 13-12 stretch pulled them out of the NL Central cellar two weeks ago, the Cubs scuffled again this past week with a 1-5 record. They now trail the Brewers by half a game for fourth place and are 19-30 overall.While it was a poor week in Chicago, it was another positive one across the minor league ranks—especially at Low-A Kane County, where last year's top pick, Albert Almora, made his 2013 debut after battling a broke hamate bone this spring.Here is an updated look at how the team's top prospects, including Almora, performed in the past week ...
The Chicago Cubs have gone 13-12 since opening the season 5-13, and while contention is unlikely this season, it is at least nice to see a competitive club on the field.Even with the big league team playing better, the focus remains on the its future, as they eye a return to the postseason within the next couple years.When the return to legitimate contention hinges heavily on how their top prospects progress, and there is as much attention on the Cubs' minor league system as any in baseball.So here is an updated look at how the team's top prospects performed in ...
It was a rare successful week for the big league club, as the Chicago Cubs went 4-2 and recorded a series win against the Washington Nationals, while also recording victories against the Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals.That pulled them to 15-22 on the season, putting them just a game away from passing the sliding Milwaukee Brewers and climbing out of the cellar.Looking at the big picture, however, the rebuild continues, and with that, here is our weekly look at how the team's top 10 prospects performed over the past week. Top prospects according to Baseball America.*No. 2 prospect Albert Almora and ...
Coming off a 101-loss season in 2012, the second year of the Chicago Cubs' rebuilding effort was expected to be an equally trying one for the North Siders, and they are off to a 13-21 start.At this point, the win-loss record is not the best gauge of success for the Cubs, as they are not expected to be in a legitimate position to contend until the 2015 season at the earliest.With those low expectations at the big league level, it is not always clear if things are going according to plan for the rebuild.So here is an overview of the ...
A 2-5 week dropped the Chicago Cubs to No. 29 in this week's MLB power rankings, as they are now 11-20 on the season.There have been some bright spots, as Anthony Rizzo has flashed good power and the trio of Travis Wood, Jeff Samardzija and Carlos Villanueva have been terrific in the rotation, but it's going to be another long season on the North Side.With eyes in Chicago on the future of the team, here is a look at how the team's top 10 prospects fared this past week. Top prospects according to Baseball America.*No. 2 prospect Albert Almora and No. 11 ...
Wrigley Field renovation plans have been ongoing since the Ricketts family took control of the team, and a proposed $300 million renovation is awaiting approval.The renovations include a 6,000-square-foot video scoreboard in left field, signage in right field, a hotel across the street where the McDonald's is currently located and more late afternoon and night games.The additions would create a revenue stream that the Ricketts have deemed necessary, to the point that they would consider moving the team if the renovation plan is not passed (h/t Chicago Sun Times).The city of Rosemont, Illinois, has already offered up a 25-acre plot ...
Now a month into the big league season, the Chicago Cubs are sitting at 9-15 and appear to have their work cut out for them if they hope to avoid a last-place finish in the NL Central.More than ever, Cubs fans will be keeping a close eye on the farm system, as the rebuilding franchise will count on a solid crop of in-house talent to lead the team's return to contention.Here is an updated look at how the team's top 10 prospects are performing down on the farm, and what direction they are currently trending. Top prospects according to Baseball America.*No. 2 ...
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