Cubs Sign 5th Round Pick RHP Trey Masek and 10th Round Pick RHP Zack Godley
Trey Masek, the Cubs fifth round draft pick, announced on his Twitter account Tuesday afternoon that he had just signed his contract and was officially a member of the Chicago Cubs organization. Masek...
View ArticleCubs Sign OF Jacob Hannemann, RHP David Garner and C Jordan Hankins
The Cubs signed three more draft picks on Wednesday and as reported by the CCO last weekend, the Cubs have agreements in place with all of their first 10 picks in the draft with the exception of Kris...
View ArticleCubs Sign Sixth-Round Pick RHP Scott Frazier and Eighth-Round Pick LHP Sam...
The Cubs announced on Saturday that they signed right-handed pitcher Scott Frazier out of Pepperdine. According to Baseball America, Frazier received a $267,600 signing bonus, the Cubs sixth round pool...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 07/04/13
Happy 4th of July from the CCO! First place has a nice ring to it as five of the Cubs’ eight affiliates are currently at the top of their division. The I-Cubs rode the strong pitching of Barret Loux...
View ArticleTravis Wood is an All-Star and Other Cubs News and Rumors
Travis Wood was named to his first All Star squad on Saturday and will be the Cubs’ lone representative in the upcoming Mid-Summer Classic. Wood has been one of the bright spots for the big league team...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 07/08/13
Nothing could overshadow the big news out of the minors to end this week as Javier Baez was promoted to Double-A Tennessee. Pierce Johnson had his best start with the D-Cubs that helped keep Daytona on...
View ArticleCubs Sign 12th Round Pick RHP Trevor Clifton and 19th Round Pick Will Remillard
The Cubs introduced first round pick Kris Bryant at Wrigley Field on Friday afternoon and soon after Bryant’s deal was officially announced, two more players signed with the Cubs. RHP Trevor Clifton...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 07/15/13
As the season moves into the second half, some stories remain the same. Kane County continues to struggle winning games while Tennessee and Daytona keep rolling along. Iowa is still hovering around...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 07/18/13
For the second straight week, four of the Cubs eight affiliates are in first place, and a fifth is in second place as both Iowa and Tennessee headed into their All-Star break. Iowa had marathon game on...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 07/29/13
All eyes were on the Cubs’ system this week after two trades added more inventory and talent to the organization. Mike Olt, Justin Grimm and C.J. Edwards were acquired in the Matt Garza deal with Texas...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/01/13
The Cubs’ system had mixed results this week. Kane County has started winning ballgames and the Smokies moved back into first place with Wednesday’s night victory. Iowa dropped their sixth game in a...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/08/13
It has been another good week down on the farm. Eric Jokisch notched a no-hitter on Tuesday. Javier Baez stayed hot at the plate and Mike Olt went yard for the first time in an I-Cubs’ uniform. Kris...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/12/13
The Cubs’ farm system went streaking at the end of the week. Kris Bryant ran his hitting streak to 15 games while the Boise Hawks won three games in a row. Iowa posted five consecutive victories and...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/19/13
The Cubs’ affiliates had a decent end of the week. Boise pulled to within a game of first place with help from Carlos Penalver. Kane County posted a couple of wins, while Iowa received an excellent...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/26/13
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/26/13 The intensity has ramped up as we move into the final week of the minor league regular season. Tennessee moved closer to clinching a playoff spot as Javier Baez...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 09/05/13
The Daytona Cubs are the FSL North Champions and are Florida State League Championship Series bound after Wednesday’s 4-0 victory over the Dunedin Blue Jays. The D-Cubs swept the best of three series...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 11/29/13
Pitching Analysis The CCO’s off-season look at the Cubs’ minor league system continues today. After viewing the possible pitching staff for Triple-A Iowa, Double-A Tennessee, and High-A Daytona, it is...
View ArticleMinor League Ball’s Top Cubs Prospects for 2014
John Sickels released his list of the top prospects in the Cubs’ organization on Wednesday. Javier Baez and Kris Bryant topped Sickels’ ranking of the best players in what he labeled a “dramatically...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 03/17/14
Minor League Preview: Low-A Kane County and High-A Daytona Top o’ the Morning to everyone at the CCO! Today is the second of a three part installment previewing the 2014 minor league season. Please...
View ArticleCubs Down on the Farm Report – 04/24/14
A minor league system that was struggling offensively has suddenly found their bats. Kane County won two out of three thanks to the steady contributions of Carlos Penalver and Yasiel Balaguert. Daytona...
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