Player: Dauris Valdez Position: Right-Handed Pitcher Height: 6’8 Weight: 254 Age: 25 Bats/Throws: R/R Current Level: AA Tennessee MLB.com Rank: 30th in Cubs System Acquired: April 5, 2021 in trade from Padres for James Norwood Hometown: Bani, Dominican Republic The Cubs acquiredContinue reading “Cubs- Down On The Farm: Dauris Valdez”
Author Archives: Will McClaughry
Why Trading Yu Darvish Was The Right Move
The Cubs sent some shockwaves across baseball on Monday when they sent Yu Darvish and Victor Caratini to the Padres for Zach Davies, Reginald Preciado, Yeison Santana, Owen Caissie andContinue reading “Why Trading Yu Darvish Was The Right Move”
The White Sox Are Loving Lefties
The White Sox are having a heck of a 2020 season. They are currently atop the AL Central and have a shot at the best record in the American League.Continue reading “The White Sox Are Loving Lefties”
The Most Unlikely No-Hitter Ever?
Sunday was an incredible day for Chicago Sports! The Bears came back from a 23-6 4th-Quarter deficit to beat the Lions. The White Sox beat the Tigers 5-2, making itContinue reading “The Most Unlikely No-Hitter Ever?”
3 Big Questions Going into the Bears Opener
The Bears finished last season 8-8, much worse than many of us had hoped for. It seems like the media is very negative on the Bears going into 2020. ManyContinue reading “3 Big Questions Going into the Bears Opener”
Cubs Playoff Rotation? Which Guys Should Get the Chance
We’re past the halfway point in the 2020 MLB season and the Cubs are alone in first place in the Central with a 96.7% chance to make the playoffs, butContinue reading “Cubs Playoff Rotation? Which Guys Should Get the Chance”
White Sox 3 Biggest Over/Underperforming Hitters Right Now
The Sox hitters are killing it right now! Second in the MLB only to the Padres in OPS (On-Base + Slugging Percentage). But let’s take a closer look at whichContinue reading “White Sox 3 Biggest Over/Underperforming Hitters Right Now”
How Contreras’ Work Is Paying Off For Cubs Pitching
Two years ago I made a post for Renegade Sports Analytics on Willson Contreras’ poor framing ability. His framing was costing his pitchers more runs than any other catcher inContinue reading “How Contreras’ Work Is Paying Off For Cubs Pitching”
Breaking Down Jose Abreu’s Monster Weekend
The baseball world has been going crazy about Jose Abreu’s weekend in the crosstown classic. Six home runs in three games against the Cubs, including four consecutive at-bats with aContinue reading “Breaking Down Jose Abreu’s Monster Weekend”
What’s Been Working for Ryan Tepera?
Ryan Tepera allowed runs in his first two appearances as a Cub back on July 27th and 28th, but since then he’s looked very impressive. Since those first two outings,Continue reading “What’s Been Working for Ryan Tepera?”