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”
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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 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?”
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”
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”
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?”
Why Willson Contreras Is a Massive Breakout Candidate
The Cubs are rolling right now and there’s a bunch of guys who I could write about for getting off to great starts, but Willson Contreras has some really eye-poppingContinue reading “Why Willson Contreras Is a Massive Breakout Candidate”
Here’s What’s Wrong With Craig Kimbrel: He’s Not Just Getting Old
Last Summer, the Cubs signed Craig Kimbrel to a 3-year, $43 million guaranteed contract to become their new closer. Kimbrel, who had been lights out in his career, has beenContinue reading “Here’s What’s Wrong With Craig Kimbrel: He’s Not Just Getting Old”
Cubs- Down On The Farm: Keegan Thompson
Player: Keegan Thompson Position: Right-Handed Pitcher Height: 6’1 Weight: 210 Age: 25 Bats/Throws: R/R Current Level: AA Tennessee MLB.com Rank: 11th in Cubs System Drafted: 2017 (3rd Round, 105th Overall by Cubs) Hometown: Cullman, AL College: Auburn The Cubs selected Thompson in the third-roundContinue reading “Cubs- Down On The Farm: Keegan Thompson”
Cubs- Down On The Farm: Christopher Morel
Player: Christopher Morel Position: 3B Height: 5’10 Weight: 140 Age: 21 Bats/Throws: R/R Current Level: A South Bend MLB.com Rank: 10th in Cubs System Signed: 2015, by Cubs Hometown: Santiago, Dominican Republic The Cubs signed Christopher Morel back in 2015 for $800,000. AsContinue reading “Cubs- Down On The Farm: Christopher Morel”