Faustino Carrera
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
South Bend Advances Quickly in Playoffs, Iowa Tries to Extend Series After Bullpen Meltdowns
Because they are not the drawn-out affairs of the major leagues, things happen quickly in the minor league playoffs. As…
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Prospect Profiles & News
Chicago Cubs Prospect Stock Watch: 6 Players Made Big Moves in May
The month of May highlighted the success of several young Cubs prospects, many of whom could become staple names in…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
Cubs System Position-by-Position, Pt. 9 – Lefty Starters Gaining Strength
Last year’s edition of this breakdown, I wrote, “Brailyn Marquez would be No. 1 if this list was based purely…
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Prospect Profiles & News
6 Not-So-Obvious Pitchers in Cubs System to Watch Next Year
Considering the sheer volume of pitchers the Cubs selected in the 2016 and ’17 drafts, pitching should be the strength…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
Cubs Affiliate Year-End Review: Mesa Goes on Tear to Win Championship
At first I found it hard to get excited about the Mesa Cubs this summer, especially when Aramis Ademan and…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
Nine Cubs Prospects Who Could Break Out in Second Half
As I have said before, it is hard for a prospect to break out anymore. There is press coverage almost…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
Arizona Instructional League is Now in Session
Of the 270-plus players in the Cubs minor league system, only 81 descended on the Valley of the Sun to…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Cubs Once Again Looking to Mexico As International Free Agency Looms
It used to be that most Latin players signing with a major league organization came primarily from the Dominican Republic.…
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