Zach Hedges
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
Oscar De La Cruz, Charcer Burks Among 28 Minor League Players Cut by Cubs
Late Thursday afternoon, Jeff Passan of ESPN broke the news that over 1,000 minor league players could be released over…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
A Look at Seven Cubs Prospects Looking to Rebound from Disappointing 2017
In our earlier look at comeback prospects for 2018, I examined a group consisting mostly of players who were injured for…
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Tennessee Smokies
Cubs Affiliate Year-End Review: Tennessee Smokies Struggle but Still Develop Talent
There were times when the Tennessee Smokies (68-70) looked like world-beaters who would let nothing stand in their way. At…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
Affiliate Update: Smokies Making a Run for a Title
Monthly record: 16-12 (30-24 overall; 1st place in Southern League’s Northern Division) Stat Central Hitting AVG – Charcer Burks .289 OBP –…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Prospect Update: Zach Hedges Getting It Done Again in 2017
I first saw Zach Hedges pitch live back in 2015 in Burlington, Iowa. It was a hot and muggy night…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
Cubs Affiliate Update: Smokies Streaking Into May
The expectations for the Tennessee Smokies were a little high heading into the season. Most of the players on the…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
When it Comes to Player Development, Small Changes Can Yield Big Results
A couple of weeks ago I sat down with Myrtle Beach Pelicans radio announcer Scott Kornberg for what was supposed…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
Cubs Affiliate Preview Series: Tennessee Smokies Look to Rebound
Last year was a huge disappointment for the Tennessee Smokies, a team stacked with players who won back-to-back championships at…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Cubs Organizational Breakdown, Pt 7A – Right-Handed Starters Nearing Chicago
Only one pitcher drafted by this front office, Rob Zastryzny, has made it to Chicago in the last five years.…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
Who’s Got Next? Cubs Have Several Prospects Close to Chicago
In 2015, it was Bryant, Schwarber, Russell, Baez, and Soler who stole the show. This year, Contreras, Edwards, Almora, and…
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