Todd Johnson

During the day, Todd teaches US History, World History, and Geography in a small town in northern Illinois. As a Cubs fan, his first baseball memories are of baseball cards, whiffle ball, and Strat-O-Matic. You can always find him on Twitter: @cubscentral08

Iowa Cubs

Todd JohnsonMarch 30, 2022

2022 Cubs Affiliate Preview – Iowa Roster in Flux, Should Provide Plenty of Help This Summer

The 2021 Iowa Cubs limped to a 51-78 record, including eight straight losses to end the season. About half of…
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Tennessee Smokies

Todd JohnsonMarch 30, 2022

2022 Cubs Affiliate Preview – Tennessee Smokies Trying to Take Next Step

The 2021 season brought mixed blessings for the Tennessee Smokies, who had one of the worst records in the Southern…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Todd JohnsonMarch 29, 2022

2022 Cubs Affiliate Preview – Loaded Rotation Only Tip of Iceberg for South Bend

This should be an exciting year for the South Bend Cubs who should have a lot of high-profile prospects when…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Todd JohnsonMarch 27, 2022

2022 Cubs Affiliate Preview – Myrtle Beach’s Talent Level Borders on Obscene

The amount of young talent the Cubs are likely to have in Myrtle Beach this summer borders on the obscene.…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News

Todd JohnsonMarch 23, 2022

Prospect Stock Watch – What Are the Odds for Who the Cubs Next Top Prospect Will Be?

The Cubs Prospect world is going to change greatly over the next 3 to 4 months. In that time, top…
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Cubs Draft News

Todd JohnsonJanuary 31, 2022

2022 MLB Draft Preview: Cubs Could Be in Position to Draft Ace with 7th Overall Pick

With the exact date still to be determined, the 2022 Major League Baseball draft should be happening in as little…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News

Todd JohnsonJanuary 17, 2022

Cubs Organizational Breakdown, Pt. 10: Outfielders Rule System Now

Over the past year, the Cubs’ outfield position group has really taken off. Part of that has been the development…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News

Todd JohnsonJanuary 14, 2022

Cubs 2022 International Free Agency Signing Preview: Bit of Mystery After Big 3

For players living in and around the Caribbean, International Free Agent Signing Day on January 15 is like New Year’s,…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News

Todd JohnsonJanuary 10, 2022

Cubs Organizational Breakdown, Pt 9: Left-Handed Starting Pitching Thin But Mighty

Out of all the positions in the system, left-handed starting pitching is probably the thinnest. At the same time, that’s…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News

Todd JohnsonJanuary 3, 2022

Cubs Organizational Breakdown, Pt 7: Shortstops Fell Back Without Real Breakout, That Could Change in 2022

Shortstop was the top position in the Cubs system a year ago, but things can change quickly in the minors.…
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