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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Chicago Cubs Weekly Farm Report (5/17/21): Wild Comebacks, Promotions Galore, PJ Higgins is Ready
The honeymoon phase of minor league baseball’s return has already worn off. Now it’s time to get into the good…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
Chicago Cubs Weekly Farm Report (5/10/21): MiLB Action Returns with No-No, Another Near-No-No
Ahh, this just feels right. Minor league baseball is back, folks. The more pure, less commercialized version of America’s Pastime…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
2021 Chicago Cubs Affiliate Previews: Tennessee Smokies Boast Top Hitting Prospects, Stacked Bullpen
The last time we saw the Tennessee Smokies take the field in 2019, their ranks included eight players that currently…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
MiLB Realignment Could Be Game-Changer for Cubs Insider’s Coverage
Even though it was a foregone conclusion, the official announcement that the Cubs’ four minor league affiliates had officially signed…
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Cubs MiLB Team News
All Four Cubs Affiliates Officially Accept Their PDLs, MiLB Realignment Finalized
Wednesday was the deadline for minor league teams to sign their contract agreements in response to their affiliate invitations in…
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Chicago Cubs News
Cubs Confirm Return of 4 MiLB Affiliates, Say Goodbye to Eugene Emeralds
As expected, the Cubs formally announced that the organization has invited the Triple-A Iowa Cubs, the Double-A Tennessee Smokies, the…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
Cubs Minor League System Could Look Very Different Next Season as Minors Prep for Dramatic Shifts
At some point very soon, maybe even before you’ve read this post, Minor League Baseball will officially announce the cancellation…
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Son Ranto
The Son Ranto Show: Broadcaster Mick
The Son Ranto Show hosts the voice of the Tennessee Smokies and Cubs Spring Training, Mich Gillispie for a conversation…
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Chicago Cubs News
Watch: Smokies Broadcaster Mick Gillispie Joins ‘The Rant’ to Talk MiLB Development, Empty Ballparks, Beer Tasting
Mick Gillispie isn’t used to sitting still this long. Best known to Cubs fans for his work on the team’s…
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Chicago Cubs News
Growing Cubs Ep. 23: Astros Rant, Opening Day 2B, David Ross’s Ability to Coach Prospects, I-Cubs Rotation
In this episode of the Growing Cubs Podcast, Greg and Jimmy come out swinging on the Houston Astros and Rob…
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