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Brennen Davis flips power switch on for I-Cubs

Chicago's No. 23 prospect regaining his swing and momentum
@JoeTrezz
May 16, 2024

Just two years ago, Brennen Davis was the star of the Cubs’ farm system and one of the most highly regarded prospects in all of baseball. But it’s been a difficult couple of years for Davis, whose career stalled was slowed by injuries and inconsistencies. That makes his current hot

More power during Day 2 of Fall League action

Rockies' Veen belts long home run as part of four-hit afternoon
October 5, 2022

Glendale 11, Salt River 9 Zac Veen led all hitters with four knocks and three RBIs in the Rafters' loss. The top-ranked Rockies prospect finished a triple shy of a cycle, lacing a two-run double to left in the first before walking in the third. Veen slugged a 420-foot solo

The Road to The Showâ„¢: Meet the Ambassadors

Follow Rodriguez, Volpe, Leiter and Walker during 2022 season
@Gerard_Gilberto
May 3, 2022

The Nationwide Road to the Show™ Ambassadors series, which provides fans an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at five of the best prospects in Minor League Baseball, returns for a second season in 2022. Orioles hurler Grayson Rodriguez, Yankees infielder Anthony Volpe, Rangers right-hander Jack Leiter and Cardinals infielder Jordan Walker are

Big Fourth Inning Pushes I-Cubs Past Mud Hens

Deichmann, Higgins and Dewees combined for eight of Iowa’s 12 hits
April 12, 2022

DES MOINES, IA – Behind a grand slam from Donnie Dewees, the Iowa Cubs (3-4) won their home opener over the Toledo Mud Hens (2-5) by a score of 8-5, Tuesday at Principal Park. Robert Gsellman got the start for Iowa, throwing three perfect innings while striking out three batters

Davis turns heads, points sails toward Windy City

No. 14 overall prospect provides steady hand as Cubs look to future
@Gerard_Gilberto
November 3, 2021

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club. In the fifth season since their historic World Series victory, the Cubs decided

Baseball Returned to the Bend

A look back at the South Bend Cubs 2021 season
September 24, 2021

For the first time in over 600 days, the South Bend Cubs returned to action at Four Winds Field on May 4 this year. The 2020 season was cancelled due to Covid-19 and 601 days after Cole Roederer scored on a wild pitch to win game two of the Midwest

Uelmen, Six Run Sixth Power Smokies Past Trash Pandas

Young finishes 2-for-4, drives in two in return to lineup
June 30, 2021

SEVIERVILLE, TN - The Tennessee Smokies (18-30) won their third straight Wednesday night, defeating the Rocket City Trash Pandas (25-24) 7-2 behind a strong start from RHP Erich Uelmen (W, 2-5) and a six-run sixth inning.

The Road to The Showâ„¢: Brennen Davis

Cubs No. 2 prospect is among most athletic players in Minors
January 25, 2021

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken to reach the brink of realizing his Major League dream. Here's a look at Chicago Cubs outfielder Brennen Davis. For more player journeys on The Road to The Show, click here.

State of the System: Chicago Cubs

Amaya, Marquez form near future for the NL Central champs
December 4, 2020

Starting in October and running through the end of the year, MiLB.com's State of the System series will evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each Major League organization, highlights prospects who've made the biggest strides in 2020 and offers a peek at 2021. The Chicago Cubs are at a crossroads

Prospects in the Cubs' 2020 player pool

Batterymates Marquez, Amaya open camp in South Bend
July 2, 2020

As part of the new rules for the 2020 Major League season, each of the 30 organizations will maintain a 60-man player pool for the duration of the campaign. Some members of the player pool will feature on the active Major League roster while others will work out at an

Davis, Marquez climbing toward Wrigley

Prospect projects stand out as Chicago retools farm system
October 20, 2019

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club.The year couldn't have ended much better for the Cubs' farm system. The organization's top

Cubs secure spot in Midwest Finals

Davis sparks South Bend to second straight playoff sweep
September 8, 2019

There's one thing Buddy Bailey likes about what his team is doing right now."Winning," the South Bend manager said with a chuckle.The Cubs have a spot in the Midwest League Championship Series and not a playoff loss to their name. After sweeping Bowling Green in the opening round, South Bend

Prospect Roundup: Games of June 12

Twins' Thorpe deals nine K's; Padres' France keeps raking
June 13, 2019

Twins LHP Lewis Thorpe, Triple-A Rochester: 5 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 9 K -- It's been a long road to the top of the Minor Leagues for Thorpe, who is in his second full season back from Tommy John surgery, but his last few outings suggest the