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Chicago Cubs prospect Dan Vogelbach: big personality, big potential

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The walk-up music for Dan Vogelbach says it all. Whenever the Kane County Cougars first baseman comes up to bat, the Stadium audio blares the "BIG BOY" snippet from Nelly's "Air Force Ones" over and over. You know it well, the refrain from the 2002 hip-hop hit. This music choice shows you that the 5'11" 250 pound Chicago Cubs super-prospect has a grounded sense of self. When … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs prospect Dan Vogelbach: big personality, big potential

Chicago Cubs uberprospect profile Albert Almora

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As we're just two weeks away from the MLB Trade Deadline, we're looking at some of the biggest MILB prospect names that will be brought up by MLB GMs. Not saying any of these guys will be traded, but all of them will be talked about. Some are actually on the table; others are not. Albert Almora passes the eye test before he even swings the bat. And he has the tools too. You … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs uberprospect profile Albert Almora

Top Diamondbacks prospect Archie Bradley: big OU Sooners fan

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As we're just two weeks away from the MLB Trade Deadline, we're looking at some of the biggest MILB prospect names that will be brought up by MLB GMs. Not saying any of these guys will be traded, but all of them will be talked about. Some are actually on the table; others are not. And yes, watching Low A baseball is WAY BETTER than watching the ESPYs. No question. Archie … [Read more...] about Top Diamondbacks prospect Archie Bradley: big OU Sooners fan

Chicago Cubs Prospect Daniel Vogelbach Slims Down, Remakes Himself

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In June of 2011, an 18 year kid named Daniel Vogelbach was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the second round of the MLB amateur draft. The high school first baseman was listed as 5'11" 285. However, in the pics we saw of him, he looked pretty close to three bills. But we thought hey, Daniel Vogelbach can hit a ton. The Cubs claimed right after the draft that he dropped 40 … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Prospect Daniel Vogelbach Slims Down, Remakes Himself

Chicago Cubs, KC Cougars fans get glimpse of Almora’s upside

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The Chicago Cubs agreed with the Kane County Cougars to become the major league affiliate for the Low-A baseball club during the offseason. With that, fans of the Chicago Cubs would be given a chance to see some of the best and brightest talent in the organization a short drive outside of Chicago. On July 7, I got the chance to head to Geneva to see a Kane County game against … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs, KC Cougars fans get glimpse of Almora’s upside

St. Louis Cardinals ready for another postseason run

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The St. Louis Cardinals are in another playoff race? Did not see that coming. Despite having to replace three starting pitchers and one of the better closers in baseball due to free agency and long-term injury, the Cards have the best record heading into the second half of the 2013 season. Not only has the pitching been good, but the offense continues to be one of the best in … [Read more...] about St. Louis Cardinals ready for another postseason run

Should Darwin Barney be looking over his shoulder?

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Cubs' second baseman Darwin Barney's reelection to retain his starting position might be down to the 69 games remaining in the Cubs' 2013 regular season.  Perhaps the voters will give him a reprieve and he will earn one more year to prove that he deserves to be elected to the same six year terms awarded to teammates Starlin Castro and Anthony Rizzo.  What is undeniable is that … [Read more...] about Should Darwin Barney be looking over his shoulder?

Trade value of Kevin Gregg: did Dale Sveum just diminish it?

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This Chicago Cubs news and notes column is from the newest member of The Sports Bank family Jeremy Harris Sometimes a manager has to think like a general manager, particularly when players on his team are on the trade market. Many trades are consummated during the All-Star break, and Cubs closer Kevin Gregg has been rumored to be on the trading block for weeks. While … [Read more...] about Trade value of Kevin Gregg: did Dale Sveum just diminish it?

Chicago Cubs News and Notes: Matt Garza, Javier Beaz and more

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This Cubs Matt Garza news and notes column is from TSB new contributor Jeremy Harris. In a gutsy performance, which could be his last as a Cub, starter Matt Garza tossed 6 2/3 innings, yielding ten hits and two walks, while striking out four. While in most of his recent performances he was working with few runners on base, tonight he pitched out of several jams. So while he … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs News and Notes: Matt Garza, Javier Beaz and more