Checking in on some of the less heralded Cubs prospects on the season (plus Dan Vogelbach).
Chicago Cubs News
Ian Stewart Decided Not to Play Baseball This Weekend
After being optioned to Iowa, Stewart had the right to take 72 hours to report. But he was already with the Iowa Cubs … so what’s going on?
Scott Feldman Has Been Ridiculous Over His Last Four Starts and Other Bullets
He’s pitched as well as anyone on the Cubs, if not anyone in baseball over that stretch. Also, more thoughts on the rotation after Matt Garza’s return.
Roster Moves: Loe DFA’d, Sappelt Optioned, Sweeney and Dolis Called Up
It’s a series of strangely related moves.
Matt Garza Makes Another Successful Rehab Start, Throws 54 Pitches
His fastball had life, and his stuff reportedly looked good.
Obsessive Wrigley Renovation Watch: The Mayor is Set to Introduce Night Game Ordinance
It’ll happen at Wednesday’s City Council meeting, and it’s the first substantive test for the comprehensive Wrigley Renovation plan.
How Much Are the RISP Woes Dragging the Cubs Down? and Other Bullets
A warning, I’m going to bust out the mental calculator, which is always flawed (but possibly interesting).
It Sounds Like Dave Sappelt is Going to Get Demoted in Favor of Ryan Sweeney
The 28-year-old lefty had been mashing at AAA, and Sappelt hasn’t really clicked.
What Else is There to Say About Carlos Marmol and Other Bullets
If he can’t throw strikes, then that’s that. Right now, he can’t throw strikes.
