NEWSLETTER
There were only two games played in the Cubs’ farm system yesterday. Eugene and Arizona were both in action, but that was it. Iowa had a travel day, and the other three teams have hit their All-Star breaks.
The Double A Southern League All-Star Game will be shown tonight on MiLB.tv, and it will feature a few notable Cubs’ prospects. Kyle Schwarber was scheduled to be the starting catcher, but he is now in Iowa. The only other catcher on the current North Division roster is Cubs’ prospect Willson Contreras (although I think that could change), so I suspect he will get the start and catch quite a few innings. Dan Vogelbach is also a good candidate to play much of the game.
Frank Batista, Felix Pena, Corey Black, and P.J. Francescon are all eligible to take the mound in relief in the Double A game.
The All-Stars from the High-A Carolina League travel to Rancho Cucamonga tonight in California to take on the All Stars of California League. This game is not on MiLB.tv.
Two Cubs’ prospects are on this pitching staff, including Duane Underwood and Jonathan Martinez. Joining them, as just one of four outfields on the roster, will be Mark Zagunis.
The Midwest League All-Star Game takes place today in Peoria, and it looks like it will be on MiLB.tv.
Jeremy Null is slated as the started for the East team in this one. Joining him on the pitching staff is closer James Farris.
In the field, we should see appearances from Gleyber Torres, Charcer Burks, and Cael Brockmeyer. All three were named to the starting lineup.
I think that is a total of fourteen potential future Cubs in action in three All-Star games tonight. Not too shabby.
Scores From Yesterday
Iowa – Iowa had the day off.
Tennessee – All-Star break.
Myrtle Beach – All-Star break.
South Bend – All-Star break.
Eugene – Eugene allowed a big inning in the eighth, and it cost them in this 8-4 loss.
Arizona – The Cubs lost this one 4-1.
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