NEWSLETTER
As a result of last night’s win and a corresponding Buies Creek loss, the two-time defending Carolina League Champion Myrtle Beach Pelicans won their first half division title, and guaranteed themselves a trip to the postseason. It now does not matter what happens in the second half; the Pelicans will play in the postseason.
And that means the Cubs are guaranteed at least one team on which they stack any prospects they want to get some postseason experience. Don’t be surprised if current South Bend Cubs such as Dylan Cease or Wladimir Galindo wind up in Myrtle Beach in late August, if not before. The Cubs have jumped prospects such as Gleyber Torres and Eloy Jimenez up a level just for a playoff run in the past, and I do not doubt they will continue to do that.
This also means that the Cubs might be a little more willing to shuffle the Pelicans’ roster a bit. Now that they have the division title and playoff ticket locked up, we might see the organization move a few players on up to Tennessee. Given that Carolina League pitchers are often not willing to pitch to him, Jimenez may be one player who is promoted in the near future.
Triple A: Iowa Cubs
Nashville 6, Iowa 1
Iowa is suffering from road game difficulties comparable to what Chicago is facing.
Double A: Tennessee Smokies
Chattanooga 8, Tennessee 1
Now the Smokies have to win every game for the rest of the half.
High A: Myrtle Beach Pelicans
Myrtle Beach 3, Frederick 0
The Pelicans have clinched the first half division title.
Low A: South Bend Cubs
The Cubs were rained out.
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