Minor League Monday: News Bits
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As the minor league season begins next week (finally!), there's a couple bits of news to keep in mind as we go forward. AAA games on...
Minor League Monday: Ballpark Safety
In 2020, the minor league season was cancelled. As the pandemic was just starting, we weren't sure exactly how coronavirus is transferred...
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Early Extensions: Yay or Nay?
For many years, teams would try to retain their star players in free agency. They were often unsuccessful. In more recent years, teams...
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Minor League Monday: AAA Scrimmages
On March 2nd. MLB informed teams that the 2021 AAA season would be delayed by a month. Instead of the season starting April 6th, it was...
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Love Letters From Bryzzo: Kevin Rizzo
Love Letters From Pronk is an ongoing series where Pronk shares his love for somebody connected to the Cubs. Sometimes funny, sometimes...
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What Does Anthony Rizzo Deserve?
A long hard look at Anthony Rizzo's potential contract
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Minor League Monday: Prospects in Spring Training
The Cubs had a number of prospects join the spring training squad this year. As prospect performance in spring training can be a bit of a...
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Love Letters From Pronk: Opening Day
Love Letters From Pronk is an ongoing series where Pronk shares his love for somebody connected to the Cubs. Sometimes funny, sometimes...
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Minor League Monday: Economic Outlook
About a year ago, I had the pleasure to interview Joe Hart, the president of the South Bend Cubs. Last week, he appeared on an episode of...
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Love Letters From Pronk: Spring Training
Love Letters From Pronk is an ongoing series where Pronk shares his love for somebody connected to the Cubs. Sometimes funny, sometimes...
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How badly will Nolan Arenado Kill the Cubs this year?
When Nolan Arenado was traded to the Cardinals, a chorus of doom rose from a certain part of the Cubs fanbase. Arenado has a career .890...
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Minor League Monday: New Orleans Nightmare Fuel
For a few years, the New Orleans minor league baseball team had an off name. Known as the Zephyrs for many years, they opted to change...
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Love Letters From Pronk: Chad Noble
Pronk shares his love for Cubs bullpen catcher Chad Noble
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Minor League Monday: Nico Hoerner Needs AAA
Nico Hoerner needs seasoning. He's super hot in spring training and people are clamoring for him to start the year as the opening day...
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2021 Hall Of Fame Vote: Pronk's Ballot
Pronk shares his HOF ballot and a few thoughts on this year's vote
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Minor League Monday: Consequences of a Lost Year
Regarding baseball, we may be on the cusp of seeing one of the biggest fallouts from the pandemic: the cancelled MiLB season. In 2020,...
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Love Letters From Pronk: Robert Stock
Love Letters From Pronk is an ongoing series where Pronk shares his love for somebody connected to the Cubs. Sometimes funny, sometimes...
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Increased Power Seasons: Round 2
Pronk looks at single season power increases for notable players
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