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40 players are on the MLB RESERVE LIST (roster is full) 

28 players on MLB RESERVE LIST are ACTIVE, and twelve players are on OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT to minors. 

Last updated 3-26-2024
 
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# bats both

PITCHERS: 15
Yency Almonte
Adbert Alzolay 
Javier Assad
Jose Cuas
Kyle Hendricks
* Shota Imanaga
Caleb Kilian
Mark Leiter Jr
* Luke Little
Julian Merryweather
Hector Neris 
* Drew Smyly
* Justin Steele
Jameson Taillon
* Jordan Wicks

CATCHERS: 2
Miguel Amaya
Yan Gomes

INFIELDERS: 7
* Michael Busch 
Nico Hoerner
Nick Madrigal
* Miles Mastrobuoni
Christopher Morel
Dansby Swanson
Patrick Wisdom

OUTFIELDERS: 4
* Cody Bellinger 
Alexander Canario
# Ian Happ
Seiya Suzuki
* Mike Tauchman 

OPTIONED: 12 
Kevin Alcantara, OF 
Michael Arias, P 
Ben Brown, P 
Alexander Canario, OF 
Pete Crow-Armstrong, OF 
Brennen Davis, OF 
Porter Hodge, P 
* Matt Mervis, 1B 
Daniel Palencia, P 
Keegan Thompson, P 
Luis Vazquez, INF 
Hayden Wesneski, P 

 



 

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Even Angels Evil Twins Can't Prevent Victory at Diablo

The EXST Angels banged-out 13 hits including four doubles and two triples en route to an 8-4 victory over the EXST Cubs in Cactus League Extended Spring Training action this morning at Diablo Park in Tempe.

Kyung-Min Na provided most of the offense for the Cubs, collecting three hits (two singles and a double) and three RBI.

Augie Ojeda continued his rehab assignment, getting five more AB (one in each of the first five innings), and (once again) going 0-5 (line-drive out to RF that was turned into a DP, pop-out to the first-baseman in foul territory, an inning-ending 6-4-3 GIDP, a called third strike, and a ground out.

The game was full of errors and misplays of all kinds.

The Angels had five runners thrown out on the bases (one trying to score from 2nd base on a single to CF, one for missing 2nd base on what should have been a triple, one at 3rd base trying to stretch a double into a triple when he slowed down to slide, one picked-off 1st base, and one thrown out trying to steal 3rd base with no outs).

Meanwhile, one Cub base-runner was doubled-off 2nd base on a line-drive out to RF (and it wasn’t a hit & run, either), and another was picked-off 2nd base with Cubs slugger Reggie Golden at the plate representing the tying run.

Also, Cub defenders committed three errors (one throwing, one fielding, and one Catcher’s Interference), and allowed the Angels to score a runner from 2nd base on a bunt. In the immortal words of Jack Benny, “Follow this”... Runner at 2nd base and no outs... Angel batter lays a bunt down the third base line... Cubs let the ball roll, hoping it will go foul... It does not... Cubs just stand around marveling at their bad luck as the Angel hitter takes second base (nobody covering) and runner who was on second base scores (nobody covering home, either).

Needless to say, if somebody had to miss an Extended Spring Training game, this was the one to miss.

Here is today’s abridged box score (Cubs players only):

NOTE: Augie Ojeda was a DH and had five AB (going 0-5), batting third in the top of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd innings, and first in the top of the 4th and 5th innings.

LINEUP:
X. Augie Ojeda, DH #1: 0-5 (L-9 DP, P-3, 6-4-3 DP, K, 4-1)
1. Kyung-Min Na, CF: 3-4 (1B, 1B, 6-3, 2B, 3 RBI, PO)
2. Pin-Chieh Chen, DH#2: 1-4 (4-U FC, 1B, F-8, K, SB)
3a. SLOT WAS SKIPPED FIRST TIME THRU BATTING ORDER
3b. Eduardo Gonzalez, DH #3: 0-2 (F-7, L-5)
4. Reggie Golden, RF: 0-3 (3-U, K, K)
5. Dustin Harrington, 2B: 1-3 (F-9, F-7,1B, R)
6. Wilson Contreras, 1B: 0-2 (F-9, K, BB, R)
7a. Yaniel Cabezas, C: 1-2 (1B, 6-3)
7b. SLOT WAS SKIPPED FINAL TIME THRU BATTING ORDER
8a. SLOT WAS SKIPPED FIRST TIME THRU BATTING ORDER
8b. Brian Inoa, DH-C: 1-2 (F-7, 1B, R)
9. Xavier Batista, LF: 0-2 (F-8, BB, 5-3)
10. Dustin Geiger, 3B: 1-3 (K, 1B, P-4)
11. Wes Darvill, SS: 1-1 (3B, BB, BB, R)

PITCHERS:
1. Willengton Cruz: 3.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R (2 ER), 1 BB, 1 K, 46 pitches (31 strikes), 3/3 GO/FO
2. Dustin Fitzgerald: 3.0 IP, 5 H, 3 R (2 ER), 2 BB, 1 K, 1 BALK, 1 PO, 48 pitches (28 strikes), 4/2 GO/FO
3. Alvido Jimenez: 1.0 IP, 3 H, 3 R (3 ER), 2 BB, 0 K, 2 WP, 31 pitches (15 strikes), 0/3 GO/FO
4. Rafael Diplan: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 1 K, 32 pitches (18 strikes), 0/5 GO/FO

ERRORS: 3
1. 3B Dustin Geiger - E5 (throwing error allowed batter to reach base safely)
2. SS Wes Darvill - E6 (fielding error allowed batter to reach base safely and unearned run to score)
3. C Brian Inoa - E2 (Catcher’s Interference allowed batter to reach base safely)

CATCHERS DEFENSE
1. Yaniel Cabezas: 1-1 CS
2. Brian Inoa: 1 E (see above)

OUTFIELD ASSISTS
1. CF Kyung-Min Na threw out runner 8-2 trying to score from 2nd base on line-drive single to CF
2. RF Reggie Golden helped to throw out runner 9-4-5 trying to stretch a double into a triple

ATTENDANCE: 5

WEATHER: Mostly sunny and breezy with temperatures in the 80’s

Comments

jeebus “Absolutely. Probably sooner than later. We like to get somebody involved right away. He’s a good-looking player, a good-looking prospect. He’ll split some time with Hilly, for sure. Things get earned around here. He didn’t come here to solely back up Hill once in awhile.” ~snip~ “He can really throw,” Q said. “But the mental aspect of calling a game, catching a game, handling a pitching staff, part of that’s knowledge, and a lot of that’s experience. And getting that group (of pitchers), how are they going to buy into you? How are you going to earn that pitching staff’s respect. Physically, he’ll block balls and throw people out. But working together with guys, especially with some of our veteran guys, he can learn a lot from them. Very few young catchers come up and have if figured out.” of course Hill hasn't learned how to hit yet, but make the kid earn his spot. http://blogs.dailyherald.com/node/5662

Anyone in the Chicago area getting the game in HD on Comcast? My CSN Chicago HD is blacked out, I'm only getting the game in SD. ESPN is covering the game also, but that's subbed in with ESPN News, so no HD coverage of the game, and I'm not on a dish, I have Comcast cable. What bastards.

Injury report:
Lead-off hitter Brett Jackson hurt a finger on his left hand on a steal in the opening inning. Jackson left for Chicago to see a hand specialist and will miss at least the next two games.
A day after pitching just one one inning, Chiefs pitcher Hayden Simpson participated in pre-game workouts. Chiefs manager Casey Kopitzke said: “All indications are that he’s fine and will be all right. The doctor said there’s nothing that stands out so we’ll go from there.”

Have any of our medical professionals heard about this and care to comment? From Rotoworld: It's been revealed that Bartolo Colon had a procedure in April of 2010 where Dr. Joseph R. Purita used fat and bone marrow stem cells from Colon and injected them back into Colon’s elbow and shoulder.It was an experimental procedure that had never been performed before, with the goal being to help repair ligament damage and a torn rotator cuff for Colon. Given Colon's results so far this season, the procedure would seem to have the potential to become prevalent in the game going forward. "This is not hocus-pocus," Purita said. "This is the future of sports medicine, in particular. Here it is that I got a guy back playing baseball and throwing pitches at 95 miles an hour." http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/12/sports/baseball/disputed-treatment-wa…

"Barney has always profiled best as a utility infielder. Even with his hot start this year, that remains true in the long run. He reportedly underwent a rigorous workout program this winter. While it is tempting to attribute his success to that, given the small samples involved and his lack of improved Isolated Power, I wouldn't jump to conclusions that his talent profile has truly changed. Expect his bat to come back to earth, but also expect to see him on major league rosters for the next decade." http://www.minorleagueball.com/2011/5/12/2166368/prospect-of-the-day-da…

vs. lefty Garcia ss castro, 2b barney, cf byrd, 3b ramy, rf baker, 1b pena, lf soriano, c castillo, p coleman Clevenger gets call up to Iowa btw to take Castillo's spot. B. Jackson's injury is to ligament of left pinkie, no broken bones.

Hollandsworth on Cubs pre-game was just saying Colvin should go to AAA to get AB's. Missed the first part of the conversation, don't know if he and Kaplan were suggesting it or if someone from the Cubs might be discussing it. Not sure who would come up. Perez? I think he's struggling down there.

walk the 8th hitter to load the bases and give up a hit to the pitcher.... and Cubs set to lose another series, would drop them to 4-7-1 does clear up my afternoon though...

must be a good hitting pitcher (goes to Baseball Reference) nope.

was subjected to al hrabosky last night until i found the mute button; ye gods man, shut up! he even blasted aram for his positioning as the on-deck hitter signalling a runner to slide @ the plate...finally, can people please stop attributing shrinking crowds to poor spring weather?! the organization is caught in a perfect storm whirlpool of shitty team, exorbitant ticket prices & tapped out [financially & emotionally]fans - spring weather is always spotty @ best & that hasn't mattered in recent years; besides, they always report tickets sold; not butts in seats...cubs are down & will stay down by both measures...24/13 in meaningless mop-up games - not so good out of chute...no more 8 year contracts; not even to he who shall not be tampered with!

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In reply to by Rob G.

Defining the attendance numbers you've cited is every bit as important as the numbers themselves. I understand there are still some questions regarding the number of tickets sold v the number of cheeks in the seats. And do ticket sales include tickets sold to the wrigleyfieldpremium.com fraud? By intuition alone I can tell you (and I think most people would agree) attendance is miserable this year, not just for Cubs, but all across baseball. It's been a long time since I've seen so many empty seats at major league baseball games. Rather than one reason for the lackluster attendance, I believe it is a confluence of issues: A lack of juiced up home run hitters, crappy weather, crappy economy, high gas prices, and an increasing shortage of flashy superstars... etc, etc.

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  • crunch (view)

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  • Eric S (view)

    With two home runs (so far) and 5 rbi today … clearly Nick Martini is the straw that stirs the Reds drink 😳

  • crunch (view)

    madrigal at 3rd...morel at DH.

    making room for madrigal or/and masterboney to get a significant amount of ABs is a misuse of the roster.  if it needed to get taken care of this offseason, they had tons of time to figure that out.

    morel played almost exclusively at 3rd in winter ball and they had him almost exclusively there all spring when he wasn't DH'ing.

    madrigal doing a good job with the glove for a bit over 2 chances per game...is that worth more than what he brings with the bat 4-5 PA a game?  it's 2024 and we got glenn beckert 2.0 manning 3rd base.

    this is a tauchman or cooper DH situation based on bat, alone.  cooper is 3/7 with a double off eovaldi if you want to play the most successful matchup.

    anyway, i hope this is a temporary thing, not business as usual for the rest of the season.  it will be telling if morel is not used at 3rd when an extreme fly ball pitcher like imanaga is on the mound.

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  • crunch (view)

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    they really tried to make it happen this spring, but he put up a crazy bad slash of .081/.244/.108 in 45PA.