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Last updated 3-26-2024
 
* bats or throws left
# 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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Victorino Continues to Rake & Run at Riverview

Shane Victorino (calf strain) drilled a line-drive double into the left-field corner and scored and blooped a single to center and stole a base, Kelly Dugan slugged a solo home run, and RHSP Kyle Miller hurled 3.1 IP of one-hit shutout ball, in a Minor League Camp intrasquad game played this morning on Field #6 at the Riverview Baseball Complex in Mesa, AZ. 

The game was called after 7-1/2 innings of play. 

Victorino played RF for four innings and batted three times (2B, 1-3, 1B). He is running OK, and in addition to stealing a base (he also stole a base yesterday), he even tried to lay down a bunt single (he was retired 1-3 on a nice play by pitcher Manny Rondon). 

No sign of Javy Baez on the field today. Baez was beaned on the helmet by a Tyler Skulina fastball yesterday (although he did not appear to be seriously injured and left the field under his own power, he did go directly to the clubhouse, presumably to be tested for a concuussion).  
 
Here is the box score from today's game:

SQUAD "A" LINEUP:
1. Robert Garcia, CF: 0-3 (3-U, K, 1-3, BB)
2. Vimael Machin, 2B: 0-4 (3-1, 6-3, 4-3, 4-1)
3a. Kelly Dugan, 1B: 1-3 (F-8, F-9, HR, R, RBI)
3b. Tyler Payne, PH-1B: 0-0 (BB)
4a. Yohan Matos, LF: 0-3 (F-7, F-9, K)
4b. Michael Foster, LF: 0-1 (4-3)
5. Wladimir Galindo, 3B: 0-2 (K, BB, K)
6. Alex Bautista, RF: 0-2 (K, HBP, F-9)
7a. Miguel Amaya, C: 0-2 (5-3, 5-U FC) 
7b. Marcus Mastrobuoni, C: 0-1 (L-8)
8. Sutton Whiting, 2B: 2-3 (1B, 1B, K)
9. Kevin Zamudio, DH: 0-3 (6-3, P-4, P-6)

SQUAD "B" LINEUP:
X. Shane Victorino, RF: 2-3 (2B, 1-3, 1B, R, SB)
NOTE: Victorino batted 3rd in the bottom of the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th innings
1a. Kevonte Mitchell, LF: 0-3 (4-3, K, E-4, R)
1b. Kwang-Min Kwon, LF: 0-1 (6-3)
2. Ricardo Marcano, DH-RF: 1-2 (K, 1B)
NOTE: SLOT WAS SKIPPED SECOND TIME THRU BATTING ORDER
3. Andruw Monasterio, SS: 1-3 (4-3, 3B, 6-4-3 DP, R)
4. Jesse Hodges, 3B: 0-2 (F-9, F-9 SF, P-6, RBI)
5. Chris Pieters, 1B: 1-3 (K, 1B, F-8)
6. Roberto Caro, CF: 2-3 (1B, K, 1B, R, SB, CS)
7a. Alberto Mineo, C: 0-1 (BB, F-9, R) 
7b. Tyler Pearson, C: 0-1 (5-3)
8. Edgar Rondon, 2B: 1-3 (1B, F-8, K, RBI)
9a. Eric Gonzalez, DH #2: 1-2 (1B, P-5, 2 RBI)
9b. Gustavo Polanco, PH: 0-1 (K)

SQUAD "A" PITCHERS:: 
1. Manny Rondon: 2.1 IP, 4 H, 3 R (3 ER), 1 BB, 3 K,  3/1 GO/AO, 48 pitches (30 strikes) 
2. Jesus Castillo: 1.2 IP, 3 H, 1 R (1 ER), 0 BB, 1 K, 0/4 GO/AO, 31 pitches (17 strikes)
3. Pedro Araujo: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R (0 ER), 0 BB, 0 K, 1 GIDP, 1/1 GO/AO, 9 pitches (7 strikes)
4. Enrique de los Rios: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K, 1/1 GO/AO, 6 pitches (5 strikes)
5. M. T. Minacci: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K,  1/0 GO/AO, 11 pitches (8 strikes) 

SQUAD "B" PITCHERS
1. Kyle Miller: 3.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K, 5/2 GO/AO, 41 pitches (26 strikes) 
2. Erling Moreno: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 0 K, 1 HBP, 3/3 GO/AO, 31 pitches (17 strikes) 
3. Jose Rosario: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R (1 ER), 0 BB, 2 K, 0/1 GO/AO, 13 pitches (8 strikes) 
4. John Michael Knighton: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, 1/2 GO/AO, 11 pitches (7 strikes) 
5. Alexander Santana: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 0 K, 2/0 GO/AO, 15 pitches (5 strikes) 

SQUAD "A" ERRORS: 1 
2B Sutton Whiting: E-4 (two-base fielding error allowed batter to reach 2nd base safely) 

SQUAD "B" ERRORS: NONE 

SQUAD "A" CATCHERS DEFENSE
1. Miguel Amaya: 0-2 CS 
2. Marcus Mastrobuoni: 1-1 CS 

ATTENDANCE: 9 

WEATHER: Sunny with temperatures in the 80's 

Comments

PMEYER89: He's just biding his time, waiting for something to happen. There wasn't room for him at AAA Iowa or AA Tennessee, but obviously the Cubs didn't want to release him, either. I doubt that he will be at Riverview much longer, though. Either the Cubs find a spot for him at AAA or AA, or he'll get released. 

BTW, Dugan's HR today was a monster shot. He turned around a Jose Rosario 97 MPH fastball and sent it into orbit. 

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In reply to by Childersb3

CHILDERSB3: Kelly Dugan was the primary first-baseman with AA Tennessee starting when Jacob Rogers was released up until as late as two days ago, but then he was suddenly dropped when (somewhat unexpectedly) Taylor Davis was moved-down to Tennessee from AAA Iowa. and Davis being moved-down happened because the Cubs decided to keep five outfielders (Almora, Andreoli, Kalish, Murton, and Perez) at AAA Iowa instead of the usual four. 

Since Davis plays 1st base as much as he catches, I think the Cubs then saw that  Dugan wasn't needed at Tennessee after-all (since he's strictly 1B-LF-RF, while Giansanti can play just about everywhere and functions as a de facto player-coach when he's not in the lineup). 

I actually was more surprised that Dugan wasn't just released so he can maybe find a job with another organization, instead of hanging around EXtended Spring Training with the Cubs. The Cubs must believe that Dugan has a future with them this season at AA or AAA, but just not at the moment, and they must have told him that. 

Also, were you surprised at all that A. Paulo and J. Paniagua made the SBCubs? I had heard of Sepulveda as a prospect, but those two seemed to come from no where to make a full season squad. Thanks,

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In reply to by Childersb3

CHILDERSB3: I had thought coming into Minor League Camp that Blake Headley would be the Opening Day 1st baseman at South Bend, but he had a lousy Minor League Camp and got moved to Eugene/Mesa (and I haven't even seen him on the field now for several days), leaving ex-LHP Chris Pieters as the only 1st baseman at South Bend (not counting Tyler Alamo, who plays a lot of 1st base, and Matt Rose, who played 1st base last year while rehabbing an elbow injury but now plays 3B full-time).

Then 1B-OF Jose Paniagua (who was assigned to Eugene/Mesa) hit a couple of monster home runs in Cactus League MInor League Spring Training games (when he was just roster filler), and he and Pieters suddenly changed places. 

As for Adonis Paula, the Cubs still have to drop one position player from South Bend. Paula was moved-up to South Bend from Eugene/Mesa very late in the process (even later than the Paniagua-Pieters switch), and I'm not sure why. It could be that he will be a "player-coach" (inactive until needed). Same goes for Anthony Giansanti at Tennessee, as well as Ben Carhart at Iowa. These types of players  go on the 7-day DL on Opening Day with some vague soft-tissue injury, available to be reinstated when needed. Until he retired last month, Jonathan Mota had been doing that for years. 

Game delayed in 2nd with Rizzo up. Heaney has a nosebleed. Trainer packing left nostril in dugout.

It has been absolutely amazing to see the Cubs perform so well so far given the expectations heaped upon them. This is obviously way too early to make any conclusions about this team, but the fact that they seem to be justifying the hype through these first two games is very exciting for the rest of this season.

I think this team is going to have good and bad stretches like any ball team- but consider this: half the lineup hasn't started hitting yet. Imagine those days when everybody's bat is making contact. Prepare for some gaudy run totals.

I thought it was a foregone conclusion that Szczur would get placed on waivers when Baez came back but not sure now. Baez is clearly more talented but he has options and Szczur might not clear waivers now. Interesting discussion they're going to have though and one I didn't see coming.

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In reply to by Rob Richardson

That's possible I suppose I think though with Madden stating he wants to limit pitcher innings a lot more this year the bullpen is going to get a lot more work and so 12 pitchers might be dangerous. However hey if our pitchers can cruise like Arietta and Lester have might not be an issue.

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In reply to by johann

times through the order is the new pitch count (regarding pulling a pitcher, not injuries)...where 2 is ideal for a starter, 3 is pushing it and 4 is just stupid. I think with Arrieta, Lester and Lackey they'll kind of let them feel it out and obviously depends how they're pitching, while emphasizing to them they want them ready for the playoffs, but I think Hendricks and Hammel will have very short leashes.

We shall see...

Scooter Gennett pulled a Starlin Castro*, I await the uproar over him not being in the game that will never happen. #whitebaseballprivilege

*should have been 3-4 double play but Gennett didn't see or didn't know to tag the runner and threw the ball back to first basemen after Carter tagged 1st base. Considering he was looking at him, I'm not sure what happened there. No harm was done by Giants in inning though.

Oh Jeff J Samardzija 5.1 8 3 3 3 6 1 98-63 5.06

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In reply to by jacos

Meanwhile, Starlin is hitting .625 with 7 RBI after 2 games in NY. Yes, he's on pace for 567 RBI. EDIT: And, apparently, 7 RBI is the most any NYY has ever had in his first 2 games. In the history of the freakin' Yankees. Nicely done, old friend.

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In reply to by Sonicwind75

he handled the move to 2nd quite well...and his bat even picked up a bit late-season after the move (a bit crazy in sept). still, his bat game is all contact. it's nice when it's finding holes...it's painful when it's not. he handled himself with class as a cub in good times and worse times, imo.

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In reply to by The E-Man

it's just a way of saying "castro isn't going to take a walk" and "he's no ichiro/altuve/etc" when it comes to quality of contact off the bat (especially with castro giving away a lot more outs via the K). altuve's been a bit crazy in that department for a few seasons. not only does he make a great amount of quality contact, he's not exactly waiting around for "his pitch" to get it done. his ABs tend to be over rather quickly, and he ends up on base a lot without drawing many Ks.

AZ Phil, Have the cubs released Manny Parra, Manuel Mejia, and Jeff Antigua? Thanks.

HAGSAG: Jeffry Antigua has been asigned to EXST. I don't know the present status of Manny Parra or Miguel Mejia. 

Recent comments

  • Arizona Phil (view)

    Javier Assad started the Lo-A game (Myrtle Beach versus Stockton) on the Cubs backfields on Wednesday as his final Spring Training tune-up. He was supposed to throw five innings / 75 pitches. However, I was at the minor league road games at Fitch so I didn't see Assad pitch. 

  • crunch (view)

    cards put j.young on waivers.

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

  • Childersb3 (view)

    Seconded!!!

  • crunch (view)

    another awesome spring of pitching reports.  thanks a lot, appreciated.

  • Arizona Phil (view)

    Here are the Cubs pitchers reports from Tuesday afternoon's Cardinals - Cubs game art Sloan Park in Mesa:

    SHOTA IMANAGA
    FB: 90-92 
    CUT: 87-89 
    SL: 82-83 
    SPLIT: 81-84
    CV: 73-74 
    COMMENT: Worked three innings plus two batters in the fourth... allowed four runs (three earned) on eight hits (six singles and two doubles) walked one, and struck out six (four swinging), with a 1/2 GO/AO... he threw 73 pitches (52 strikes - 10 swing & miss - 19 foul balls)... surrendered one run in the top of the 1st on a one-out double off Cody Bellinger's glove in deep straight-away CF followed one out later by two consecutive two-out bloop singles, allowed two runs (one earned) in the 2nd after retiring the first two hitters (first batter had a nine-pitch AB with four consecutive two-strike foul balls before being retired 3 -U) on a two-out infield single (weak throw on the run by Nico Hoerner), a hard-contact line drive RBI double down the RF line, and an E-1 (missed catch) by Imanaga on what should been an inning-ending 3-1 GO, gave up another run in the 3rd on a two-out walk on a 3-2 pitch and an RBI double to LF, and two consecutive singles leading off the top of the 4th before being relieved (runners were ultimately left stranded)... threw 18 pitches in the 1st inning (14 strikes - two swing & miss, one on FB and the other on a SL - four foul balls), 24 pitches in the 2nd inning (17 strikes - three swing & miss, one on FB, two SPLIT - six foul balls), 19 pitches in the 3rd inning (13 strikes - seven swing & miss, three on SL, two on SPLIT, one on FB - three foul balls), and 12 pitches without retiring a batter in the top of the 4th (8 strikes - no swing & miss - four foul balls)... Imanaga throws a lot of pitches per inning, but it's not because he doesn't throw strikes...  if anything, he throws too many strikes (he threw 70% strikes on Tuesday)... while he gets a ton of swing & miss (and strikeouts), he also induces a lot of foul balls because he doesn't try to make hitters chase his pitches by throwing them out of the strike zone... rather, he uses his very diverse pitch mix to get swing & miss (and lots of foul balls as well)... he also is a fly ball pitcher who will give up more than his share of HR during the course of the season...   
     
    JOE NAHAS
    FB: 90-92 
    SL: 83-85 
    CV: 80-81 
    COMMENT: Was called up from the Hi-A South Bend group at Minor League Camp for the day... relieved Imanaga with runners at first and second and no outs in the top of the 4th, and after an E-2 catcher's interference committed by Miguel Amaya loaded he bases, Nahas struck out the side (one swinging & two looking)... threw 16 pitches (11 strikes - two swinging)...   

    YENCY ALMONTE
    FB: 89-92 
    CH: 86 
    SL: 79 
    COMMENT: Threw an eight-pitch 5th (five strikes - no swing & miss), with a 5-3 GO for the first out and an inning-ending 4-6-3 DP after a one-out single... command was a bit off but he worked through it...   

    FRANKIE SCALZO JR
    FB: 94-95
    CH: 88 
    SL: 83
    COMMENT: Was called up from the AA Tennessee group at Minor League Camp for the day and worked the 6th inning... got the first outs easily (a P-5 and a 4-3 GO) on just three pitches, before allowing three consecutive two-out hard-contact hits (a double and two singles), with the third hit on pitch # 9 resulting in a runner being thrown out at the plate by RF Christian Franklin for the third out of the inning... 

    MICHAEL ARIAS
    FB: 94-96
    CH: 87-89
    SL: 82-83
    COMMENT: Was called up from the AA Tennessee group at Minor League Camp for the day and allowed a hard-contact double on the third pitch of the 7th inning (a 96 MPH FB), and the runner came around to score on a 4-3 GO and a WP... gave up two other loud contact outs (an L-7 and an F-9)... threw 18 pitches (only 10 strikes - only one swing & miss)... stuff is electric but still very raw and he continues to have difficulty commanding it, and while he has the repertoire of a SP, he throws too many pitches-per-inning to be a SP and not enough strikes to be a closer... he is most definitely still a work-in-progress...   

    ZAC LEIGH: 
    FB: 93-94 
    CH: 89 
    SL: 81-83 
    CV: 78
    COMMENT: Was called up from the AA Tennessee group at Minor League Camp for the day and tossed a 1-2-3 8th (4-3 GO, K-swinging on a sweeper, K-looking on another sweeper)... threw 14 pitches (11 strikes - one swing & miss - eight foul balls)... kept pumping pitches into the strike zone but had difficulty putting hitters away (ergo a ton of foul balls)... FB velo is nowhere near the 96-98 MPH it was a couple of years ago when he was a Top 30 prospect, but his secondaries are better...   

    JOSE ROMERO:  
    FB: 93-95
    SL: 82-84
    COMMENT: Was called up from the Hi-A South Bend group at Minor League Camp for the day and worked the 9th (14 pitches - only six strikes- no swing & miss) and allowed a solo HR after two near-HR fly outs to the warning track, before getting a 3-1 GO to end the inning... it was like batting practice when he wasn't throwing pitches out of the strike zone...

  • crunch (view)

    pablo sandoval played 3rd and got a couple ABs (strikeout, single!) in the OAK@SF "exhibition"

    mlb officially authenticated the ball of the single he hit.  nice.

    he's in surprisingly good shape considering his poor body condition in his last playing seasons.  he's not lean, but he looks healthier.  good for him.

  • crunch (view)

    dbacks are signing j.montgomery to a 1/25m with a vesting 20m player option.

    i dunno when the ink officially dries, but i believe if he signs once the season begins he can't be offered a QO...and i'm not sure if that thing with SD/LAD in korea was the season beginning, either.

  • crunch (view)

    sut says imanaga getting the home opener at wrigley (game 4 of the season).

  • crunch (view)

    cubs rolling out the who's who of "who the hell is this guy?" in the last spring game.

  • videographer (view)

    AZ Phil, speaking of Jordan Wicks having better command when he tires a bit, I remember reading about Dennis Lamp 40 years ago and his sinker that was better after 3 or 4 innings when he would tire a bit and get more sink with a little less speed on the pitch.  The key for Lamp was getting to the 4th inning.